This holiday season, the Salvation Army of Solano County kicked off its annual Christmas fundraising campaign with a heartwarming luncheon, “VERY CHERRY RED KETTLE KICKOFF,” featuring guest speaker and former NFL star, Desmond Bishop. The event, which brought together local community leaders, volunteers, and donors, marked the official start of the Salvation Army’s Christmas season and red kettle fundraising efforts. Desmond, a...

The Salvation Army of Solano County VERY CHERRY RED KETTLE KICKOFF The Very Cherry Red Kettle Kickoff is a luncheon fundraiser to mark the start of The Salvation Army’s Christmas season and red kettle fundraising efforts. The funds collected at the event and the Kettles in the area throughout the Christmas season support The Salvation Army’s programs for children, families, and disaster relief in Solano County. Guest speaker: Desmond...

There are some moments that pack more punch than a touchdown, and Desmond Bishop’s visit to the Packers vs. 49ers Pep Rally was one of those unforgettable highlights. As the Green Bay faithful traveled to rally behind their team for the playoff game, Bishop — a former standout linebacker for the Pack — gave the crowd not only a chance to reminisce about his career but also a glimpse into what he’s been up to after hanging up...

The Green Bay Packers are planning a pep rally Friday, before the NFL divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. The rally, Friday January 19th, 6 p.m. Pacific time, is booked at The Patio, 412 Emerson St., Palo Alto. The Packers play the 49ers at 7:15 p.m. Central time Saturday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will participate in a Q&A session with Packers Everywhere host Rebecca...

The Green Bay Packers are welcoming back featured alumni Desmond Bishop and Ruvell Martin for the Packers-Chiefs game on Sunday, Dec. 3. Leading up to the game, the alumni will be signing autographs and visiting with fans at the Lambeau Field Atrium on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon. Desmond Bishop was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft out of the University of California. He played in 69...

FAIRFIELD — Former NFL standout and Fairfield native Desmond Bishop lives by the scripture in Luke 12:48: “To whom much is given, much is required.” Bishop has spent the bulk of his years after retirement helping disadvantaged youth in the community through his foundation, which he started in 2012. That work will continue June 16 when he hosts his fourth Celebrity Golf Tournament for Solano Youth at the Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks....