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| leader_name = [[Mayor]] Catherine Moy<br/>[[Deputy mayor|Vice-Mayor]] Pam Bertani (District 6)<br/>K. Patrice Williams (District 1)<br/>Scott Tonnesen (District 2)<br/>Doug Carr (District 3)<br/>Rick Vaccaro (District 4)<br/>Doriss Panduro (District 5) |
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'''Fairfield''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Solano County, California]], United States, in the [[North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)|North Bay]] sub-region of the [[San Francisco Bay Area |
'''Fairfield''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Solano County, California]], United States, in the [[North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)|North Bay]] sub-region of the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. |
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The city has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.<ref name="sfgate.com">{{cite news| url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/18/MNG4TBOR2.DTL&hw=fairfield&sn=002&sc=928 | work=The San Francisco Chronicle | first=Sam | last=Zuckerman | title=Fairfield balances on the edge as housing prices plunge | date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> |
The city has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.<ref name="sfgate.com">{{cite news| url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/18/MNG4TBOR2.DTL&hw=fairfield&sn=002&sc=928 | work=The San Francisco Chronicle | first=Sam | last=Zuckerman | title=Fairfield balances on the edge as housing prices plunge | date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> |
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Fairfield was founded in 1856 by [[clipper]] ship captain [[Robert Waterman (sea captain)|Robert H. Waterman]], and named after his former hometown of [[Fairfield, Connecticut]]. |
Fairfield was founded in 1856 by [[clipper]] ship captain [[Robert Waterman (sea captain)|Robert H. Waterman]], and named after his former hometown of [[Fairfield, Connecticut]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2020 |title=The History of Fairfield and Solano County |url=https://visitfairfield.com/media/fairfield-history/ |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Visit Fairfield}}</ref> |
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It is the location of [[Travis Air Force Base]] and the headquarters of [[Jelly Belly]]. The population was 119,881 at the 2020 census. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Native Americans inhabited the area.<ref>{{cite web | title=History & Demography | website=Fairfield, CA | date=December 31, 2006 | url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/our-city/history | access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> |
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A clipper ship captain from [[Fairfield, Connecticut]], named [[Robert Waterman (sea captain)|Robert H. Waterman]], parceled out the town in 1856. He entered Fairfield in the race for Solano County seat in 1858, and won it from [[Benicia, California|Benicia]]. As an inducement, he granted {{convert|16|acre|ha}} of land for the construction of county buildings. In 1903, Fairfield was incorporated as a city. |
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A clipper ship captain from [[Fairfield, Connecticut]], named [[Robert Waterman (sea captain)|Robert H. Waterman]], parceled out the town in 1856.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2020 |title=Fairfield California: History and Location |url=https://visitfairfield.com/media/fairfield-facts/ |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Visit Fairfield}}</ref> He entered Fairfield in the race for Solano County seat in 1858, and won it from [[Benicia, California|Benicia]]. As an inducement, he granted {{convert|16|acre|ha}} of land for the construction of county buildings. In 1903, Fairfield was incorporated as a city. |
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In August 2020, parts of Fairfield were evacuated due to the [[LNU Lightning Complex fires|LNU Lighting Complex Fires]], which resulted in the burning of over {{Convert|315,000|acre|ha|0|abbr=on}} in five counties, including in nearby Vacaville. |
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In August 2020, parts of Fairfield were evacuated due to the [[LNU Lightning Complex fires|LNU Lighting Complex Fires]], which resulted in the burning of over {{Convert|315,000|acre|ha|0|abbr=on}} in five counties, including in nearby Vacaville.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Solano County - LNU Lightning Complex Fire |url=https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/lnu_lightning_complex_fire/default.asp |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=www.solanocounty.com}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|37.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|34.4|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|3.2|sqmi|km2}} of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|37.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|34.4|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|3.2|sqmi|km2}} of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water. |
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The city is equidistant from Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland, approximately 40 miles from each. It is less than {{convert|19|mi|km}} from [[Napa Valley AVA|Napa Valley]], {{convert|16|mi|km}} from the [[Carquinez Bridge]], and {{convert|14|mi|km}} from the [[Benicia Bridge]]. |
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Located within the [[California Coastal Range]]s, the city is centered directly north of the [[Suisun Bay]] and northeast of the [[San Pablo Bay]]. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the [[Suisun Marsh]], the largest [[salt marsh|saltwater marsh]] on the west coast of the United States. |
Located within the [[California Coastal Range]]s, the city is centered directly north of the [[Suisun Bay]] and northeast of the [[San Pablo Bay]]. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the [[Suisun Marsh]], the largest [[salt marsh|saltwater marsh]] on the west coast of the United States. |
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The city includes one hospital, '''NorthBay Medical Center''', a 154-bed advanced medical facility that also features a level II Trauma Center. |
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=== Climate === |
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<ref name="CALFIRE">{{cite web|title=Hennessey Fire Information|url=https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/8/17/hennessey-fire/ |
<ref name="CALFIRE">{{cite web|title=Hennessey Fire Information|url=https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/8/17/hennessey-fire/|website=CAL FIRE|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-date=August 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818015057/https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/8/17/hennessey-fire/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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=== 2020 === |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, Fairfield had a population of 119,881.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Fairfield city, California |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/fairfieldcitycalifornia/POP010220 |access-date=2023 |
According to the 2020 United States Census, Fairfield had a population of 119,881.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Fairfield city, California |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/fairfieldcitycalifornia/POP010220 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|2882.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. During the period between 2017 and 2021, on average, 3.16 people lived in a household. The racial makeup of Fairfield is 42.2% [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 15.9% [[Black or African-American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 17.7% [[Asian (U.S. census)|Asian]], 1.2% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander]], and 12.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 29.3%. Non-Hispanic White was 29.0%. |
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Approximately one-quarter of Fairfield's population is under the age of 18 (25.3%). People who were 65 years or older constituted 13.0% of the population. |
Approximately one-quarter of Fairfield's population is under the age of 18 (25.3%). People who were 65 years or older constituted 13.0% of the population. |
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[[File:Downtown Fairfield.jpg|thumb|Downtown]] |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 986.3/km<sup>2</sup> (2,554.2/mi<sup>2</sup>). There were 31,792 housing units at an average density of 326.0/km<sup>2</sup> (844.3/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% [[Race (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.02% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.77% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10.89% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.93% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 8.77% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 986.3/km<sup>2</sup> (2,554.2/mi<sup>2</sup>). There were 31,792 housing units at an average density of 326.0/km<sup>2</sup> (844.3/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% [[Race (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.02% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.77% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10.89% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.93% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 8.77% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 30,870 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33. |
There were 30,870 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33. |
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[[File:Jelly Belly Headquarters - Fairfield, California 03.jpg|thumb|[[Jelly Belly Candy Company]]]] |
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[[File:60th Air Mobility Wing - Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 06-6164-2.jpg|thumb|[[Boeing C-17 Globemaster III|C-17A Globemaster III]] at [[Travis Air Force Base]]]] |
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Fairfield has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.<ref name="sfgate.com"/>[[Anheuser-Busch]] operates a large regional [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]] [[brewery]], [[Clorox]] produces [[bleach]] products, and the [[Jelly Belly Candy Company]] manufactures its [[jelly beans]] in Fairfield.<ref name="sfgate.com" /> [[Partnership HealthPlan of California]], an insurer, is based in Fairfield. |
Fairfield has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.<ref name="sfgate.com"/>[[Anheuser-Busch]] operates a large regional [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]] [[brewery]], [[Clorox]] produces [[bleach]] products, and the [[Jelly Belly Candy Company]] manufactures its [[jelly beans]] in Fairfield.<ref name="sfgate.com" /> [[Partnership HealthPlan of California]], an insurer, is based in Fairfield. |
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===Top employers=== |
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According to the City's 2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web |date=2022 |title=Fact sheet |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8087/638073097051500000 |access-date=2023 |
According to the City's 2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web |date=2022 |title=Fact sheet |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8087/638073097051500000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}</ref> the top employers in the city are: |
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== Arts and culture == |
== Arts and culture == |
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[[File:The Solano County Library in Fairfield.jpg|thumb|Solano County Library in Fairfield]] |
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Downtown Fairfield offers shopping, community festivals, and entertainment. |
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The city's libraries are operated by Solano County Library |
The city's libraries are operated by Solano County Library, and include Fairfield Civic Center Library, and Fairfield Cordelia Library.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2023 |title=Solano County Library Facilities Master Plan |url=https://solanolibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Solano-County-Library-Facilities-Master-Plan-2021.pdf |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=Solano County Library}}</ref> |
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Annual festivals include a Tomato and Vine Festival, [[Independence Day (United States)|4th of July]], and [[Day of the Dead|Día de los Muertos]]. |
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The City Council appoints a [[Poet laureate|Poet Laureate]] every two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poet Laureate |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/poet-laureate |access-date= |
The City Council appoints a [[Poet laureate|Poet Laureate]] every two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poet Laureate |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/poet-laureate |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield}}</ref> The Poet Laureate's role is to advocate for poetry and the advancement of literary arts in the community. |
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==Parks and recreation== |
==Parks and recreation== |
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Recreation facilities and parks include Community Center, Adult Recreation Center, the Allan Witt Aquatics and Sports Complex, Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center, Laurel Creek Neighborhood Center, and Mankas Neighborhood Center.<ref>{{cite web | title = Parks and Recreation | publisher = City of Fairfield | url = https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation | accessdate = February 11, 2024}}</ref> In 2017, a plan was adopted to improve a linear trail in Fairfield,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Central Fairfield Revitalization & Linear Park Concept Plan |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5954/637727438041430000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}</ref> and in 2018, a plan was adopted to renovate the Allan Witt park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Allan Witt Community Park Renovation Plan Report |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2910/637534781055300000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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[[File:Aerial view of Fairfield, California.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Fairfield, with Travis Air Force Base in the upper center.]] |
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=== Regional and community parks === |
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'''Rockville Hills [[Regional park|Regional Park]]''' |
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The park is located on Rockville Road approximately 3/4 of a mile from the corner of Suisun Valley Road and Rockville Road. The park allows bicycling, hiking, and provides walking trails. |
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'''Linear Park Trail''' |
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The Linear Park Trail stretches through the city along a former railroad right-of-way, beginning at Solano College and terminating near Lake Trail. Picnic tables and play equipment can be found along the route. The park provides active transportation for pedestrians, cyclists, and other micromobility users (e.g. scooters). |
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In 2017, the City of Fairfield adopted the Central Fairfield Revitalization and Linear Park Concept Plan,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Central Fairfield Revitalization & Linear Park Concept Plan |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5954/637727438041430000 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}</ref> which covers the area between the Rose Garden south of Travis Boulevard to the crossing at Dover Avenue. The Plan seeks to improve safety and circulation within the Trail and in surrounding neighborhoods while also enhancing wayfinding, amenities, and landscaping. |
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'''Allan Witt Community Park''' |
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Allan Witt Park is located along West Texas Street and Woolner Avenue within the Heart of Fairfield. The park serves as a major recreation facility for the city, including an Aquatics Complex, the Fairfield Sports Center, and the Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Skate Park. The new Aquatics Complex includes water slides, toddler play area, youth play pool, lap swimming, indoor activity pool, and a "lazy river" current for water walking or floating. The park also offers tennis courts, a recreation building, picnic area, ball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a skate park, and horse shoe pits. Restroom facilities are available. |
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In 2018, the City of Fairfield adopted the Allan Witt Community Park Renovation Plan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-20 |title=Allan Witt Community Park Renovation Plan Report |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2910/637534781055300000 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}</ref> The Plan seeks to improve safety, security, and circulation within the park while also enhancing the park's existing amenities and programming. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the plan are already completed, which renovated the existing skate park and added a new dog park. Phase 3 of the plan will construct a new, all-inclusive play area for users of all abilities. Phase 4 will construct two new fenced softball fields. The remaining phases include a new community gathering area, an artificial sports field, sport courts, and new little league fields. |
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==== Cordelia Community Park ==== |
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Cordelia Community Park is located along Gold Hill Road within the Cordelia neighborhood. Similar to other community parks in the city, the park serves as the Cordelia area's main recreation facility. Amenities include a dog park, fitness stations, picnic areas, Little League fields, a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, a skate park, and fields. Restroom facilities are available. |
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==== Laurel Creek Community Park ==== |
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Laurel Creek Community Park is located along Cement Hill Road within central Fairfield. Like other community parks, Laurel Creek is the surrounding area's main recreation facility. Amenities include ballfields, fitness stations, picnic areas, a playground, soccer fields, and a neighborhood center. Restroom facilities are available. |
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==== Matt Garcia Community Park ==== |
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Matt Garcia Community Park is a planned, new 50-acre park to be located along Vanden Road in northeast Fairfield. The proposed park would be located at the northern City limits, approximately {{Convert|1.5|mi|km}} away from the [[Fairfield–Vacaville station|Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan Train Station]]. |
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The City is working with Gates + Associates to develop a master plan for the park, a draft of which is expected for release in spring 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matt Garcia Community Park Master Plan |url=https://www.mattgarciapark.com |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Matt Garcia Community Park}}</ref> |
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=== Neighborhood parks === |
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The city also has a number of neighborhood parks, as listed below: |
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* Civic Center Park |
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* Dover Neighborhood Park |
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* Dunnell Nature Park & Education Center |
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* Gary Falati Neighborhood Park |
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* Hayes & Utah Street Tot Lot |
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* Kentucky Street Tot Lot |
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* Lee Bell Neighborhood Park |
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* Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street |
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* Linear Park Playground at 5th Street |
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* Mankas Neighborhood Park |
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* Meadow Glen Neighborhood Park |
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* Meadow Neighborhood Park |
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* Octo Inn Soccer Complex |
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* Ridgeview Neighborhood Park |
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* Rolling Hills Neighborhood Park |
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* Sunrise Neighborhood Park |
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* Tabor Neighborhood Park |
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* Tolenas Neighborhood Park |
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* Veterans Memorial Park |
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* Vintage Green Valley Neighborhood Park |
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* Woodcreek Neighborhood Park |
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=== Golf courses === |
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Public golf courses include Paradise Valley, and Rancho Solano.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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Fairfield is home to three golf courses, two public and one private (located in unincorporated area east of Fairfield, north of TAFB for use by military personnel). Paradise Valley and Rancho Solano Golf Courses, both public, are rated in the Zagat Survey of "America's Best Golf Courses," rated {{frac|3|1|2}} stars by ''Golf Digest Magazine'' in 2010 and voted #1 and #2 golf courses in Solano County for consecutive years. |
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==Government== |
==Government== |
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[[File:Solanocountygovoffice.jpg|thumb|Government center]] |
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Prior to 2020, there were five city councilmembers, which include the Vice-Mayor and Mayor. Councilmembers are elected at large for four-year, staggered terms. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Beginning in November 2020, city council elections in Fairfield were conducted by district, with six district seats and an at-large mayoral seat for a total of seven council seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/city_council/default.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - City Council|website=www.fairfield.ca.gov}}</ref> |
Prior to 2020, there were five city councilmembers, which include the Vice-Mayor and Mayor. Councilmembers are elected at large for four-year, staggered terms. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Beginning in November 2020, city council elections in Fairfield were conducted by district, with six district seats and an at-large mayoral seat for a total of seven council seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/city_council/default.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - City Council|website=www.fairfield.ca.gov|access-date=April 26, 2019|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426013713/https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/city_council/default.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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As of September 2022, there were 63,897 registered voters in Fairfield; of these, 32,104 (50.2%) are Democrats, 12,810 (20.0%) are Republicans, and 14,808 (23.2%) stated no party preference.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |
As of September 2022, there were 63,897 registered voters in Fairfield; of these, 32,104 (50.2%) are Democrats, 12,810 (20.0%) are Republicans, and 14,808 (23.2%) stated no party preference.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Registration by Political Subdivision by County |url=https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ror/60day-general-2022/politicalsub.pdf |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=California Secretary of State}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[File:Solano Community College campusinVallejo, California.jpg|thumb|upright|Solano College]] |
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[[File:Armijo HS Sign.png|thumb|Armijo High School]] |
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[[File:Armijo HS Sign.png|thumb|Armijo High School]]Fairfield is served by two school districts: the [[Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District]] and [[Travis Unified School District]]. The city is also served by a community college district, private schools, and colleges. |
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Public education is administered by [[Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District]] and [[Travis Unified School District]]. |
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The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD) includes the following campuses: |
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High schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District include: |
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====Area high schools==== |
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*[[Angelo Rodriguez High School]] (Early College program) |
*[[Angelo Rodriguez High School]] (Early College program) |
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*[[Armijo High School]] (International Baccalaureate program) |
*[[Armijo High School]] (International Baccalaureate program) |
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*[[Fairfield High School (California)|Fairfield High School]] |
*[[Fairfield High School (California)|Fairfield High School]] |
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* Sem Yeto High School (at Fairfield High School) |
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* Sem Yeto Satellite (at Armijo High School) |
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High school in the Travis Unified School District include [[Vanden High School]]. |
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====Area middle schools==== |
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*B. Gale Wilson Middle School |
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*Crystal Middle School |
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*Grange Middle School |
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*Golden West Middle School |
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*Green Valley Middle School |
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*Matt Garcia Career & College Academy |
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====Area elementary schools==== |
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* Anna Kyle Elementary School |
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* Cleo Gordon Elementary School |
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* Cordelia Hills Elementary School |
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* David Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy |
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* Dover Academy for International Studies (K-8) (opening 2016–2017 school year) |
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* Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning (K-8) (1:1 Technology focus) |
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* Fairview Elementary School |
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* K. I. Jones Elementary School (GATE Magnet Site) |
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* Laurel Creek Elementary School |
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* Nelda Mundy Elementary School |
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* Oakbrook Academy of the Arts (Visual & Performing Arts focus) |
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* Rolling Hills Elementary School |
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* Suisun Valley K-8 School |
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* Tolenas Elementary School |
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'''Area alternative schools and other programs''' |
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* Fairfield-Suisun Adult School (Bransford location) |
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* H. Glenn Richardson Education Complex (DELTA and SIGMA Programs operated by SCOE) |
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* Mary Bird Early Education Center |
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* Public Safety Academy (Amy Blanc location; Grades 5-12) |
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* State Preschool Programs (Anna Kyle, Bransford, Fairview locations) |
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* Sullivan Language Immersion Academy |
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* Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun |
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=== Travis Unified School District === |
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The Travis Unified School District (TUSD), which serves [[Travis Air Force Base|Travis Air Force Base (TAFB)]] and parts of Fairfield and Vacaville, includes the following campuses: |
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* Center Elementary School |
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* Scandia Elementary School |
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* Travis Elementary School |
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* Golden West Middle School |
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* Travis Education Center (Grades 9-12) |
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* [[Vanden High School]] |
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=== Solano County Office of Education === |
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The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) offers the following programs: |
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* Evergreen Academy |
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* Golden Hills Community School |
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* SCOE Distance Learning Program |
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=== Private schools === |
=== Private schools === |
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Holy Spirit School is a Catholic private school (K-8).{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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Private institutions with campuses in Fairfield include: |
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* Holy Spirit School ([[Independent school|Catholic Private School K-8]]) |
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==Infrastructure== |
==Infrastructure== |
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===Transportation=== |
===Transportation=== |
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[[Interstate 80 in California|Interstate 80]] |
Highways include [[Interstate 80 in California|Interstate 80]], [[Interstate 680 (California)|Interstate 680]], and [[California State Route 12|State Route 12]]. |
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The [[Fairfield/Vacaville (Amtrak station)|Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan railroad station]] |
The [[Fairfield/Vacaville (Amtrak station)|Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan railroad station]] opened in November 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fairfield Train Station Specific Plan|url=http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/fairfield_vacaville_train_station_and_peabody_road_improvements.asp|website=City of Fairfield|access-date=November 13, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107175026/https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/fairfield_vacaville_train_station_and_peabody_road_improvements.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> The station is served by ''[[Capitol Corridor]]'' trains operated by [[Amtrak California]].<ref>{{cite web |title=MTC Closes Funding Gap for New Fairfield-Vacaville Train Station |url=http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/press_releases/rel456.htm |date=December 1, 2008 |access-date=December 2, 2008 |author=Metropolitan Transportation Commission |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207092924/http://mtc.ca.gov/news/press_releases/rel456.htm |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |author-link=Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area) }}</ref> |
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[[Fairfield Transportation Center]] is a transportation hub. [[Fairfield and Suisun Transit]] provides local bus service. |
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The [[Fairfield Transportation Center]], located along West Texas Street and adjacent to Interstate 80, is the main hub for commuters via bus as well as vanpools and park-and-ride to the Sacramento area and the San Francisco Bay Area. [[Fairfield and Suisun Transit|Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST)]] provides local bus service. SolanoExpress, which is operated by SolTrans, provides intercity connections to Vacaville, Vallejo, Davis, [[El Cerrito del Norte station|El Cerrito del Norte BART]], [[Walnut Creek station|Walnut Creek BART]], and Sacramento. [[VINE Transit|The VINE]] and [[Rio Vista Delta Breeze]] also provide connections to Napa and Rio Vista respectively. |
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===Healthcare=== |
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NorthBay Medical Center is a 154-bed hospital with a level II Trauma Center.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Desmond Bishop]], Super Bowl Champion former starting middle linebacker for the NFL [[Green Bay Packers]], Graduated from [[Fairfield High School (California)|Fairfield High School]] class of 2002 |
* [[Desmond Bishop]], Super Bowl Champion former starting middle linebacker for the NFL [[Green Bay Packers]], Graduated from [[Fairfield High School (California)|Fairfield High School]] class of 2002 |
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* [[Deone Bucannon]], starting safety for the NFL [[Arizona Cardinals]], Graduated from [[Vanden High School]] class of 2010 |
* [[Deone Bucannon]], starting safety for the NFL [[Arizona Cardinals]], Graduated from [[Vanden High School]] class of 2010 |
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* [[Cat Cora]] starred in the television hit series [[Iron Chef America]] |
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* [[Chris Daly]], former [[San Francisco Board of Supervisors|San Francisco supervisor]] |
* [[Chris Daly]], former [[San Francisco Board of Supervisors|San Francisco supervisor]] |
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* [[Jacob Duran]], professional Kickboxing, UFC and boxing cutman/Actor appeared in Rocky Balboa & Creed 1,2 |
* [[Jacob Duran]], professional Kickboxing, UFC and boxing cutman/Actor appeared in Rocky Balboa & Creed 1,2 |
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* Dominic Wynn Woods, aka [[Sage the Gemini]], rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer |
* Dominic Wynn Woods, aka [[Sage the Gemini]], rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer |
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==Gallery== |
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Downtown Fairfield.jpg|Texas Street in Downtown |
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Solanocountygovoffice.jpg|The [[Solano County]] Government Center in Downtown Fairfield |
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60th Air Mobility Wing - Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 06-6164-2.jpg|[[Boeing C-17 Globemaster III|C-17A Globemaster III]] at [[Travis Air Force Base]] |
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Solano County courthouse tower in parking lot.jpg|Solano County courthouse tower in parking lot |
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Edwards Theatre sign at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, California.jpg|Edwards Theatre sign at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, California |
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The Solano County Library in Fairfield.jpg|Fairfield City Hall and Civic Center complex |
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Jelly Belly Headquarters - Fairfield, California 03.jpg|Jelly Belly Headquarters - Fairfield, California |
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Fairfield, California arch over downtown.jpg|Fairfield, California downtown |
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==Sister cities== |
==Sister cities== |
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*{{flagdeco|JPN}} - [[Nirasaki, Yamanashi]], Japan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/manager/volunteer/sister_city_program.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - Sister City Program|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108073157/http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/manager/volunteer/sister_city_program.asp|url-status=dead}} City of Fairfield. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref> |
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*{{flagdeco|JPN}} - [[Nirasaki, Yamanashi]], Japan<ref> |
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{{cite web |url=http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/manager/volunteer/sister_city_program.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - Sister City Program}} City of Fairfield. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref> |
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* [http://www.ffsc-chamber.com/ Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce] |
* [http://www.ffsc-chamber.com/ Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce] |
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Location of Fairfield in Solano County, California.
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Coordinates: 38°15′28″N 122°3′15″W / 38.25778°N 122.05417°W / 38.25778; -122.05417 | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Solano |
Incorporated | December 12, 1903[1] |
Government | |
• Type | Council-manager[2] |
• City Council[5] | Mayor Catherine Moy Vice-Mayor Pam Bertani (District 6) K. Patrice Williams (District 1) Scott Tonnesen (District 2) Doug Carr (District 3) Rick Vaccaro (District 4) Doriss Panduro (District 5) |
• State senator | Bill Dodd (D)[3] |
• Assemblymember | Lori Wilson (D)[3] |
• U. S. rep. | John Garamendi (D)[4] |
Area | |
• Total | 41.39 sq mi (107.21 km2) |
• Land | 41.14 sq mi (106.55 km2) |
• Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) 0.62% |
Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 119,881 |
• Rank | 2nd in Solano County 53rd in California |
• Density | 2,900/sq mi (1,100/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes[9] |
94533–94535
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Area code | 707 |
FIPS code | 06-23182 |
GNIS feature IDs | 1656005, 2410474 |
Website | www |
Fairfield is a city in and the county seatofSolano County, California, United States, in the North Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The city has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.[10]
Fairfield was founded in 1856 by clipper ship captain Robert H. Waterman, and named after his former hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut.[11]
It is the location of Travis Air Force Base and the headquarters of Jelly Belly. The population was 119,881 at the 2020 census.
Native Americans inhabited the area.[12]
A clipper ship captain from Fairfield, Connecticut, named Robert H. Waterman, parceled out the town in 1856.[13] He entered Fairfield in the race for Solano County seat in 1858, and won it from Benicia. As an inducement, he granted 16 acres (6.5 ha) of land for the construction of county buildings. In 1903, Fairfield was incorporated as a city.
In August 2020, parts of Fairfield were evacuated due to the LNU Lighting Complex Fires, which resulted in the burning of over 315,000 acres (127,476 ha) in five counties, including in nearby Vacaville.[14]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97 km2), of which, 34.4 square miles (89 km2) of it is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water.
Located within the California Coastal Ranges, the city is centered directly north of the Suisun Bay and northeast of the San Pablo Bay. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the Suisun Marsh, the largest saltwater marsh on the west coast of the United States.
Fairfield has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). Summers have hot afternoons with cool nights with a lengthy dry period, whereas winters see frequent rainfall with mild to cool temperatures.
Climate data for Fairfield, California, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1950–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
98 (37) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
117 (47) |
104 (40) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
117 (47) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.8 (19.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
78.9 (26.1) |
87.2 (30.7) |
93.6 (34.2) |
102.8 (39.3) |
104.1 (40.1) |
103.7 (39.8) |
100.8 (38.2) |
92.5 (33.6) |
78.2 (25.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
106.7 (41.5) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 56.6 (13.7) |
61.6 (16.4) |
66.4 (19.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
77.8 (25.4) |
85.4 (29.7) |
89.6 (32.0) |
89.2 (31.8) |
86.9 (30.5) |
78.2 (25.7) |
65.6 (18.7) |
56.7 (13.7) |
73.8 (23.2) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 48.5 (9.2) |
52.2 (11.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
59.6 (15.3) |
65.0 (18.3) |
70.8 (21.6) |
73.8 (23.2) |
73.6 (23.1) |
71.7 (22.1) |
65.2 (18.4) |
55.4 (13.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
61.7 (16.5) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40.4 (4.7) |
42.9 (6.1) |
45.4 (7.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
52.2 (11.2) |
56.1 (13.4) |
57.9 (14.4) |
58.0 (14.4) |
56.6 (13.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
45.2 (7.3) |
40.1 (4.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 30.8 (−0.7) |
34.4 (1.3) |
36.8 (2.7) |
39.0 (3.9) |
44.7 (7.1) |
48.9 (9.4) |
52.3 (11.3) |
52.8 (11.6) |
49.3 (9.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
35.8 (2.1) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
Record low °F (°C) | 18 (−8) |
24 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
26 (−3) |
35 (2) |
32 (0) |
38 (3) |
35 (2) |
39 (4) |
32 (0) |
21 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
15 (−9) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.68 (119) |
4.97 (126) |
3.31 (84) |
1.47 (37) |
0.74 (19) |
0.19 (4.8) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.03 (0.76) |
0.08 (2.0) |
1.11 (28) |
2.55 (65) |
5.40 (137) |
24.53 (623) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 59 |
Source: NOAA[15](September record high)[16] |
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 329 | — | |
1880 | 424 | 28.9% | |
1910 | 834 | — | |
1920 | 1,008 | 20.9% | |
1930 | 1,131 | 12.2% | |
1940 | 1,312 | 16.0% | |
1950 | 3,118 | 137.7% | |
1960 | 14,968 | 380.1% | |
1970 | 44,146 | 194.9% | |
1980 | 58,099 | 31.6% | |
1990 | 77,211 | 32.9% | |
2000 | 96,178 | 24.6% | |
2010 | 105,321 | 9.5% | |
2020 | 119,881 | 13.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[18] |
According to the 2020 United States Census, Fairfield had a population of 119,881.[19] The population density was 2,882.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,112.9/km2). During the period between 2017 and 2021, on average, 3.16 people lived in a household. The racial makeup of Fairfield is 42.2% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 17.7% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 12.9% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race was 29.3%. Non-Hispanic White was 29.0%.
Approximately one-quarter of Fairfield's population is under the age of 18 (25.3%). People who were 65 years or older constituted 13.0% of the population.
The 2010 United States Census[20] reported that Fairfield had a population of 105,322. The population density was 2,798.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,080.5/km2). The racial makeup of Fairfield was 48,407 (46.0%) White, 16,586 (15.7%) African American, 869 (0.8%) Native American, 15,700 (14.9%) Asian (9.1% Filipino, 1.8% Indian, 1.0% Chinese, 0.6% Vietnamese, 0.6% Japanese, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Laotian, 0.2% Thai, 0.1% Pakistani), 1,149 (1.1%) Pacific Islander, 13,301 (12.6%) from other races, and 9,309 (8.8%) from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 28,789 persons (27.3%); 21.2% of Fairfield was Mexican, 1.1% Puerto Rican, 1.0% Salvadoran, 0.5% Nicaraguan, 0.3% Guatemalan, 0.2% Cuban, and 0.2% Peruvian.
The Census reported that 102,832 people (97.6% of the population) lived in households, 1,221 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,268 (1.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 34,484 households, out of which 14,725 (42.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 18,461 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5,203 (15.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,179 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,052 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 237 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,802 households (19.7%) were made up of individuals, and 2,500 (7.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98. There were 25,843 families (74.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.42.
The population was spread out, with 28,499 people (27.1%) under the age of 18, 11,246 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 28,917 people (27.5%) aged 25 to 44, 25,884 people (24.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,775 people (10.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.
There were 37,184 housing units at an average density of 988.0 per square mile (381.5/km2), of which 20,835 (60.4%) were owner-occupied, and 13,649 (39.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 61,652 people (58.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 41,180 people (39.1%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The population density was 986.3/km2 (2,554.2/mi2). There were 31,792 housing units at an average density of 326.0/km2 (844.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% White, 15.02% BlackorAfrican American, 0.77% Native American, 10.89% Asian, 0.93% Pacific Islander, 8.77% from other races, and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were HispanicorLatino of any race.
There were 30,870 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,151, and the median income for a family was $55,503. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $30,616 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,617. 9.3% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Fairfield has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.[10]Anheuser-Busch operates a large regional Budweiser brewery, Clorox produces bleach products, and the Jelly Belly Candy Company manufactures its jelly beans in Fairfield.[10] Partnership HealthPlan of California, an insurer, is based in Fairfield.
According to the City's 2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report,[22] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Travis Air Force Base | 13,414 |
2 | County of Solano | 2,633 |
3 | Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District | 2,213 |
4 | Northbay Healthcare | 1,969 |
5 | Solano Community College | 750 |
6 | Partnership HealthPlan of California | 561 |
7 | City of Fairfield | 553 |
8 | Jelly Belly Candy Company | 489 |
9 | Sutter Regional Medical Foundation | 475 |
10 | Westamerica Bancorporation | 418 |
The city's libraries are operated by Solano County Library, and include Fairfield Civic Center Library, and Fairfield Cordelia Library.[23]
Annual festivals include a Tomato and Vine Festival, 4th of July, and Día de los Muertos.
The City Council appoints a Poet Laureate every two years.[24] The Poet Laureate's role is to advocate for poetry and the advancement of literary arts in the community.
Recreation facilities and parks include Community Center, Adult Recreation Center, the Allan Witt Aquatics and Sports Complex, Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center, Laurel Creek Neighborhood Center, and Mankas Neighborhood Center.[25] In 2017, a plan was adopted to improve a linear trail in Fairfield,[26] and in 2018, a plan was adopted to renovate the Allan Witt park.[27]
Public golf courses include Paradise Valley, and Rancho Solano.[citation needed]
Prior to 2020, there were five city councilmembers, which include the Vice-Mayor and Mayor. Councilmembers are elected at large for four-year, staggered terms. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Beginning in November 2020, city council elections in Fairfield were conducted by district, with six district seats and an at-large mayoral seat for a total of seven council seats.[28]
As of September 2022, there were 63,897 registered voters in Fairfield; of these, 32,104 (50.2%) are Democrats, 12,810 (20.0%) are Republicans, and 14,808 (23.2%) stated no party preference.[29]
Public education is administered by Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and Travis Unified School District.
High schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District include:
High school in the Travis Unified School District include Vanden High School.
Holy Spirit School is a Catholic private school (K-8).[citation needed]
Highways include Interstate 80, Interstate 680, and State Route 12.
The Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan railroad station opened in November 2017.[30] The station is served by Capitol Corridor trains operated by Amtrak California.[31]
Fairfield Transportation Center is a transportation hub. Fairfield and Suisun Transit provides local bus service.
NorthBay Medical Center is a 154-bed hospital with a level II Trauma Center.[citation needed]
Places adjacent to Fairfield, California
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