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How Suisun Valley Got Its Name

                  Suisun Valley’s recorded human history dates back to the Southern Patwin Indians, who lived between Suisun, Vacaville, and Putah Creek. By the 1800s, the Spanish and European invaders forced these Native Americans into small tribal units: Ululatos (Vacaville) Labaytos (Putah Creek) Malacas (Lagoon Valley) Tolenas (upper...