VA L L E J O W E E K LY
Volume 10 | Issue 29 July 21, 2022
on the cover
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Vallejo Fire Recruit Class 22-1 poses for a quick photo after a day of ladder training.
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get social with us! The Fire Department recently joined Instagram and Twitter, be sure to follow them there (and Facebook) to keep up with what the Department is up to - and watch the recruits progress through Academy with us!
What do you want the future of Bay Area water transit to look like? The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is currently developing a shared vision of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system in 2050.
From regular riders to first-time users, community input is an important part of the development process. Explore the Bay Ferry 2050 website to take a quick priorities poll, subscribe for updates, and help WETA re-imagine the future of water transportation at bayferry2050.org.
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bay ferry 2050
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For millions of children, summer is the hungriest time of year.
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During the school year, they can rely on school programs like breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals. But during the summer, when schools are closed, many of those meals disappear.
The answer is free summer meals programs, run by local schools or community groups and open to any kid or teenager who needs a healthy meal. Text “food” or “comida” to 304-304 to learn more.
the obtainium cup returns!
or human powered.
Come to historic Mare Island and downtown Vallejo on Sunday, July 31st from 11am-6pm for a fun day featuring art cars, pedal powered vehicles, and steampunk art.
There will be food, refreshments, live and DJ entertainment, and steampunk vendors at Mare Island Art Studio. You can also tour the worldfamous Neverwas Haul, three story Victorian House on Wheels!
Located on Mare Island in Vallejo, the racers will assemble at Mare Island Art Studio at 2pm and will drive along a circuit in the parking lot south of the studio through three silly challenges including: Robots, Zombies, and the Mad Hatters all designed to stymie and frustrate the competitors and entertain spectators! This family-friendly, FREE event will include bicycles and art vehicles that are pedal powered
Obtainium Works is the premier art car studio in the San Francisco Bay Area and has created a number of vehicles that have been to Burning Man, Maker Faire and on a number of television shows including Jay Leno’s Garage, Battlebots, SF Oddities and Tiny House Nation. They have been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Wired Magazine, Time Magazine, Huffington Post, and Daily Mail UK. For more information, visit obtainiumworks.net, or their Facebook pages (Obtainium Works and Obtainium Cup), email kathy@obtainiumworks. net, or call 925-254-7643.
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Triumphantly returning this year from a THREE year hiatus (thanks pandemic!), the Obtainium Cup Contraptor’s Rally is a hand-built sculptural vehicle rally and festival on Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Inspired by the Kinetic Grand Championship in Arcata, CA, the Obtainium Cup will highlight the splendor of the historic Naval Shipyard and its waterfront.
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shakespeare in the park!
lawn, and a picnic with snacks and drinks!
Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park presents Much Ado About Nothing.
Well behaved dogs and children are welcome. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.
Catch one of the free shows at Hanns Park, on Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31 at 4 p.m. Bring a blanket or low beach chair to sit on the
For the full show schedule and more information visit VallejoShakespeare.org.
The McCune Room at JFK Library houses a superb collection of rare and unique books, printing equipment and binding tools left as a bequest to the City of Vallejo by Dr. Donovan J. McCune.
Visitor input is vital to creating an enriching experience for Vallejo residents, tourists and others who visit the McCune Room. Help create that experience by providing your feedback anonymously here!
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mccune collection survey
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youth-led community cleanup
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Looking to get involved, and maybe make some new friends along the way?
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Join in on the upcoming youth-led community cleanup this Saturday! Meet up at the Boys and Girls Empowerment Headquarters, 1624 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo this Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Community Tool Trailer will be there to supply you with all the tools needed, but be sure to bring your own water and wear your sunscreen! Sponsored by the City of Vallejo, the Boys and Girls Empowerment Club, Watch Me Grow!, Impact Vallejo Youth, and One Vallejo.
Electrical power loss can have distressing impacts on drinking water utilities and the communities they serve.
like PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) which are initiated to prevent wildfires. For any of these events, the Water Department often has no warning ahead of the outage. The Department uses portable backup generators at critical pump stations to keep water flowing if power is interrupted.
The City of Vallejo Water Department staff would like to reassure its customers that it is taking all Our top priority is to ensure our services are possible steps to prevent any interruptions in as resilient as possible in the face of outages water service due to power outages - no matter beyond our control. what time of day or night! These outages may be the result of natural causes such as storms, maintenance, or due to operational actions taken by power utilities,
Be sure to follow the Water Department on Facebook to keep up to date on what they're up to!
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keeping the water flowing during a power outage
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fire chief long awards new recruit o'connor Vallejo Fire Academy Recruit Bobby O'Connor began his employment with the Vallejo Fire Department on June 6, 2022. Just like every other newly hired fire recruit, O'Connor reported to the Vallejo Fire Department Training Grounds on Curtola Parkway to begin a 20 week long Firefighter I academy. Recruit O'Connor's daily commute brings him from his hometown of Tracy, Ca to Vallejo. On the morning of July 1, 2022, O'Connor began his normal commute when he encountered a multiple vehicle accident on Byron Highway.
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Using his medical and rescue training skillsets, Vallejo Fire Recruit O'Connor stopped and began to assess the involved parties for injuries.
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continued to provide treatment to. Despite the arrival of local emergency resources, Recruit O'Connor remained on scene to assist with medical care. "Fire Recruit O'Connor put himself in danger and showed great bravery to help others even though this incident was miles away from where he is employed to do so," stated South San Joaquin County Fire Chief Randall Bradley. Vallejo Fire Chief Kyle Long echoed Chief Bradley's praise by stating, "Recruit O'Connor's actions exemplified the character that the Vallejo Fire Department seeks out- service above self." Chief Long presented Recruit O’Connor with a challenge coin in front of his instructors and classmates. If you are looking for an exciting career in the fire service, we encourage you to follow the Vallejo Fire Department across all social media platforms (@VallejoFireDept) for news and announcements regarding future hiring processes.
South San Joaquin Fire Authority resources began to arrive on scene where they found Recruit O'Connor triaging and initiating lifesaving care to the two injured patients. O'Connor went as far as to climb into one of the badly To view the press release, click here. damaged vehicles to better provide care. South San Joaquin Fire Authority began an extensive and complex extrication procedure to remove an entangled patient that O'Connor
To view the video of Fire Recruit O’Connor discussing the incident, click here.
As of Saturday, July 16, 2022, 9-8-8 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. An option to text the service has also been added. 988 will be a universal entry point – so that no matter where you live in the United States – you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-2738255) will always remain available to people in
emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally. For more information on crisis services in Solano County, including the community-based mobile crisis service dispatched through 9-1-1, click here. The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005 and has been proven to be effective. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor. Answer the call! These centers are looking to bring on new volunteers and paid employees. You will receive training, so if you are a caring person who wants to help those in crisis, apply today. Find your opportunity at samhsa.gov/988-jobs.
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national suicide prevention lifeline - new three digit code
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i80 six bridges project update As part of the I-80 Six Bridges Project, Caltrans has scheduled the following closures:
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A full overnight closure of eastbound Interstate 80 in Vallejo on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 11:59 PM until 5:00 AM on Friday, July 22, 2022
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A full overnight closure of westbound Interstate 80 in Vallejo on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 11:59 PM until 5:00 AM Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Crews will be working on lowering the bridge spans on Redwood Street overcrossing (Location No. 6 on the map). I-80 will be completely closed in one direction at a time for two consecutive nights as crews work on Redwood Street overcrossing. A detour will be in place. During the I-80 closure times, eastbound or westbound I-80 on ramps in Vallejo will be closed as needed to facilitate the work safely. Detour signs will be posted.
WB/EB I-80 Detours: Motorists traveling eastbound on I-80 will need to access I-780 to State Route 29 to State Route 37 back onto EB I-80. Motorists traveling westbound on I-80 will need to take State Route 37 to State Route 29 to I-780 to WB I-80. Shuttle Service: (415) 263-4000 A 24-hr shuttle service will be available for pedestrians and bicyclists who need to safely cross Redwood Street overcrossing. One shuttle stop will be located on each side of the bridge. If you have a question or want to share a concern about the project, please call the I-80 Six Bridges project hotline (510) 867-6028. The hotline has been set up for the traveling public and residents living in Vallejo to learn about the most up to date information about the project.
You can also learn more about I-80 Six Bridges project on the Caltrans Bay Area webpage, at i80sixbridgesvallejo.com. For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: twitter.com/511SFBay. For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
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Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at: twitter.com/CaltransD4.
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park it market Learn current healthcare information and shop the Food is Free Park-It Market at La Clinica Vallejo.
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Fresh produce and groceries provided!
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The next market will be held on Thursday, July 28, from 2-4 p.m. at La Clinica Vallejo, 415 Georgia Street. For additional information please visit fifbayarea.org.
Join The Hill Vallejo for a Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon! Over 500 backpacks have been filled with school supplies for elementary aged kids and are ready to be given away.
On top of handing out backpacks, The Hill Vallejo wants to have a FUN-filled day for all kids coming on campus - inflatables, games, face painting and free food will also be provided! Be sure to arrive early, because it's first come, first served. *Child must be present to receive a backpack. One backpack per child.
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