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Volume 14 Issue 34 - August 20, 2026 | Vallejo United Soccer Club on the field at Dan Foley | | |
Hello Vallejo,
School is officially back in session across the Vallejo Unified School District! As students return to classrooms, please stay alert for increased traffic and watch for children walking or biking to school. Thanks for helping keep our streets safe during this busy transition
Tonight marks the third evening of August Summer Nights, and we invite you to come out, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate community before the series wraps up at the end of the month. It’s a great way to savor the last stretch of summer.
Read the full message here
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Westbound Carquinez Bridge (Al Zampa Memorial) to be closed THIS WEEKEND - August 21-24
Caltrans is planning a rehabilitation of the I-80 Westbound Carquinez (Al Zampa) Bridge Deck. This will result in a weekend closure of the bridge, THIS WEEKEND August 21-24, 2026.
Learn more about this project here
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SF Bay Ferry offers additional service during closure
Addtional service will be added on both Saturday and Sunday to assist travelers during this weekend's closure.
Read the full story here
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The First 90 Days
City Manager Black reflects on his first 90 days in Vallejo, highlighting key progress, celebrating the team's achievements, and sharing his vision for where he is helping to guide the City next.
Read the full story here
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Calling All Creatives, Event Pros, and Local Business Champions!
The City of Vallejo is gearing up for an exciting year—and we want you to be part of it. We’re officially seeking proposals for fresh, innovative programming to power our Shop Vallejo initiative for 2026–2027!
Read the full story here
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City Crew’s Initiative Leads to A Safe Reunion
On Tuesday, August 11, a City of Vallejo team was conducting an encampment abatement project when a quick decision led to an unexpected and heartwarming outcome. Public Works staff members Julian Leon and David Cole, Assistant to the City Manager lead Natalie Peterson, and three officers from the Vallejo Police Department, were wrapping up their assigned work when Julian suggested checking a smaller, hard‑to‑see area nearby.
Read the full story here
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Vallejo Gets $100,000 Grant to Remove Old Tires
The City of Vallejo has been awarded $100,000 from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to support the removal of illegally dumped and stockpiled waste tires throughout the community.
Read the full story here
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Become a Leader
Do you want to take your community leadership to the next level?
Do you want to develop transparent and transformational leadership skills?
Do you want to connect with an ecosystem of leaders? Leadership Vallejo is now accepting applications for their next course starting in September. Applications due by Sept 1st.
Apply here
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Vallejo United Soccer Club Opens Fall Season in NorCal Premier League
Vallejo United Soccer Club is gearing up for an exciting fall season as they officially start the NorCal Premier League on August 22, bringing competitive youth soccer to players across multiple age groups and divisions. This season’s league schedule will take teams all around the Bay Area, with each age group placed into divisions that match their developmental and competitive levels.
Read the full story here
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Mare Island Founders Day Living History Tour
For 142 years, Mare Island served as a place where Americans designed, built, repaired, and sustained the ships that carried out the nation's maritime responsibilities around the globe. Experience history where it happened on this guided walking tour featuring the Interpreting History Players.
Learn more here
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Participatory Budgeting (PB) Cycle 9 Idea Collection is Open!
How would you make Vallejo even better? Maybe a park needs a refresh, a local non-profit could use funding, or you’ve imagined a beautification or after‑school program that would make a real difference. As a Vallejo resident, you’re the expert — and Participatory Budgeting wants your ideas. Share your suggestions today, and they could become full project proposals on the May/June 2027 PB ballot.
Read the full story here
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Survey for the South Vallejo Community Center
Help the team at the Norman C. King Community Center in South Vallejo learn more about how you would like to make better use of the facility.
Take the survey here
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Waterfront Weekend’s Vallejo Fest Seeks Local Nonprofits to Benefit from 2026 Festival
The Waterfront Weekend Board of Directors is now seeking local nonprofit organizations to apply to become official 2026 Vallejo Fest Beneficiaries, allowing community organizations to raise funds, increase their visibility, recruit supporters, and be part of one of Vallejo’s signature community events.
Learn more here
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SolTrans Updates Its Routes
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, SolTrans launched its Systemwide Redesign, introducing a new transit network designed to provide more reliable service, better connections, expanded weekend service, and easier-to-understand schedules.
Learn more about the changes here
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Free Graffiti Removal Now Available for Commercial Properties
The Vallejo Graffiti Removal Program is expanding to help protect and beautify our commercial corridors. Starting today, commercial property owners can request free, professional graffiti removal from City crews.
Read the full story here
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Police Reform Spotlight:
The Vallejo Police Department Releases Its 2024 Racial and Identity Profiling Act Report (RIPA)
This report provides an overview of officer-initiated stops, enforcement actions, and outcomes during the 2024 calendar year.
Read the full story here
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Thinking About Building an ADU? Start Here!
The City of Vallejo has released an ADU Mini-Guide for Homeowners to help you plan, design, and build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior ADU (JADU) on your property.
See the mini-guide here
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Planning an Event in Vallejo?
You may need a permit for that, especially if it’s more than 75 people. Let our team help you with that. Please visit the City of Vallejo’s website for more information
Learn More Here
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Neighborhood Watch
The program offers the community a chance to stay informed, build connections, and enhance communication with one another and our police department. It’s about neighbors working together to create a safer community.
If you’re interested, contact Sgt. Hollis at Rashad.Hollis@cityofvallejo.net for more information.
By taking proactive steps today, we can help create a safer tomorrow for our communities.
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Community Clean Up
The City of Vallejo Supports Your Efforts to Keep Our Community Clean and Beautiful. To ensure your event meets City requirements and to help us coordinate support, please reach out early in your planning process and review these guidelines for a safe and successful event. Get all the details HERE
Need more Help?
Call 707-648-8616 or
Email: Volunteers@cityofvallejo.net
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