I am grateful that we are getting some cooler weather, which is nice! It was perfect weather for the Splash Tank last Saturday at Vallejo Waterfront Weekend-thank you to those who attended and helped with the 2-day event while raising funds for local charities.
At the City Council meeting this week, you may have heard the proclamation for Filipino American History Month! If you missed it, please find the proclamation in this edition of the Weekly. Also, please note this Monday, City Hall will be closed to observe Indigenous People’s Day.
The City Council, department heads, and I received many communications from residents about the very large sideshow that occurred the weekend of September 28-29. We understand how frustrating and disturbing the sideshows are. We have assembled a brief describing the City’s current capabilities and future strategies regarding sideshows, which you can find in this edition of the Weekly.
Each year, the City Council identifies key goals for the City organization and community. The current goals are public safety; efficient, effective, and responsive government; economic development; housing and the unhoused; and youth development. In addition, at the City Council meeting on September 24th, the City Council identified some more specific near-term priorities for me and City staff. Those are addressing homeless encampments; increasing Code Enforcement; completing the Police Chief hiring process; and bringing our current major capital projects to completion. City staff and I are focusing our attention on these near-term priorities.
I have appreciated hearing from many residents, community organizations, and businesses how they think we can improve Vallejo. I welcome your thoughts, so please feel free to reach out to me.
With appreciation, Andrew Murray Vallejo City Manager
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CITY MANAGER MURRAY'S BRIEF ON SIDESHOWS
The City of Vallejo has two main tools to combat sideshows and other reckless driving. They are 1) enforcement of traffic laws and 2) engineering of roadways to make it harder to carry out sideshows.
The VPD’s primary strategy to deter sideshows through traffic enforcement is to learn about a possible sideshow in advance (sideshows often travel from city to city over the course of an evening) and post an officer at an intersection to deter sideshow vehicles from gathering there. Once a sideshow has started, VPD’s strategy is to gather with other law enforcement agencies to disrupt the sideshow and encourage the vehicles to move out of town.
Vallejo usually experiences a sideshow, which the City generally defines as a gathering of approximately 24 vehicles or more, every Friday and Saturday night. VPD is usually able to eventually gather with other law enforcement agencies to disrupt most sideshows and encourage them to move out of town, although often only after the sideshow has occurred for approximately 60 minutes at the various intersections each night. That said, sometimes the department simply is responding to too many other high priority calls for service to respond to sideshows.
VPD is experiencing a significant staffing shortage. Department staffing is slowly increasing. Based on recent trends, it will still be at least two years before staffing is at a level where the City can prevent or promptly respond to sideshows. The department is working on many strategies to add additional officers both on a limited-term basis and permanent basis, which might shorten that timeline. In the meantime, response times will vary. VPD currently responds to calls for service based on the following prioritization: Priority 1: Immediate danger of injury or loss of life; Priority 2: Urgent response is needed to prevent the call from escalating to Priority 1; and Priority 3: Ongoing issues with little to no danger of escalating and burglar alarms.
Note that sideshows present serious risks to officers. Sideshow participants sometimes use high-powered lasers to disorient and impair officers; launch powerful fireworks or explosive devices at officers; or fire shots at officers. It is therefore necessary for a substantial number of officers to collaborate to encourage sideshows to leave town.
VPD encourages residents to continue to report sideshow activity by calling 9-1-1. Timely reporting is crucial not only for officer response but also for our data analytics. Every call provides vital information that helps identify sideshow hotspots and allocate resources more effectively. This data-driven approach enables us to be more proactive in preventing future incidents and deploying resources to the areas most affected.
It is very challenging to apprehend sideshow participants due to the dangerous nature of the sideshows and some of the participants. State law has recently changed to increase penalties for sideshow participants, which might help curb them in the future.
The Public Works Department is implementing several measures to deter sideshows. The City installed sideshow deterrent and traffic calming devices in 15 intersections as a pilot project throughout the City. These have mostly been at neighborhood scale intersections. The department is also working with peers to assess technologies and strategies that may work at larger intersections. The department expects to pilot some new devices and approaches at major intersections within the next few months. Note that any intersection that falls on a State highway is controlled by Caltrans, so the City would need to coordinate with Caltrans on the design of the devices as well as receive Caltrans approval to install the devices.
We understand how frustrating and disturbing the sideshows are and appreciate your patience as the City looks for more effective ways to combat them.
Solano County Registrar of Voters Office: (707) 784-6675 elections@solanocounty.com
Are you warming up to the idea of solar power for your home?
Symbium and Vallejo are proud to announce the launch of instant permits for residential solar and battery storage systems. This groundbreaking platform by Symbium verifies code compliance in real time and automates the issuance of solar and energy storage permits, lowering the costs for permit applicants and homeowners and increasing the speed of installing residential solar energy systems in Vallejo.
Benefits of instant solar permits:
The automatic analysis of code compliance requirements and instant permit issuance not only ensures that every application meets the necessary safety and regulatory standards, decreases costs for homeowners and permit applicants, and increases the speed of solar installations. It also helps the City reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by furthering its goal of supporting the installation of small-scale renewable energy systems by identifying and eliminating procedural barriers and by training staff to facilitate the permitting process in as smooth a manner as possible.
Kristin Pollot, Vallejo's Planning & Development Services Director, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, stating, "With this new online platform, Vallejo will not only be able to continue to ensure compliance with California’s SB379 solar permitting mandate, but it will also reinforce the City's position as a committed long-term partner in fostering and promoting renewable energy adoption, while prioritizing efficiency, safety, and sustainability."
How to apply for instant permits in Vallejo using Symbium:
To get started with applying for a residential solar permit in Vallejo, visit https://symbium.com/
JFK Library Upcoming Events
LIBRARY HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, OCT 10
• 10:00-11:00 AM Stay & Play @ JFK
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Make it Thursday! - Kites
• 2:00-3:30 PM Adult Craft Club - Make it Together - Meditative Banig Drawing Workshop
FRIDAY, OCT 11
• 2:00-4:45 PM The Makery: Open Use
• 4:00-4:30 PM Pound - Workout
SATURDAY, OCT 12
• 12:00-2:00 PM Poetry in Notion [CANCELED]
TUESDAY, OCT 15
• 9:30-10:30 AM Baby Bounce
• 10:30-11:30 AM Family Storytime
WEDNESDAY, OCT 16
• 10:30-11:30 AM Bilingual Spanish Storytime
• 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Computer Basics:Internet Searching & Tech Help
• 5:30-7:30 PM Lawyers in the Library
THURSDAY, OCT 17
• 10:00-11:00 AM Stay & Play @ JFK
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Make it Thursday! - Meet Dash
• 2:00-3:30 PM Adult Craft Club - Fiber Arts
For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!
UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS
Join the fun with youth and family events by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD). The GVRD Main Office at 395 Amador St is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m for registrations and reservations. GVRD Board and Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St. To pre-register or find more information, visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 6484600, or email recreation@gvrd.org. Click here to check our latest job openings.
View the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Activity Guide for more programs, events, classes and activities!
HARVEST PARTY
Friday, October 11, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
$3.00 - Resident
$5.00 - Non-Resident
Come celebrate the season with us at Children's Wonder-land, play some games and do some crafts! There will be plenty of pumpkins available for purchase and decorating as we welcome autumn!
GVRD HOMECOMING BOUTIQUE
Friday, October 11 & 18, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Vallejo Community Center, 225 Amador St.
This is a FREE Community Event!
Ages 14-18
GVRD Boutique is open for any young person in need of a dress or suit for Homecoming. This is a free event for students of all Vallejo schools. Please register in advance online as space is limited. The event will be held while supplies last. Advanced registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be welcomed!
REGISTER HERE!
FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH
Saturday, October 19, 11:00 AM-1:00PM
Cunning Aquatic Complex, 801 Heartwood Ave.
$10.00 - Resident
$12.00 - Non-Resident
Kick off the spooky season with us! Join us for the floating pumpkin patch! Enjoy music, art and crafts, bounce house, concessions for purchase, and best of all dive in for the pick of your favorite pumpkin! Space is limited, register today!
More information
REGISTER HERE
UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 AM-1:00PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
$10.00 - Resident
$12.00 - Non-Resident
It's Halloween time for our adaptive community! We invite anyone with any disability to the park. We're having a bash, wear your best costume to our fun monster mash. It's going to be a spook-tacular party you will not want to miss! This is an adaptive activity and is designed specifically for individuals with disabilities as well as their friends and family.
More information HERE
NIGHTMARE ON GLENN STREET
Thursday, October 31, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
This is a FREE community event!
Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween SPOOK-TACULAR EVENT! Explore our Haunted House, spooky Trick-or-Treat Lane, and show off your thrilling costume in our Instagram Costume Contest. Dance the night away to bone-chilling beats from our live DJ. With unexpected surprises at every turn, it's a Halloween celebration you won't forget!
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, OCT 18 – 20
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Pets of the week
BOLT
Domestic Shorthair, Male, Adult
Meet Bolt! With his intense, beautiful green eyes, 6-yearold Bolt is a special guy: He's been helping improve socialization among our other shelter cats! While he generally doesn't cause issues among other cats, Bolt would prefer a single-cat home. He can be territorial with toys and beds at times and can become overstimulated. Bolt would do best in a calm environment with no children. 17-pound Bolt prefers not to be picked up but won't protest. He loves to lounge on warm spots in the catio. He enjoys butt rubs and pets! He's not very vocal but communicates with soft meows. Bolt has a unique feature: his Pikachu-like tail! While it may have been injured in his early life before HSNB, it does not cause him discomfort or issues. To meet this big, lovable, soft ball of fur, visit our Adoption Page at HSNB.org and fill out a Cat Adoption Interest Application.
SANJI
Labrador Retriever/American Foxhound, Male, Young
This stunning guy is Sanji! This 1-year-old white, black and tan dog is easy on the eyes and just as easy-going in demeanor! Sanji is new to the shelter, so we are still getting to know him, but what a treat it has been! Sanji did a great job on a parallel walk with one of our other relatively new dogs, Willow. He also recently walked the runway at the Vallejo Waterfront Dog Show! He did great with all the other dogs and walked the runway like the superstar he is! Sanji is a calm boy with plenty of puppy energy at playtime. To meet Sanji, visit our Adoption Page at HSNB.org and fill out a Dog Adoption Interest Application.
For a list of our available cats and dogs, go to HSNB.org and click the Adoptions tab. We welcome potential adopters to browse available animals on our website and if interested, download an application. Email cat applications to catadoptions@hsnb.org and dog applications to adoptions@hsnb.org. Pets are available at the time of article submission. We cannot guarantee they will be available upon publication. Humane Society of the North Bay is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are located at 1121 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. We are open daily by appointment, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are actively seeking fosters for our pets in need, and we are always seeking donations to help us do the life-saving work we do.
CARMEN RATTI BLUES BAND
Carmen has been immersed in the music scene from an early age, starting with drums at 10 and moving to guitar at 20. He expanded his passion into recording, mixing, writing, and producing. Currently, Carmen leads The Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen, delivering a blues experience filled with original tunes and innovative covers. He has performed with top Bay Area artists like Terry Hiatt, Daniel Castro, Tia Carroll, Alvon Johnson, and many others.
OCT 16, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Ric Alexander & Friends
Carmen has been immersed in the music scene from an early age, starting with drums at 10 and moving to guitar at 20. He expanded his passion into recording, mixing, writing, and producing. Currently, Carmen leads The Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen, delivering a blues experience filled with original tunes and innovative covers. He has performed with top Bay Area artists like Terry Hiatt, Daniel Castro, Tia Carroll, Alvon Johnson, and many others.
OCT 16, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Kid Anderson & The Allstars
Norwegian blues guitarist Cristoffer "Kid" Andersen moved to the U.S. at 21, quickly joining the West Coast blues scene with Terry Hanck and later Charlie Musselwhite, earning a Blues Music Award for *Delta Hardware*. Andersen introduced many to John "Blues" Boyd, whose powerful voice and storytelling highlight the Afro-American experience and the dangers of allowing evil to thrive.
oct 23, 2024 | 5:30-8:30pm
Uncensored Comedy
Join us at the Empress Marquee Club in Vallejo for a night of laughter, headlined by Nina G, the "Stuttering Comedian" from *Stutterer Interrupted* on Amazon Prime. Also featuring David May and Nathaniel Webb of "Lifetime Access Plus+," and hosted by Guile Mosher of BayAreaComics. Don’t miss this top-tier comedy event!
OCT 24, 2024 | 7:00-8:30pm
GREG RAHN BAND
Greg Rahn’s piano style is a silky-smooth blend of jazz, blues, and roots music. His debut album Rent Party is full of compositions that are dripping with honky-tonk, funk, blues, and blazing boogie-woogie influences from New Orleans pianists like Professor Longhair, Pete Johnson and Dr. John. Greg and his band will be laying down their brand of funky New Orleans-style jams that will get your feet tapping and excite your soul! Joining him will be Frank Acosta, Randy Hayes and Corey De Brake.
oct 30, 2024 | 6:00-8:30pm
CLUB NOUVEAU
Club Nouveau, formed by Jay King in 1986, is an R&B-pop band known for hits like "Jealousy" and their Grammywinning cover of “Lean on Me.” Their debut album *Life, Love, and Pain* produced several chart-topping singles, and "Lean on Me" became a global hit. The band earned numerous awards and recognition for their music, including a Grammy and several international chart successes.
nov 2, 2024 | 8:00-10:30pm
DTSC WORK NOTICE
Department of Toxic Substances Control – Our Mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
PG&E Former Vallejo Manufactured Gas Plant Site
Soil Gas Sampling Starts Week of September 9, 2024
What is the work?
From 2021 to 2023, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) provided oversight for the environmental remediation (cleanup) of the former manufactured gas plant in Vallejo, CA 94590. Remedial actions occurred at the 26-acre property located south of Curtola Parkway and Sonoma Boulevard (Site) and the adjacent property located at 1225 Sonoma Boulevard The remedy included: 1. excavation and off-site disposal of roughly 280,000 tons of soil; 2. stabilizing deeper soil in place with a cement mixture; and 3. placing three to five feet of clean soil over treated areas to restore the original grade. This work addressed soil contaminated with total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), cyanide, and metals (including arsenic and lead).
The following post-remediation sampling activities are planned at the Site and the adjacent 1225 Sonoma Boulevard to evaluate soil gas conditions (air in between soil particles):
• Installing 24 soil gas probes for the Site and five probes for the 1225 Sonoma Boulevard property to a depth of up to five feet below ground using a truck mounted drill rig (see Figure 1)
• Collecting soil gas samples for laboratory analysis
When will the work take place?
• Work will begin the week of September 9, 2024 and is expected to take up to eight weeks.
• All activities will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
What safety measures will be in place?
• Work will be performed according to a Health and Safety Plan that includes measures to control dust, noise, and other construction-related impacts.
• Barriers will be set up around the work area to protect the public.
How will the work impact you?
• You will notice a field crew of up to eight individuals conducting the work with a truck-mounted drill rig.
• There will be temporary noise impacts from the drill rig.
Where can you get more information?
You may review project documents online at https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov (search for Site code: 60001753). To view hard copies of project documents, you can visit the John F. Kennedy Library located at 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590; call (866) 572-7587 for hours.
DTSC Contact Information
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the following DTSC staff:
• Sagar Bhatt, Project Manager, (510) 540-3844 or Sagar.Bhatt@dtsc.ca.gov
• Asha Setty, Public Participation Specialist, (510) 540-3910 or Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov.
• For media inquiries only: Russ Edmondson, Public Information Officer, (916) 323-3372 or Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov
Figure 1 – Map of the Site boundaries and location of soil gas probes
DTSC AVISO DE TRABAJO
Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de las sustancias tóxicas, mejorar la vitalidad económica al restaurar la tierra contaminada y obligar a los fabricantes a fabricar productos de consumo más seguros
Sitio de la antigua planta de gas manufacturado de PG&E en Vallejo
El muestreo de gas del suelo comienza la semana del 9 de septiembre de 2024
¿En qué consisten los trabajos?
De 2021 a 2023, el Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (California Department of Toxic Substances Control, DTSC) supervisó la remediación ambiental de la antigua planta de gas manufacturado de Vallejo, CA 94590. Las acciones de remediación se llevaron a cabo en la propiedad de 26 acres ubicada al sur de Curtola Parkway y Sonoma Boulevard (Sitio) y la propiedad adyacente ubicada en 1225 Sonoma Boulevard. La remediación incluyó: 1. excavación y eliminación fuera del Sitio de aproximadamente 280,000 toneladas de suelos; 2. estabilización de suelos más profundos en el Sitio con una mezcla de cemento; y, 3. colocación de tres a cinco pies de suelos limpios sobre las áreas tratadas para restaurar el nivel original. Estos trabajos trataron los suelos contaminados con hidrocarburos totales de petróleo (TPH, por sus siglas en inglés), compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOC, por sus siglas en inglés), hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (PAH, por sus siglas en inglés), cianuro y metales (incluyendo arsénico y plomo).
Se planificaron las siguientes actividades de muestreo posteriores a la rehabilitación en el Sitio y en la propiedad adyacente, 1225 Sonoma Boulevard, para evaluar las condiciones del gas del suelo (aire entre las partículas del suelo):
• Instalación de 24 sondas de gas del suelo para el Sitio y cinco sondas para la propiedad en 1225 Sonoma Boulevard a una profundidad de hasta cinco pies bajo tierra utilizando un equipo de perforación montado en un camión (vea la Figura 1)
• Recolección de muestras de gas del suelo para su análisis en el laboratorio
¿Cuándo se llevarán a cabo los trabajos?
• Los trabajos comenzarán la semana del 9 de septiembre de 2024 y se espera que duren hasta ocho semanas.
• Todas las actividades tendrán lugar entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m., de Lunes a Viernes.
¿Qué medidas de seguridad se aplicarán?
• Los trabajos se llevarán a cabo de acuerdo con un Plan de Salud y Seguridad (Health and Safety Plan) que incluye medidas para controlar el polvo, el ruido y otros impactos relacionados con la construcción.
• Se colocarán barreras alrededor del área de trabajo para proteger al público
¿Cómo lo afectarán los trabajos?
• Verá que un equipo de campo de hasta ocho personas completa estos trabajos con un equipo de perforación.
• Habrá impactos de ruido temporales del equipo de perforación
¿Dónde puedo obtener más información?
Puede consultar los documentos del proyecto en línea en https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov (busque el código del Sitio: 60001753). Para ver las copias impresas de los documentos del proyecto, puede visitar John F. Kennedy Library, en 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590; llame al (866) 5727587 para conocer el horario.
Información de contacto de DTSC
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este proyecto, comuníquese con el personal de DTSC siguiente:
• Sagar Bhatt, Jefe del Proyecto, (510) 540-3844 o Sagar.Bhatt@dtsc.ca.gov
• Asha Setty, Especialista en Participación Pública de DTSC, (510) 540-3910 o Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov
• Solo para consultas de los medios de comunicación: Russ Edmondson, Oficial de Información Pública, (916) 323-3372 o Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov
Figura 1 – Mapa de los límites del Sitio y ubicación de las sondas de gas del suelo
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE!
Do you have unpaid, overdue tolls for Bay Area Express Lanes or bridges? Bay Area FasTrak is making it easier to pay, with payment plans for qualifying, low-income drivers to help you pay off your balance over time. Need help? Just ask.
For more information about the Bay Area Toll Payment Plan and eligibility requirements, visit www.BayAreaTollPaymentPlan.org.
NEWS RELEASE
August 13, 2024
Back to School: Youth Ride Free
Contact: Mandi Renshaw
SolTrans
311 Sacramento St Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 736-6982
Solano County, CA As students head back to school for the 2024-2025 academic year, SolTrans would like to remind all youth aged 18 and under that they can ride all SolTrans routes for FREE . This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to support education and promote sustainable transportation options in the community.
SolTrans encourages parents and guardians to consider utilizing Local or Express bus services to ensure a smooth and stress-free start to the school year. Riding the bus not only offers a convenient alternative to driving but also helps alleviate traffic congestion around schools, promoting a safer environment for students.
Key Details of the Free Ride Program:
• Eligibility: All youth aged 18 and under can ride any SolTrans route at no cost.
• Service Areas: SolTrans provides extensive local coverage throughout Vallejo. Routes 15 and 17 align with Benicia Middle and High School bell schedules. E xpress Lines connect students to Solano Community College in Fairfield and BART.
• How to Ride: Students simply need to board any SolTrans bus and inform the driver that they are a student or youth. No fare or special pass is required.
“ The Youth Ride Free Pilot Program aims to eliminate the financial barriers associated with school commutes for our young riders and their families. By providing free bus rides, we ’ re not only easing their journey to school but also nurturing a future generation of dedicated transit users, ” said Beth Kranda, Executive Director of SolTrans. “ We’ ve seen encouraging participation from youth over the summer, and we ’ re excited to see how this program will support students as the school year begins. ”
Youth are eligible to ride all SolTrans Local and Express services anytime; the program is not limited to travel to and from school. To make the most of this opportunity, students and their families are encouraged to familiarize themselves with SolTrans routes and schedules. Detailed route maps and schedules can be found on the SolTrans website, SolTrans.org
Solano County Transit (SolTrans) has been the public transportation provider for south Solano County since July 2011. SolTrans provides local and Express fixed routes and complementary paratransit. The agency is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) governed by a six-member Board of Directors, composed of two representatives from the cities of Benicia and Vallejo, Solano County’ s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and a representative from the Solano Transportation Authority. ###
NEWS RELEASE
October 3, 2024
Contact: Mandi Renshaw
SolTrans
311 Sacramento St
Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 736-6982
Local Artist Miro Salazar Chosen for All- Electric Bus Art
Solano County, CA – Solano County Transit’s (SolTrans) Call for Artists Committee has chosen local artist Miro Salazar to design a bus wrap for the agency’s all-electric local bus. SolTrans released the call for artists in early spring of 2024, after narrowing down the submissions to two local artists the committee selected Miro Salazar in September.
After an extensive search, the Public Art Committee, comprised of two SolTrans Board members, 2 local Benicia and Vallejo artists, and a bus operator, have selected local artist Miro Salazar to bring his creative vision to life. Miro isn’t new to the SolTrans family his work was featured on one of the original electric buses in 2016. Now, he’s back with the exciting opportunity to craft a brand-new design for yet another electric bus.
If you haven’t met Miro personally, chances are you’ve seen his artwork throughout Vallejo and Solano County. Over the past two decades, he’s created several large-scale murals that have become beloved fixtures in the community.
SolTrans is excited to showcase Miro’s latest work as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and public art. His design for the electric bus will not only add a splash of color and creativity to Benicia and Vallejo’s streets but also symbolize the progress and innovation of SolTrans’ zero-emissions initiative.
“We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Miro and celebrate the intersection of art and sustainability with this electric bus,” said Beth Kranda, SolTrans Executive Director. “This project not only highlights our commitment to greener, cleaner transit for the future, but it also serves as a moving canvas a mobile public art piece that shares these important initiatives with the community. It’s a reminder that innovation, environmental responsibility, and creativity can all come together to enhance the spaces we live in.”
This fall, the newly wrapped electric bus, adorned with Miro’s artwork, will hit the streets of Benicia and Vallejo.
Detailed route maps and schedules can be found on the SolTrans website, SolTrans.org.
Solano County Transit (SolTrans) has been the public transportation provider for south Solano County since July 2011. SolTrans provides local and Express fixed routes and complementary paratransit. The agency is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) governed by a six-member Board of Directors, composed of two representatives from the cities of Benicia and Vallejo, Solano County’s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and a representative from the Solano Transportation Authority. ###
reclaiming home: photography by harvey castro ongoing
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
HERENCIA VIVA: PAST TO FUTURE
GUEST CURATOR: MARISELA bARBOSA-CORTEZ nOW - oCT 12
FAMILY FREE DAY! oCT 19, nOV 16, DEC 21 permanent exhibits: The U.S. Navy in Vallejo, remarkable women in vallejo's history, sports hall of fame, and more
734 MARIN ST., DOWNTOWN VALLEJO Tue-fri 12-4pm; sat 10am-4pm adults $5; seniors & students $3; under 12 free www.vallejomuseum.net
Save the Date! Get ready for a spooktacular day at the Fall Fest Sale & Pop-Up Shops!
Join the SCC Entrepreneur Club at Solano College on Thursday, October 31 from 11 AM to 7 PM for a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy!
All proceeds benefit the SCC Entrepreneur Club! Where?
Solano College, Parking Lot 2, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield
FREE ADMISSION - Register or secure your vendor table HERE
Mark your calendars and bring your friends for an unforgettable fall celebration!
REQUEST FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
Are you newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) within the last 6-9 months? Your experience matters!
We are conducting a research study to gain insights into the emotional responses and challenges faced by individuals navigating life living with type 2 diabetes. Your participation will contribute to understanding the unique journey of managing this condition.
Who we’re looking for:
Individuals with diagnosed T2D within the past 6-9 months
Must be fluent in English
Individuals who are willing to share personal experiences and perspectives
If selected, willing to share journal entries at least 2 times a week for 3 months regarding experience in living with T2D.
How to Participate:
Please contact Dr. Clipper Young, PharmD (cyoung6@touro.edu) for questions.
• Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 to 9 months
• Fluent in English
• All participants will recieve $100 after completing a 60-90 minute interview
• Some participants will be selected to complete journal entries at least 2 times a week for 3 months for an additional $300
• Individuals willing to share their personal experiences and perspectives surrounding their diagnosis Compensation: Questions? (707) 638-5969
• Principal Investigator, Dr. Clipper Young cyoung6@touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Cherry Myung cmyung@student.touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Shougat Barua sbarua2@student.touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Tristan Rath trath@student.touro.edu
THE CITY OF VALLEJO BROADBAND
SERVICE VALLEJONET IS NOW VIP FIBER
The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."
The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."
Local businesses currently using VIP include Brooks & Co. Real Estate, Kindred Motorworks, Aardvarks Adventureland, Better Chew Kitchen, Suite Treatments Inc., and many more! You, too, can be a part of VIP.
This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses.
This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses.
Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.
Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.
Local businesses currently using VIP include Brooks & Co. Real Estate, Kindred Motorworks, Aardvarks Adventureland, Better Chew Kitchen, Suite Treatments Inc., and many more! You, too, can be a part of VIP.
Learn more about your local ISP and request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!
Learn more about your local ISP and request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!
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