FAIRFIELD, Calif — The planned closure of Anheuser-Busch’s Fairfield facility in early 2026 is expected to affect workers, families and city finances, with residents likely to see higher water and sewer rates, Mayor Catherine Moy said Thursday.
Moy said she learned of the closure early Thursday morning after receiving a call from City Manager David Gassaway, who had just spoken with company representatives. She said the city had no advance notice of the decision.
“This is a massive layoff. So we’re shocked, and I’m upset,” Moy said. “We did not know a month ago, three months ago, nothing until this morning.”…