‘Cappy’s Loop’ would honor 3 boys killed by lightning in 1958

Originally published in the Daily Republic on September 8, 2017 By Ryan McCarthy. Dr. John Campbell was a 15-year-old working as a lifeguard in the summer of 1958 when three friends went up the hill that separates Vacaville from Lagoon Valley. The three boys – Joey Kennedy, Steve Jones and…

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How Far Will I Run Book Reviews

Purchase your copy today! “The memoir by Christina Baird is one of those books that grabs onto you. Once I started reading about some of her earliest unpleasant memories, I couldn’t stop reading – I wanted to know, how does somebody go from abuse and neglect at such an early…

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Speakers engage at ‘Women Mean Business’ event

Originally published in the Daily Republic on March 12, 2017 By Bill Hicks. Christina Baird of Little Wing Connections speaks during a “Women Mean Business” event at the Fairfield Civic Center Library, Saturday. The event is hosted by the Solano County Library and is the second of three events designed…

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New Solano library program supports women who own businesses

Originally published in the Daily Republic on February 11, 2017 By Daily Republic Staff. Women Mean Business, a comprehensive approach to inspiring and supporting women-owned businesses, is debuting in March at branches of the Solano County Library. The series includes speakers, financial workshops and a collection of new books chosen…

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