The Vallejo Sun

Vallejo residents walk the waterfront to learn about sea level rise The tour was part of the city’s goal to create a climate change adaptation plan.

Environmental groups hosted a walk along the Vallejo waterfront on Saturday to explain what areas were in danger of flooding and why, part of a project to address sea level rise caused by climate change required under a 2023 state law.
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Vallejo school district mulls tax extension to modernize schools The district is seeking to bring Vallejo elementary schools that were largely built in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s up to 2026 standards.

The Vallejo City Unified School District is seeking to improve infrastructure across its campuses – and may seek to extend a school bond tax in order to fund them.
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Vallejo seeks to accelerate housing development, especially affordable units Vallejo only approved seven homes for very low-income people during 2025.

Vallejo made some movement on building affordable housing in 2025, but has a long way to go to make progress toward its regional housing goals.

Vallejo only approved seven homes for very low-income people in 2025, for a total of 27 since 2022.
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Vallejo’s drag show on Mare Island is a 'hidden fantasy' The Friday night show is held at Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar and hosted by military drag queen Ariel Fantasea.

Ariel Fantasea hosts the monthly "Hidden Fantasea" drag show at Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar on Mare Island.

Her military service has shaped who she is as a drag queen, and she’s crossed oceans to finally have a show to call her own.
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Vallejo’s Mare Island Art Studios takes visitors around the world with Dorothy Herger’s ‘Curiosities’ Herger, a respected potter and art teacher, donated hundreds of multicultural arts and crafts objects and her own pottery pieces for this exhibit.

A unique and tantalizing exhibit called “Curiosities” opening at Mare Island Art Studios on Sunday shows off the pieces that 101-year-old artist Dorothy Herger has collected in her trips around the world, as well as some of her own pottery pieces.
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Vallejo Unhinged explores the dark side of Vallejo’s History Plus, Blackbook Comedy will perform unfettered at Bambino’s on Sunday night.

This week in Vallejo:

😱 Vallejo Unhinged at the Vallejo Museum
🤣 Blackbook Comedy at Bambino's
🕺 Hidden Fantasea Drag Show
🎨 Curiosities opening at Mare Island Art Studios

Plus lots more! Check out the full list of events here:
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Solano County homeless services agency head resigns following conflict of interest concerns Executive Director DeShawn Waters resigned on Feb. 23 after concerns about a $1.8 million contract to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless services.

The executive director of a county homeless services agency resigned last week after conflict of interest concerns arose surrounding a $1.8 million contract to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless services.
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Vallejo takes to downtown for Black History Month block party The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and featured many Black artists and vendors.

Vallejoans celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with a block party Saturday on Georgia Street.
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Vallejo NAACP honors six ‘living legends’ for Black History Month The NAACP chose six honorees who have dedicated their lives to serving the Vallejo community.

Vallejo’s NAACP branch celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month last week by honoring six individuals who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions to the city.
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Vallejo City Council looks for cuts to tackle projected $20M shortfall The council voted unanimously during its meeting Tuesday to direct staff to plan for cost reductions to address the structural deficit by March 10.

The Vallejo City Council asked city staff for a plan to balance the 2026-27 budget, which faces a projected $20 million deficit.
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Black History Month ends with a block party and a Black cowboy history lesson and celebration Plus, Mare Island Art Studios will feature women artists when Women’s History Month begins on Sunday.

Lots of events to close Black History Month this week, including:

A downtown Vallejo block party
The history of Black cowboys at the Vallejo Museum
A celebration in American Canyon

Plus more art, music and a gem and mineral show. Check it all out here:
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Vallejo Kaiser nurses join union day of action against ICE The nurses union is asking Kaiser for guidance on a new bill that prohibits ICE agents from entering private hospital areas.

Registered nurses at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo joined their union for a week of action to declare ICE a public health threat.

They're demanding that hospitals provide clear guidance on how to protect their patients if ICE agents enter the facility.
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Vallejo surveillance board approves new privacy policy for mobile security towers The portable, elevated security systems are often used at big box stores to catch car break-ins and theft.

Vallejo’s Surveillance Advisory Board approved a use policy on Thursday to manage surveillance footage recorded by new mobile security camera towers to be placed around the city.
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Vallejo’s Mare Island Art Glass teaches glass blowing to kids and adults From a whimsical glass pumpkin to an original vase or Christmas ornament, you can create your own glass pieces in a safe and fun environment

From a whimsical glass pumpkin to an original vase or Christmas ornament, at Mare Island Art Glass students of all experience levels can create their own glass pieces in a safe and fun environment.
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Verismo Opera double bill at Mira Theatre Plus, Forbidden Puppet Cabaret at the Vallejo Naval and History Museum

This week in Vallejo:

🎭A Verismo Opera double bill
👺A puppet variety show at the Vallejo Museum
🇪🇸A presentation by author and Vallejo Sun reporter Isidra Mencos about the erosion of democracy in Spain

Plus much more entertainment and live music!
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Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Dock files for bankruptcy as it seeks to avoid closure In late December, the company announced it would lay off employees and possibly close after losing a key contract with the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Mare Island Dry Dock filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Saturday.

The company's CEO says this will allow them continue operations as they seek a possible sale or merger.
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Vallejo school district appears to violate open meeting law in school closure decision Text messages show Superintendent Rubén Aurelio and board Trustee Glenn Amboy agree to discuss school closures during a closed session meeting ahead of a public vote.

I obtained text messages showing the Vallejo School appears to have violated the Brown act by discussing school closures in private before voting to close three schools in December.

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Vallejo school district appears to violate open meeting law in school closure decision Text messages show Superintendent Rubén Aurelio and board Trustee Glenn Amboy agree to discuss school closures during a closed session meeting ahead of a public vote.

The Vallejo school board appears voted to close three schools in a public meeting in December with no discussion.

But text messages show that they discussed it in closed session before the vote, which would violate the state’s open meeting law.
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Vallejo modular home manufacturer tells officials it may close, laying off all employees Harbinger Production, formerly called Factory_OS, told city, county and state officials Friday that it will lay off all of its 280 employees.

For years, modular housing producer Factory_OS has been a fixture of affordable housing construction in the Bay Area.

Now called Harbinger Production, the company announced Friday that it may close its Vallejo factory and lay off all 280 employees.
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New Village bar boosts Vallejo’s nightlife Curated beer and wine crafts, multicultural snacks and DJ’s spinning vinyl bring a fresh ambience to Central Vallejo at Village.

Soft warm light and music with hints of jazz and world beats flow out onto the sidewalk from Village, Vallejo's newest bar at 1503 Tennessee St.
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Vallejo to pay unhoused people to assist with long-term strategy on homelessness The city still must draft a policy for use of the stipends and a long-term homelessness strategy.

The Vallejo City Council voted Tuesday to start paying unhoused people $1,000 stipends to assist with creating future policy decisions around homelessness.
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Valentine’s Day, Flyway Festival, Black History Plus, the annual Mardi Paws fundraiser for the Humane Society of the North Bay will take place on Tuesday evening at Provisions restaurant.

Lots going on this week in Vallejo, including:

💘 Valentine's events!
✊🏾 Black History Month events!
🐦 Flyway Festival!
🎨 Art!
🎶 Music!
🎭 Theater!
💃 More!

Check out the full rundown here:
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Roberta Weir and Jerry Garcia exhibit to open at Vallejo Art Walk Roberta Weir was an art mentor to Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

The City Arts Gallery will present a special exhibition during Friday's Art Walk event featuring the work of Roberta Weir, a Vallejo-based artist who was once an art mentor to Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.
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CVS to shutter north Vallejo store amid nationwide closures The CVS at 3678 Sonoma Blvd. will close on March 12.

Vallejo is losing a CVS pharmacy store, the latest in a string of store closures as multiple pharmacy companies shutter hundreds of stores nationwide.
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Benicia High School students hold anti-ICE walkout The protest followed a week of school walkouts all across the nation.

An estimated 400 students from Benicia High School walked out of class on Wednesday afternoon to protest ICE and the Trump Administration.
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Some Mare Island sewer repairs to begin in August with federal grant, Vallejo sewer district says Further work will be needed to fix the island’s infrastructure and allow for future development.

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District received a $1.09 million federal grant to conduct necessary sewer repairs on Mare Island, the district announced last week.

But repairing the 9 miles of pipe that need it will take millions more.
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Decades Dance Party returns to the Odd Fellows Hall Plus, the 4th Corner Speakeasy now has live music every Saturday

This week in Vallejo:

🪩 Decades dance party
🦇 Goth night at the Odd Fellows
🎸 2nd Planet at Red Men’s Hall
🎩 Grimoire's Gothic Market
🤣 C@MEDY KICK OFF at Chris' Club

Plus lots more! Check out the full list of things to do here:

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Vallejo runners hold monthly cleanups for hiking trails The group is encouraging people to get engaged and explore outside.

A group of Vallejo residents are working to clean up the running, hiking, and biking trails around Vallejo in the hopes of promoting civic mindedness and beautifying the city’s natural landscapes.
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Vallejo commissions advance plan for events center in vacant federal building The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project while requiring the owner to take steps to control sound and improve accessibility.

Vallejo’s Planning Commission and Architectural Heritage and Landmarks Commission on Thursday approved a plan to transform the vacant downtown U.S. Post Office and Federal Building into a new event center, amid concerns about noise and limited parking.
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Vallejo High School students walk out to protest ICE The walk out was done in solidarity with a national strike campaign started by Minnesotan students.

Around 200 students from Vallejo High School walked out of class and off campus on Friday afternoon in solidarity with a nationwide anti-ICE strike that called for no school, no work, and no shopping.
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