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In today's newsletter:
- How did Vacaville’s girls soccer power to a 7-0 shutout?
- Which Vacaville students can tap into these $31,000 ag scholarships?
- Why a Vacaville prison is central to this high-profile Zizian case
Also on today's calendar: Art Lab • Global Art Passport • Ages 9-10 and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep girls soccer: Vacaville continues rolling with shutout of American Canyon (thereporter.com) — Vacaville High School’s girls soccer team dominated American Canyon 7-0, with junior standout Sophia Franzoni scoring twice and leading a deep, experienced Bulldogs squad now ranked No. 8 in California. Coach Jen Eggley credits strong team chemistry and returning players as Vacaville heads into a key home match against Monte Vista before the holiday break. 
• Dec. 18 Vallejo/Vacaville A/E Source: Faces and Places (thereporter.com) — Vacaville students and community leaders play a big role in the Friends of the Dixon May Fair scholarship program, which is now accepting applications for 2026 awards totaling $31,000 for Solano County ag majors. Several 2025 scholarships went to Vacaville graduates, and multiple committee members and the group’s president are from Vacaville, underscoring strong local ties and opportunities.
• Judge halts case against Zizian murder suspect over competency concerns (courthousenews.com) — A Solano County judge has paused court proceedings for an attempted murder suspect while officials wrangle over medical care and housing at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. The defendant’s serious health issues and nonbinary identity are complicating where they can be treated and held. The delay could also affect a co-defendant’s upcoming trial tied to the anti-AI Zizian group.
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Family Storytime @ Vacaville Cultural Center
Vacaville Cultural Center Library, 1020 Ulatis Dr, Vacaville
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Art Lab • Global Art Passport • Ages 9-10
Joyful Art Center , 318 Main St , Vacaville
1:00 pm -
An Irish Christmas
Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre , 1010 Ulatis Dr , Vacaville
7:30 pm -
Create with Me
Joyful Art Center , 318 Main St , Vacaville
10:30 am -
Arts & Eats • Ages 10+
Joyful Art Center , 318 Main St , Vacaville
5:30 pm -
Breakfast With Santa
Ulatis Community Center , 1000 Ulatis Dr , Vacaville
9:00 am -
Holiday Wine Tasting
Makse Restaurant, Vacaville , 555 Main St , Vacaville
12:00 pm -
R&B Past Present Future
Journey Downtown , 308 Main St , Vacaville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime with a Shelter Pet
Dixon Library , 230 N 1st St , Dixon
11:00 am -
Member Orientation
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Office , 411 Davis Street, Ste. 101 , Vacaville
4:00 pm -
Art Extravaganza
Crystal Middle Suisun City, CA 94585
6:00 pm -
Family Storytime
Suisun City Library , 601 Pintail Dr , Suisun City
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a reminder that even when the days seem dark, colors still bloom in my garden and make my soul smile.
I hope they make you smile too. Stay positive. (Nextdoor Meadowlands) - Missing Cat.
Our indoor cat escaped today and has gone missing. Female calico cat with a purple collar. Named Suzanne. Please reply to this post if you have seen… (Nextdoor North Village)
- NorthBay Health posted a job opening for Environmental Services Aide (Vacaville Housekeeping/Full Time/Evening) in Vacaville. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Vacaville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vacaville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairfield
- Interstate 80 Express Lanes between Fairfield and Vacaville are now open (abc10.com)
- Business in California produces artificial Christmas trees (kyma.com)
- Zizian suspect seeks competency hearing (thereporter.com)
Dixon
- Dixon May Fair Makes Plans (independentvoice.com)
Napa
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