VALLEJO WEEKLY Volume 10 | Issue 42 October 20, 2022
Fire Department Recruit Academy
The 22-1 Vallejo Fire Department Recruit Class will successfully graduate their 20-week Firefighter I Academy on October 29! Following this date, seven fresh Firefighter/Paramedics will begin their service to the Vallejo community.
Recruit Class 22-1 spent the past week successfully completing Fire Control 3 at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s training grounds. This intensive and laborious class prepares our recruits for the intense environment found inside a working structure fire.
The Vallejo Fire Department is currently gearing up to announce our next hiring process. To learn more, please visit CityOfVallejo.net/ FireHire
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2022 Vallejo Water Quality Public Health Goals Report
Every three years, public water systems with more than 10,000 service connections are required to prepare a report for contaminants that exceed their respective public health goals.
WHAT IS A PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL?
A PHG is the concentration of a contaminant in drinking water that poses no significant health
risk if consumed for a lifetime.
The report can be found at cityofvallejo.net/ waterqualityreport and at the JFK library reference desk.
For further information, please contact Vidia Gillula, Water Quality Manager by phone at (707) 649-3472 or by email at vidia.gillula@ cityofvallejo.net
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Sideshow particpants arrested
This week Vallejo Police officers were dispatched to a sideshow in the city.
The pictured vehicle was blocking the roadway in order to prevent the sideshow from being disrupted.
When VPD arrived at the scene, the owner of the vehicle and his passenger fled from the scene. After a short pursuit, the vehicle eventually pulled over.
The driver and the passenger were arrested for sideshow activity and sideshow spectator violations. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days which will cost the owner approximately $2,800 to retrieve their vehicle back.
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Bay Area Ridge Trail Service Day
There are 400 miles of Ridge Trail, and we need your help keeping it in tip-top shape!
Join us on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead in Vallejo to celebrate Ridge Trail Service Day and the 400 miles of trails that connect us!
The main activity for the day will be moderate to strenuous trail building using hand tools. Lunch will be provided. Youth volunteers must be 14 years or older and accompanied by an adult.
For 15 years, this has been one of the biggest single-day volunteer trail projects of the year. Hundreds of volunteers, projects across the Bay Area, all on one trail!
Learn more and register at RidgeTrail.org/ ServiceDay.
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Suspect with Loaded Firearm Nearly Crashes into VPD K9 Unit
On October 1, 2022, at approximately 3:00 am, a subject driving at a high rate of speed failed to stop at a red light, nearly colliding with a Vallejo Police Department K9 SUV.
The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and observed the fully loaded firearm inside the vehicle. The subject was arrested for being in possession of an unregistered, loaded firearm.
THANK YOU, OFFICERS!
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Future Leadership Vallejo Youth Program Graduates its First Cohort
Excitement and smiles could be seen from the stage as students from the Future Leadership Vallejo Youth Program were honored with certificates and stipends on October 13.
The first cohort of the youth program arose as a passion project from members of the Leadership Vallejo Year 14 group. Member Juan Vallejos, who was unable to attend the event, was the originator of the idea, who aimed to create something to provide Vallejo youth the same opportunities that they received in the Leadership Vallejo Program. Additional team members Paul Lamb, Francisco Marin, Jameelah Hanif, and Toni Condit helped to create the program and see it through to completion. The group congratulated the kids for their time and dedication to the program and expressed a plan to continue the program in the future.
“My favorite part about this program was being able to share my experience and talk with other guests. It was really a fascinating experience and
if I could give a tip to anyone wanting to join, it would be to speak your mind.” Said Sonia Valdez, a 13-year-old graduate of the program. Sonia, along with fellow youth graduates, expressed their thanks to the organizers of the program for bringing them together.
Students were exposed to several guest speakers to help them understand the many people, departments, organizations, and businesses that help run the city and make Vallejo great. Guest speakers included people such as local historian and Aide to Congressman Mike Thompson, Mel Orpilla, Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell, and Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams. These speakers also presented to the adult Leadership Vallejo Year 14 class during their program.
The Leadership Vallejo program educates adult participants and trains future business, government, and volunteer leaders. Individuals gain valuable skills and experience to help make positive changes in Vallejo and the world. They are currently in Year 15 for the program and continue to produce projects and graduates that benefit our Vallejo community. You can learn more about Leadership Vallejo at LeadershipVallejo.org
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Street Light and Traffic Signal Vandalism
The City of Vallejo is aware of a number of street lights and traffic signals that are currently out of service due to vandalism.
Our Public Works Maintenance team is working as fast as possible to assess and repair conduit and wiring to restore the lights and signals, as well as replacing wiring with less valuable metals to discourage future vandalism.
The following are the locations we are currently aware of:
• 1400 block of Enterprise Street - 10 street lights
• 500 block of Oregon Street - 9 street lights
• 90 block of Antioch Drive - 5 street lights
• 200 block of Carolina Street - 6 street lights
• Mare Island Causeway - 20 street lights
• 400 block of Redwood Street - 1 street light
• Wilson at Daniels - 8 street lights
• Turner at Tiarra - Investigating
• Regents at Columbus - (Restored)
• Dewy between Selfridge and SloatInvestigating
As a reminder, you can report non-emergency maintenance requests, as well as check the status of repairs, at seeclickfix.com/vallejo.
SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.
If you see vandals in the act of destroying our city's streetlights or signals, please call 911 and report it!
Not sure what to do when a traffic signal is out or flashing?
Treat it as a STOP sign!
1. Come to a complete stop.
2. Proceed with caution - don't assume other drivers will stop.
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VPD Removes Another Loaded Firearm from Our Streets
Recently, Vallejo Police Department officers located a suspect who was wanted for vandalizing a victim’s vehicle, as well as brandishing a firearm at the victim.
The officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop and located a loaded firearm after conducting a search on the suspect. The suspect was arrested for vandalism and felon in possession of a firearm.
Thank you to our officers for removing another loaded firearm from our streets!
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GVRD October Events!
Looking for something to do this month to celebrate the season?
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is hosting a variety of fun-filled events for the whole family throughout the month of October. To pre-register, see the schedule of programs and events, or for more information, please visit their website at GVRD.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 PUPKIN PATCH DOG FESTIVAL City Park 425 Alabama Street, Vallejo 10am-3pm
FREE event! Raffle! Rescues! Eats! Adoptions! Vendors! Demos! Everyday Dog Show with categories: Best costume, Best owner/Dog Look-A-Like, Best wag, Best body part, Best Trick, Best Bark
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 NIGHTMARE ON GLENN STREET - FREE FAMILY EVENT
Children’s Wonderland 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo 5pm-7pm
Music, Activities, Trick or Treat Lane, and Cosplay Costume Contest! This event is absolutely FREE and includes entrance to the park, haunted alley, bounce house and more! Cosplay Costume Contest will be held at 5pm
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Check out Visit Vallejo!
Are you looking for upcoming events in the City of Vallejo?
Look no further because Visit Vallejo hosts a full calendar of events in the City!
Click here to visit the Visit Vallejo events calendar.
Looking to have your event added to the Visit Vallejo event calendar? Email them at Info@visitvallejo.com
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