Posts by Julie Turner


Local Planner: Candy Cane Lane and Lollipop Lane

Vacaville’s Arlene Drive and Shady Glen Avenue have famous alter egos come holiday season.


Ringing Chimes Lift Hearts During Pandemic

A popular community activity at Paradise Valley Estates that has endured during the 2020 pandemic is the PVE Chime Players.


New on the Ridge: Rick Preuss

Rick Preuss makes life decisions that fulfill his head and his heart. That same approach led to selecting The Ridge at Paradise Valley Estates for his next home.


Merriment on Main

Merriment on Main has been a popular Vacaville holiday tradition since 1983. Hosted annually by The Reporter, the event has grown into a large street festival that is now managed by a dedicated nonprofit organization founded in 2018.


The Ridge Readies for Final Stretch

With the opening and arrival of first residents now in view, The Ridge is crossing construction milestones every week.


Chardonnay Golf Club

Just a short drive away from Paradise Valley Estates and Napa lies Chardonnay Golf Club and Vineyards, an 18-hole semi-private golf facility that’s a longtime favorite course in Northern California.


Stepping Toward a Cure for Alzheimer’s

Fall usually ushers in a trove of Northern California activities. This year, like many other annual fall events, protecting the health and safety of the community during the coronavirus pandemic has brought big changes to one — the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Solano County.


Q&A with PVE Board Chair Sean Quinn

Paradise Valley Estates was founded by retired military officers in 1997. This year, the community’s board reached a new milestone by electing the board’s first civilian chair, Sean Quinn.


Paradise Valley Estates Crew Joins Fight Against LNU Lightning Complex Blaze

Everyone in the Paradise Valley Estates Life Plan Community knows Dave. For six years, the community’s friendly maintenance supervisor has been a project point man, from serving as planner and scheduler to ensuring residents are pleased with the end result.


Getting Ready for Your New Ridge Home

With construction well past the halfway point and move-in projected for mid-2021, now’s the time to take a serious look at a move to The Ridge at Paradise Valley Estates.