Fairfield is a city in and the

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Solano County, California Solano County () is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 453,491. The county seat is Fairfield. Solano County comprises the Vallejo–Fairfield, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which i ...

, in the North Bay sub-region of the

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. It is generally considered the midpoint between the cities of

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and

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, approximately from the city center of each city, approximately from the city center of

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, less than from

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, from the

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, and from the

Benicia Bridge Benicia ( , ) is a waterside city in Solano County, California, located 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 was 26,997 at th ...

. Fairfield was founded in 1856 by

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ship captain Robert H. Waterman, and named after his former hometown of

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. It is the home of

Travis Air Force Base Travis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), located three miles (5 km) east of the central business district of the city of Fairfield, in Solano County, California ...

and the headquarters of Jelly Belly. With a population of 119,881 at the 2020 census, it is slightly smaller in population than Vallejo. Other nearby cities include

Suisun City Suisun City ( ; Wintun for "where the west wind blows") is a city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 29,518 at the 2020 census. The city takes its name from the adjacent Suisun Bay, which in turn is named for the S ...

Vacaville Vacaville is a city located in Solano County in Northern California. Sitting approximately from Sacramento and from San Francisco, it is within the Sacramento Valley. As of the 2020 census, Vacaville had a population of 102,386, making it th ...

, Rio Vista,

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, and Napa.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water. The city is located within the California Coastal Ranges. The city is centered directly north of the

Suisun Bay Suisun Bay ( ; Wintun for "where the west wind blows") is a shallow tidal estuary (a northeastern extension of the San Francisco Bay) in Northern California. It lies at the confluence of the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River, forming the ...

and northeast of the

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. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the

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, the largest saltwater marsh on the west coast of the United States. The city includes one hospital, NorthBay Medical Center, a 154-bed advanced medical facility that also features a level II Trauma Center.

History

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According to the City of Fairfield website, Native Americans, such as those from the Ion culture, settled in the Rockville and Green Valley areas. Artifacts that have been found from some of the earliest human inhabitants of the Fairfield area are dated to be around five to six thousand years old, making them some of the oldest Native American settlements in Northern California. The first European contact came in 1810 when the Spanish army was ordered to attack the Suisun Indians. In 1835 the Mexican General Vallejo was so magnanimous in victory over the Indian Chief Sem Yeto that the chief later became his ally in conflicts against other tribes. In 1837 the Indian Chief Solano received the

Rancho Suisun Rancho Suisun was a Mexican land grant in present-day Solano County, California given in 1842 by Governor Juan Alvarado to Francisco Solano Indian chief and Captain in the Mexican Army. The rancho lands include the present-day city of Fairfie ...

Mexican land grant. This grant eventually came into the hands of a clipper ship captain from

named Robert H. Waterman. He not only parceled out the town in 1856, but also, in a commercially shrewd move, entered Fairfield in the race for Solano County seat in 1858, and won it from

. As an inducement he granted 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 Hennessey Fire, which resulted in the burning of over in five counties, including in nearby Vacaville.

Demographics

2010

The

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reported that Fairfield had a population of 105,322. The population density was . The racial makeup of Fairfield was 48,407 (46.0%)

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, 16,586 (15.7%)

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, 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%)

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, 13,301 (12.6%) from other races, and 9,309 (8.8%) from two or more races.

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or Latino 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 , 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.

2000

As of the

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of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The

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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%

, 15.02%

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, 0.77% Native American, 10.89% Asian, 0.93%

, 8.77% from other races, and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were

or Latino 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

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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

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for the city was $20,617. 9.3% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the

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. 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.

Climate

Fairfield has a

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( Köppen Csa). Summers have hot afternoons with cool nights with a lengthy dry period, whereas winters see frequent rainfall with mild to cool temperatures.

Industry and major employers

Fairfield has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, health care, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.

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operates a large regional Budweiser

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Clorox The Clorox Company (formerly Clorox Chemical Company) is an American global manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. As of 2020 the Oakland, California based company had approximately 8,800 employees worldwide. Net sales ...

produces

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products, and the

Jelly Belly Candy Company Jelly Belly Candy Company, formerly known as Herman Goelitz Candy Company and Goelitz Confectionery Company, is an American company that manufactures Jelly Belly jelly beans and other candy. The company is based in Fairfield, California, with ...

confects its specialty

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in Fairfield.

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, an insurer, is based in Fairfield.

Top employers

According to the city's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Government and politics

There are 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 will be conducted by district, with six district seats and an at-large mayoral seat for a total of seven council seats.

Schools

;Area high schools: *

Angelo Rodriguez High School Angelo Rodriguez High School is a public high school located in Fairfield, California. The school serves about 1,882 students in grades 9 to 12 in the southwest part of Fairfield. History Angelo Rodriguez High School is the newest and smallest o ...

(Early College program) *

Armijo High School Armijo High School is a public secondary school located in Fairfield, California, United States. It is the oldest of the three high schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, the other two being Fairfield High School and Angelo ...

(International Baccalaureate program) * Fairfield High School * Sem Yeto High School (at Fairfield High School) * Sem Yeto Satellite (at Armijo High School) * Vanden High School ;Area middle schools: *B. Gale Wilson Middle School *Crystal Middle School *Grange Middle School *Golden West Middle School *Green Valley Middle School Area alternative schools and other programs: * Fairfield-Suisun Adult School (Bransford location) * H. Glenn Richardson Education Complex (DELTA and SIGMA Programs operated by SCOE) * Independent Study Program (located at Sullivan Interagency Youth Services Center) * Mary Bird Early Education Center (opening 2016–2017 school year) * Matt Garcia Career & College Academy * Public Safety Academy (Amy Blanc location; Grades 5-12) * State Preschool Programs (Anna Kyle, Bransford, Fairview locations) * Sullivan Interagency Youth Services Center (joint effort by FSUSD and the City of Fairfield/Fairfield Police Department) * Travis Community Day School * Travis Education Center Area elementary schools: * Anna Kyle Elementary School * Center Elementary School * Cleo Gordon Elementary School * Cordelia Hills Elementary School * David Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy * Dover Academy for International Studies (K-8) (opening 2016–2017 school year) * Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning (K-8) (1:1 Technology focus) * Fairview Elementary School *Holy Spirit School ( Catholic Private School K-8) * K. I. Jones Elementary School (GATE Magnet Site) * Laurel Creek Elementary School * Nelda Mundy Elementary School * Oakbrook Academy of the Arts (Visual & Performing Arts focus) * Rolling Hills Elementary School * Scandia Elementary School * Suisun Valley K-8 School * Tolenas Elementary School * Travis Elementary School Vanden High School, Golden West Middle School, Travis Education Center, Travis Community Day School, Center Elementary School, Scandia Elementary School, and Travis Elementary School are part of the

Travis Unified School District Travis Unified School District is a Unified School District located in Fairfield. It serves students from Fairfield, Vacaville and Travis A.F.B. in a total of 9 schools throughout its district. These schools include 1 high school, 1 alternat ...

(TUSD), and serve Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) as well as parts of Fairfield and Vacaville. Golden Hills Community School is part of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE). All others are part of the

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is a public school district based in Solano County, California, and a portion of Napa County, California Napa County () is a county north of San Pablo Bay located in the northern portion of the U.S. ...

(FSUSD). Universities and colleges nearby: the California Maritime Academy (CSU),

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CSU East Bay California State University, East Bay (Cal State East Bay, CSU East Bay, or CSUEB) is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the 23-campus California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60 post ...

Sonoma State Sonoma State University (SSU, Sonoma State, or Sonoma) is a public university in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, California, US. It is one of the smallest members of the California State University (CSU) system. Sonoma State offers 92 Bachelor's ...

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and

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. The main campus of

Solano Community College Solano Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Fairfield, California, with additional centers in Vacaville and Vallejo. The college is part of California Community Colleges System. SCC's service area includes all of Solano Count ...

is located in Fairfield—as well as satellite campuses of University of Phoenix, Brandman University
InterCoast Colleges
and

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Embry may refer to: People * Aaron Embry (born 1975), American musician * Ashton F. Embry (born 1946), Canadian research scientist *Basil Embry (1902–1977), British air force commander * C. B. Embry (1941-2022), American politician *Eric Embry ...

(at Travis AFB).

Recreation

Downtown Fairfield offers shopping, community festivals and entertainment. ;Parks *Rockville Hills

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**The Park is located on Rockville Road approximately 3/4 of a mile from the corner of Suisun Valley and Rockville Roads. Allows bicycling, hiking, and provides walking trails. *Fairfield Linear Park **The Linear Park stretches through the city along a former railroad right-of-way. Picnic tables and play equipment can be found along the route. Runners, walkers, bicyclists, and families enjoy this park. *Alan Witt Park ** Contains a brand new Aquatics Complex, the Fairfield Sports Center, and 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. *Dover Park *Sunrise Park *Ridgeview Park *Laurel Creek Park ** Contains softball fields, Little League baseball fields, a soccer field, a large picnic area with built in grills, a park for small children and a park for grown children, and is next to Laurel Creek Elementary School, which has outdoor basketball courts. *Wood Creek Park 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 stars by ''Golf Digest Magazine'' in 2010 and voted #1 and #2 golf courses in Solano County for consecutive years.

Transportation

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passes through Fairfield, connecting

to the southwest and

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to the northeast. Interstate 680 begins its journey south through the eastern cities of the Bay Area to San Jose. State Route 12 connects Fairfield with Napa to the west, and Rio Vista to the east. The Fairfield-Vacaville railroad station on Peabody Rd serves the communities of Fairfield/Suisun and Vacaville. The station opened in November 2017. The station is served by ''

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'' trains operated by Amtrak California. Additionally, the Suisun-Fairfield station in Suisun City serves the central Solano area
Greyhound
utilizes this station for service to the Fairfield-Suisun area as well. The Fairfield Transportation Center is the main hub for commuters via bus as well a
vanpools and park-and-ride
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bus service
to Sacramento and to BART stations in El Cerrito and Concord/Walnut Creek, as well as intercity to Vacaville, Vallejo, Davis
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Rio Vista

Sister city relations

* - Nirasaki, Yamanashi, Japan

Notable people

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, professional wrestler for WWE * Brad Bergesen, starting pitcher for the MLB

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Desmond Bishop Desmond Lamont Bishop (born July 24, 1984) is a former American football linebacker that is currently the defensive coordinator at Edison High School in Stockton, California. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley ...

, Super Bowl Champion former starting middle linebacker for the NFL

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, Graduated from Fairfield High School class of 2002 *

Deone Bucannon Deone Ariel Bucannon (pronounced DAY-own) (born August 30, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Washington State. Origina ...

, starting safety for the NFL

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, Graduated from Vanden High School class of 2010 *

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starred in the television hit series

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* Chris Daly, former San Francisco supervisor * Jacob Duran, professional Kickboxing, UFC and boxing cutman/Actor appeared in Rocky Balboa & Creed 1,2 *

Huck Flener Gregory Alan Flener (born February 25, 1969) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB) Career Flener attended Armijo High School (Fairfield, C ...

, MLB Pitcher, graduated from

* Augie Galan, MLB All-Star outfielder, lived and died in Fairfield *

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, NFL free agent, graduated from Fairfield High School class of 2002 *

Luis Grijalva Luis Grijalva (born 10 April 1999) is a Guatemalan long-distance runner. Born in Guatemala, he attended Armijo High School in Fairfield, California, where he was a state champion in cross country and track. He went on to compete for Northern Ar ...

, professional runner representing

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, Olympian, graduated from

* Kathleen Hicks, 35th US Deputy Secretary of Defense, born in Fairfield *

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, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party, former television news journalist *

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, NFL linebacker * Stevie Johnson, starting NFL wide receiver for the

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, musician and leader of the band This World *

Linda Mabalot Linda Mabalot (September 4, 1953 - May 19, 2003) was a Filipino American filmmaker and community activist who founded the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, also known as the Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival or VC FilmFest. She was the ...

, filmmaker and activist who founded the

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, Oscar-nominated actor best known as Mr. Miyagi from ''Karate Kid'', longtime Fairfield resident, graduated from

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, MLB starting pitcher for the

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and a resident of the Fairfield area * Alan Sanchez, WBC Continental America's Welterweight Boxing Champion fighting out of Fairfield *

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, former

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coach and player *

Chester See Chester See (born Chester Lionel Watch April 20, 1983) is an American YouTuber, singer and actor. He is best known for his YouTube videos, which have garnered over 207 million views, as of September 2017. He appeared as Stacee Jaxx in '' Rock o ...

, singer, songwriter, producer, prior host of Disney 365 with over one million subscribers on his

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channel as of 2013 *

Tracy K. Smith Tracy K. Smith (born April 16, 1972) is an American poet and educator. She served as the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2017 to 2019. She has published four collections of poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize for her 2011 volume ''Life ...

, U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer prize winner * Anthony Swofford, writer of war movie '' Jarhead'' (2005) *

Jason Verrett Jason Verrett (born June 18, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football ...

, NFL cornerback for the

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* Dominic Wynn Woods, aka Sage the Gemini, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer

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Solano County Solano County () is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 453,491. The county seat is Fairfield. Solano County comprises the Vallejo–Fairfield, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which i ...

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takes off in Sierra Leone Solano County courthouse tower in parking lot.jpg, Solano County courthouse tower in parking lot Edwards Theatre sign at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, California.jpg, Edwards Theatre sign at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, California The Solano County Library in Fairfield.jpg, The Solano County Library in Fairfield Jelly Belly Headquarters - Fairfield, California 03.jpg, Jelly Belly Headquarters - Fairfield, California Fairfield, California arch over downtown.jpg, Fairfield, California downtown

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