Fairfield, CA
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About Fairfield
- • Natalie Coughlin, twelve-time Olympic medalist swimmer, hails from Fairfield.
- • Jelly Belly Candy Company's factory and headquarters are located in Fairfield.
- • Fairfield grew because of its location along the California Pacific Railroad line.
- • Fairfield is home to Travis Air Force Base, a "city within a city."
- • The 1969 flood of Ledgewood Creek caused significant damage in Fairfield.
- • It's named for ship owner Capt. Robert H. Waterman; established in 1856.
- • With about 119,000 people, it's Solano County's most populous city.
- • At 50 feet above sea level, it offers relatively flat terrain.
- • Government and Travis Air Force Base provide many jobs in the city.
- • Fairfield feels like a growing, diverse community with a family-friendly atmosphere.
- • The San Francisco 49ers, a short drive away, have won 5 Super Bowl titles.
- • Armijo High School's basketball rivalry with nearby Vanden High is intense.