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The Vallejo Choral Society has been performing for 108 years.
This season, the community group will perform Carols and Lullabies, a seasonal program in Benicia and Vallejo on Dec. 13 and 14. www.vallejosun.com/the-vallejo-...
This season, the community group will perform Carols and Lullabies, a seasonal program in Benicia and Vallejo on Dec. 13 and 14. www.vallejosun.com/the-vallejo-...
The Vallejo Choral Society ushers in the season with ‘Carols and Lullabies’
From a 108-year tradition to a growing youth chorus, the nonprofit keeps music at the heart of community life in Vallejo and Benicia.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Vallejo Choral Society has been performing for 108 years.
This season, the community group will perform Carols and Lullabies, a seasonal program in Benicia and Vallejo on Dec. 13 and 14. www.vallejosun.com/the-vallejo-...
This season, the community group will perform Carols and Lullabies, a seasonal program in Benicia and Vallejo on Dec. 13 and 14. www.vallejosun.com/the-vallejo-...
A Solano County Sheriff’s deputy sued the department, claiming that she was repeatedly and violently raped and abused by a senior deputy and faced retaliation for reporting it.
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Lawsuit: Solano deputy ‘thought she was going to die’ when colleague raped her
A sheriff's deputy alleges in a lawsuit that fellow Deputy John Robertson raped, assaulted, and harassed her for years, and the sheriff's office retaliated against her for reporting it.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A Solano County Sheriff’s deputy sued the department, claiming that she was repeatedly and violently raped and abused by a senior deputy and faced retaliation for reporting it.
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On Saturday morning, the First Christian Church of Vallejo will open its doors for its 28th Global Holiday Faire, featuring work from local artists, items from global nonprofits, and a second-hand goods table.
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Vallejo holiday craft fair returns for its 28th year
The event will feature local handmade goods and fair trade gifts from global nonprofits.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
On Saturday morning, the First Christian Church of Vallejo will open its doors for its 28th Global Holiday Faire, featuring work from local artists, items from global nonprofits, and a second-hand goods table.
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A Solano County agency delayed awarding a 2.5-year contact to run the county’s homeless coordinated entry system due to concerns that the agency’s executive director improperly influenced the bidding process in favor of his former employer.
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$1.8M Solano County homeless services contract postponed over conflict of interest concerns
CAP Solano JPA executive director DeShawn Waters was employed by the highest-ranked bidder, Abode Services, less than a year ago.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A Solano County agency delayed awarding a 2.5-year contact to run the county’s homeless coordinated entry system due to concerns that the agency’s executive director improperly influenced the bidding process in favor of his former employer.
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The winners are here! After tabulating votes from our readers, we're announcing your picks for the Best of Vallejo & Benicia 2025, and the winners of this year's gold medal.
Check out the full results here:
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Check out the full results here:
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Winners announced: The Best of Vallejo & Benicia
Your picks for the Best of Vallejo & Benicia 2025.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The winners are here! After tabulating votes from our readers, we're announcing your picks for the Best of Vallejo & Benicia 2025, and the winners of this year's gold medal.
Check out the full results here:
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Check out the full results here:
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This week in Vallejo:
🎩 Mad Hatter parade!
🎄 Tree lightings galore!
🎶 VOENA Children's Choir!
🎵 Vallejo Choral Society!
Plus tons more live music and holiday cheer. Check out the full list of events here:
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🎩 Mad Hatter parade!
🎄 Tree lightings galore!
🎶 VOENA Children's Choir!
🎵 Vallejo Choral Society!
Plus tons more live music and holiday cheer. Check out the full list of events here:
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Mad Hatter Holiday Parade, VOENA Children's Choir
Plus, Vallejo Choral Society will sing at Coal Shed Brewery’s Holiday Open House
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December 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This week in Vallejo:
🎩 Mad Hatter parade!
🎄 Tree lightings galore!
🎶 VOENA Children's Choir!
🎵 Vallejo Choral Society!
Plus tons more live music and holiday cheer. Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
🎩 Mad Hatter parade!
🎄 Tree lightings galore!
🎶 VOENA Children's Choir!
🎵 Vallejo Choral Society!
Plus tons more live music and holiday cheer. Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
Last year, the ACLU of Northern California asked the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to investigate and decertify nine current and former Vallejo police officers.
They haven't heard anything since, and are looking for answers.
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They haven't heard anything since, and are looking for answers.
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ACLU decries delayed response to calls for decertification of Vallejo police officers
Last year, the ACLU called for the decertification of nine current and former Vallejo Police officers.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Last year, the ACLU of Northern California asked the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to investigate and decertify nine current and former Vallejo police officers.
They haven't heard anything since, and are looking for answers.
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They haven't heard anything since, and are looking for answers.
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It's Giving Tuesday, and we're launching our year-end campaign.
At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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Help the Vallejo Sun reach our year-end goal in 2025!
Chip in to keep independent local journalism alive and thriving in Solano County.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It's Giving Tuesday, and we're launching our year-end campaign.
At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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When you visit Anchor Pantry Gourmet Goods in downtown Vallejo you enter a realm of delights. From imported chocolates, coffees, cookies, charcuterie, cheeses and sauces, you will find ingredients to elevate any dish and impress your guests.
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Vallejo’s Anchor Pantry has your holiday cravings covered
Aside from the usual array of gourmet fare, Anchor Pantry has a wide selection of special foods and gifts for the holidays.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When you visit Anchor Pantry Gourmet Goods in downtown Vallejo you enter a realm of delights. From imported chocolates, coffees, cookies, charcuterie, cheeses and sauces, you will find ingredients to elevate any dish and impress your guests.
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Voting closes in our inaugural Best of Vallejo & Benicia contest at the end of today, midnight on Sunday, Nov. 30.
If you haven't yet, make sure to get your votes in today so they are counted!
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Vallejo Sun - Best of Vallejo & Benicia 2025
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November 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Voting closes in our inaugural Best of Vallejo & Benicia contest at the end of today, midnight on Sunday, Nov. 30.
If you haven't yet, make sure to get your votes in today so they are counted!
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If you haven't yet, make sure to get your votes in today so they are counted!
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This week in Vallejo:
🎄 Christmas tree sales begin!
🎅 Photos with Santa!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses and good causes. Here's everything that's happening:
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🎄 Christmas tree sales begin!
🎅 Photos with Santa!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses and good causes. Here's everything that's happening:
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sales, Small Business Saturday
Plus, Verismo Opera will open “The Capulets and the Montegues” by Vincenzo Bellini at the Mira Theatre.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This week in Vallejo:
🎄 Christmas tree sales begin!
🎅 Photos with Santa!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses and good causes. Here's everything that's happening:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
🎄 Christmas tree sales begin!
🎅 Photos with Santa!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses and good causes. Here's everything that's happening:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
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Workers at a parks and community center district in Vallejo say they've been assaulted and harassed on the job.
One said in a court filing his supervisor brandished a gun, threatened to kill a co-worker.
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One said in a court filing his supervisor brandished a gun, threatened to kill a co-worker.
My latest for @vallejosun.bsky.social...
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Threats and assaults: Greater Vallejo Recreation District employees say they face dangerous conditions at work
Employees describe out of control parties where workers have been battered and a girl was sexually assaulted, and a separate incident where a supervisor brandished a gun.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Workers at a parks and community center district in Vallejo say they've been assaulted and harassed on the job.
One said in a court filing his supervisor brandished a gun, threatened to kill a co-worker.
My latest for @vallejosun.bsky.social...
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One said in a court filing his supervisor brandished a gun, threatened to kill a co-worker.
My latest for @vallejosun.bsky.social...
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Community members held a vigil at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum to mark this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance and remember the 62 transgender people who died by suicide or homicide this year in the U.S.
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Community marks Transgender Day of Remembrance At Vallejo Museum
Attendees at the annual memorial gathered to honor 62 transgender people who died by suicide or homicide in 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Community members held a vigil at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum to mark this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance and remember the 62 transgender people who died by suicide or homicide this year in the U.S.
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Current and former Greater Vallejo Recreation District employees say that they’ve faced persistent safety issues at work.
They say employees have been battered at out of control parties, a girl was sexually assaulted, and a supervisor brandished a gun.
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They say employees have been battered at out of control parties, a girl was sexually assaulted, and a supervisor brandished a gun.
www.vallejosun.com/threats-and-...
Threats and assaults: Greater Vallejo Recreation District employees say they face dangerous conditions at work
Employees describe out of control parties where workers have been battered and a girl was sexually assaulted, and a separate incident where a supervisor brandished a gun.
www.vallejosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Current and former Greater Vallejo Recreation District employees say that they’ve faced persistent safety issues at work.
They say employees have been battered at out of control parties, a girl was sexually assaulted, and a supervisor brandished a gun.
www.vallejosun.com/threats-and-...
They say employees have been battered at out of control parties, a girl was sexually assaulted, and a supervisor brandished a gun.
www.vallejosun.com/threats-and-...
About 50 volunteers showed up at the former U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vallejo on Saturday morning, some arriving as early as 8 a.m. to continue a nonprofit’s clean-up of trash, appliances, furniture and other materials dumped at the property.
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Volunteers from across Bay Area participate in nonprofit clean-up of Vallejo Army Base
The Oakland-based Urban Compassion Project has been cleaning up the location for over two weeks.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
About 50 volunteers showed up at the former U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vallejo on Saturday morning, some arriving as early as 8 a.m. to continue a nonprofit’s clean-up of trash, appliances, furniture and other materials dumped at the property.
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Vallejo’s Surveillance Advisory Board approved a tighter policy for use of Flock Safety’s gunshot detection technology Thursday and directed its subcommittee to draft a new audit plan for how the Vallejo Police Department uses all Flock products.
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Vallejo surveillance board tightens rules for controversial gunshot detection tech
The city is also working on a new audit plan for how the Vallejo Police Department uses all Flock Safety products.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Vallejo’s Surveillance Advisory Board approved a tighter policy for use of Flock Safety’s gunshot detection technology Thursday and directed its subcommittee to draft a new audit plan for how the Vallejo Police Department uses all Flock products.
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For the first time, the city of Vallejo must establish an action plan for how it’s going to combat sea level rise.
The entirety of White Slough, large sections of Mare Island, and portions of South Vallejo could be flooded by 2050.
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The entirety of White Slough, large sections of Mare Island, and portions of South Vallejo could be flooded by 2050.
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Vallejo is drafting a plan to address sea level rise
The entirety of White Slough, large sections of Mare Island, and portions of South Vallejo could be flooded by 2050.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For the first time, the city of Vallejo must establish an action plan for how it’s going to combat sea level rise.
The entirety of White Slough, large sections of Mare Island, and portions of South Vallejo could be flooded by 2050.
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The entirety of White Slough, large sections of Mare Island, and portions of South Vallejo could be flooded by 2050.
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A Vallejo police lieutenant’s efforts to recover her golden handcuffs could lead to revelations about years of misconduct.
It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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Vallejo police search for golden handcuffs could expose years of due process violations
A Solano County Superior Court judge ordered the city to explain whether complaints against police officers were improperly withheld from criminal defendants.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A Vallejo police lieutenant’s efforts to recover her golden handcuffs could lead to revelations about years of misconduct.
It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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Oakland based-nonprofit Urban Compassion Project has continued their clean-up efforts at a former U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vallejo that has become a target for illegal dumpers, despite threats of arrest for trespassing.
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Nonprofit plans continued cleanup of closed Vallejo Army base, despite threat of arrest
The nonprofit is planning a volunteer clean-up day at the Army base on Saturday.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Oakland based-nonprofit Urban Compassion Project has continued their clean-up efforts at a former U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vallejo that has become a target for illegal dumpers, despite threats of arrest for trespassing.
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The Vallejo City Council on Tuesday voted to move opioid settlement funds to a company currently handling operations at a delayed supportive housing project on Broadway until the site opens to house formerly unsheltered people by the end of the year.
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Vallejo City Council uses opioid settlement funds to cover delay of Broadway Project opening
The funds will largely cover operational and start-up costs and a construction gap on the long-awaited project.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The Vallejo City Council on Tuesday voted to move opioid settlement funds to a company currently handling operations at a delayed supportive housing project on Broadway until the site opens to house formerly unsheltered people by the end of the year.
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Former Vallejo police Chief Shawny Williams testified last month that he received numerous threats that drove him from the Vallejo Police Department, including letters, a greeting card, emails and even from the city attorney's office.
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Former Vallejo police chief describes threats that led to his resignation
Williams described receiving a threatening greeting card, letters and emails.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Former Vallejo police Chief Shawny Williams testified last month that he received numerous threats that drove him from the Vallejo Police Department, including letters, a greeting card, emails and even from the city attorney's office.
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This week in Vallejo:
🦃 Turkey giveaways galore
🎻 A pre-Thanksgiving concert at St. Peter's Chapel
🕎 A Chanukah Faire at Congregation B'nai Israel
🏳️⚧️ A Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
Plus lots more! Check out the full list of events here:
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🦃 Turkey giveaways galore
🎻 A pre-Thanksgiving concert at St. Peter's Chapel
🕎 A Chanukah Faire at Congregation B'nai Israel
🏳️⚧️ A Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
Plus lots more! Check out the full list of events here:
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Turkeys, Turkeys Everywhere
Plus, the Valley Quartet returns to St. Peter's Chapel for an entertaining pre-Thanksgiving concert.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This week in Vallejo:
🦃 Turkey giveaways galore
🎻 A pre-Thanksgiving concert at St. Peter's Chapel
🕎 A Chanukah Faire at Congregation B'nai Israel
🏳️⚧️ A Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
Plus lots more! Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
🦃 Turkey giveaways galore
🎻 A pre-Thanksgiving concert at St. Peter's Chapel
🕎 A Chanukah Faire at Congregation B'nai Israel
🏳️⚧️ A Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
Plus lots more! Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
Certified nurse midwives at Kaiser facilities in Northern California are now in their 18th month of negotiating their first union contract.
They staged two strikes this year and say they’re pushing for fair pay, benefits, and flexible schedules.
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They staged two strikes this year and say they’re pushing for fair pay, benefits, and flexible schedules.
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Solano County Kaiser midwives are bargaining for their first union contract
The union has held a one-day strike since negotiations began in May 2024.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Certified nurse midwives at Kaiser facilities in Northern California are now in their 18th month of negotiating their first union contract.
They staged two strikes this year and say they’re pushing for fair pay, benefits, and flexible schedules.
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They staged two strikes this year and say they’re pushing for fair pay, benefits, and flexible schedules.
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This week in Vallejo:
🎸 Earl "The Pearl" Stevens at Bambinos!
💋 The Lipsmackers at Red Men's Hall!
💃 The Hidden Fantasea drag show!
Plus lots more. Check out the full list of events here:
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🎸 Earl "The Pearl" Stevens at Bambinos!
💋 The Lipsmackers at Red Men's Hall!
💃 The Hidden Fantasea drag show!
Plus lots more. Check out the full list of events here:
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Upcoming Vallejo Events — Live music at Vallejo 2nd Friday Art Walk
Plus, Miss Vallejo/Tri-City, Miss Napa County and Miss Vallejo/Tri-City's Teen crowning at the Empress Theatre.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This week in Vallejo:
🎸 Earl "The Pearl" Stevens at Bambinos!
💋 The Lipsmackers at Red Men's Hall!
💃 The Hidden Fantasea drag show!
Plus lots more. Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
🎸 Earl "The Pearl" Stevens at Bambinos!
💋 The Lipsmackers at Red Men's Hall!
💃 The Hidden Fantasea drag show!
Plus lots more. Check out the full list of events here:
www.vallejosun.com/upcoming-val...
Solano County Sheriff’s deputies told a nonprofit group and its clean-up crew to leave a U.S. Army Reserve property in Vallejo under threat of arrest Monday, after the group had worked most of the day to remove materials dumped at the site.
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Solano County Sheriff halts nonprofit clean-up of U.S. Army Reserve property in Vallejo
The former U.S. Army Reserve site has drawn attention for accumulating trash in recent months.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Solano County Sheriff’s deputies told a nonprofit group and its clean-up crew to leave a U.S. Army Reserve property in Vallejo under threat of arrest Monday, after the group had worked most of the day to remove materials dumped at the site.
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