The Vallejo Planning Commission approved a plan to increase the housing units that will be built at a new Costco store site under development in North Vallejo.
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Vallejo native Chris Navalta's new book, “From Challenge to Champion. Inspiring Stories of Soccer Greats,” came out April 7.
It highlights the stories of 12 soccer superstars who overcame great challenges for kids ages 6 to 9.
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The city of Vallejo’s top staff position will rotate between Assistant City Managers Gillian Haen and Nalungo Conley every two weeks during a recruitment process for an interim city manager.
Haen began her first two weeks as acting city manager Thursday.
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The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians entered a temporary agreement with the city of Vallejo for some services in building a temporary casino this week, despite controversy over the planned development.
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This week in Vallejo:
⛴️ Vallejo Ferry Fest
🌊 Sea Chantey Sing
👻 Paranormal Cirque
🦜 Exotic Bird Mart & Expo
Plus lots of live music, art, theater and more! Check out the full listings here:
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As big box stores have closed around the country, new indoor activity parks have been moving into the cavernous spaces at shopping centers.
The city of Vallejo is the latest to join the trend with a new trampoline park set to open Thursday.
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Solano County Sheriff Bradley DeWall said Tuesday that his office notified ICE agents of the release of a jail inmate nine times last year and that agents took one person into custody.
He said interactions with ICE were higher in 2025 than prior years.
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The owners of Vallejo soul food restaurant Noonie’s Place rushed to their restaurant Sunday morning to find a portion of the building in flames and smoke billowing out of the structure.
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Unhoused Vallejo residents will gather at the Solano Dream Center on Saturday for Dignity Day, a wellness fair where attendees can use mobile showers, get a free haircut, new clothes and shoes, a hot meal, a health check-up, and assistance with housing.
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The city of Benicia is considering taking on $700 million in projects to prepare the port of Benicia to serve the off-shore wind industry or other modern maritime needs.
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The Vallejo school district is seeking to declare an impasse in its negotiations with its largest employee union, which is facing significant layoffs.
The union denies that there’s an impasse, and accused the district of not bargaining in good faith.
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Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray will leave his position later this month.
Murray had a performance evaluation in a closed City Council session Tuesday. The city did not provide information about a succession plan or interim replacement.
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This week in Vallejo:
⛵️ Vallejo Yacht Club will celebrate Opening Day
🎨 Vallejo Art Walk
🏎️ Show n Shine Car Show
☠️ Pangora's Box Oddities Market
Plus live music, comedy and much more! Check out the full list here:
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En 21 ocasiones distintas durante 2025, ICE llevó a cabo operativos de control migratorio en Vallejo tras alertar al Departamento de Policía de Vallejo, según documentos proporcionados por el departamento.
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On 21 separate occasions in 2025, ICE conducted immigration enforcement actions in Vallejo after alerting the Vallejo Police Department, according to documents provided by the department.
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Vallejo's Emmanuel Temple church held its biennial Parking Lot Play event this week to provide a safe and healthy space where kids on spring break could get free food, participate in outdoor activities, and befriend other kids in the community.
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Whitney Smith had a pottery studio in Oakland for 23 years and sold her wares nationally and internationally.
Now, Vallejo Clay, her workshop in downtown Vallejo, offers a variety of classes and workshops for all skill levels.
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The Vallejo City Unified School District plans to allow students to show up early at two additional schools as part of an expanded learning program that will launch in April.
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Vallejo police provided details on a new strategy for reducing gun violence in partnership with various community organizations this week.
This is the first story in a series we're producing on solutions to gun violence in Vallejo.
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The Vallejo City Council tackled a litany of housing issues on Tuesday
Its considering adding new renter protections, an inclusionary housing policy, and how to handle a massive encampment on private land in the White Slough area.
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The Vallejo school board reaffirmed its decision to close three elementary schools during a contentious meeting Wednesday.
The revote came after allegations the previous vote violated state open meeting law. This time the board faced an upset crowd.
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The Black Box Radio Stars will put on a unique adaptation of “Stage Door,” a story of drama and rivalry that breaks out at a cramped, low-rent boarding house for aspiring actresses.
It opens Saturday at Vallejo's Mira Theatre.
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The Vallejo Police Department is soliciting feedback on a revised complaints policy.
Its online complaint form is being revamped to incorporate the newly-formed Police Oversight and Accountability Commission.
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This week in Vallejo, Easter egg hunts! There will be hunts in Children's Wonderland and Benicia City Park. 🐇
Plus, the Black Box Radio Stars when they open their version of “Stage Door” and lots more live music and other events. Check out the full list:
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Vallejo's school district ousted anti-bully contractor Boomer Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he said his goal was to "turn every student into a champion for Christ."
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The Vallejo school district abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett on Friday after becoming aware of a video where he shared intentions to proselytize to students and made disparaging remarks about Vallejo.
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