VALLEJO WEEKLY 37Issue|10Volume 202215,September
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Monday, September 12 was National Police Woman Day!
Pictured: Three of our woman officers - Officer Diaz, Detective Hernandez, and K9 Officer Jones.
Join us in recognizing and celebrating the women in law enforcement who protect and serve our communities each day - with an extra special thank you to those serving our Vallejo community!
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We've gone from a record-breaking heatwave to the first rain of the season in less than two
Saturday night. We encourage you to use the next couple sunny days to make sure you are rain
Ifweeks!you've checked the forecast this week, you know we are expecting rain starting this
Here comes the Rain again...
Please,ready.please
slow down and be patient while driving this weekend.
Mile through September 21!
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The individuals and organizations with the most nominations will go on to the voting round, where the community will have the opportunity to learn about this person or organizations contributions to Vallejo and cast their vote for their favorite.
Do you know someone who goes the Extra Mile for the Vallejo community?
The winners will be recognized at the November 1, 2022, City Council meeting.
This year, the City of Vallejo will designate November 1, 2022, as Extra Mile Day and recognize volunteers and organizations who go the extra Themile.City is accepting nominations for 2 organizations and 2 individuals that go the Extra
Now is your chance to celebrate and honor their work towards a better Vallejo!
To learn more about extra mile day and submit your nomination(s), visit www.myvallejo.com/ extramileday
Extra Mile Day Nominations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.
TUESDAY, OCT. 4, 2022
VALLEJO ROOM - 505 SANTA CLARA STREET
To learn more, visit MYVALLEJO.COM/ARPA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual – Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, 2022
ARPA Funding Community Meetings
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Join us for one of three of our community meetings to hear a presentation about ARPA funding and then share your suggested uses/ projects for the money.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 2022
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The City of Vallejo has received its second round of American Rescue Act (ARPA) funding and they want to hear from you about how to spend it!
VALLEJO ROOM - 505 SANTA CLARA STREET
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Vallejo Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, illicit drugs, even prescription and over-the-counter medications, may impair.
First-time charges for DUI are an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, which could include a suspended license.
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Californians consider drunk driving as
Arrested for DUI During Late Summer, Labor Day Holiday
Vallejo Police Department arrested three drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
one of their biggest traffic safety concerns, and drunk driving crashes accounted for 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the state in 2020.
The enforcement efforts were part of a national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization campaign, where additional officers were on patrol throughout the country to take suspected impaired drivers off the Mostroad.
The cleanup will take place in TWENTY locations throughout Vallejo from 9 a.m. to noon., and we need your Volunteershelp!willclean trash and debris from creeks, lakes, marshes and shoreline throughout the area.
Can’t make it on Saturday?
California Coastal Clean Up
Clean up your neighborhood, parks, and local area anytime during the month of September. Trash from inland areas flows downstream to the coast, so cleaning up neighborhood trash prevents marine debris. Gather cleanup supplies from home, download the CleanSwell app (to count your trash, and to have your trash counted!), and clean on your own time. All cleanups that take place during September will count towards our statewide goals.
at the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District at JKaiser@VallejoWastewater.org.
You can still participate in Coastal Cleanup!
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The California Coastal Commission’s 38th Annual California Coastal Clean Up Day will take place this Saturday, September 17, 2022 – all throughout the state!
For more information on the Coastal Cleanup Day, click here, or for questions, email Jennifer Kaiser
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Are you a teen or young adult interested in the administration of juvenile justice in Solano
Juvenile Justice Commission
Meetings are held monthly (recently via Zoom), and each term is two years. There is a $25 stipend for attendance.
For more information, and to apply, click here
TheCounty?mission
of the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is to inquire into the administration of juvenile justice in Solano County, and they’re looking for youth members to fill positions in Solano County. California law requires each
County to have a Juvenile Justice Commission, and membership is set between 7 and 15 members. At least two of those members are to be between the ages of 14 and 21.
cars will begin parking at 8 am along the Vallejo Waterfront Marina Green. The Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of cars and trucks: Classics, Customs, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Rat Rods, etc.
And why not choose one of our runs to support the local youth? On Saturday, end your day at the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend by running in the Glo Run, hosted by the Vallejo Unified School District! Ride the Ferry over to the starting line by the Mare Island Ferry Terminal at 6:30 pm, and enjoy a fun run along Mare Island and the Vallejo Waterfront promenade, finishing the race with a "glowing" celebration on the festival grounds. On Sunday morning, start your day by supporting Vallejo PAL while honoring on fallen officers. Enjoy a 5K run around Mare Island, beginning and ending at the Mare Island Historic Core.
New this year will be Kayak Self-Guided, ecological, and human history tour aboard a rented kayak or whaleboat featuring the Vallejo waterfront, Mare Island straight, and NapaSonoma Marsh.
Waterfront Weekend
October 1-2, 2022
The Vallejo Waterfront Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, and they are celebrating with the City of Vallejo! But this year, don't just attend the event, be a PART of the event! Whether you'd like to try your hand at our Kornhole Tournament, enter your car in the Classic Car Show, compete in Disc Golf, or race in one of our runs supporting our local children, there is something for everyone!
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Come join in one of the family friendly tournaments happening both Saturday and Sunday over the weekend- Kornhole tournament OR the Disc Golf Tournament... both are open to family, friends, or singles! Spinal Care Injury Active Network welcomes you to sign-up for our Kornhole Tournament in social and competitive divisions. The Napa Disc Golf in conjunction with Benicia and Vallejo Disc Golf Clubs will host an exciting 18-hole disc golf tournament on Mare Island's waterfront and throughout Alden Park. All ages are welcomed for both events.
Don't miss out on being part of the fun! Sign up now! All event information can be found at VallejoWaterfrontWeekend.com. Please note events subject to change.
The Hot Rod and Classic Car Show will be hosted by the Boyz Under The Hood Car Club and benefiting Operation Care and Comfort. The car show will run from 9 am to 3 pm and
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