ANDREW'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Hello Vallejo,
I hope that you have a fun and safe weekend and upcoming week, filled with treats, for Halloween. Please check out the many Halloween-related community events coming up in this edition of the Vallejo Weekly.
In this edition, you’ll also see photos from last weekend’s successful Maker Faire Bay Area event and a nice staff highlight on Elin (Elinore) Regresado, Executive Secretary for the City Attorney’s Office, in honor of Filipino American History Month. I am proud of our diverse and dedicated City workforce, which includes many Vallejo natives and residents.
Since starting as your City Manager in May, I have really enjoyed meeting and creating relationships with community members and community organizations.
I had the pleasure of breaking bread earlier this week with many former servicemen and servicewomen at the monthly Vallejo Veterans Social held at the Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building. I also had the pleasure of taking a walking tour of downtown with some property owners, to discuss how we can improve downtown’s vibrancy. Finally, it was a joy and energizing to meet with members of the Vallejo Youth Human Rights Commission at Jesse Bethel High School. There is a lot of energy, creativity, and dedication to making Vallejo the best that it can be among these individuals, groups, and many others.
You may have noticed some street repaving taking place around town, including in front of City Hall. That work is funded by the voter-approved Measure P, and the City is planning an even larger Measure P supported series of street projects next summer. The City intends to again work with community volunteers to paint the Black Lives Matter mural on Santa Clara Street in front of City Hall.
I am happy to report that things are moving forward on the design of a new Police Department building at the Amador Street location. The architects are actually a little ahead of schedule and are expecting to submit 90% design documents next month. While we are awaiting the completion of the new building, the City plans to temporarily relocate our Dispatch Center to modular buildings at Amador Street. You can read more about that process and timeline in this edition.
Enjoy your reading!
With appreciation,
Andrew Murray Vallejo City Manager
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FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY Month: Staff Highlight
In celebration of Filipino-American History Month, the City of Vallejo would like to spotlight, Elin (Elinore) Regresado, Executive Secretary for the City Attorney’s Office. Anytime you see Elin in the hallways, she puts a smile on your face! Thank you, Elin, for sharing your story with the Community!
How many years have you worked at Vallejo?
Four
Why is Filipino-American History Month important to you?
Being an immigrant myself, I was blessed to have parents who were adamant that my siblings and I learned about our culture and continued our traditions. I believe Filipino-American History Month is the opportunity not only for Filipino immigrants to remember and celebrate our heritage, but for Filipinos born in the States to become more aware of and learn about our rich history, like I did.
What is your ethnic background? How has being Filipino-American shaped your life?
I’m Filipina and was born in the Philippines. My family emigrated to the U.S. when I was two years old. For how being Filipino-American has shaped my life, see below for what I love most about my culture.
What do you love most about your work at Vallejo?
My coworkers! The CAO Team is very dedicated, not only to the City but also to each other. We carouse over our wins and commiserate over our losses; through ups and downs, we stick together. It’s wonderful to be able to do fulfilling (and sometimes not-so-fulfilling) work alongside a fantastic Work Family.
What are your favorite sports and activities?
I love love LOVE watching American football (I have to put that “American” qualifier in there, because my
Photo description: Elin (Elinor) Regresado, in purple floral dress, and family.
husband is from England and insists that “football” means “soccer”) and basketball… 49ers and Warriors of course! I’m not much of an athlete… I prefer reading, listening to music, playing piano and keyboard, and sewing during my oft-neglected “me” time.
What do you love most about your culture?
What I love most about my culture is the emphasis on FAMILY. I was taught by my parents and other elders that my “family” is not just my immediate family of parents and three siblings, but also my extended family of grandparents, uncles and aunts, and soooooo many cousins. When my husband and I were married in church, our wedding party was fifty people… and when the photographer asked us to gather for a photo of the bride’s “entire” family, there was a stampede and the poor guy had to back up at least twenty feet to get a picture of nearly a hundred people! Our family parties are ridiculous, in a good way! And this is what being FAMILY is about --- being there for each other, celebrating and encouraging each other every chance we get!
What is your favorite food? Where is your favorite restaurant in Vallejo?
My favorite food is Filipino breakfast: Longanisa (Filipino breakfast sausage), garlic fried rice, and sunnyside-up egg. My favorite restaurant in Vallejo is a tie between Manny’s Steakhouse and Applebee’s.
What is your favorite music?
Christian Contemporary and Old School 80’s-90’s R & B. I grew up listening to Earth Wind & Fire, the Commodores, Donna Summer, the BeeGees, the Gap Band, New Edition, and Vallejo’s own Con Funk Shun.
Who is your role model?
My father, Claro L. Mamaril, is definitely one of my role models. My Dad was a lawyer and clerk for the Philippine Supreme Court, and an outspoken opponent of the regime during the Marcos dictatorship. He and my Mom were compelled to take their kids (my older brother and me at the time) to the U.S. when Dad learned from his boss (one of the Supreme Court Justices) that it wasn’t safe for him for him to stay in the Philippines. My parents basically left everything behind to keep their family safe and give us a better life. Dad was the very first Filipino attorney in Solano County, and his achievements and dedication to encouraging
his fellow countrymen and women helped pave the way for many more Filipino professionals to develop, thrive, and become positively-contributing members of society in Vallejo and beyond. Dad taught me the importance of standing up for what you believe in, calling out injustice, working hard, helping others, and being the best kind of influence on the people around you.
If you could change the world, what would you do?
I would make it mandatory for every adult to spend at least one year as a civil servant. It would hopefully enlighten more people about the procedures and processes by which their local governments must abide.
How can we best start with change in Vallejo?
We can start by just being kind to one another, every single day. Never underestimate the power of one random act of kindness. It can be as simple as smiling and saying “Hello” to a stranger you pass on the street or in a store, or paying for the coffee of the person behind you in the Starbucks or Dutch Bros drive-through, or raking your neighbor’s leaves. We never know what someone else could be going through at any given time, so it’s important to just
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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:
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VALLEJO YOUTH SURVEY!
For Vallejo youth ages 12-25
The City of Vallejo wants your input on community challenges and ways to improve our community! Feedback from the survey will help to inform the Youth Strategic Plan and assist the city in decisionmaking and future investments for youth.
Questions? Contact Victoria GraceBarksdale: (707) 334-5765 victoria.grace@cityofvallejo.net
Share your feedback for the chance to win a $50 gift card! Email required to enter.
CITY OF VALLEJO YOUTH SURVEY
Last day to complete survey is November 30, 2024!
The City Council has identified Youth as a multi-year goal and priority. As a result, the City will be engaging the community in a Youth Needs Assessment in order to gather data to inform a Youth Strategic Plan. Findings from the needs assessment and the corresponding Strategic Plan will help guide the City in future decision making, investments, and policies related to youth.
One of our engagement strategies to help us center youth voices and hear directly from youth is a City of Vallejo Youth Survey! This anonymous survey is available to youth ages 12-25 and will gather input on critical needs of youth, ideas about future investments, and current resources.
Survey respondents can enter in a raffle for a $50 gift card! The deadline to submit responses is November 30, 2024.
¡Queremos escuchar a los jóvenes!
¡ENCUESTA DE JÓVENES DE VALLEJO!
¿Preguntas?
¡¡Ayúdanos centro de voces juveniles!!
Para jóvenes de Vallejo de 12 a 25 años
¡La Ciudad de Vallejo quiere su opinión sobre los desafíos comunitarios y las formas de mejorar nuestra comunidad! Los comentarios de la encuesta ayudarán a informar el Plan Estratégico Juvenil y ayudar a la ciudad en la toma de decisiones y futuras inversiones para los jóvenes.
Contacte a Victoria GraceBarksdale al correo electrónico: victoria.grace@cityofvallejo.net
¡Comparta sus comentarios para tener la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $50! Correo electrónico requerido para ingresar.
¡El último día para completar la encuesta es el 30 de Noviembre de 2024!
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 24
• 10:00-11:00 AM Stay & Play @ JFK
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Make it Thursday!Spooky Pinwheels
• 6:00-7:00 PM Adult Craft Club - Papercrafts
FRIDAY, OCT 25
• 2:00-4:45 PM The Makery: Open Use
SATURDAY, OCT 26
• 1:30-3:00 PM Ukelele Play-Along
• 2:00-3:30 PM Writing Workshop for TeensCelebrating Age Scott and his new book "Mr. G"
TUESDAY, OCT 29
• 9:30-10:30 AM Baby Bounce
• 10:30-11:30 AM Family Storytime
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Open Use
• 5:30-7:00 PM Haunted House @ JFK - Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out and Scare People
WEDNESDAY, OCT 30
• 10:30-11:30 AM Bilingual Spanish Storytime
• 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Computer Basics: - Extended Tech Help
• 3:00-4:30 PM Spooky Snacks - Hands-on food crafting workshop presented by Chef Lisa
• 5:30-7:00 PM Haunted House @ JFK - Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out and Scare People
THURSDAY, OCT 31
• 10:00-11:00 AM Stay & Play @ JFK
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Make it Thursday!Halloween Still Life Drawing
• 6:00-7:00 PM Haunted House @JFK - Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out and Scare People
For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!
SATURDAY, NOV 2
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!
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!
ONE PEOPLE TRIBE PRESENTS: YOUTH ART MAKERS SPACE
Sat-Sun, November 9 & 10, 11:00 AM-5:00PM
Norman C. King Center, 545 Magazine St.
This is a FREE community event!
Come see what the next generation of young artists are creating in a supportive space for artists 12-19 years old. Vallejo Teaching Artists, Inc. gives support to young artists through an exciting opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork.
UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS
GOBBLE GOBBLE GIVEAWAY
Wednesday, November 27, 4:00 PM-6:30PM
395 Amador St.
This is a FREE community event! (Registration required)
GVRD seeks to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need so that no family in our city is left unable to celebrate with friends and family. With the support of different organizations, this event seeks to bring hope and joy to our families.
More information HERE
WINTER AT WONDERLAND
Friday, December 6, 5:00 PM-7:00PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
This is a FREE community event!
Experience the enchantment of the season at our Tree Lighting Ceremony! Gather with loved ones as we illuminate the night sky with a magical Tree Lighting ceremony. Delight in live-music, sip on warm hot cocoa, and capture cherished momnets with Santa himself. Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and watch as our tree sparkles to life, marking the beginning of a joyous holiday season!
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 toptier comedy event!
VALLEJO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In Song of the Earth, we have chosen to perform works that respond to our world, our place in it, and the immensity of our relationship to it. We present extraordinary artistic responses that have arisen from our unique and collective relationship to the earth.
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 OCT 24, 2024 | 7:00-8:30pm
OCT 27, 2024 | 3:00-5:00pm 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 Grammy-winning 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.
NAPA VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY
From Cinema to Symphony: Back to the Future Suite for Orchestra by Alan Silvestri, Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo Sinfonico by André Rieu and Johann Strauss, Love Theme from The Godfather by Nino Rota, James Bond Medley Arranged by Victor Lopez, Mission: Impossible Suite by Lalo Schifrin), Arranged by Calvin Custer, The Star Wars Epic by John Williams
NOV 3, 2024 | 2:00-5:00pm
AC MILES
AC Myles is making waves in the blues/rock scene with his impressive guitar and vocal skills, drawing comparisons to icons like Johnny Winter and Elvin Bishop. His music, a mix of original songs and curated covers, is produced by Kid Andersen at Greaseland Studio, San Jose, CA. His standout albums, 'Reconsider Me' and 'Rush to Red,' showcase his songwriting and performance talents. Critics like Brent Black hail him as the real deal, forecasting a promising future in the nov 2, 2024 | 8:00-10:30pm
NOV 6, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
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NEWS RELEASE
October 23, 2024
Contact: Mandi Renshaw SolTrans 311 Sacramento St Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 736-6982
Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano and SolTrans Host “Treat Yourself” Resource Fair for Unhoused and At-Risk Community Members
Solano Couty, CA- Solano County Transit (SolTrans) and Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano are partnering to host a “Treat Yourself” Resource Fair for Unhoused and At-Risk Community Members on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 12- 4:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Transit Center, 311 Sacramento St Vallejo, CA 94590.
“Treat Yourself” is designed to provide essential services to individuals who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in the community. The event aims to deliver vital services that are often unavailable to those most in need. Attendees will have access to mobile haircuts, mobile showers, a mobile clinic, and a warm meal, among many other resources that support dignity and well-being.
In collaboration with community partners, Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano and SolTrans are working to create a welcoming environment for all attendees, offering a day of care and pampering in the spirit of the holiday season.
“We are truly honored to partner with Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano for this meaningful event, aimed at uplifting our most vulnerable community members by providing them with the essential care and services they deserve,” said Beth Kranda, SolTrans Executive Director. “This event serves as a powerful reminder of the impact we can achieve when local partners and volunteers come together. We are deeply grateful to everyone contributing to make this day a special one.”
For more information about the event or to register as an agency visit here, or contact Alexandria Willingham at (707) 408-1027 awillingham@ccyoso.org
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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
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. ###
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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!
What's in store?
• Shop local vendors for unique fall gifts
• Safe trick-or-treating
• Bounce house fun And more exciting activities!
... Plus, learn about Solano College’s awesome programs & entrepreneurial students.
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!
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."
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.
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!
Stay updated with the latest news, updates, events, and more on our social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook!
Check your availability today at www.vipfiber.com
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
