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In this issue
Late Night Basketball Opens! Page 6
Vallejo Celebrates Juneteenth Page 20
A Ribbon Cutting For The New Navigation Center Page 12
SolTrans Adds New Art Page 25
AD 11 Comes To Vallejo Page 29
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Hello Vallejo!
ANDREW'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
As you may know, there was a homicide in North Vallejo last Friday, and there have been a number of other shootings in the area recently. The Police Department is taking steps to address this situation and the City Council is planning to hold a special meeting within the next two weeks to discuss what more the City can do.
In brighter news, on Monday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting at the Navigation Center, which will welcome its first individuals today. The Navigation Center is a shelter that will provide wraparound support services for the unhoused. Check out the pictures from the event in this Vallejo Weekly! If you know someone that would like to be connected with resources at the Navigation Center, they can call 2-1-1 anytime day or night to do a coordinated entry intake.
We’d like to thank Assemblywoman Lori Wilson for holding a successful Assembly District (AD) 11 Day at Vallejo City Hall last Friday. She and her team provided updates and answered questions about her legislative agenda and services available through the State. She also met one-on-one with community members and City officials to hear how she can help Vallejo. Caltrans also made a presentation that day, highlighting key projects that are in progress here in Vallejo. You’ll find more information in this Weekly about the Sonoma Boulevard (SR-29) pavement and complete streets project scheduled to begin in mid-to-late July.
On Tuesday, the City Council adopted the FY
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
2025-26 budget. The Council froze the hiring of certain vacant positions and took other steps to balance the budget. Over the course of the coming year, the City will be looking at its organizational structure, staffing levels, and services to determine ways to right size and ensure that revenues and expenditures are structurally balanced going into the future.
Other reasons to celebrate - Vallejo Late Night Basketball kicked off last week with a fun, energetic group on Friday night. The City Council just approved the FY 2025-26 Budget and has allocated some funds to support the Vallejo Late Night Basketball program. I was also happy to take part in the Juneteenth celebration Saturday, which drew a huge crowd with parade and festivities at the Waterfront.
The City continues to work with Solano County to establish a contract through which Sheriff’s Office deputies would provide policing services in Vallejo in 2026. The Board of Supervisors did not take action on the contract at its meeting on Tuesday, and instead will consider approval of the contract at its meeting on July 22, 2025. The City is hopeful that the contract will be approved.
Be sure to visit the City table at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday and take the City Hall Extended Hours survey while picking up some swag.
With appreciation, Andrew Murray Vallejo City Manager
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Some scenes from the first Late Night Basketball Event
Summer of Reading ummer
@ the Vallejo JFK Library!
Evening Kickoff: Lucha Libro!
Friday, JUne 13th @ 6PM*
*free Tickets available at the front desk
Tiny Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo
Friday, June 20th @ 1PM
California State Park Ranger Storytime
Friday, JUne 27th @ 1PM
Truck Petting Zoo
Friday, JULY 11th @ 1PM
Magic Dan
Friday, JULY 18th @ 1PM
Science Heroes
Friday, JULY 25th @ 1PM
Learn more about Summer of Reading at solanolibrary com/summer-reading or by visiting your local library!
July 4th, 2025 5:30pm–9:30pm
A MAGICAL 4TH OF JULY
Friday, July 4,
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The Vallejo Fire Department reminds residents that all fireworks are strictly prohibited within City limits, including the unincorporated areas. Illegal fireworks are not only dangerous—they are a direct threat to public safety, particularly in a year where high fire activity has already taken hold across the region. Learn more about what you can do to help keep Vallejo Safe: https://conta.cc/3ZW9H7o
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The City of Vallejo Cuts the Ribbon
On Monday, June 23rd City Officials, local dignitaries, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations and the community gathered at 1937 Broadway St. to celebrate the long-anticipated Vallejo Navigation Center Ribbon Cutting. This momentous occasion marked the opening of the Center and demonstrated the City’s commitment to addressing the needs of the unhoused in our community.
This project shows what is possible when local government, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations unite to address the needs of the community. Together, we are turning commitment into lasting change.
The Navigation Center sits on a formerly vacant piece of property and is now a complex of five buildings, including a community building with office space, a warming kitchen, community/dining room and intake office, a dormitory, two restroom buildings and a dog kennel. The location also consists of a large garden and outdoor community space with picnic tables and benches where participants can relax and build community.
Speaker after speaker shared their excitement for the Navigation Center finally being able to open its doors. The Navigation Center will be operated by Five Keys Schools and programs who will be providing much needed services to the unhoused individuals residing at the center.
$6.3M in operational funding comes from local Healthcare Partners Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, and NorthBay Health, who have made a significant investment in the City’s
Ribbon for the Vallejo Navigation Center
ability to address the unhoused situation and provide the needed services to the most vulnerable in our community.
“At Sutter Health, we believe that true health for the most vulnerable people in our community begins with access—not only to healthcare, but to mental health support and to essential care services that extend beyond our hospital walls,” said Sutter Solano Medical Center CEO Kelley Jaeger-Jackson. “We’re proud to partner with organizations within our community that share our commitment to expanding access to comprehensive health resources through the Vallejo Navigation Center.”
“Housing is health, it’s that simple and that important,” said Juanita “Nita” Jularbal-Walton, Chief Nurse Executive from Kaiser Permanente’s Vallejo Medical Center, who shared that on average individuals experiencing homelessness have 25 less years of life expectancy than the average individual.
Seth Kaufman, echoed that “healthcare assistance must extend beyond hospital walls,” sharing that he works in the emergency rooms and sees these needs firsthand. The Navigation Center community room has 2 medical offices that can be used to provide medical care to participants at the center when appropriate.
After the speakers and the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon to signify the opening of the project the site was opened for tours. Many in attendance received tours around the property, got to meet and mingle with the staff from the operator Five Keys, and shared their excitement for the Navigation Center opening. Many in attendance reflected on the memory of the late Maria Guevara, founder of Vallejo Together, who was a leading force for supporting the unhoused and a visionary for the Navigation Center. Staff and others in the community took a moment to acknowledge Guy Ricca, who passed away in May 2023. Guy worked for the Vallejo Housing Authority for 30 years and dedicated his time to many community development and affordable housing projects, including the Navigation Center.
The first round of participants to move-in will begin on Thursday, June 26th. Individuals will be referred to the Navigation Center through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). CES in Solano County is overseen by Resource Connect Solano (RCS). For individuals interested in being referred to the Navigation Center can contact RCS directly at rcs@caminar.org or by calling 2-1-1 anytime day or night to do a coordinated entry intake.
The Navigation Center is made possible by funding from the City of Vallejo, County of Solano, CAP Solano JPA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, California Department of Housing and Community Development, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and NorthBay Health.
Program Speakers consisted of:
• Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager
• Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
• Diosdado “JR” Matulac, City Councilmember – District 2
• Charles Palmares, City Councilmember – District 4
• Helen-Marie Gordon, City Councilmember – District 6
• DeShawn Waters, Executive Director of Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA)
• Kelley Jaeger-Jackson, CEO of Sutter Medical Center for Sutter Health
• Juanita “Nita” Jularbal-Walton, Vallejo Medical Center Chief Nurse Executive for Kaiser Permanente
• Seth Kaufman, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer for NorthBay Health
• Dr. Rozzana Verder-Aliga, Former City of Vallejo Vice Mayor
• Elyse Graham, COO and Executive Vice President for Five Keys Schools and Programs
• Andrew Murray, City Manager
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Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Homeacres Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program aims to improve housing conditions, safety, code compliance, and revitalize the community. Solano County is offering financial assistance to help eligible homeowners repair and improve their homes.
Is Your Home in Need of Repairs?
We understand that keeping up with repairs can be tough, especially for those on a tight budget. That’s why Solano County is excited to introduce a program that helps homeowners like you make essential home repairs and improvements.
Financial Assistance
• Low-Interest Loans for up to $80,000 with a 30-year term and a unique deferred payment option. Make NO monthly payments throughout the entire loan period!
• Emergency Repair Grants: Only offered in limited cases
• Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility
• Must be the homeowner and live on the property needing repairs.
• Open to low-to moderateincome residents of u unincorporated Homeacres Neighborhood (see map on reverse)
• Health & safety repairs & upgrades
• Roof repair or replacement
• Foundation repair (cracks, uneven floors)
• Electrical repairs, heat-pumps, solar installation
• Window upgrades & attic insulation
Application and Information
Department of Resource Management 675 Texas Street, Suite 5500 Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-6765 SolanoCounty com/Homeacres HomeRehab@SolanoCounty com
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Caltrans will perform roadway pavement rehabilitation on approximately six miles in both northbound and southbound travel directions of State Route 29 (SR-29)/Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo to enhance the safety. Caltrans will also add new ADA accessible sidewalks, curb bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks, landscaping in various medians, marked bike lanes, and street lighting. The project will take place from Maritime Academy Dr in South Vallejo to Mini Drive in North Vallejo.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Construction is tentatively scheduled to start as early as mid-late July 2025 and be completed sometime in Spring 2026. All work is weather dependent.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Caltrans does not plan to completely close the route during the work. One lane in each direction on SR-29/Sonoma Boulevard will always remain open.
However, during construction, the public should expect various lane reductions, daytime construction noise and dust, various alternating temporary sidewalk closures, various temporary alternating driveway closures. Caltrans will provide more detailed times and dates regarding construction activities as soon as information becomes available.
Caltrans appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as we work to improve and maintain our state’s highways, bridges and tunnels.
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Police Officer (Recruit) - Closing Date 6/30/2025 Customer Service Rep - Closing Date 6/30/2025 Meter Reader - Closing Date 6/30/2025
Police Cadet - Closing Date 6/30/2025
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor - Closing Date 7/7/2025
Senior Water Distribution Technician - Closing Date 7/14/2025
Water Resources Manager - Closing Date 7/18/2025 Firefighter / Paramedic - Closing Date 7/18/2025
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR EVACUATION
My Family designation meeting point in case of evacuation is:
(Example: Family or Friends Home one Town away)
Evacuation Checklist (the Six P’s):
People & Pets
Papers, Phone Numbers, & Important Documents
Prescriptions, Vitamins, & Eyeglasses
Pictures & irreplaceable Memorabilia
Personal Computers
Plastic - Credit/Debit Cards & Cash
Also Take
Laundry Bag
Cell Phone Charger
My Emergency Kit is Located at
Write Important Phone Numbers Here:
(Friends, immediate family, & Out of Area Contacts)
Name: Phone:
Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone:
Does My Home Emergency Kit Include?:
Water
Non-Perishable Foods (enough for 72 hours)
Basic Hygiene Products
Phone Charger
Battery Operated Radio
Basic First Aid (Band Aids, Adhesive Tape, Antiseptic Wipes)
Home Insurance Policy #:
Car Insurance Policy #:
LOCK YOUR DOORS & WINDOWS IF EVACUATED
Follow the Vallejo Fire Department on Facebook for more safety information
• Seven Stations
• Seven Engines and one Tiller Truck
• Coverage of 54 Sq Miles of land and Waterway
• Population of 125,000
• 18,061 Total Calls
• 11,956 EMS Calls 94 Working Structure Fires
• 76 Vegetation Fires
• 149 Vehicles Fires
• Medical Transports Completed by Private Ambulance
• Aggressive Interior Fire Dept
• 18 Years of Age
• CA Driver’s Lic
• Current CA EMT Paramedic Lic
• Passing Score of (>70%) on the Fire Candidate Testing Center Written Test (FTCConline.org)
• Current Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) Card
Firefighter Paramedic Candidates must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List www.fctconline.org
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June 21st
Resource Connect Solano Partners with United Way Bay Area to Expand 2-1-1 Access
As of March 3, Resource Connect Solano (RCS) is proud to announce its official partnership with United Way Bay Area, expanding access to Coordinated Entry System services. Now, individuals in Solano County experiencing or at risk of homelessness can simply call or text 2-1-1 to connect with vital resources.
RCS streamlines access to housing and supportive services, helping individuals navigate both immediate and long-term housing needs. Through the Coordinated Entry System, RCS identifies and facilitates the most appropriate response to each person’s unique situation.
Thanks to this new partnership, callers to 2-1-1 will be able to complete an intake and assessment in real-time with a United Way Bay Area Call Center Specialist available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This around-the-clock access marks a significant step forward in ensuring that those in need can connect to services whenever they need them day or night.
The 2-1-1 Bay Area Database includes a comprehensive network of non-profit and governmental agencies offering health and human services across the region. This confidential service is available to the public in English, Spanish, and 140 other languages. Whether for everyday needs or during times of crisis, 2-1-1 provides streamlined access to essential services such as:
Food and shelter
Counseling and mental health support
Drug and alcohol intervention
Employment assistance
Volunteer and community support opportunities
If your organization provides health or human services and would like to be included in the 2-1-1 Bay Area Database, Click here to learn more.
Flyer with additional information are available at the City of Vallejo’s Homeless Resource page in Español, and Filipino For more information, email RCS@caminar.org
Play Ball!
What is the Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
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CON TU ARRENDADOR? ¿EN RIESGO DE DESALOJO?
El Condado de Solano y CAP Solano JPA se han asociado con United Way California Capital Region para ayudar a prevenir la falta de vivienda en nuestras comunidades.
Keep People Housed – Solano es un programa que puede brindar asistencia financiera para pagar la renta, servicios públicos, depósitos de seguridad o costos de mudanza, así como referencias legales y otros servicios para evitar que los residentes del Condado de Solano se queden sin hogar. Solicita ayuda ahora escaneando el código QR a continuación.
Solano Transportation Authority (STA) is developing a comprehensive transportation plan for Solano County, which is the primary long-range planning document for Solano County designed to create a safe, equitable, and sustainable multi-modal transportation system that meets the diverse mobility needs and sustainability goals of our communities.
How to Get Involved – We Want To Hear Your Feedback!
A key element of updating the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is collaborating with members of the public to create a shared vision for a transportation system that is safe, equitable, sustainable, and meets the needs of Solano residents. We want to hear your feedback! Your input will play a crucial role in shaping transportation decisions in Solano County for the next 30 years.
Click HERE for more information
Or click HERE to take the survey
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: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/cms/one. aspx?portalId=16925451&pageId=17554100
If you are ready to submit your application you can do that here: https://cityofvallejo. formstack.com/forms/special_event_ application
If you have questions you can email specialevents@cityofvallejo.net or call us at 707-648-8616
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The historic ships of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park are coming soon to Mare Island. C.A. Thayer, Balclutha, Eppleton
SolTranshas unveiled a striking new public art installation at its Operations and Maintenance Facility, created in collaboration with Vallejo artist Lorenzo Crockett. Suspended above the agency’s new electric charging infrastructure, the hand-painted mural transforms the space into a tribute to community, culture, and sustainability.
Crafted from custom art slats woven into fencing, the piece celebrates Solano County’s history and diversity—featuring nods to local icons like E-40 and Mac Dre, the Vallejo Ferry, Mare Island, and regional wildlife. Visible from nearby neighborhoods, it stands as both a symbol of local pride and a reflection of SolTrans’ commitment to clean transit and inclusive storytelling.
Executive Director Beth Kranda calls it “a representation of our commitment to clean transit, community partnerships, and the vibrant city we call home.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SURVEY
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO FOR THE HUD-REQUIRED CONSOLIDATED PLAN
TAKE OUR SURVEY BELOW
City of Vallejo, Housing & Community Development Survey
The City of Vallejo provides its programs and services in a non-discriminatory manner, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Vallejo also encourages women and minority-owned businesses to submit bids and proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program contracts. For further information, contact the City of Vallejo Housing and Community Development Division at (707) 648-4507. For further information on this public notice, the hearing-impaired may call the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2922 without a TTY/TDD, or 1-800-735-2929 with a TTY/TTD.
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Know a local centenarian? Supervisors want to honor them
The Solano County Board of Supervisors needs the community’s help in identifying centenarians living in our community for recognition at a Board of Supervisors meeting later this fall as part of the 19th annual centenarian commemoration celebration.
For the past 18 years, the Solano County Board of Supervisors has celebrated the lives of local centenarians by hosting a special recognition ceremony during a Board meeting. This annual commemoration not only honors some of the county’s oldest residents but also highlights their life stories and draws attention to the unique challenges facing the senior community.
The life stories of our centenarians are documented in a hard cover yearbook as well as a video that features interviews with those that can participate. We present the video to the public at a Board of Supervisors meeting each year and a copy of the book is given to each centenarian and/or their family as a lasting tribute to their life and contributions to the community. This program, while rewarding for the Board of Supervisors, is really an important part of preserving our County’s rich history. These stories become part of the permanent record, not just for future generations of the centenarians’ families to hold, but for all of us.
To date the Board has honored more than 275 centenarians in Solano County. Two centenarians reached super-centenarian status, including Marie West in 2011 and Reta Wills in 2021. Super-centenarians are those individuals who have reached 110 years or older, which only occurs at a rate of about 1 in 7 million people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates, approximately 101,000 Americans are aged 100 or older at any given time in the United States, with California having the most at nearly 9,000 residents. Centenarians, according to the Pew Research Center, are predominately women (78 percent), have a family history of long-lived parents, enjoy regular physical activity, have a balanced diet, and maintain close relationships with family and friends.
HOW TO CONTACT THE COUNTY ABOUT CENTENARIANS
If you know of a centenarian, or, someone who is currently 99 years old and will be turning 100 by year’s end. Please email Centenarian@SolanoCounty.gov and/or call (707) 784-3004 by or before August 1, 2025. Please relay the following information over the phone or in an email to the Supervisor, including (1) the person’s name, (2) their address, (3) their phone number, (4) and their best contact email address.
AD 11 Day
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson brought Sacramento to Solano last week—and Vallejo showed up. Representing the 11th Assembly District, which includes all of Solano County, Wilson visited our community to share her legislative priorities and, more importantly, to listen.
The event wasn’t just a speech—it was a conversation. Community members asked questions, voiced concerns, and engaged in meaningful dialogue. Beyond the public forum, Wilson spent the afternoon in back-toback one-on-one meetings with constituents, demonstrating her commitment to hearing directly from those she represents.
It was an energizing turnout and a powerful reminder that democracy works best when it’s face to face. We’re already looking forward to the next chance to keep the conversation going.
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Overdue tolls?
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE!
Do you have unpaid, overdue tolls for Bay Area Express Lanes or bridges? Bay Area FasTrak is making it easier to pay, with payment plans for qualifying, low-income drivers to help you pay off your balance over time. Need help? Just ask.
For more information about the Bay Area Toll Payment Plan and eligibility requirements, visit www.BayAreaTollPaymentPlan.org.
The Napa Vine Trail starts in Vallejo and is planned to stretch 47 miles North to Calistoga, learn more at: https://www.vinetrail.org/
SUCCESS WITH DIABETES
In this FREE interactive 6program you will learn how to live a healthier life with diabetes!
Join us at The Florence Douglas Center! 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Weekly Friday Sessions 9-11AM Starting June 6th, 2025 No session on Friday, July 4th.
Click the link to find the registration form: https://linktr.ee/diabetestuca
Or scan the QR code with your phone!
Please contact us if you have any questions: Phone: 707-638-5970 or Email: tuc.mobec@touro.edu
Develop skills to take care of yourself and your Diabetes:
✓ Improve your quality of life and prevent complications from diabetes.
✓ Understand and make sense of your lab values.
✓ Learn about your medications and medication management.
✓ Learn a variety of exercises for all skill and age levels.
✓ Improve your eating habits.
Classes held throughout Solano County
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