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Who's Who in Benicia: Vicki Van Horn

Former mortgage broker enjoys play dates at Farmer's Market.

Where did you grow up? Atlantic City, N.J.

How did you end up in Benicia? My family moved to Moraga when I was 10, so I grew up in the area. My husband was from Benicia so I moved here when I got married.

How long have you lived here? 16 years

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What kind of work do you do? I was a mortgage broker until very recently. Now I am doing real estate, but just for friends and family.

What do you do for fun? Play with friends and hang out at

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What are your favorite places in Benicia? , and the .

What do you love about this town? The sense of community and the fact that everyone knows each other. It's like high school but without all the cliques.

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