Solano County reverses position: staff and visitors will have to mask up in Vallejo libraries

By Roger Straw, September 15, 2021 In 4-1 decision, Solano County Board of Supervisors recognize primacy of Vallejo indoors mask mandate Just yesterday, I highlighted Times-Herald reporter Richard Freedman’s story, “Vallejo libraries immune from mask mandates.” The news then was that Solano County’s lack of strong leadership on masking indoors would prevail over Vallejo’s mandate … Continue reading Solano County reverses position: staff and visitors will have to mask up in Vallejo libraries

Solano Board of Supervisors backs Bela on masks and vaccinations, but gives nod to Benicia and Vallejo mandates

[BenIndy Editor: Note that the Board never even addressed Supervisor Brown’s request for a countywide indoors mask mandate like we established here in Benicia and Vallejo.  Benicia and Vallejo are clearly on our own here in Solano County.  Concerned up-county residents should consider shopping and doing business down here in Benicia/Vallejo.  And Solano employees might … Continue reading Solano Board of Supervisors backs Bela on masks and vaccinations, but gives nod to Benicia and Vallejo mandates

Four dead in So-Lan-O

UPDATE: See today’s latest information By Roger Straw, Friday, September 10, 2021 NOTE – This Friday BenIndy report is incomplete due to circumstances beyond my control.  Check back tomorrow, on Saturday, for a my usual in-depth analysis.  – Roger Straw Friday, September 10: Solano reports 4 dead, 221 new infections and a massive increase in hospitalizations … Continue reading Four dead in So-Lan-O

ICU beds in Solano County now in red warning zone

UPDATE: See today’s latest information By Roger Straw, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Wednesday, September 8: Solano reports 406 new infections and only 9% of ICU beds available (red warning zone) Solano County COVID dashboard SUMMARY: [Sources: see below.] DEATHS: Good news, no new deaths were reported over the 5-day holiday hiatus.  Total Solano deaths over the … Continue reading ICU beds in Solano County now in red warning zone