Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 | Issue 20

VALLEJO WEEKLY

Photo: Hopulent Owner David Le

LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: HOPULENT

prepare. Don’t worry, you can pass the time by sampling the 18-20 beers on tap, 45-50 different canned beers, ciders, and hard kombucha. They also have a selection of soft drinks to so there is something for everyone!

Hopulent is a great place to host an event. With ample indoor, outdoor, and garden seating they can handle your next birthday, graduation, or anniversary party. And this summer they plan to open roof-top dining in a lush garden setting for an intimate private dining experience by reservation only. Even though Vallejo is known for it’s amazing weather, there are space heaters available for chilly days and late night fun.

FUTURE PLANS: Wine Down Wednesdays will feature different small winery selections every month and pairings with charcuterie boards, cheese & fruit boards. Opening planned for June.

On the far west side of Vallejo, nestled among historic homes and small businesses is Hopulent. The converted Victorian home turned café serves delightful comfort food, locally crafted beer, and wine from small breweries and wineries around the Bay Area. Owner David Le searched for over a year to find the perfect spot and found one. Located at 138 Tennessee Street near the waterfront in a thriving historic community. David, and his sister Kat, have operated and grown this favorite neighborhood secret since opening in November 2020. Opening a business in the middle of a pandemic was challenging. It took almost a year to receive their business license but the wait paid off. They have created an oasis for loyal customers to gather and savor their delicious menu.

With a loyal fan base whose favorites include eight different gourmet mac & cheese dishes you can enjoy in their spectacular garden patio. All dishes are made fresh to order, like a pizza, some of the dishes take up to one hour to

COFFEE GARDEN: Will feature Vietnamese drip coffee, Moschetti's roasts and Mighty Tea Leaf teas for the tea drinker, as well as pastries. Opening planned for early summer.

UPCOMING FEATURE: Sunday, June 4th

- Gay Pride Event! We welcome Vallejo's LGBTQ Community.

Kat wants customers to know that David has impeccable standards. He pours his heart and soul into everything from food prep to cooking. He can turn any plain dish into a gourmet meal. Simple, but elegant. The brother sister duo want their guests to leave Hopulent feeling like they can’t wait to go back! Visit hopulent.com to plan a visit. (Tip: They’re open for brunch!)

Local foodies and families are fortunate to have this gem in Vallejo!

Find their full menu and business hours at hopulent.com

Visit them at: 138 Tennessee Street, Vallejo Phone: 707-780-7773

IG: hopulentvallejo

Goodwill Career Services Center Hosting a Hiring Event

Goodwill Career Services is hosting a hiring event in Vallejo, CA. This event will provide an opportunity for people to meet with local businesses, companies, and organizations to learn about full-time and part-time job opportunities in the Bay Area. Representatives from companies such as Amazon, Apexcare, FactoryOS and Six Flags will be present. Resources from Berkeley

Food and Housing, Solano/Contra Costa Food Bank, T-Mobile and Goodwill industries will also be there.

WHEN: Monday, May 22, 2023, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

WHERE: 301 Georgia St Suite 128, Vallejo, CA

Participants should bring copies of their resume, photo identification and dress for success. If people have questions, they can reach out to Tavitia Holmes at t.holmes@sfgoodwill.org or

Emmanuel Arms Hosting a Community Resource Fair

WHAT: Community Resource Fair

WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE: Emmanuel Arms - 900 6th Ave, Vallejo, CA

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the Emmanuel Arms Community Foundation will host a Community

Resource Fair in Vallejo from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, in partnership with sponsors from the City of Vallejo, Touro University, Solano County Public Health, and NAMI.

Free lunch, clothing, fresh fruits and vegetables to will available along with an assortment of tabling partners offering resources for Employment, Childcare Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Veterans Services, Health related services and much more!

For more information please contact Associate Pastor Johnnie Hubbard, 707-642-2391

For more Information:

Please contact:

Hector Chincilla, Caltrans District 4 Public Information Officer at Hector.Chinchilla@dot.ca.gov

CALtrans traffic advisory

Eastbound I-80 Carquinez Bridge

Nightly Lane Closures from the Toll Plaza to the Sequoia Offramp in Vallejo Due to Paving Work

Three Consecutive Nights

Starting Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Eastbound I-80 to Northbound SR-29 Offramp Connector

Nightly Closure in Vallejo Due to Paving Work

Three Consecutive Nights

Starting Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

SOLANO COUNTY - Caltrans will be closing Lanes on Eastbound I-80 in Vallejo from the Toll Plaza to the Sequoia Offramp and the Eastbound I-80 to Northbound SR-29 offramp connector in Vallejo for paving work for three consecutive nights from Wednesday night, May 17th to Saturday morning, May 20th, 2023.

For worker and public safety, crews will need to close multiple lanes on EB I-80 between 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and the off-ramp connector between 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBay

For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot. ca.gov

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at: https:// twitter.com/CaltransD4

New Business Alert: Better Chew Kitchen

"Growing up in rural Southern Maryland to a family of devoted carnivores, Better Chew Kitchen’s founder, Chef GW Chew, experienced the tragedy of losing close relatives due to diet-related diseases (diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses linked to poor diet and overconsumption of animal meat products). In 2001, at the age of 18, he made the decision to go vegan in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle but found that many plant-based foods at the time were less than palatable. With a relentless passion, Chef Chew sought to understand why our bodies crave meat, and over the course of nearly 15 years experimenting with literally thousands of

ingredients and cooking techniques, he found the secret to the most authentic plant-based versions of his favorite ethnic and comfort foods. Better Chew was born!

Today Better Chew Kitchen’s mission is to make healthy food affordable and accessible to ALL people! The restaurant will also be community hub providing cooking classes, and other community events.

Better Chew Kitchen will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Sunday, May 28th at 1:00 pm.

You can visit them at 1745 Sonoma Blvd, (the former Subway Sandwich, across the street from Gracie’s)

DON't FORGET TO VOTE!

The Cycle 8 Participatory Budgeting (PB) Vote kicked off May 6 with an in-person polling booth at the Cinco de Mayo Festivities in downtown Vallejo. The PB vote will be held until June 30. Vallejo residents, including those living in the unincorporated areas, are invited to vote on which community projects to improve the City will go to Council for funding approval.

Residents are allowed to vote for up to two projects on the 10-proposal ballot. Projects fall into the following categories:

Infrastructure (e.g., park updates, street safety improvements, etc.)

Programs and services (e.g., youth programs, spay and neuter services, etc.)

Residents 14 years and older can vote online at www.pbvallejo.org, or in-person in City Hall, and a cell phone number and valid Vallejo address are required for online voting.

Visit myvallejo.com/pb8 to read the complete proposals.

Alternatively, residents can visit polling booths at:

• Saturday Farmer’s Markets, Downtown Georgia Street, Saturday, May 20 and June 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• GVRD Summer Recreation Expo, 360 Glenn Street, Saturday, May 13, 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

• Skate to Appreciate, Washington Park, Saturday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Pista Sa Nayon, 850 Nimitz Avenue, Saturday, June 3, 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

• Vallejo Juneteenth Parade & Festival, Barbara Kondylis Waterfront, Saturday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Cycle 8 ballot is the outcome of a 6-month process in which Vallejo volunteers and City staff liaisons screened, evaluated, and researched approximately 400 ideas submitted by community members.

Individuals or organizations interested in hosting a polling location or serving as poll workers or joining the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) outreach team can register online. For additional information, visit www.pbvallejo.org.

Vallejo Police Department Critical Incident Review Board Application Period

Opens Friday, May 12 - June 9, 2023

VALLEJO, CA —The Office of the Chief of Police is pleased to announce that the application period for the Department’s Critical Incident Review Board (CIRB) opened on May 12.

The CIRB will be responsible for reviewing officer–involved critical events to determine whether actions taken were appropriate and consistent with training and policies. This CIRB review process will aid the Department in identifying best practices and shortcomings quickly and objectively within practices and policies. Additionally, the appointment of community members to this board will only help to build and strengthen the trust between the community and the Vallejo Police Department.

The CIRB will be comprised of a minimum of 6 members including one community member, in addition to the Deputy Chief Support

Services Division, who will serve as Chair.

The CIRB will work independently of the Department's Professional Standards Unit Internal Affairs investigation and is empowered to conduct a review of all the factors contributing to an officer-involved critical incident under their authority.

For more information, please contact the Chief’s Executive Secretary, Monica Gomez, at (707) 648-4540 or Monica.Gomez@ cityofvallejo.net.

To submit an online application, visit https:// www.vallejopd.net/community/boards_ programs/critical_incident_review_board

Applications must be received no later than June 9, 2023.

Leadership Vallejo 15th Annual Open House

WHEN:

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - Doors 5:30 PM, Program starts at 6:00 PM

WHERE:

Mare Island Brewery Coal Sheds

850 Nimitz Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

Meet Leadership Vallejo’s Year 15 participants and learn about their community projects. Find out how you can get involved in Leadership Vallejo as a Year 16 participant or sponsor of the program.

ABOUT LEADERSHIP VALLEJO:

Leadership Vallejo educates and trains future leaders. Selected participants meet once

every month for nine months. Each session is a day-long program packed with information, education, and training. Participants undertake personal study. They work with other participants in small teams that focus on a community project of design.

Each future leader learns the history of Vallejo and receives comprehensive background on issues facing the Vallejo community. Participants learn critical information about this diverse community. They gain understanding of the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of residents. Each participant enhances skills in public speaking, setting priorities, and achieving consensus at public meetings. Participants gain effective listening skills and demonstrate mastery in identifying key issues.

To learn more about Leadership Vallejo visit, www.LeadershipVallejo.com

WE'RE HIRING

LANDSCAPE INspector

SALARY

$71,810.54 - $87,286.16 Annually

JOB TYPE

Regular Full-Time

CLOSES

May 26, 2023

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE(S):

To inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of landscape construction and maintenance projects and subdivisions to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and departmental regulations; and to maintain records and prepare reports pertaining to projects inspected.

For more information about open positions with the City of Vallejo, visit governmentjobs. com/careers/vallejo

Public Works Maintenance

Worker I/II

SALARY

$47,800.69 - $60,924.86 Annually

JOB TYPE

Regular Full-Time

CLOSES

May 26, 2023

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE(S):

To inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of landscape construction and maintenance projects and subdivisions to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and departmental regulations; and to maintain records and prepare reports pertaining to projects inspected.

For more information about open positions with the City of Vallejo, visit governmentjobs. com/careers/vallejo

VIP FIBER

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 known as "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. With VIP Fiber, Vallejo will continue providing customers with the same fast and affordable internet service they have known and loved, backed by great local customer support and technical expertise.

The new name, VIP Fiber, better reflects the premium level of service and cuttingedge fiber optic technology that Vallejo's community can expect from this broadband service. Additionally, please sign up for a

service quote today and get added to the alerts and updates for when VIP Fiber service is available in your area of Vallejo.

Customers who are Onnet and currently serviceable by the existing fiber network can expect to see up to a 30% saving on their services compared to their current provider. Customers that are Offnet and not currently serviceable will soon be able to access VIP Fiber's fast and reliable internet service as the City continues its investment in expanding the fiber optic network. Offnet customers who are on our pre-registration list will be notified as soon as VIP Fiber service is available in their area and receive a special introductory offer.

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!

VALLEJO JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL MOVES TO WATERFRONT GREEN

Vallejo’s 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is moving to a new location this year. One of the City’s most popular annual community events, the Juneteenth festival is moving from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park behind the JFK Library to a familiar open space across the street, Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green on Mare Island Way at Capitol Street.

Organized by the African American Family Reunion Committee (AAFRC), the Juneteenth celebration takes place Saturday, June 17, from 11 am to 5 pm. This year’s festival includes a parade which starts at 9 a.m. beginning at Broadway and Tennessee Street to Sonoma Boulevard, ending downtown near the waterfront. Entries of all kinds will be accepted until June 2. The application is on the website to download at www.vallejojuneteenth.com.

The festival exhibitors will be offering a wide range of information, including medical and mental health, financial planning, education and job training opportunities, and food and nutrition. In addition to activities for kids, merchants will offer clothing, handcrafted and unique items for sale, and visitors can enjoy a wide selection of popular cuisines prepared by local food vendors. Bring a lawn chair, hat, and sunscreen to sit on the green and enjoy a great music entertainment lineup of funk, R&B, gospel, Latin rock, jazz, and Salsa. Aspiring singers, dancers, musicians, orators, and other

types of performers can have a chance to get some exposure in front of a live audience at Juneteenth. To audition, send an online link to a video of the selection that would be performed if chosen for the entertainment lineup to aafrc@ vallejojuneteenth.com and include contact information. Performances should be no longer than 10 minutes and must be appropriate for all audiences.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Pres. Abraham Lincoln Jan. 1, 1863. On June 19, 1865, two-and-half-years later at a church gathering

in Galveston, Texas, Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of the Civil War and that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free by executive decree. On June 18, 2021, President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth as the 12th federal holiday. In June 2021, Vallejo became the first city in Solano County to display the official Juneteenth flag after a unanimous vote by the City Council. The flag is displayed at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park during the month of June. The Council is expected to approve a proclamation on May 23 proclaiming the week of June 19 as Juneteenth Week.

Anyone who is looking to volunteer for community service at Juneteenth may contact the committee by email at aafrc@vallejojuneteenth.com. For more information about the parade or festival, visit vallejojuneteenth.com.

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Application Period for the Chief’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) is Open

VALLEJO, CA —The Chief’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) is established under the direction of the Chief of Police. The board was created to act as a resource for the Chief in forming strategies, developing community policing concepts, and increasing public awareness. The board provides a forum for discussions concerning community concerns, and the goal is to have a broad spectrum of viewpoints represented. To carry out its purpose, the board will address overcoming problems associated with police-community relations, the improvement of the Vallejo Police Department’s operations, and public safety issues to further enhance the quality of life in our community. Although the CAB is expected to be proactive, it does not have the power or authority to investigate, review or otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific police-related incidents, as that is the task that the Police Oversight and Accountability Commission (POAC) is charged with.

The CAB consists of 10-15 key stakeholders, comprised of a diverse cross-section of active community members throughout the City of Vallejo. These members will represent a range of various interests and will possess a wide range of experience, including business ownership, education, non-profit experience, public relations backgrounds, faith-based community leaders and members, local youth representation, and more.

Members must be Vallejo residents or business owners and are selected from the pool of applicants by the Chief of Police.

For more information, please contact the Chief’s Executive Secretary, Monica Gomez, at (707) 648-4540 or Monica.Gomez@ cityofvallejo.net or visit www.vallejopd. net/community/boards_programs/chiefs_ advisory_board

Click here to submit an application.