The Daily Republic is a daily newspaper in the town of Fairfield, California . It is owned by McNaughton Newspapers.
57-689: The Daily Republic started out as two newspapers – the Solano County Herald and the Solano Press . The County Herald was first created in Benicia in November 1855. It moved to Suisun City with its first publication there on October 2, 1858, with offices in a building on the south side of the city plaza. The Daily Republic was the first newspaper in the nation to editorially support Abraham Lincoln for president. The Solano Press
114-664: A New York City newspaper. A few years later, he returned to his home state of Indiana to purchase a small paper in Bicknel . After making it a success, he purchased the Pekin Daily Times in Pekin, Illinois . This became the flagship paper. His son, Dean McNaughton, joined the family business during the late 1940s. Dean McNaughton journeyed to California in 1960 and purchased the Solano Republican . In 1965,
171-489: A general law county . The County government provides countywide services such as elections and voter registration, law enforcement, jails, vital records, property records, tax collection, public health, and social services. In addition the County serves as the local government for all unincorporated areas. The County government is composed of the elected five-member Board of Supervisors , several other elected offices including
228-406: A 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 59,628 versus $ 39,893 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 31,226. About 3.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over. According to the city's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Arts Benicia
285-472: A member of the Carrillo family of California , a prominent Californio dynasty. The General intended that the city be named "Francisca" after his wife, but this name was dropped when the former city of "Yerba Buena" changed its name to "San Francisco," so her second given name was used instead. In his memoirs, William Tecumseh Sherman contended that Benicia was "the best natural site for a commercial city" in
342-571: A political party. Democrats hold voter-registration advantages in all incorporated cities and towns in Solano County. However, Republicans lead in registration in the unincorporated communities of the county (40%-35%), making Solano the only county in the Bay Area where Republicans out-number Democrats in unincorporated communities. The Democrats' largest registration advantage in Solano is in
399-547: Is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to stimulate, educate, and nurture cultural life in Benicia primarily through the visual arts. They provide exhibitions, educational programs, and classes that support artists and engage the broader community. The organization offers dynamic year-round art exhibitions and public art openings, the Benicia Artists Open Studios event in the spring,
456-543: Is one of the largest street fairs in Northern California, this outdoor event began in 1963 with a few collectable and antique stores displaying their items on tables outside St. Paul's Church. Traditionally held on the July 3, Benicia's Fourth of July parade stretches all the way down First Street and typically includes music, dancing, floats, horses, clowns, and live entertainment. On the fourth Sunday in July,
513-614: The Benicia Marina , there are several organized events and competitions. During the summer months, there is a yacht racing competition on Thursday evenings sponsored by the Benicia Yacht Club. The Yacht Club co-sponsors the annual Jazz Cup regatta with the South Beach Yacht Club, and also sponsors a Youth Sailing Program that offers extensive training. The Benicia Unified School District operates
570-585: The Benicia Masonic Hall , built in 1850 with lumber donated by Benicia founder Robert Semple on land donated by Alexander Riddell, was used as the County court room and offices prior to the completion of Benicia's city hall. In 1858, the county seat was moved to Fairfield . In 1853, Benicia became the third site selected to serve as the California State capital, after San Jose and nearby Vallejo , and its newly constructed city hall
627-588: The California State Assembly , Solano County is split between the 4th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry , and the 11th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Lori Wilson . In the California State Senate , it is in the 3rd Senate District , represented by Democrat Bill Dodd . On November 4, 2008, Solano County voted 55.82% in favor of Proposition 8 , which amended
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#1732801806303684-668: The Central Pacific Railroad rerouted the Sacramento-Oakland portion of its transcontinental line to Benicia and established a major railroad ferry across the Carquinez Strait from Benicia to Port Costa . The world's largest ferry, the Solano , later joined by the even larger Contra Costa, carried entire trains across the Carquinez Strait from Benicia to Port Costa, whence they continued on to
741-825: The Georgetown Gazette in Georgetown, California . Benicia, California Benicia ( / b ə ˈ n iː ʃ ə / bə- NEE -shə , Spanish: [beˈnisja] ) is a city in Solano County, California , located on the north bank of the Carquinez Strait in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area . It served as the capital of California for nearly thirteen months from 1853 to 1854. The population
798-487: The Oakland Pier . On June 5, 1889, the legendary prize fight between James J. Corbett and Joe Choynski was held on a barge off the coast of Benicia. The match lasted 28 rounds, and is now commemorated by a plaque near Southampton Bay. In 1901, the world's first long-distance powerline crossing over Carquinez Strait was built. After California's wheat output dropped in the early 20th century and especially after
855-606: The Republican to J. Clifton Toney. Toney operated the newspaper until 1960, when it was sold to the McNaughton family. Since the early 1960s, the newspaper has been owned by the McNaughtons, a family with roots in journalism that date back to the 1920s. F.F. McNaughton, grandfather of present-day CEO Foy McNaughton, graduated from Columbia University 's first master's degree program in journalism. He went on to work for
912-698: The Sheriff-Coroner , District Attorney , Assessor /Recorder, Auditor-Controller , and Treasurer /Tax Collector/County Clerk, and numerous county departments and entities under the supervision of the County Administrator. As of March 2023, the members of the Solano County Board of Supervisors were: Solano County has been a Democratic stronghold in presidential and congressional elections, with Californians Richard Nixon (in 1972) and Ronald Reagan (in 1980 and 1984) being
969-629: The Solano Republican for the next 31 years. Weir was born in Sterling, Colorado in 1889. After working at The Denver Post and the Chicago Tribune , he published papers in Nebraska , Oregon and Porterville before buying the Solano Republican . Weir was also instrumental in establishing the local Lions Club , American Legion post 208 and the county's mosquito abatement district. Weir retired from publishing November 1, 1949, and sold
1026-565: The Southern Pacific (which took over the operations of the Central Pacific) opened a railroad bridge to Martinez on October 15, 1930, eliminating the ferry crossing and the Benicia station, Benicia declined until the economic boom of World War II, in which the population doubled to about 7,000 residents. A major fire on March 22, 1945, destroyed a half-block of businesses, including the nearly-century-old “old brewery”, and
1083-547: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km ), of which 12.9 square miles (33 km ) are land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km ), comprising 17.75%, are water. Benicia is located on the north side of the Carquinez Strait . The 2010 United States Census reported that Benicia had a population of 26,997. The population density was 1,717.4 inhabitants per square mile (663.1/km ). The racial makeup of Benicia
1140-653: The Young Ladies Seminary , and was the first women's college west of the Rocky Mountains . Before moving to Oakland in 1871, it was located on West I Street, just north of First Street. From 1860 to 1861, Benicia was indirectly involved in the Pony Express . When riders missed their connection with a steamer in Sacramento , they would continue on to Benicia and cross over to Martinez via
1197-629: The census of 2000, there were 26,865 people, 10,328 households, and 7,239 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,082.6 inhabitants per square mile (804.1/km ). There were 10,547 housing units at an average density of 817.6 units per square mile (315.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 78.89% White , 9.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino , 7.56% Asian , 4.82% Black or African American , 0.60% Native American , 0.29% Pacific Islander , 2.65% from other races , and 5.18% from two or more races. There were 10,328 households, out of which 36.7% had children under
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#17328018063031254-400: The 130,403 households 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 19.6% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.33. The age distribution was 28.3% under
1311-861: The 5th most racially diverse county in the United States, behind Aleutians West Census Area and Aleutians East Borough in Alaska, Queens County in New York, and Alameda County in California. The 2010 United States Census reported that Solano County had a population of 413,344. The racial makeup of Solano County was 210,751 (51.0%) White, 60,750 (14.7%) African American, 3,212 (0.8%) Native American, 60,473 (14.6%) Asian, 3,564 (0.9%) Pacific Islander, 43,236 (10.5%) from other races, and 31,358 (7.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99,356 persons (24.0%). At 52,641 Filipinos in
1368-769: The Annual Benefit Art Auction in the fall, various special projects, and quarterly art classes for adults and kids. It is located in the Benicia Arsenal at the Commanding Officer's Quarters at 1 Commandant's Lane. Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-5:00 pm during exhibitions; gallery admission is free to the public. Arts in the Park is an annual summer art celebration held in Benicia City Park. The Benicia Peddler's Fair
1425-606: The Arsenal removed Benicia's traditional economic base, but allowed city leaders to create an industrial park on Arsenal land which eventually provided more revenue for the city than the Army had. The completion of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge made it possible for the city to become a suburb of San Francisco and Oakland , and suburban development in the Benicia hills began in the late 1960s. On December 20, 1968, near
1482-669: The Benicia water pumping station on Lake Herman Road, the Zodiac Killer made his debut by killing Vallejo natives David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen as they rested or " necked " in Faraday's car. Near the same area on July 4 of the following year, the killer struck again, killing Darlene Elizabeth Ferrin and injuring Michael Mageau at the Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, immediately next to Benicia. Northeast of
1539-680: The California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages. It was the only Bay Area county to approve the initiative. In the 2008 presidential election that day, Barack Obama carried the county by a 28.5% margin over John McCain , a larger margin than statewide (24%). According to the California Secretary of State , as of February 10, 2019, Solano County has 236,028 registered voters. Of those, 106,452 (45.1%) are registered Democrats, 50,006 (21.2%) are registered Republicans , and 66,558 (28.2%) have declined to state
1596-544: The Daily Republic at 1250 Texas St. was built in 1940. Within the first year he owned the newspaper, Dean McNaughton increased the publication to five days a week, Monday through Friday, and renamed it the Daily Republic . Today, the newspaper publishes seven days a week. The Daily Republic had many owners through the beginning of the 20th century until 1919, when David A. Weir bought the newspaper. He owned
1653-677: The McNaughton newspapers in 1986. He became publisher of the Daily Republic in 1995, a role in which he serves in as of November, 2017. Foy McNaughton's son, T. Burt McNaughton, was named co-publisher in early 2013. In addition to the Daily Republic , the family publishes The Davis Enterprise , the Mountain Democrat , the Winters Express in El Dorado Hills , Village Life in Cameron Park & Folsom , and
1710-616: The McNaughtons purchased the Mountain Democrat in Placerville . In 1967, they bought The Davis Enterprise . Foy McNaughton joined the family business in 1973. His first job was in the composing room at the Mountain Democrat . Later that year, he moved to The Davis Enterprise pressroom . For the next six years, he worked in all areas of the publishing business until 1979 when he was named publisher of The Davis Enterprise . He assumed his present title of president and CEO of
1767-630: The Portuguese community in Benicia celebrates the feast of the Holy Ghost , continuing a devotion established by the Queen St. Isabel of Portugal , who was noted for her care for the poor. The festival starts with a parade to St. Dominic's Church followed by Mass , followed by an auction and a dance. The Holy Ghost Parade celebrated its centennial in Benicia in 2007. Benicia is an active sailing community. In addition to individual sailing out of
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1824-539: The Solano Hotel, with flames briefly threatening the old state capitol, now a historical landmark. A roof fire was quickly extinguished and the structure was not badly damaged. Losses were estimated at $ 125,000. Two developments in the early 1960s would completely change Benicia: The closing of the Benicia Arsenal in 1960–64, and the completion of the Benicia–Martinez Bridge in 1962. The closing of
1881-434: The age of 18 living in them, 5,668 (53.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,271 (11.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 480 (4.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 584 (5.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 102 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 2,628 households (24.6%) were made up of individuals, and 893 (8.4%) had someone living alone who
1938-418: The age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under
1995-435: The age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 67,617, and the median income for a family was $ 77,974 (these figures had risen to $ 84,025 and $ 102,889 respectively as of
2052-411: The age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males. The median household income was $ 54,099 and the median family income was $ 60,597. Males had a median income of $ 41,787 versus $ 31,916 for females. The per capita income for
2109-638: The city's public schools. Due to the railroad bridge opening in 1930, Benicia has no rail transit, but offers bus transportation through SolTrans and SolanoExpress , which service the Benicia Park and Ride, where connections are available to the Walnut Creek BART station. The Benicia–Martinez Bridge provides an automobile and rail link over Carquinez Strait, as well as bicycle and pedestrian lanes which opened in August 2009. Two blocks from
2166-677: The county for an estimated $ 900 million to develop a new city. Solano County is the easternmost county of the North Bay . As such, it is sometimes reported by news agencies as being in the East Bay . Additionally, a portion of the county extends into the Sacramento Valley , geographically. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 906 square miles (2,350 km ), of which 84 square miles (220 km ), comprising 9.3%, are covered by water. Solano County had several cinnabar mines that were worked in
2223-427: The county making up 12% of the population, Solano County has the largest percentage Filipino population of any county in the United States. At the 2000 census there were 394,542 people, 130,403 households, and 97,411 families in the county. The population density was 476 inhabitants per square mile (184/km ). There were 134,513 housing units at an average density of 162 per square mile (63/km ). The racial makeup of
2280-490: The county was $ 21,731. About 6.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense (2011). The Government of Solano County is defined and authorized under the California Constitution and law as
2337-415: The county was 56.4% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 12.8% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 8.0% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. 17.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 8.5% were of German , 6.4% Irish and 6.0% English ancestry according to Census 2000 . 75.7% spoke English , 12.1% Spanish and 6.6% Tagalog as their first language. Of
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2394-634: The ferry. One of the earliest companies in California, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company , established a major shipyard in Benicia in the 19th century. The prolific shipbuilder Matthew Turner formed the Matthew Turner Shipyard at Benicia in 1883. Benicia became an important wheat storage and shipping site. It was also the site of the United States Army 's Benicia Arsenal . On December 1, 1879,
2451-564: The first half of the twentieth century, including the Hastings Mine and St. John's Mine . Solano County has a number of rare and endangered species , including the Delta green ground beetle , the wildflower Lasthenia conjugens , commonly known as Contra Costa goldfields, and the annual plant Legenere limosa or false Venus' looking glass. Solano County is served by several transit agencies: Each agency interconnects with
2508-471: The main downtown district, the Benicia Marina is a full-service marina, offering a fuel dock, pump-out station, launch ramp, general store, laundry, restrooms and showers. Benicia has one sister city. Solano County, California Solano County ( / s ə ˈ l ɑː n oʊ / ) is a county located in the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , its population
2565-645: The only Republicans to win the county since 1928. However, the northern area of Solano County including Vacaville and Dixon have begun shifting right as evidenced by the 2022 midterms, voters in Congressional District 4 favored the Republican candidate 50.3% to 49.7%. Solano County is split between California's 4th , 7th and 8th congressional districts, represented by Mike Thompson ( D – St. Helena ), Doris Matsui ( D – Sacramento ) and John Garamendi ( D – Walnut Grove ) respectively. In
2622-602: The others, enabling transit trips throughout the county. Service also connects with BART stations in Contra Costa County. Transit links are provided to Napa, Yolo and Sacramento counties as well. Greyhound and Amtrak provide long-distance intercity service. General aviation airports in Solano County that are open to the public are the Nut Tree Airport and Rio Vista Municipal Airport . A 2014 analysis by The Atlantic found Solano County to be
2679-525: The region. In February 1848, first word of gold found at Sutter's Mill was leaked at a Benicia Tavern, thus starting the California Gold Rush . Benicia became a way station on the way to the Sierras. In March 1850, Benicia became one of the first incorporated cities in California , a month after Sacramento . Benicia was the original county seat of Solano County . The lower floor of
2736-455: The town's residential areas an oil refinery was built and completed in 1969 by Humble Oil (later Exxon Corporation ). The refinery was later bought by Valero Energy Corporation , a San Antonio -based oil company, in 2000. Between 1970 and 1995, the population of Benicia grew steadily at a rate of about 1,000 people per year, and the city changed from a poor, blue-collar town of 7,000 to a white-collar bedroom suburb of 27,000. According to
2793-484: Was 19,568 (72.5%) White , 1,510 (5.6%) African American , 135 (0.5%) Native American , 2,989 (11.1%) Asian , 102 (0.4%) Pacific Islander , 895 (3.3%) from other races , and 1,798 (6.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,248 persons (12.0%). The Census reported that 99.9% of the population lived in households and 0.1% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters. There were 10,686 households, out of which 3,617 (33.8%) had children under
2850-405: Was 27,131 at the 2020 United States Census . Benicia is just east of Vallejo and across the strait from Martinez . The City of Benicia was founded on May 19, 1847, by Dr. Robert Semple , Thomas O. Larkin , and Comandante General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo , on land donated to them by General Vallejo in December 1846. It was named for the General's wife, Francisca Benicia Carillo de Vallejo ,
2907-487: Was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males. There were 11,306 housing units at an average density of 719.2 units per square mile (277.7 units/km ), of which 70.5% were owner-occupied and 29.5% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.1%. 72.2% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 27.7% lived in rental housing units. As of
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#17328018063032964-431: Was 453,491. The county seat is Fairfield . Solano County comprises the Vallejo–Fairfield metropolitan statistical area , which is also included in the San Jose – San Francisco – Oakland , combined statistical area . Solano County is the northeastern county in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area region. A portion of the South Campus at the University of California, Davis , is in Solano County. Solano County
3021-417: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52. There were 7,419 families (69.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.02. The population was spread out, with 6,317 people (23.4%) under the age of 18, 1,923 people (7.1%) aged 18 to 24, 6,087 people (22.5%) aged 25 to 44, 9,303 people (34.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,367 people (12.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
3078-416: Was California's capitol from February 11, 1853, to February 25, 1854. Soon after, the legislature was moved to the courthouse in Sacramento, which has remained the State capital ever since. The restored capitol is part of the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park , and is the only building remaining of the State's pre-Sacramento capitols. The original campus of Mills College was founded in Benicia in 1852 as
3135-428: Was created in 1862. Seven years later, the Herald and the Press were consolidated and renamed the Solano Republican . "The Republican is a fearless defender of the rights of the people, and is a welcome weekly visitor to nearly every house in the upper portion of Solano County," the 1879 History of Solano County stated. During the 1940s, the Solano Republican was housed at 607 Main St., Suisun City. The present home of
3192-411: Was given the Spanish name Francisco Solano during baptism at the Catholic Mission, and is named after the Spanish Franciscan missionary , Father Francisco Solano . "Solano" is a common surname in the north of Spain, especially in Navarra, Zaragoza, and La Rioja. Travis Air Force Base is located just east of Fairfield. Between 2017 and 2023, California Forever purchased over 50,000 acres of land in
3249-464: Was one of the original counties of California , created in 1850 at the time of statehood. At the request of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo , the county was named for Chief Solano of the Suisun people , a Native American tribe of the region and Vallejo's close ally. Chief Solano at one time led the tribes between the Petaluma River and the Sacramento River . The chief was also called Sem-Yeto , which signifies "brave or fierce hand." The chief
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