THE VALLEJO WEEKLY VOLUME 8, ISSUE 35 | DECEMBER 3, 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Vallejo, I hope this week you feel rested and rejuvenated after the Thanksgiving holiday. While this holiday was very different from years past, I am thankful that Ramona and I found a special way to share some old traditions with our family. We cooked a turkey, and I made some of my famous gravy that has been a long-time favorite of my children. We packaged up servings for each of their families and left care packages on our porch for them. Even though we were unable to spend the day together physically, it was still a joy to share this new and unique moment with our family. Today it's important that I acknowledge World AIDS Day. December 1 is World AIDS Day, adopted in recognition and support of people living with HIV and honoring those who have lost their lives. The theme of this year's observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”. It's hard to believe that the first documented case of HIV was nearly 40 years ago, and while modern medical science has made tremendous accomplishments in helping people to live with the disease, medical doctors, scientists, researchers, and advocates are still fighting the good fight to find a cure. Today I was delighted to see a group in front of City Hall recognizing this very special day. I want to