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County of Solano
Matthew Davis, MA, MPA
Sr. Management Analyst and Public Communications Officer 
675 Texas St., Suite 6500
Fairfield, CA 94533
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone: (707) 784-6111
Fax: (707) 784-7975
 
Solano Public Health urges residents to take preventive action this fall and winter seasons; offers guidance on celebrating the holidays safely
November 21, 2024  SOLANO COUNTY – The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health division, urges residents to take preventive action this fall and winter seasons and celebrate the holidays safely. With the rise of respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) in Solano County, it is more important than ever to get vaccinated.
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County, CAP Solano, partners with United Way to launch “Keep People Housed – Solano,” program
November 20, 2024  SOLANO COUNTY – Solano County and Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA) are proud to announce a new partnership with United Way California Capital Region to help prevent homelessness in our communities. Together, they have launched "Keep People Housed – Solano," a program designed to provide critical resources and support to Solano County residents at risk of losing their housing.
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Public invited to comment on proposed battery energy storage system project as company seeks permit through California Energy Commission
November 15, 2024  SOLANO COUNTY – A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, known as the Corby Battery Energy Storage System Project, is pursuing a permit through the California Energy Commission's (CEC) Assembly Bill (AB) 205 Opt-In process. The project, proposed by Corby Energy Storage, LLC, aims to construct and operate a 300-megawatt (MW) lithium-ion battery energy storage facility in unincorporated Solano County, and would be located on 40 acres of prime farmland near the existing Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Vaca-Dixon Substation. The project's primary purpose is to store excess energy during periods of low demand and release it during peak demand periods, contributing to grid stability and reliability.
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Travel-related dengue cases in Solano County; help prevent the transmission of vector-borne diseases
November 15, 2024  SOLANO COUNTY – The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division is investigating several travel-related dengue virus cases in Solano County. This is occurring at the same time as the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMAD) has made a new detection of invasive mosquitos in Vacaville that can transmit the dengue virus.
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Board appoints Emery Cowan as H&SS Director
November 14, 2024  SOLANO COUNTY – After an extensive nationwide recruitment, the Solano County Board of Supervisors has appointed Emery Cowan as the new director of the Health and Social Services Department. Starting November 16, she will assume leadership over the County's largest and most comprehensive service agency.
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