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In this issue
Information Session With IHART Page 7
See How 707 Week Went Page 8
Meet The Interns Page 12
What Would You Do With The Herbert House? Page 16
Thinking About An ADU? Page 17
APAPA Speaks To Youth Page 18
Osby To Be Recognized Page 18
Vallejo Police Department Starts up Business Watch Program Page 23-
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ANDREW'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Hello Vallejo!
Hope you had a chance to take part in the 707 Week activities. Please check out the photos from many of the events this past week including our City Councilmembers throwing out the first pitch at the Vallejo Seaweed games.
We have some exciting news about the historic Herbert House. You could have an impact on its future. Please see the flyer in this Weekly for the RFP for the sale, lease, or relocation of the Herbert House. This is a City-owned structure on City-owned land. We are looking for partners to help bring life back to the historical home and property.
The Vallejo Police Department is also starting the Vallejo Business Watch program. The Business Watch Program
is a crime prevention program modeled after Neighborhood Watch, but tailored specifically for businesses. The goal is to reduce crime and improve safety through collaboration between local businesses, law enforcement, and sometimes community organizations. Please see the flyer in this Weekly for more details.
Thank you for your support as we strive to improve public safety and economic development in Vallejo.
With appreciation,
Andrew Murray Vallejo City Manager
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Come Out and play
Late Night Basketball this week
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF VALLEJO
JULY 25, 2025 AT 6:30 PM 1035 INDIANA ST. VALLEJO
MEET WITH FELTON INSTITUTE TO DISCUSS HOW TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY & THE IHART TEAM. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park
FREE SHOWS IN THE PARK As You Like it
Directed by: Nez Gray-Freeman
No chairs provided - Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on
All shows in the park at 4pm
July 26TH & 27TH Hanns Park, Vallejo
August 2ND Marina Pavilion Green, Benicia
August 3RD Susana Park, Martinez
August 9TH Solano Community College, Fairfield
August 10TH Lower Dracena Park, Piedmont
Final shows at 7pm. $25 donation
August 15TH & 16TH Vino Godfather Winery, Vallejo
Meet the Interns: Vallejo’s
This summer, the Mayor’s Office is welcoming two outstanding interns who are bringing fresh energy, bold ideas, and their own unique experiences to the City of Vallejo. As part of their internship, they’re leading efforts to plan an exciting community event — and it promises to be something everyone will want to be part of!
Introducing Jailesha Blue
Born and raised in Vallejo, Jailesha is a proud product of local schools — from Loma Vista Elementary to Jesse Bethel High, and most recently InterCoast College in Fairfield. Her deep-rooted connection to Vallejo fuels her passion for community work and her goal to build a career right here in her hometown. When she’s not making a difference at City Hall, Jailesha can be found tearing up the softball field. She plays in Vallejo’s all-women’s 707 League, along with co-ed teams in Benicia and American Canyon. This powerhouse is all about teamwork — whether on the diamond or behind the scenes of city planning.
Introducing Nacarre Turner
A Richmond native originally, Nacarre is a numbers guy with heart. He’s wrapping up his studies in business and accounting at Los Medanos Community College and is headed to UC Santa Barbara this fall to dive deeper into
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Accounting and Economics. But there’s more to Nacarre than spreadsheets — he’s also an aspiring beekeeper! With a few hives of his own, he’s become a honey-harvesting enthusiast, learning firsthand about these vital pollinators and sharing his sweet rewards with the community. He’s already thinking ahead about how to continue this passion when he heads off to college.
Both Jailesha and Nacarre are connected to the Mayor’s Office through The Center for Urban Excellence (CUE), a visionary organization with a mission to uplift system-involved youth. CUE empowers through educational, economic, social, and creative opportunities, recognizing potential and preparing young people for success in today’s world. Jailesha serves as an Administrative Assistant, while Nacarre crunches numbers as a Junior Accountant. Learn more at centerforurbanexcellence.org
From softball games and beehives to boardrooms and brainstorming sessions, these two interns embody the energy and diversity of Vallejo’s future. They’re hard at work designing a community event that reflects the city’s vibrant spirit — and they want you to be part of it.
Stay tuned — exciting announcements are just around the corner!
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Water Resources Manager - Closing Date 7/18/2025
Firefighter / Paramedic - Closing Date 7/18/2025
Economic Development Director - Closing Date 8/3/2025
Fire Prevention Manager - Closing Date 8/4/2025
Communications Operator I- Closing Date 12/25/2025
Police Cadet - Closing Date 12/31/2025
Police Officer (Recruit) - Closing Date 12/31/2025
Police Officer (Entry Level - Academy Grad)Closing Date 12/31/2025
Police Officer (Lateral) - Closing Date 12/31/2025
Preserve Vallejo’s Legacy: Your Invitation to Reimagine the Historic Herbert House
Calling all champions of heritage and revitalization—the City of Vallejo is excited to launch a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale or long-term lease of the iconic Herbert House, located at 1 Kentucky Street, Vallejo, CA.
This landmark, nestled in the St. Vincent’s Historic District, is a charming two-story, Queen Anne - shingle style structure with approximately 2,400 sq ft of character waiting to be restored. While it currently requires repairs and upgrades, the real beauty lies in its potential to be transformed— either at its current riverside location next to the picturesque Mare Island Strait or relocated to a site of your choosing.
What’s on the Table:
Option 1: Lease the entire property for up to 15 years, revitalizing it in place.
Option 2: Purchase the building and relocate it to a new site for restoration and reuse.
With three parcels totaling 17,258 sq ft, there’s ample opportunity to dream big. The City invites proposals that celebrate history, support community spirit, and breathe new life into this storied structure.
Key Dates:
Mandatory Site Visit: August 6, 2025, at 11 AM
Proposal Deadline: September 3, 2025
Proposals will be reviewed on creativity, experience, financial capacity, and vision. To access full RFP documents and submit questions, visit the City’s procurement portal: https://vendors. planetbids.com/portal/42510/bo/bo-detail/131655
Whether you›re a preservationist with a passion for architectural history, or a developer with an eye for innovation, this is your chance to honor Vallejo’s past while shaping its future. Let’s write the next chapter of Herbert House—together.
Thinking About Building an ADU? Start Here!
The City of Vallejo has released a brand-new ADU Mini-Guide for Homeowners to help you plan, design, and build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior ADU (JADU) on your property. Whether you’re looking to create space for family, generate rental income, or boost your property value, this guide walks you through the entire process.
What’s Inside?
Step-by-step breakdown of the ADU process
Key design and permitting tips
Overview of local rules, fees, and timelines
Links to helpful tools and financing resources
View or download the guide: Vallejo ADU Mini-Guide for Homeowners (PDF)
If you’ve been wondering whether an ADU is right for you - this is the place to start! For questions, contact the City of Vallejo Planning Division at (707) 648-4326 or planning@cityofvallejo.net.
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Empowering Future Leaders
On Monday, July 14, Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) hosted a panel of elected officials at Solano Community College, aimed at engaging and empowering the next generation of leaders. The event welcomed insightful contributions from Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James, Vallejo Councilmember Diosdado JR Matulac, and Alexander Matias. Together, they shared personal stories, offered career guidance, and encouraged students to embrace civic involvement and community leadership. The panel highlighted the importance of representation, mentorship, and active participation in shaping a brighter future. It was a meaningful afternoon filled with encouragement, vision, and connection—an uplifting reminder that today’s youth are tomorrow’s change-makers.
A distinguished figure in both the legal realm and municipal governance, serving as Mayor of Vallejo and advancing principles of justice and civic responsibility.
Big News! National Night Out Date Has Changed for Solano County
Solano County’s National Night Out is moving to Tuesday, October 7th for a cooler, more comfortable evening with fewer vacation conflicts.
Past August events were often hindered by heat and summer travel, so the Solano County Law Enforcement Administrators Association (SCLEAA) is making the shift to boost attendance and community connection. While some Northern California counties stick to August, many nationwide have already made this change for the same reasons.
Join us in Vallejo to celebrate our police, first responders, and each other. Let’s make this night unforgettable— building relationships, honoring service, and creating lasting memories together.
The City of Vallejo registration form for National Night Out 2025 is: https://cityofvallejo.formstack.com/forms/vallejo_national_night_out_event_registration
See you on October 7th!
The Neighborhood Watch Program offers our community members a chance to stay informed, build connections, and enhance communication with one another and our police department. It’s about neighbors working together to create a safer community.
If you’re interested in how the Neighborhood Watch Program can improve your area, contact Sgt. Hollis at Rashad.Hollis@cityofvallejo.net for more information.
By taking proactive steps today, we can help create a safer tomorrow for our communities.
Exciting Improvements Ahead: Mare Island Causeway Bridge
Repairs Set to Begin!
Essential upgrades to the Mare Island Causeway Bridge are on the way! This long-anticipated repair project will enhance safety, improve infrastructure, and ensure a smoother commute for years to come.
What to Expect:
• July 17, 2025: Preliminary preparations will start off-site, with NO impact to current traffic flow.
• August 4, 2025: Traffic will be reduced to one lane as on-site construction begins. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel.
The project is expected to run for approximately 18 months, with an anticipated completion date of January 5, 2027. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to build a stronger, safer connection between Vallejo and Mare Island. The short-term inconvenience will lead to long-term benefits for everyone who lives, works, and travels through our city. Let’s build the future—together!
Emergency services (Police & Fire) will have priority at all times. If you have questions contact: Sam Kumar, Project Manager (707) 648-4432 - Sam.Kumar@cityofvallejo.net
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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
Pets of the week
Odin
Siberian Husky mix, Red & White, M, 2.6 yo, 61 lbs, $300 fee
Poe
Domestic Short Hair, Brown Tabby, F, 5 mo, 4.5 lbs, $225 fee
707-745-7905
The Napa Vine Trail starts in Vallejo and is planned to stretch 47 miles North to Calistoga, learn more at: https://www.vinetrail.org/
A vibrant, lovable pup with a big heart and boundless energy! Full of life and always up for adventure, Odin’s playful spirit and silly antics are guaranteed to make you smile. When he’s not exploring the world, he’s a true cuddle champion, showering his people with affection
Tiny but mighty, Poe is full of personality with endless kitten energy, fearless curiosity & big chill vibes. She loves toys, exploring every corner & relaxing like a “cool cat.” With her playful charm & calm nature, she’s ready to steal your heart!
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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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.
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.
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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.
For more, go to our Caltrans Project Website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-sr 29-vallejo
PROJECT CONTACTS: VINCE JACALA Public Affairs Branch Chief, Caltrans Bay Area And Acting Caltrans Solano County Public Information Officer (PIO)vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
RYAN LEONG Caltrans Public Information Officer (PIO) Ryan.leong@dot.ca.gov
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