Check out the latest:
- Traffic [511.org]
- Weather [wunderground.com]
News -
- Vallejo Times Herald [timesheraldonline.com]
- Vallejo Sun [vallejosun.com]
- Benicia Independent [beniciaindependent.com]
- Fairfield Daily Republic [dailyrepublic.com]
- The Vacaville Reporter [thereporter.com]
- Rio Vista Beacon [riovistabeacon.com]
- Napa Valley Register [napavalleyregister.com]
- Center for Biological Diversity [biologicaldiversity.org/news/breaking]
- Indy Bay newswire
Be sure to support -
Other community resources -
- The Ecological Center [ecologycenter.org]
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Community News
* "Mina Loera-Diaz welcomes role as new Vallejo Vice Mayor; Takes on responsibility in last year on Vallejo City Council" (2024-01-18, timesheraldonline.com/2024/01/18/mina-loera-diaz-welcomes-role-as-new-vallejo-vice-mayor/) [archive.is/uMxrc]
* "Benicia Vice Mayor Terry Scott assumes chairmanship of SolTrans Board of Directors" (2024-01-24, timesheraldonline.com/2024/01/24/benicia-vice-mayor-terry-scott-assumes-chairmanship-of-soltrans-board-of-directors/) [archive.is/CTv4N]
* "California Forever–Rio Vista’s Good Neighbor (?)" (2024-01-25, riovistabeacon.com/news/local/california-forever-rio-vistas-good-neighbor/) [archive.is/rqw1n]
* "Legal Agreement Brings Permanent Conservation of San Diego Wildlands; 1,300 Acres of Sensitive Habitat Saved From Massive Sprawl" (2024-01-26, biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-agreement-brings-permanent-conservation-of-san-diego-wildlands-2024-01-25/) [archive.is/hpmjk]
* "New California Packs Named as Wolves Continue to Flourish" (2024-01-30, biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/new-california-packs-named-as-wolves-continue-to-flourish-2024-01-30/) [archive.is/Znn3b]
* "Wine Train's new $2.4 million 'green' locomotive rolls down Napa Valley" (2024-01-28, napavalleyregister.com/news/local/wine-train-napa-valley-green-train-new-locomotive/article_f39298d8-badf-11ee-b6d8-fb41ad449fb9.html) [archive.is/0oxVa]
* "The Best Vegetables To Grow In Your Upside-Down Garden" (2024-01-17, housedigest.com/1492084/best-vegetables-grow-upside-down-garden/) [archive.is/er7K3]
* "MECA Assisting With Aid to Gazans" (2024-01-29, indybay.org/newsitems/2024/01/29/18862583.php) [archive.is/kF5tq]
LI-LI'S Free Food Stand is Open!!!
@ 1237 Lousiana st. 1/30/2024 Tuesday.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE DONORS WHO DONATED FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO THE FOOD STAND IT IS TRULY APPRECIATED. ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF PERISHABLES/NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS WATER, JUICE ,BOX MILK AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!
News from Sheveland Park:
"…because of an epic agreement #gratitudeVallejo, willing to work with me and our neighborhood, we will have as of yesterday, one of Vallejo’s first pesticide-herbicide free🛝 playgrounds! In that spirit #iso of one scythe and working light weedwackers and if you love weedwacking like I do, pm me to volunteer to do a teeny bit.
And a distinguished bow of respect and a tribute to Vallejoan Dwayne “Lee” Johnson.🙏🏽☺️"
2024 Benicia Resiliency Plan
- Homepage [ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp?SEC={39C669D7-B594-4FD0-A854-D38122424367}] [archive.is/ZzNOv]
- Presentation [ci.benicia.ca.us/vertical/Sites/%7BF991A639-AAED-4E1A-9735-86EA195E2C8D%7D/uploads/FINAL_YVM_MAIL.pdf]
* "January a busy month for Benicia's resiliency plan" (2024-01-12, dailyrepublic.com/townnews/public_finance/january-a-busy-month-for-benicias-resiliency-plan/article_6f2ad01c-ae49-11ee-87c5-9f693edc6246.html) [archive.is/TjPKl]
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Community Calendar
Friday, February 2nd, 6:30pm 'til 9:30pm
At the Museum of History Benicia - Stone Hall in the Arsenal Gallery, located at 2060 Camel Road, in Benicia.
First Friday At The Museum presents...
Ariel Marin
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Coffee with the Vice-Mayor of Vallejo
Saturday, February 3rd, 10am 'til 12 noon
At the Guanajuato Market, 18 Laurel St in Vallejo
COME & JOIN ME FOR A COFFEE and PAN DULCE.
Bring your questions and lets have a conversation about what is happening in Vallejo. Stay informed and be active in our community. United we are stronger.
VEN A TOMAR CONMIGO UN CAFÉCITO Y PAN DULCE.
Traiga sus preguntas y tengamos una conversación sobre lo que está sucediendo en Vallejo. Manténgase informado y participe en nuestra comunidad. Unidos somos más fuertes.
Official socialmedia page [facebook.com/p/Mina-Diaz-Councilmember-City-of-Vallejo-District-3-100064206721783/]
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Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery presents...
The Art of the African Diaspora Exhibit #1
January 13th to February 24th, 2024
Artist Reception, Sunday, February 4th, 2pm 'til 5pm (light refreshments served)
Located at 930 Marin st. in Vallejo // (707) 334-3060 // [Ebony319@earthlink.net]
Featured artists:
- Stephen Bruce, acid on copper
- Stephen Bruce, acid on copper
- Kelvin Curry, soft pastels
- Jimi Evins, original mixed media
- Zhane' Gaybird, photographer
- Stacy Mootoo, paper sculpture
- Atiba Sylvia Thomas, assemblage
- Lawrence Bufort, sculptor
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* "Artist Call for Black History Month Celebration" (2024-01-30, timesheraldonline.com/2024/01/30/february-1-vallejo-vacaville-arts-and-entertainment-source-artist-call-for-black-history-month-celebration/) [archive.is/tOh2U]
WHAT: A Conscious Experience with Poetry By The Bay
WHERE: Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin St., Vallejo
WHEN: Feb. 24, 6-8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $5 at the door.
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VALLEJO HOMELESS ROUNDTABLE!
Wednesday, February 7th, 9:30am
A Volunteer Service Opportunity Provided by Vallejo Together [VallejoTogether.org]
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Next scheduled meetings are every 1st Wednesday of the month, at 9:30am: March 6th; April 3rd; May 1st.
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Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 24th, 12 noon 'til 5pm, FREE!
At the Children's Wonderland Park, at 360 Glenn St., in Vallejo
Event page [gvrd.org/2024-02-24-black-history-month-celebration]
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District Presents:
A celebration of Black History Month, with entertainment, food, vendors, and more!
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🌈BAY AREA KAWAII FEST 3!
Saturday, March 2nd, 12 noon 'til 5pm, FREE!
At the Expo Hall, in the Solano Co. Fairgrounds, in Vallejo
Event page [eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-kawaii-fest-3-free-family-friendly-event-tickets-781085095547]
Early bird tickets are just $5 each! And, be one of the first 15 in line on opening day to score a FREE exclusive Kawaii Fest tote bag featuring the art contest winner's masterpiece! Early birds get 1 hour of exclusive market access – beat the crowd, shop with our fantastic vendors, and snag first dibs on all the amazing merch! Early Bird tickets available at the link!
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Bay Area Butterfly Festival
Sunday, May 15th, 7am to 5pm, $5, children 12 & under are Free!
At the Vallejo People's Garden, 850 Nimitz Avenue, on Mare Island in Vallejo!
Event page [facebook.com/events/1857211164694902]
The Bay Area Butterfly Festival will serve to educate and inspire the public about environmental conservation and the various ways people can support pollinators, including the Western Monarch Butterfly.
Vallejo People's Garden [vallejopeoplesgarden.org]
The Monarch Milkweed Project [monarchmilkweedproject.org]
Solano Resource Conservation District [solanorcd.org]
Contra Costa Resource Conservation District [ccrcd.org]
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