Angelica Soliz, Coast Guard boatswain’s mate second class stationed in Tahoe City, prepared to wrap gifts after shopping with Fremont Elementary School kindergartener Michael Ricci. Soliz has been in the service for eight years.

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'All hands on deck' for Holiday with a Hero

Students shopped with partners to get Christmas gifts for themselves and family.

• December 15, 2022