Vallejo is a step closer to having an In-N-Out Burger in town, as well as a Panera Bread Company and Sonic Burger locations, the city's Chief Building Official said Tuesday.
The Panera Bread bakery-cafe restaurant, which is set to open at 169 Plaza Drive in the Gateway Plaza shopping center, submitted plans for a second review on Aug.
In-N-Out, Panera Bread, Sonic projects moving forward in VallejoA health alert was issued for Vallejo-based Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods salads with chicken meat products, due to concerns about possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday.
The alert was issued over concerns that these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, though a recall was not requested because it is believed that none of the products are still in stores and all are past their "Use by" dates, officials said.
USDA issues health alert for some foods made by Vallejo-based firmNow that the large animals that were evacuated from firestorm-threatened areas to the Solano County Fairgrounds have gone home, the site will further help fire victims through a deal made this week with the federal government to get temporary housing to those who need it.
The Solano County Fair Association Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday to enter into an agreement with the United States General Services Administration (GSA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the storage, cleaning and restoration of temporary housing units provided to victims of the recent Napa and Sonoma County Fires, Fairgrounds general manager Steve Hales said.
Solano Fairgrounds to be staging hub for temporary FEMA housing for fire victimsThe Sears Appliance & Mattress store that opened in the Vallejo Corners shopping center in 2013 is closing, but the center's owner/managers are already looking for a replacement retailer and have potential tenants for the center's other empty spaces, company officials said.
An employee at the Sears store said she's not sure what day will be its last.
Vallejo Sears specialty store is closing, new store soughtThe immigration law firm that Melissa Atienza works for as a paralegal has been fielding calls from frightened locals. So has Holy Family Catholic Church in American Canyon.
That's why the two have teamed with some others to hold a free immigration workshop from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church - 101 Antonina Avenue, Atienza said.
Free immigration workshop in American Canyon on SundayDespite a better than 10 percent year-over-year rise for two-bedroom units, rents in Vallejo are still the Bay Area's most affordable, and though the area has dropped one rank, it's still the second hottest housing market in the United States, according to newly released data.
Despite this, new data also shows that more people in Vallejo experience eviction than the national average.
Vallejo area rents, home prices still relatively affordable but risingDue to the severe damage and evacuations caused by the Northern California wildfires, Food and Nutrition Services retailers in Solano, Napa, Butte, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Nevada, Orange, Sacramento, Sonoma, Sutter, and Yuba counties may accept SNAP (CalFresh) benefits in exchange for hot foods and foods intended to be consumed on retailer premises, it was announced Thursday.
'Food stamps' can temporarily buy hot foods in fire-impacted countiesAfter 100-plus years in business, in its seventh year on Mare Island, Alstom Transportation, Inc.'s most recently awarded contract promises to be "a game changer" for the firm, several of its principals said.
The company, named for two of its founders (Alsaciennes and Thompson), was awarded a several-years-long contract worth more than $140 million by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) to perform the mid-life overhaul of 52 P2000 light rail vehicles which operate on LA's Blue, Green and Expo lines, company officials said.
Mare Island's Alstom snags game-changing contract, promises growthFor those applying for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) help in recovering from the recent devastating wildfires, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley warned of scams involving fraudulently filed applications.
The District Attorney's Office received several reports from residents whose personal identifying information, including their Social Security numbers, was used to file a fraudulent FEMA application, Haley said.
Scammers targeting wildfire victims in Napa County, officials warnKaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center hosts a free Cancer Awareness Event called, "Saving Lives," from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, hospital officials announced.
The event, which you need not be a Kaiser member to attend, coincides with the weekly farmers market there, at 975 Sereno Drive, in Vallejo.
Free cancer awareness event at Kaiser Vallejo on FridayAn organization formed to help areas destroyed by the recent North Bay wildfires to rebuild, announced on Wednesday its selection of former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director James Lee Witt to lead it.
Rep. Mike Thompson, whose Congressional District was hardest hit by the fires, introduced Witt at a news conference at Sonoma State University's Student Center on Wednesday, officials said.
Rebuild North Bay taps Witt to help area recoverVallejo Police Department officials are asking the public's help in tracking down the driver who hit two toddlers in a stroller on Turner Parkway on Sunday and fled the scene.
The investigation so far revealed that the vehicle may be a white, early 2000, Acura TL 4-door sedan with a sunroof.
Vallejo police seek hit and run driver who injured two toddlersIf your kids want to dress up for Halloween and go trick-or-treating, but you're concerned about letting them knock on strangers' doors, Vallejo's downtown merchants have an alternative.
A similar alternative event is planned in American Canyon too.
The fourth Haunting of Downtown is planned for about 4:30 to about 5:30 p.
Safe trick-or-treating alternatives for Halloween fun can be found in VallejoThe Red Cross and Goodwill have joined forces to handle the tremendous amount of non-financial donations made to the survivors of the devastating North Bay fires, officials of both agencies announced.
"In response to California Wildfires, a tremendous amount of donated goods from individuals, companies, and organizations have been received," they said in the announcement.
Red Cross, Goodwill team up to help wildfire survivorsA man had to be extricated from a vehicle after a crash Monday night, Vallejo Fire Department officials said.
"Dispatch for the vehicle accident was at 1933 hours (7:33 p.m.)," department spokesman Kevin Brown said. "Engine 25, Truck 21, Battalion 21 and two Medic Ambulance units were dispatched," to the location on Highway 29, just north of Highway 37, he said.
Man rescued from car after Vallejo crashAMERICAN CANYON >> An American Canyon couple was arrested at their home Monday after police learned the man was a suspect in some Vallejo crimes, American Canyon Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.
"An officer developed information that a man living at 2555 Flosden Road #15 was a suspect in some car burglaries in Vallejo, was a convicted felon, and that there were firearms in the home," she said.
American Canyon couple arrested as suspects in Vallejo car burglariesToday at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard time/ 10:15 p.m. local time, Congressman Mike Thompson (D- St. Helena) will stand on the House Floor and call for a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives in the deadly California fires, and to show the U.S. House of Representative's commitment to help rebuild the lives of those who've lost everything, his office announed.
Thompson to hold moment of silence on House floor for fire victims TuesdayThe large animals that were evacuated to the Solano County Fairgrounds during the recent North Bay wildfires have been able to go home, leaving behind some of the many pounds of donated feed and other materials, county officials said.
Vallejo's Loma Vista Farm is a beneficiary of some of that material.
With evacuated animals gone, Solano County Fairgrounds to re-donate leftover feed, other materialsHouseholds impacted by the recent Northern California wildfires could be eligible for help buying food through the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
Those who may not normally be eligible for nutrition assistance under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP - if their income is under the disaster limits and they have qualifying disaster-related expenses, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said.
USDA: Seven Northern California counties affected by wildfires to get federal food helpNapa Public Health officials announced the start of free flu shot clinics as the area continues to recover from this month's devastating wildfires.
"A flu shot now, prior to widespread illness, increases your chances of staying healthy," Public Health Officer Karen Relucio said. "The flu vaccine is safe and effective.
Napa County public health officials: get a flu shot, stay healthy during fire recoveryNAPA >> An interactive online mapping tool that shows the status of local structures impacted by recent fires was developed by Napa County, officials announced.
The map includes a search feature that details whether a building has been red tagged or yellow tagged as a result of the fires.
A red-tagged building has been deemed unsafe and should not be occupied as occupancy poses a threat to life safety.
Map of fire-impacted Napa buildings now onlineThe unemployment rates in Solano and Napa counties fell in September compared to August, according to the most recent state figures, released Friday.
In the Vallejo-Fairfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (Solano County), the September jobless rate was 4.6 percent, down from a revised 5.5 percent in August , and below the year-ago estimate of 5.
Unemployment was down in Solano, Napa in SeptemberFor the seventh consecutive year, Kaiser Permanente's Medicare health plans in California have earned five out of five stars for 2018, the highest overall rating for quality and service from the#xa0;Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Kaiser officials announced.
CMS created the Medicare star quality rating system to help people assess Medicare plans based on quality of care and service delivery, so they can make an informed decision when choosing a plan.
Kaiser earns high marks for Medicare, Medicaid servicesA coalition of private and public legal organizations have created a hotline to provide legal aide to fire victims across California, it was announced.
The hotline number is (415) 575-3120. Callers can also leave a message. Spanish and Chinese language attorneys will also be on the hotline, according to the announcement.
Lawyer organizations offer help for fire victimsThere are two more free lectures planned at Vallejo's Touro University as part of a series focusing on the health impacts of incarceration - not just on inmates, but also on their families and communities.
"Mass incarceration is a major public health challenge facing the United States, impacting millions of people cycling through the justice system every year," said Gayle Cummings, director of the Touro Public Health Program.
Last two free Touro lectures on incarceration, public healthAs wildfires continue to burn throughout Northern California, AAA is offering advice to help motorists stay safe and protect their vehicles from the harmful ash that's settled on neighborhoods across the state, including in Vallejo, a company spokesman said.
"Our hearts are with all residents in Northern California who have been devastated by these persisting wildfires," AAA Northern California Manager of Public Affairs John Moreno said.
AAA offers tips for safely cleaning the ash off your carIn response to the Northern California wildfires, AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah is taking additional action to assist its members, company officials announced.
The AAA claims assistance trailer has been stationed at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, since Tuesday, Oct. 10.
AAA adds locations for members impacted by NorCal wildfiresNAPA >> St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center remains open and fully functional, despite the fires that raged through the area, officials said this week.
Firefighters have made much progress on the containment of the wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties and the hospital on Monday, resumed several services that had been postponed last week.
Napa's Queen of the Valley resumes services halted due to wildfiresAmerican Canyon roommates Carren Reisinger and Efrain Ramirez either caught an arsonist in the act and held him for police, or captured a smoker who may have accidentally started a fire.
The roommates insist they foiled an attempted arson behind their American Canyon mobile home park Tuesday night - catching the arsonist and holding him until police came.
American Canyon roommates thwart possible arsonistAMERICAN CANYON >> While it was business as usual at Tuesday's City Council meeting, the wildfires that swept through the area last week weighed heavily on everyone's mind.
Council members each mentioned the fires - the devastating loss of life and property - as well as the local response, which Councilman David Oro described as "inspiring.
American Canyon officials proud of city's response to tragic North Bay firesAMERICAN CANYON >> The Multicultural Event planned for Saturday has been canceled out of respect for those who suffered losses in the North Bay fire storms, organizer Arvind Nischal announced.
Nischal said he apologizes for any inconvenience, and will announce when the event is rescheduled - likely this winter.
American Canyon multicultural event cancelled because of firesAfter a few days of respite, Vallejo's air quality was deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups by officials on Tuesday as smoke drifted into the area from numerous wildfires burning in the area.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) issued a spare the air, and health advisory for the Bay Area, confirming the unhealthy air quality is likely to remain through Wednesday "as onshore winds are forecast to develop and push smoke eastward across Napa County and Solano County.
Bad air keeps some area schools shutteredSolano Community Foundation has established the Solano Disaster Relief Fund to aid nonprofits in the county to assist their clients and community members in disaster recovery activities following the devastating North Bay fires, agency officials announced.
"After the frenzy and chaos of a devastating fire disaster like this one passes, the long road to recovery and rebuilding begins - and it is here that philanthropy can play a distinct and critical role," they said.
Solano Community Foundation to help nonprofits helping fire victimsBenicia >> Throughout the month of October, Benicia Fire Department personnel have been wearing limited-edition T-shirts to support and raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, officials said.
"We have traded in our normal duty T-shirts for blue and/or pink," they said.
All proceeds will be donated to the "Pink Heals" Pink Fire Engine of Solano County.
Benicia firefighters wear pink for the causeThe devastating North Bay wildfires turned out to be an unexpected boon for some of the local needy, as thousands of pounds of items meant for fire victims were re-directed to Vallejo's Faith Food Fridays, organization officials said Tuesday.
"Many churches and organizations in Vallejo began collecting clothes for the North Bay fire victims before the official policy of 'only new clothes' was announced," Faith Food Fridays' Mary Ann Buggs said.
Overflow donations to benefit Vallejo nonprofitThe fire fighter killed in a traffic accident in Napa County on Monday, was identified as 38-year-old Garrett Paiz, a volunteer firefighter from Missouri, Napa County Sheriff's Office officials announced.
Paiz was involved in a fatal crash on Oakville Grade while driving a privately owned Water Tender.
Firefighter killed in crash in Napa area ID'd as Missouri volunteerNapa County will open a Local Assistance Center to help county residents impacted by last week's fires, officials announced.
The center, which will be at the county's Health and Human Services Building A Conference Center - 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive - will offer federal, state and local disaster assistance resources including financial assistance.
Feds approve disaster relief for North Bay Fire victimsNapa area officials warn residents not to begin clearing fire-related debris until state officials have checked for hazardous materials.
"Debris and ash from residential and commercial fires is likely hazardous and may contain toxic substances due to the presence of synthetic and hazardous materials," officials said.
No demo or rebuilding permits to be issued in Napa County until hazardous material clearedNapa County District Attorney Allison Haley warned anyone so inclined that price gouging after a disaster like the North Bay fires carries heavy penalties.
Price gouging refers to sellers trying to take unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential consumer goods and services, she said.
Napa area warns price gougersA 21-year-old Napa man was in custody Sunday after a traffic stop in American Canyon, Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.
At about 3:50 a.m. Sunday, an officer stopped a Nissan Altima on American Canyon Road at Broadway for an illegal U-turn, she said. As the officer was stopping the car, he was told that it had been reported stolen out of Napa on Friday, she said.
Napa man arrested in American Canyon with stolen carNapa County District Attorney Allison Haley warns residents to beware of scammers hoping to take advantage of people hoping to donate to victims of the North Bay fires.
"In the wake of the recent wildfire disasters, numerous charities have done and continue to do invaluable work to help our community," she said.
Beware bogus North Bay fire-related charitiesNAPA >> Bus rides are free in Napa Valley for the next three weeks, Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) officials announced.
NTVA is offering free rides on Vine Transit for the next three weeks to aid in the recovery from the fire disaster, they said.
During this no-fare period, riders will not have to pay to ride anywhere Vine Transit operates in Napa County, officials said.
Free Napa area bus rides announcedVolunteers with experience handling large animals are needed at the large animal evacuation center at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo, county officials said Monday.
Fires have displaced hundreds of animals in Solano, Napa and Sonoma counties, many of which are finding temporary refuge at the large animal shelter at the Solano County Fairgrounds, officials said.
Large animal experience needed at Solano County FairgroundsDue to the are quality issue resulting from the recent Napa County fires, the October Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale, planned for this weekend has been cancelled.
The organization will have a several days-long book sale in February, organizers said.
American Canyon Friends of the Library book sale cancelledThe operation appeared well-organized as volunteers - some of them in air-filtering masks - off-loaded donated items from a constant stream of vehicles on Thursday in the parking lot of American Canyon High School - now an evacuation center for those displaced by the ongoing North Bay fire storm.
The scene was simultaneously heartening and surreal.
Fire storm evacuees welcomed to American CanyonAs of Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire listed the containment of the Napa Fire Complex, which includes the Atlas, Nuns, Adobe, Norrbom, Pressley and Partrick fires, at 10 percent.
"There are now more than 1,300 personnel, 150 engines, two dozen helicopters and air tankers from numerous agencies coordinating fire fighting efforts," officials said.
Fires, evacuations battle continues on ThursdayThe city of Vallejo's website offers the following tips for preparing in case of the need to evacuate:
Before an evacuation:
. Learn the types of disasters that are likely in your community and the local emergency, evacuation, and shelter plans for each specific disaster.
. Plan how you will leave and where you will go if you are advised to evacuate.
Evacuation tips, just in caseWith winds expected to increase and change direction overnight, Vallejo Fire Department officials remained confident Wednesday that the fire breaks in place between the massive blazes to the north and the city of Vallejo will hold.
"High winds are expected to return (Wednesday) afternoon. Winds will be blowing from the northwest, but contingency lines and Highway 12 are expected to prevent the fire from threatening Vallejo residents," spokesman Kevin Brown said.
Locals keep their eyes and ears open for fire developmentsFor North Bay residents worried about the calls, questions, and paperwork associated with dealing with their insurance and claims, consumer research group ValuePenguin have a list of six things they should keep in mind for the days ahead:
. Both the fire and smoke damage would be covered by renters and homeowners insurance policies.
Tips for after the fireWells Fargo & Company announced Tuesday it is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for those impacted by the California fires. The bank is also providing $50,000 to the Salvation Army-Del Oro Division so they can feed evacuees and first responders fighting fires in Northern California.
Wells Fargo donates to NorCal fire victimsThe Trump administration on Tuesday partially approved the federal disaster assistance requested by the state of California for areas impacted by the ongoing Northern California fires, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced.
"The approval of these federal disaster funds is an important step in our recovery.
Trump administration approves partial FEMA help for fire ravaged Nor Cal areasThe Friends of American Canyon Library three-day Book Sale event is set for Oct. 19 through 21 at the Library, 300 Crawford Way, organizers announced.
A wide variety of books, including paperbacks, tradebacks and hardcover volumes, plus DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks on CD as well as children's books, are available.
American Canyon Library book sale this monthAs long as the wind cooperates and the firebreaks hold - most of Solano County - including Vallejo, should escape being seriously impacted by the fire storm ravaging much of the surrounding area, a Vallejo Fire Department spokesman said Tuesday.
"I can't get you a first-person account because everyone we sent out there is still out there," department spokesman Kevin Brown said.
Vallejo looks to avoid devastating North Bay firesGov. Jerry Brown issued an emergency proclamation Monday for Napa, Sonoma and Yuba counties due to the#xa0;effects of multiple fires, including the Tubbs and Atlas fires, which have damaged critical infrastructure, threatened thousands of homes and caused the evacuation of residents, state officials said.
Wine Country burning, widespread damage, evacuations in Napa, Sonoma, Yuba counties.The Philippines, Mexico, India, African-American, Native American.
These are some of the cultures that will be represented in music, dance, food and/or costume during the 4th annual Multi-Cultural event in American Canyon - Napa County's most ethnically diverse community.
The free event is set for 4 to 8 p.
Multi-cultural event in American Canyon helps educate residentsAfter some three years raising money to fix the faded Mare Island Naval Shipyard Logo, Tom Watson said he's thrilled that the City of Vallejo has taken the project on as part of the E.D. Wichels Causeway Bridge-Painting Project.
"The city went out to bid for restoration and maintenance of the bridge, and the Navy has set aside money for this, and they include the restoration of the logo as part of the bid," he said.
Faded Mare Island logo to be restored, Vallejo officials sayCongressman Mike Thompson on Thursday led a letter to President Trump, urging him to take action to prohibit "bump stocks," the accessory that allowed the Las Vegas shooter's semi-automatic weapons to function as fully automatic weapons, his office announced.
The Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force joined the task force's 13 co-chairs in signing the letter, they said.
Thompson leads efforts to ban gun accessory that made Vegas shooter more lethalNAPA >> A bill providing permanent, annual funding to support Napa County's three farmworker housing centers was signed into law on Wednesday, Napa County officials announced.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 317 into law, so, starting in the next budget cycle, the Napa County Housing Authority will receive $250,000 in matching dollars each year.
Gov. Brown signs bill giving Napa permanent state funding for farmworker housingThe bill was introduced in response to the Wells Fargo scandal in which millions of accounts were fraudulently opened without consent, using personal consumers information from existing accounts. The new law eliminates the use of forced arbitration clauses in contracts that were fraudulently created by financial institutions, giving victims their day in court, Dodd's office said.
Dodd's Wells Fargo-response bill signed into lawNapa >> Elizabeth Cunningham, a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained surgical oncologist specializing in breast surgery, was recognized as one of only two Hidden Scar Trained Surgeons in the North Bay, St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center officials announced.
She is one of only two surgeons trained and certified to perform Hidden Scar lumpectomies or nipple sparing mastectomies in the North Bay, and the only surgeon to perform these surgeries in Napa, according to the announcement.
Napa's Queen of the Valley hospital has new breast cancer surgery optionRather than wait for a disaster to strike and then react, a Bay Area group has set about creating advance fixes for potential disasters. The group toured the Vallejo area this week, a spokesman said.
"After hurricane Sandy in New York left the coastline decimated, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development worked with the Rockefeller Foundation and developed this process," spokesman Derek Jansen said.
Local teams seek solutions to prevent major natural disaster damageNAPA >> Napa County and the Bureau of Reclamation will hold a meeting of the Lake Berryessa Community Forum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Lake Berryessa Senior Center, 4380 Spanish Flat Loop Road, in Napa.
Forum meetings are designed to create another way to provide community input on recreational opportunities and services at Lake Berryessa, organizers said.
Lake Berryessa concessionaires sought, discussion planned Oct. 11 in NapaAMERICAN CANYON >> If you were planning on opening a recreational pot shop here, you're going to have to wait a while.
City officials extended their urgency marijuana moratorium ordinance at Tuesday's city council meeting.
Meanwhile, the on-again-off-again PG&E substation landscaping project is on again, with city staff having "found" the needed funding.
Pot shops on hold in American CanyonUntil the Dec. 22 deadline, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is accepting nominations for the 29th Annual National Wetlands Awards, officials announced.
The National Wetlands Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation's wetlands, they said.
National Wetlands Awards nomination period opensAn armed Vallejo woman was arrested Sunday night after a traffic stop, American Canyon Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.
Just before 10 a.m., an officer stopped a car near 7011 Main St. in American Canyon, for a traffic violation, she said.
The driver, whose identity was unclear, was arrested for being unlicensed and having no identification, Stuart said.
Vallejo woman arrested in American Canyon for having a loaded gunThe Solano County Workforce Development Board (WDB) hosts its Annual Fall Regional Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, at Fairfield's One-Stop Career Center, 320 Campus Lane, organizers announced.
The WDB assists job seekers by providing networking opportunities, job listings, and job search assistance, they said.
Free regional career fair set for Thursday in FairfieldVallejo resident Martin Gewing said he usually regrets it whenever he decides to drive on Highway 37, and he's not alone. The troubled 100-year-old road is the subject of a series of informational public events, the latest of which was held in Vallejo on Monday.
"I take 37 occasionally, and I always wish I hadn't because it's such a nightmare," Gewing said.
Dozens fill Vallejo museum to discuss possible Highway 37 improvementsNAPA >> More than $3 million was raised at Queen of the Valley Foundation's annual Generous Heart gala last week, organizers said.
More than 300 guests attended the gala at Parduxx, where $3.1 million was raised for the foundation's Regional Cancer Center and tribute paid to event honorees Nancy and Dan Duckhorn.
More than $3 million raised for Queen of the Valley cancer centerWith both parents being doctors, it's not surprising that Abhishek Dosi has spent his career working in hospitals.
The surprise is that he's not a doctor, but Sutter Solano Medical Center's new CEO.
The 34-year-old married father of a 14-month-old daughter took over the medical center's helm on April 3, replacing John Boyd, who took a position elsewhere in the organization.
Sutter Solano's new CEO focused on improving patients' experience