The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 48

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 4 8 December 2, 2021

Photo: Mare Island Preserve, November 2021

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2021 EARTHQUAKE BRACE + BOLT (EBB) PROGRAM Registration for the 2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has been extended. Homeowners in EBB ZIP Codes can register now through Thursday, December 9, 2021.

EBB helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by offering $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for houses that qualify.

This year, EBB is also offering an additional Supplemental Grant (SG) to income-eligible homeowners. If your household annual income is $72,080 or less, you may qualify for a SG that could pay for up to 100 percent of your seismic retrofit. SG funds are limited.

If your house has not previously received a qualifying retrofit and meets, EBB Program requirements, register now before it’s too late.

For more information about the EBB program and to register go to EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

Consider taking steps today to protect your family and your house. Registration is open now through December 9 at midnight.

If you have questions or need assistance at anytime in the process, we’re here to help. Call 877-232-4300 or email info@EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

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JOIN US AND GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! WHEN: Saturday, December 11, 2021 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: City Park, Vallejo 425 Alabama Street Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you’ll need!

MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Send us an email at volunteers@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

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HAVE AN IPHONE? Need to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccine for travel, events, etc.?

With iOS 15, you can now download your California Department of Public Health vaccine record to your Apple wallet for your convenience.

Visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov to confirm your information and download it to your digital wallet and/ or Apple Health.

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MAD HATTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL, THIS SATU

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URDAY! CLICK THE MAP TO VIEW THE FLYER

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SOLTRANS MAD HATTER SERVICE ALERT In partnership with the annual Mad Hatter Festival and Parade on Saturday, December 4, several routes will temporarily detour, and downtown stops will be missed during the celebration.

Click here to view the full schedule.

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VALLEJO FIREFIGHTERS HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE The Vallejo Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive is underway once again!

Each year, Vallejo Firefighters collect over 10,000 new toys that are distributed out by our charitable partners.

You can assist with making this holiday season special for a local family by donating a new and unwrapped toy at any Vallejo Fire Station.

Find your nearest Vallejo Fire station by clicking here.

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80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR Tuesday, December 7, 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 U.S. Navy ships, including 8 battleships. The three aircraft carriers of the U.S. Pacific Fleet that the Japanese were originally targeting, were out to sea on maneuvers.

To learn more about the “date which will live in infamy,” click here.

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NEED SOME HELP WITH YOUR WATER BILL? The City of Vallejo offers a Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) to incomeeligible customers.

If you qualify, you could receive a monthly credit on your water bill, of up to $60 a year.

Learn more at myvallejo.com/wrap. #CityOfVallejo #VallejoWater #VallejoWRAP

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SANTA LOVES SENIORS COVID-19 has isolated and stolen a few smiles from local seniors, but the holiday season is fast approaching, and Love Is… is ready to put the smiles back on with your help. Join Love Is… in their 5th year of Santa Loves Seniors by becoming an elf. Let’s remind them that they are still a part of the community. There are so many ways to help: gift elves can pick seniors and sponsor items off their wishlist, wrapping elves can join the Love Is... team in their annual wrapping party, delivery and singing elves have the opportunity to join the team in spreading the joy of Christmas in person, craft elves can make special cards, placemats, ornaments, or anything crafty to add to the senior’s gifts, and cookie elves can donate individually packed storebought sweets to deliver along with their gifts.

To keep the community and seniors safe and healthy, those interested in being a wrapping elf or delivery/singing elf must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours of arriving.

For more information, click here.

To sign up to be an elf, click here.

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SOLTRANS SURVEY SolTrans is applying for a grant to help beautify the Sereno Transit Center and other bus stops!

The grant is geared toward litter abatement/illegal dumping abatement and beautification as a strategy to improve litter abatement. They are also hoping to address urban heat islands by building shade structures, greening, and using native drought-tolerant plants.

In order to apply, they need your feedback on the most desired areas of improvement!

Click here or scan the QR code to fill out the survey.

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THE CITY HAS BEEN AWARDED A $500,000 CALFIRE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM! The program serves disadvantaged and low income communities in urban areas. The first step is a citywide tree inventory, which will help the City establish baseline data, begin a tree planting program, and create a foundation to build a comprehensive Urban Forest Management Plan. ¡La Ciudad ha recibido un Programa de Silvicultura Urbana y Comunitaria CALFIRE de $ 500,000! El programa sirve a comunidades desfavorecidas y de bajos ingresos en áreas urbanas. El primer paso es un inventario de árboles en toda la ciudad, que ayudará a la ciudad a establecer datos de referencia, comenzar un programa de plantación de árboles y crear una base para construir un plan integral de gestión forestal urbana.

Ang Lungsod ay ginawaran ng $500,000 CALFIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program! Ang programa ay nagsisilbi sa mga disadvantaged at mababang kita na mga komunidad sa mga urban na lugar. Ang unang hakbang ay isang imbentaryo ng puno sa buong lungsod, na tutulong sa Lungsod na magtatag ng baseline data, magsimula ng isang programa sa pagtatanim ng puno, at lumikha ng pundasyon upang bumuo ng isang komprehensibong Urban Forest Management Plan.

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WINTERFEST 707 Join TBG Productions at the Solano Fairgrounds on December 18 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Winterfest 707.

Get some last minute holiday shopping done with one of a kind gifts while supporting small businesses in “Santa’s Village”. Take Christmas photos with Santa while listening to DJ Jack Nas as the Grinch who DJ’s Xmas.

Donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots and canned food donations for Faith Food Fridays.

This is a free event to attend, however, if you RSVP here, you will be entered into a raffle for a $100 shopping spree. Activities for children cost an additional $25, but this will give children full access to all activities.

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