Attorneys on Tuesday described different dynamics of the Haskell family life on the seventh day of the felony child sex assault trial of James Glenn Haskell, 42, formerly a lawyer in Vacaville. During direct questioning from Deputy District Attorney Shelly Moore, the third and oldest of four adopted Haskell children, now 19 or 20, recalled the first time Haskell allegedly molested her — in January 2020 when she was lying asleep on a couch in the family’s “first home” in Vacaville. The young woman then admitted she was “closer to the defendant” than her other siblings, two sisters and a brother ..read more

For two weeks in July, The Vallejo Center for the Arts will be hosting its two-week summer camp with the hope of fostering kids’ imaginations. Pairing artistic pursuits with the environment, the camp will center around the theme of a mythical adventure for Eco-Warriors. This camp is a unique experience for campers of all ages, aiming to inspire young minds while nurturing a love for the natural world. “We are excited to offer a summer camp that combines art, nature, and creativity in a way that empowers young individuals to become Eco-Warriors,” says Renay Conlin, Executive Director of th ..read more

When Aliyah Orozco was performing dance routines for her family in the living room, she always knew she wanted to be on TV. But it would turn out to be a different cherished family memory that influenced her career. Growing up, Orozco would go to parties at her aunts’ house and hear all her uncles in the garage screaming and celebrating boxing, notably the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. “I remember seeing at a young age that boxing really brings people together,” recalls Orozco. “There’s an energy there that’s unlike any sport.” Despite her love for the sport, Orozco never th ..read more

Vacaville High School baseball coach Stu Clary says his team has two goals each year — win the next game and make the school proud. The school has to be thrilled with Monday’s 10-5 win over Will C. Wood, giving the Bulldogs at least a share of the Monticello Empire League title. With Vacaville winning the season series against Rodriguez and Vanden, the Bulldogs are guaranteed the No. 1 spot out of the MEL once the postseason begins. “It never gets old, but it’s never the same,” Clary said. “Each year is a little different. We cherish every win, but this is what makes fall ball and all the time ..read more

A computer is still unavailable for use at Vallejo’s JFK Library as Solano County Library system remains crippled by a cyber attack with library officials unable to comment on the open investigation. Phone calls and emails to Solano County Senior Management Analyst Matthew Davis as well as Tim Flanagan with Solano County went unanswered as of press time. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald ..read more

April 25-28: 2024 SALTY DOG CLUSTER, Chief Solano Kennel Club and Redwood Empire Kennel Clubs, 8 a.m-6 p.m., Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. April 27: Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Vallejo, Georgia and Marin streets, Vallejo. April 27: Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., At the corner of First and D Street, Benicia. April 27: Vallejo’s First Annual Earth Daze Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Vallejo, 300 Block of Virginia and 600 Block of Marin. April 27: GVRD Recreation Expo, 12-3 p.m., Children’s Wonderland Park ..read more

The songs and screams of Skid Row will soon fill Vanden’s Little Theatre with the opening of “Little Shop of Horrors” on April 25. Much like the Skid Row flower shop and its infamous plant, audiences will find the small theater housing an unexpected, larger-than-life musical spectacle. Taking cues from the off-broadway production, Director Jerald Bolden knew he wanted to bring Skid Row off the stage right into the aisles. “From the top of the show, it’s about getting this tiny shop and Skid Row feeling in the audience’s face,” said Bolden. “To pull them into the action.” Posing as various Skid ..read more

David Bernstine batted .625 in his freshman season for Vallejo High School, so topping that for his sophomore season would be quite impressive. With a .629 average through 43 plate appearances, he’s doing just that. Bernstine collected five hits in six at-bats last week to lead the Redhawks to two one-run wins. Two of those hits were triples, accounting for three RBI — and the nod as the Times-Herald Athlete of the Week. “I’ve been focusing on sitting back on the ball and taking the pitch to right field field,” Bernstine said. “I’ve sprayed some hits to left this year but I’ve tried to stay wi ..read more

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Vacaville-based singer and pianist Ramalna Vieira specializes in fado, the traditional Portuguese folk music likened to American blues, but lately she and her backing quartet expanded their song list in surprising ways. In the past six months, the ensemble’s repertoire, while still showcasing contemporary fado, has folded in songs to reflect “Basia to Sade meets Santana meets Portugal,” she wrote in an email to The Reporter. This new tapestry of sounds will be in full effect from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Speakeasy at Makse Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Vacaville. She called the res ..read more