The Vallejo Weekly | Volume 8, Issue 33

THE VALLEJO WEEKLY VOLUME 8, ISSUE 33 | NOVEMBER 19, 2020

VALLEJO FIREFIGHTERS HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Ask any Vallejo Firefighter and they will tell you that their annual Holiday Toy Drive is one of their proudest charitable campaigns. The toy drive dates back at least 25 years and has grown to collect and distribute over 15,000 toys annually!

This year, the toy drive offers a couple of extra donation options. With COVID-19 taken into consideration, our firefighters wanted to ensure that our community members had options beyond just in-person donations. Monetary donations are accepted through the Solano Napa Firefighters Foundation website, which helps sponsor the annual event. Additionally, persons can purchase gifts from an Amazon Gift Registry set up by the firefighters.

New and unwrapped donations will continue to be collected at each open Vallejo fire station. Local business partners will be announced as toy donation bins are placed at their locations around town.

The toy drive partners with numerous local organizations such as House of Acts, Solano AIDS Coalition, Faith Food Fridays, Christian Help Center and more. If you or your family is in need of assistance, we encourage you to contact these local organizations.

The City of Vallejo is pleased to offer the following employment opportunities: - Fire Prevention Inspector (Non-Sworn) - Police Cadet - Police Officer (Entry - Academy Graduate) - Police Officer (Lateral) - Police Officer (Recruit)

PERSONNEL

- Senior Accountant Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo for more information and to apply.

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FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR (NON-SWORN) RECRUITMENT The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for two regular, full-time Fire Prevention Inspectors (NonSworn) and two Extra Help, full-time Fire Prevention Inspector (Non-Sworn) positions, as collaborative members of the City's Fire Department.

The ideal Fire Prevention Inspectors will be able to conduct technical fire inspections and public fire education; perform investigative work to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires and the safe storage; and obtain the knowledge to handle and use of hazardous materials. Candidates should possess a valid Class C driver's license and equivalent to completion of a certificate program in Fire Technology or Fire Science from an accredited college; or completion of California State Board of Fire Services accredited courses Fire Prevention 1A, and 1B or Fire Inspector 1A and 1B prior to applying.

The Fire Prevention Inspector (Non-Sworn) job announcement and application period closes on Tuesday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. To apply for this amazing opportunity or for more information about the recruitment and selection process, please click here.

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COMMUNITY CALTRANS TO BEGIN WORK ON INTERSTATE 80 SIX BRIDGES PROJECT Beginning the week of November 23, Caltrans crews will increase the vertical clearance on six overcrossings that cross over Interstate 80 (I-80) in the city of Vallejo just north of the Carquinez Bridge, as part of the "Six Bridges Project."

The bridges will be worked on one at a time, starting with Springs Road, followed by Magazine Street, Benicia Road, Georgia Street, Tennessee Street, and Redwood Street. In order to ensure worker and public safety, eastbound and westbound Springs Road will be closed at Interstate 80 for four months starting on the week of November 23, 2020 until mid-February 2021.

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Springs Road Bridge Detour Route Westbound Detour: Motorists traveling westbound on Springs Road will need to turn right onto Humboldt Street, make a left turn onto westbound Tennessee Street, make another left turn onto southbound Mariposa Street and back to Springs Road.

Eastbound Detour:

Shuttle Service Available A 24-hour shuttle service will be available for pedestrians and bicyclists who need to cross Springs Road Bridge. Shuttle service information will be available at i80sixbridgesvallejo.com during the Springs Road Bridge Closure.

Transit Services Caltrans Bay Area and Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is collaborating on making sure bus services will continue to run in the area while the construction is underway.

Routes 7A and 7B will detour around Springs Road overcrossing to Tennessee Street causing a five to ten minute delay after the following stops: • 7A – Springs & Humboldt (Stop ID 822060) • 7B – Florida & Solano (Stop ID 821096) Vallejo Transit Center departure times will not be affected. For real-time bus information and route schedules visit SolTrans.org.

To learn more about I-80 Six Bridges project, visit i80sixbridgesvallejo.com.

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Motorists traveling eastbound on Springs Road will need to turn left on northbound Mariposa Street, right turn on eastbound Tennessee Street and a right turn onto southbound Humboldt Street to Springs Road. Springs Road Bridge will be completely closed to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists, day and night, during the fourmonth construction period.

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TRAVIS CREDIT UNION VIRTUAL EVENT Join Travis Credit Union for free virtual events designed to teach youth, ages 13 to 21, about financial aid opportunities for post-secondary education, choosing a school, and preparing for nextlevel schooling.

These events will be held on November 20, December 3, and December 10. Youth should register now at traviscu.org/finance-u to be entered in a drawing to win a new Chromebook and other prizes.

FLU SEASON IS HERE! Now more than ever, with Coronavirus still present, it is important that you protect yourself and the ones you love by getting your flu shot this winter.

Click here to find low-cost and no-cost vaccine flu clinics near you.

For more information about getting tested for COVID-19, visit the following sites: 

Project Baseline

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CVS Pharmacy

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OptumServe.

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DOLLAR DAYS ON THE BAY San Francisco Bay Ferry wants to thank essential workers and welcome new riders on board with one dollar fares through the month of November.

The ferry offers a pleasant, fresh air trip across the Bay and use critical health measures in effect to protect passengers and crews. Masks are required on board at all times and capacity is limited to ensure proper social distancing.

For this promotion of one dollar fares, download the Hopthru app on smartphone and connect a credit card, Apple Pay or a prepaid debit card. You can click the links below to go right to Hopthru in your app store of choice; search for San Francisco Bay Ferry.

Purchase one dollar one-way promo tickets for your chosen route. Buy two if you’re taking a round trip. You can buy tickets for multiple members of your party if you're riding in group.

For Vallejo: Activate your ticket before boarding the ferry and show it to the deckhand at the top of the ramp. You can activate multiple tickets and slide your finger across the screen to show them all to the deckhand. Then you can board the ferry safely and find a seat, maintaining distance from other passengers who have already boarded.

For Alameda/Oakland and Richmond: As you arrive at your destination, activate the ticket and disembark safely. Show the deckhand at the end of the ramp to confirm payment. You can activate multiple tickets and slide your finger across the screen to show them all to the deckhand. From there, enjoy the rest of your journey.

For more information, click here.

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In the month of November, the Vallejo Watershed Alliance is offering a few volunteer opportunities, including their first get-together. There will still be DIY Cleanups, however the Alliance will also team up with the North Bay Ploggers for a safe cleanup along the waterfront.

On November 21 at 9:00 a.m., there will be a meet up at the north end of the Ferry Building/Front Room parking lot on Mare Island Way. The Vallejo Watershed Alliance, North Bay Plogger, and volunteers, will spread out and cover the waterfront for this cleanup. Wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing, mask, hat, sunscreen and gloves. Bring a trash picker if you have one.

Supplies, sanitizer, snacks and water will be provided.

All month long, the focus for this month’s DIY Cleanups is Hanns Park and Delta Meadows Park.

You pick the location, day and time of your cleanup and email Info@VallejoWatershedAlliance.org with the information. The Vallejo Watershed Alliance can provide disposable gloves, trash bags, hand sanitizer, waiver and pickers, and will be happy to drop them on your porch. Once your cleanup is complete, leave the filled trash bags next to the garbage cans at the park and let us know how many bags there are and any other items that are too big for the bags, along with how many people were there. The Alliance will notify GVRD and they will dispose of the filled bags.

For all events, the rules of COVID still apply: Don’t do this if you feel ill or have a fever, face coverings are strongly recommended, keep at least six feet of social distance with people who aren’t in your household, and sneeze or cough into a tissue or your elbow.

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VALLEJO WATERSHED ALLIANCE NOVEMBER CLEANUPS

DONATION DRIVE FOR EBT-EXEMPT ITEMS What is true today is that individuals and families cannot live by food alone; other items to maintain hygiene and cleanliness are also needed. Our community's less fortunate have EBT cards to purchase food, however are unable to purchase other essential items.

To meet this challenge, the Proper 47 Network of Vallejo has partnered with North Bay Ministers Union and other Non-Profit Organizations to host a contactless donation drive.

THANKSGIVING + HOLIDAY EVENTS

Join them on November 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Faith Fellowship Church at 551 Sonoma Boulevard. For additional information, please contact Pastor Neal Young Jr. at 707-304-4763 or at oyoung@ccyoso.org

GIVING THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive and accepting donations through November 20. They are accepting non-perishable items like canned vegetables, instant potatoes, stuffing, or cranberry sauce. Drop off locations are 395 Amador Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 801 Heartwood Avenue between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

GVRD is also providing Turkey Kits filled with a Thanksgiving meal. This curbside event will be held on November 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register for this event, click here.

EMMANUEL ARMS COMMUNITY COAT DRIVE Emmanuel Arms Community Inc. will be hosting a coat drive through the entire month of December.

Every Monday in December from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. you can give or receive new and gently used coats at 900 6th Street, Vallejo.

For more information contact Assistant Pastor Johnnie Hubbard, Executive Director at (707) 6422391 or visit emmanuelarmsinc.org.

THANKSGIVING FOOD GIVEAWAY On Monday, November 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the Emmanuel Arms Community Inc. will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. The event will also provide the community, flu shots, free clothing and hot showers from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Event will be held at 900 6th Street, Vallejo.

For more information contact Assistant Pastor Johnnie Hubard, Executive Director at (707) 6422391 or visit emmanuelarmsinc.org.

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THANKSGIVING + HOLIDAY EVENTS HOLIDAY IN THE PARK LIGHTS Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will continue the animal-focused Marine World Experience with Holiday in the Park Lights - an outdoor event that features themed, marine-animal presentations, millions of twinkling lights, decorations around the park, and festive food offerings, in a safe and fun outdoor environment.

Holiday in the Park Lights will operate select days, November 27 through January 3.

Families can celebrate the holidays together with a variety of safe activities including: 

Millions of dazzling LED lights and spectacular light displays

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Joyous holiday-themed entertainment that features sea lions in A Very Merry Christmas and dolphins in A Dolphin Holiday and Wanted: Santa’s Helper

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Special, scrumptious, seasonal menu items including gooey s’mores enjoyed next to toasty fire pits

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One-stop holiday shopping with hundreds of perfect stocking stuffers like fun apparel, unique ornaments and soft plush toys. For every Holiday Friend plush toy purchased, Six Flags will donate a plush to local children’s hospitals and non-profit organizations while supplies last

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New opportunities to meet and learn more about the marine animals in the park’s care

Dozens of holiday-inspired, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities featuring giant ornaments, massive stacks of presents, and larger-than-life toys.

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