Measure Q debate continues

Paul Quiroga Opinion editor
March 4, 2013

 Debate over the construction plans and delegation of the Measure Q bond continued at SCC’s governing board meeting Feb. 6. About 15 people showed up to the meeting to voice their opinions and concerns to the board regarding plans for the construction being financed by the bond.Melanie Lutz of the... Read more »

The Function provides Solano County with an entertaining afternoon

Carlo Marzan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2012

With September already here, people are wondering what there is to do here in the oh so boring city of Fairfield. If car shows are your thing, or you’re merely looking to socialize with others from Northern California, then a car show may be the event for you. “The Function” is a car show charity... Read more »

Community needs efforts of creative and driven students

December 7, 2011

Editor- Congratulations on receiving four awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, including the award for general excellence for the online edition of The Tempest! As the assemblymember representing Solano County, I am pleased that the hard work of the staff at The Tempest received... Read more »

Ambitious hitchhiker shares travel tales

Jericho, from Woodstock, New York, is on a mission to hitchhike her way to Europe. She's been a drifter since June.

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
October 5, 2011

Jericho, from Woodstock, New York, is on a mission to hitchhike her way to Europe. “You got a cigarette?” she asked, followed by, “Can I get a ride?” Jericho is 18 years old and is on a trip across the country. “I’m headed to Reno ‘cause smokes are only two bucks a pack!... Read more »

Jazz festival brings back live music

Deborah Graham, Online Editor
September 21, 2011

  Bodies were moving and grooving to the sounds of the Latin band, “Sapo Guapo” at the 12th annual Vacaville Jazz Festival last weekend. “We come every year. There is nothing like a live band,” said Veronica Stills of Vacaville. Stills and her daughter Trina brought their... Read more »