Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 19

Volume 10 | Issue 19 May 12, 2022

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Memories By McKinley

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REDWOOD STREET OVERCROSSING CLOSED AT I-80 BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022 To ensure worker and public safety, the Redwood Street overcrossing at I-80 will be CLOSED to ALL TRAFFIC starting May 16, 2022.

The closure will remain eect for approximately 5 months. Caltrans will make an additional announcement once a specic reopening date for Redwood Street is determined.

During the long-term closure, the following detours will be in effect: WESTBOUND REDWOOD STREET-DETOUR ROUTE: 1.

Starting at WB Redwood Parkway at Admiral Callahan Lane, right onto NB Admiral Callahan Lane

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Left onto WB Columbus Parkway/Auto Mall Parkway

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Take the onramp to WB I-80

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Stay in the far-right lane on WB I-80

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Exit Redwood Street

FROM WB I-80 EASTBOUND REDWOOD STREETDETOUR ROUTE: 1.

From eastbound Redwood Street at I-80. Enter westbound I-80.

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Continue on westbound I-80.

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Exit westbound I-80 at Tennessee St. exit.

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Continue on exit to loop connector onto eastbound Tennessee St.

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Right onto southbound Humboldt St.

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From Humboldt St., enter eastbound I-80.

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Continue on eastbound I-80. Exit eastbound I-80 at Redwood Parkway Detour signs will be posted.

All work is weather permitting.

Shuttle Service Available – Phone Number 415-2634000 A 24-HOUR SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS WHO NEED TO SAFELY CROSS REDWOOD STREET OVERCROSSING. ONE SHUTTLE STOP WILL BE LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE.

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Vallejo is pleased to offer the following Employment Opportunities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Administrative Analyst I/II (Finance Analyst) Administrative Analyst I/II (Workers Compensation) Asset Manager Assistant to the City Manager Assistant to the City Manager (Houselessness Manager) Code Enforcement Officer Communications Operator I Communications Operator II (Lateral) Director of Human Resources Economic Development Manager Employee and Labor Relations Officer

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Environmental Services Manager Housing and Community Development Program Manager Housing Specialist II Meter Reader Police Cadet Police Officer (Entry – Academy Graduate) Police Officer (Lateral) Police Officer (Recruit) Real Property and Leasing Manager Senior Accountant

For a list of all current City of Vallejo job openings, or to subscribe to receive announcements for future recruitments, please click here.

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We're Hiriing!

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Are you interested in becoming a teacher or teaching in a bilingual setting?

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Sonoma State University and Vallejo City Unified School District are offering the chance to earn Teaching Credentials and Bilingual (Spanish) Teaching Authorization!

Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Special Education Credentials, and Bilingual Teaching

Authorization are all available to be earned.

Make a difference and become a teacher!

Student teaching opportunities will be offered at Elmer Cave Language Academy, located at 770 Tregaskis Avenue, in Vallejo.

For more information, please contact Hattie Kogami (707)556-8921 or click here.

Vallejo PD Welcomes New Officers & Police Cadet

Join us in welcoming our new peace officers and staff to the City of Vallejo!

Interested in applying to become a police officer or serve as a police cadet?

Click here to learn more!

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The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) is excited to welcome four new officers and a police cadet to the City of Vallejo. Earlier this month, the VPD held a swearing-in ceremony to welcome Officers Daniel Saravia #759, Himanshu Saini #760, Paul Lee, Jr. #761, and Daniel Jensen #762. Police Cadet Jasnil Singh joined the VPD Cadet Program.

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Calling All Food Trucks!

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Are you the owner of a mobile food truck in Vallejo?

If so, we’re looking for you!

The City of Vallejo regularly hosts events for hundreds of people that would provide great foot traffic for your food truck. If you’re interested in being added to the list of local trucks that are called first for events, please contact us at VallejoNews@cityofvallejo.net.

On Saturday, May 21, the Vallejo Festival Orchestra will be joined by soprano Liisa Davila and tenor Alex Boyer in a spectacular evening of music by Johann Strauss and Franz Lehar at the historic and acoustically perfect Empress Theatre in Vallejo.

The "Great American Songbook" and the Broadway Musical both grew out of the Viennese operetta. Without Johann Strauss and Franz Lehar we probably wouldn't have "Hamilton," "West Side Story," or "My Fair Lady."

For more information and tickets, click HERE.

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From Vienna with Love!

Romance at the Empress

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Are you signed up for Alert Solano?

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Subscribe to receive real-time emergency alerts through the Solano County Emergency Alert System when events like fire evacuations, missing persons, and severe weather occur throughout Vallejo and Solano County at alertsolano.com.

The City of Vallejo Water Department is completing the design of the public water main replacement in Vallejo Plaza (formerly Larwin Plaza) and portions of Redwood Street fronting Vallejo Plaza Shopping Center. Construction activities will begin in the middle of summer 2022.

The project is replacing approximately 3,000 linear feet of water mains and installing 12 new water service laterals as part of the Water Department’s Capital Improvement Project. The project will also include the replacement of ten valves and four fire hydrants. The work will increase the reliability of the water system resulting in fewer main breaks, increased water flow for fire protection, and improved water delivery and overall system reliability. These upgrades represent a significant investment in the long-term effectiveness of the water system for the community.

We understand that this work may be an inconvenience for businesses and some of our residents. Access to businesses will remain open during construction. We commit to working in partnership with you to address your concerns and mitigate all issues related to any temporary shut-off of water service, parking limitations, dust pollution, noise pollution, traffic detours, traffic safety, and any other issues you may identify as we move forward.

We greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the City’s aging drinking water infrastructure and increase fire flow capacity for local businesses and the neighborhood.

Learn more about the project (in English and Spanish) and subscribe to receive updates, at MyVallejo.com/VallejoPlaza.

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Vallejo Plaza Water Main Replacement Project

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Join the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) for Bands & Brews!

The events will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Blue Rocks Springs Park, 650 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, with the following lineup: • • • 12

June 10: Andre Thierry July 8: Dirty Cello August 12: US Navy Southwest Band.

Each event will have: • Live Music • Free Parking • Free Lawn Seating • Food For Sale • Beer Garden Feel free to bring a picnic and your lawn chairs or blanket!

For more information visit, please contact Julie Myers at jmyers@gvrd.org or (707) 6485317.

Join the City of Vallejo and the American Red Cross for a City-sponsored Blood Drive!

To save time while saving a life, please fill out a RapidPass. For more information, click here.

Help save THREE lives with ONE donation!

The drive will be held in the Vallejo Room, at 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag for donating (while supplies last).

To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code cityofvallejo, or click here.

Appointments and identification are required!

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Blood Drive

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Vallejo PD Introduces Report John Program to the City of Vallejo

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The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) has partnered with the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking to bring the ReportJohn.org (RJP) program to the City of Vallejo. Community members can now report incidents of suspected commercial sex and human trafficking activity by using the platform.

ReportJohn.org is an online and mobile reporting system that allows community members to anonymously report vehicles

observed in soliciting sex or attempting to engage in illicit sexual activity. The purpose of the program is to reduce illegal sex demand by educating the public on the laws and dangers of human trafficking, targeting sex buyers, increasing communication with the public, and deterring buyers with the issuance of a visibility letter.

“Our duty as a department is to help protect the most vulnerable members of our community,” Chief of Police Shawny K. Williams stated. “The ReportJohn.org platform allows us to focus our enforcement efforts and work with our community to remove the demand from our City.”

Click or tap here to learn more.

INterested in Becoming A City Council Member?

Have you ever thought about running for Vallejo City Council But Don't Know Where To Start?

Well, you are in luck!

Here is your chance to learn all about what it takes to become a Vallejo City Council Candidate on the Ballot and much more!

Join Vallejo City Clerk Dawn Abrahamson for an informational meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm. City Clerk Abrahamson will cover everything from the basics of how to run for office all the way through to the responsibilities you can expect to have as a member of the Vallejo City Council.

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To join this informational session and start your journey to becoming a qualified City Council Candidate, please register for the session by clicking HERE.

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State Leaders Present $900,000 Check to Vallejo Mental Health Services

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Recently, Representative Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Representative John Garamendi (CA-03) presented a $900,000 check to the Vallejo Police Department for the development of their Mobile Community Mental Health Response Unit.

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The Vallejo Police Department Community Mobile Mental Health Response Unit will provide trauma-informed mental health response and social services to reduce arrests in Vallejo and better respond to individuals experiencing crises and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project was

requested by the Vallejo Police Department.

“Our police department is taking a trauma informed care approach to protecting and serving those suffering from a mental health crisis and other emergencies,” Vallejo Chief of Police Shawny K. Williams stated. “This is a completely new direction for our department and represents a systemic change in VPD that will save lives and give those suffering a mental health crisis hope for a better future.”

The funding comes from H.R. 2471, the government funding appropriations law, which was signed into law on March 15, 2022.

To read the press release, please click or tap here.

VPD Seeks Community Feedback on Proposed Changes to OIS and CIRB Policies The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) is inviting Vallejo residents and stakeholders to provide public comment and feedback on proposed changes to our Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) and Critical Incident Review Board policies through May 31, 2022.

As part of our three-year collaborative reform agreement with the California Department of Justice, and in response to a third-party assessment with 45 recommendations completed by the OIR Group in 2019, the VPD is restructuring a series of policies to build upon 21st Century policing practices in Vallejo.

“We have a deep necessity to explore the intricacies of our policies, procedures, training, and professionalism to bring about the best in our officers, staff and community,” Vallejo Chief of Police Shawny K. Williams stated.

“We are in a unique position to impact change together, and I hope that our residents and community members will continue to join us in that effort.”

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To review the draft OIS and CIRB policies and submit your feedback, visit myvallejo.com.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

301 Mare Island Way (Dental office parking lot) Hosted by: The Local Environmental Advocates Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you'll need! *Masks are HIGHLY encouraged at ALL clean-up events.

Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Send us an email at volunteers@cityofvallejo. net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

Join us as we Give Litter the Boot!

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Community Heroes Honored At Council Meeting

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The Vallejo Fire Department had the privilege of honoring a pair of community heroes at this week’s Vallejo City Council Meeting for their life-saving actions on March 10, 2022. On that date, William Ose was shopping at our Vallejo Costco store, where he suffered a sudden cardiac emergency.

Fortunately, an off-duty nurse, Rhona ManaloVillanueva, and a Costco employee, John Seymour, witnessed the event and sprung into action!

Rhona began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while John grabbed the store's automated external defibrillator (AED).

Together, the pair successfully restarted Mr. Ose's heart prior to the arrival of Fire Department and Medic Ambulance paramedics!

William has been recovering since this eventful day, but he was able to reunite with his heroes at this week’s city council meeting where a mayoral proclamation was presented along with a series of well-deserved awards!

Join us in thanking Rhona and John! And celebrating William's story!

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Vallejo is Awarded $12.1 M for Project Homekey

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On Tuesday, May 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the latest in a series of awards to local governments for project Homekey. The City of Vallejo is pleased to inform the Vallejo Community that the City will receive a $12.1 million grant after a very successful application process. The Homekey grant will fund a 48-unit new construction, permanent supportive housing project in the City.

The new 48-unit housing project will include a community room, courtyard, and access from inside and outside to a 1,600 square-foot rooftop deck. On-site supportive services will be client22

centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed to help participants with goal setting, life skills, financial literacy, budgeting, needs assessments, and connections to benefits and community resources.

"We are beyond elated with the award of these funds from Governor Newsom's office," said Assistant City Manager Gillian Hayes. "We have been working tirelessly towards longer-term solutions to house and support our unsheltered residents, and this award is just the beginning of great things to come."

To read the Governor’s official press release, click here.

For more information about project Homekey, visit the webpage here.

The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) is cordially inviting you to attend the official street naming ceremony for fallen Vallejo Police Officer James Lowell Capoot #497.

The ceremony will be held at the intersection of James Capoot Street (13th Street) and Flagship Drive near the M37 building where Capoot formerly served as a Marine.

The department invites the Vallejo community, along with the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Capoot to attend.

Click or tap here to learn more about our beloved hero, who was tragically killed The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 17, in the line of duty on November 17, 2011.

2022 at 11:00 a.m. where James Capoot Street, Affectionately known as "Jim", Officer Capoot formerly known as 13th Street, will be officially was a humble servant, great husband, amazing dedicated. James Capoot Street will replace father, community leader, friend, mentor and the entire length of Oklahoma Street. brother to many.

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Jim Capoot Street Naming Ceremony Slated for May 17th

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Meet us at the market

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City staff from across our departments will be at the Vallejo Downtown Farmer’s Market on the last Saturday of each month!

Come say hello, ask questions, grab some swag, and get to know our team, all while supporting local vendors!

We’ll be at the corner of Georgia and Maine Streets, in front of Brickmania, at 350 Georgia Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: • Saturday, May 28: Public Works • Saturday, June 25: Housing, City Manager’s Office

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Saturday, July 30: Housing, Information Technology Saturday, August 27: Economic Development, Finance Saturday, September 24: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office Saturday, October 29: City Attorney’s Office, Public Works *Saturday, November 19 (third Saturday due to Thanksgiving): City Manager’s Office, Commerical Services (Water Billing)

(Schedule/staffing subject to change) To learn more about the Vallejo Farmer’s Market, visit pcfma.org/vallejo.

Join the Vallejo Education and Business Alliance for their fundraiser and help support scholarship resources and educational opportunities for the students of Vallejo!

The 2022 Winemaker's Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Zio Fraedo's on the Water in Vallejo.

For more information, please contact Jess Malgapo at JessMalgapo@gmail.com or (707) 333-8850.

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VEBA GALA

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CONTACT

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