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Fairfield, California

Located in Solano County, California, Fairfield was established in 1856. Travis Air Force Base is the largest Air Mobility Command base in the Air Force. The Jelly Belly factory offers tours and is a popular tourist attraction.
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Founded 1856 | Population 116,500 | Peak 116,500 (2024) | County Solano County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fairfield, California

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1856 Founded: Named by clipper ship captain Robert Waterman for his Connecticut hometown.
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1943 Travis Air Force Base: Major military transport base established.
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1970 Anheuser-Busch Brewery: Major brewery brings jobs.
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1990 Bay Area Bedroom Community: Affordable housing draws SF/Oakland commuters.
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2010 Jelly Belly Factory: Jelly Belly candy factory and tours attract visitors.
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Latest News in Fairfield

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1856 Culture
Founded
1943 Government
Travis Air Force Base
1970 Industry
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
1990 Business
Bay Area Bedroom Community
2010 Business
Jelly Belly Factory

Did You Know?

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Travis Air Force Base is the largest Air Mobility Command base in the Air Force.
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The Jelly Belly factory offers tours and is a popular tourist attraction.
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Named after Fairfield, Connecticut by sea captain Robert Waterman.
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Fairfield is located in Solano County, California.
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Fairfield was founded in 1856.

Famous People from Fairfield, California

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