The Vallejo Weekly | Volume 8, Issue 38

THE VALLEJO WEEKLY VOLUME 8, ISSUE 38 | DECEMBER 24, 2020

Click or tap the image below to view Mayor Sampayan’s Holiday Message:

The City of Vallejo is pleased to offer the following employment opportunities: - Deputy Police Chief - Police Cadet - Police Officer (Entry - Academy Graduate) - Police Officer (Lateral) - Police Officer (Recruit) Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo for more information and to apply.

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SF BAY FERRY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE San Francisco Bay Ferry will not offer ferry service on any routes on December 25 or January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Current schedules on the Vallejo, Alameda/Oakland, and Richmond routes will be in effect on all other weekdays this holiday season, including December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year's Eve).

Weekend service on all routes remains suspended at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Harbor Bay and South San Francisco routes remain suspended. Service to Pier 41 in San Francisco and Mare Island also remains suspended.

San Francisco Bay Ferry and its parent agency WETA are committed to the health and safety of their passengers and crews. Learn more about how they are addressing COVID-19.

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, CVS Pharmacy, OptumServe.

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) 642-2391 or visit emmanuelarmsinc.org.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

PG&E AND COVID-19 IMPACTS As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to offer support in numerous ways for customers navigating the unprecedented pandemic and reminds their customers that they’re here to help.

“We immediately took action earlier this year to provide support for customers financially impacted by the pandemic and all of those protections remain in place as we move into 2021. We are also reminding customers about the various resources and programs we have available to help them lower their energy costs,” said Laurie Giammona, PG&E’s Chief Customer Officer and a Senior Vice President.

Actions to Protect Customers PG&E intends on maintaining the following customer protections through April 16, 2021: 

Moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment for residential and small commercial customers

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Post-enrollment verification and re-enrollment requirements have been suspended for the California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program (FERA)

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Security deposits are being waived for small commercial customers (residential customers are not required to submit security deposits)

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Customers on the Medical Baseline program offering customers with qualifying medical conditions a lower monthly rate on energy bills are not being asked to re-certify through a doctor or other eligible medical professionals for up to one year.

More Energy Saving Resources and Financial Assistance Programs To take advantage of additional programs, tools and savings opportunities, PG&E recommends customers become more familiar with the following: 

Separate from CARE, income-qualified households with three or more persons can apply for the FERA at pge.com/FERA for an 18% discount on their electric bill.

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Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) provides income- qualified customers with financial assistance during times of hardship. Customers impacted by COVID-19 will be provided with up to an additional $100 in bill payment assistance through April 16, 2021. The program is funded

by PG&E through tax-deductible contributions from customers and employees. To donate, click here.

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The federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to help offset eligible household energy costs, including heating, cooling and home weatherization expenses. To learn more, dial 211 or (866) 675-6623 for LIHEAP income guidelines and a list of participating agencies

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Convenient ways to pay that can help better manage energy costs. Start by logging onto your PG&E online account to monitor energy use and check or compare your rate plan. Explore programs, like Budget Billing to help avoid or manage unanticipated high bills.

For more information on PG&E’s response to the virus visit pge.com/covid19/.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT Candidates inspired by their call to public service are invited to apply for the position of Deputy Police Chief with the Vallejo Police Department. The Deputy Police Chief will have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role assisting the Chief in leading an organization through a time of change in societal expectations and approaches to policing. While this position will not be without its challenges, the candidate selected for this position will have the ability to make impacts that will last long beyond his/her tenure.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to inspire confidence and trust of Department staff, City officials, and community members. They will be approachable, responsive, confident, and trustworthy. They will demonstrate a personal commitment to engaging community members and forming relationships based on understanding and compassion, and will encourage the same in all members of the Police Department.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree (or ability to complete the Bachelor's Degree within one year of hire, at least four (4) years of experience at the Police Lieutenant level or above, at least two (2) years of experience at the Police Captain level or above, and an Advanced Peace Officer's Standards and Training Certificate.

The application period for the position of Deputy Police Chief will close on January 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

To apply for this opportunity, or for more information about this position, please click here.

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