Vallejo Weekly

Vol 12 | Issue 14 | APR 4, 2024

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Hello, Vallejo!

There are many planned events and projects moving forward this Spring, including the groundbreaking ceremony for the Navigation Center which will serve as a central hub for the unhoused community, and the ribbon cutting ceremony for IHART which will provide much need assistance with the Vallejo Police Department on calls involving mental health issues.

I’d like to thank Staff for all their hard work and determination to continue providing excellent service to the City during this transition for a new City Manager. My last day with the City of Vallejo will be April 18th and I will assist in any way I can for a successful transition.

Respectfully,

Mike Malone Vallejo City Manager

REMINDER: CALTRANS ADVISORY

STATE ROUTE-37 SOLANO PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT:

55 HR. FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURES ON STATE ROUTE-37

BETWEEN STATE ROUTE-29 (VALLEJO) AND STATE ROUTE-121 (SONOMA)

WEEKENDS OF APRIL 12, APRIL 19, APRIL 26, & MAY 3, 2024

STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 12 AT 9:00 PM

SOLANO and SONOMA COUNTIES – Caltrans

is scheduled to alternately close eastbound and westbound State Route 37 (SR-37) on four consecutive weekends starting the weekend of Friday, April 12, 2024. During the 55-hour weekend full highway closures, Caltrans will perform major pavement repair work on eastbound and westbound SR-37 between Solano and Sonoma counties. One traffic direction on SR-37 will be worked on at a time. Detours will be in effect. All work is weather dependent.

WESTBOUND (WB) SR-37 FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURES AT SR-29 (Vallejo) to SR-121 (Sonoma)

WEEKENDS OF APRIL 12 and APRIL 19:

Weekend closure on WB SR-37 is scheduled on

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the weekend of April 12 & April 19. WB SR-37 will be closed and traffic detoured beginning at the WB SR-37 Connector Off-ramp to SR-29 in Vallejo.

Closures will start Friday April 12 at 9:00 PM. and conclude on the following Monday, April 15 at 4:00 AM.

The following weekend, closures will start Friday, April 19 at 9:00 PM and conclude the following Monday, April 22 at 4:00 AM.

WB SR-37 DETOUR:

Motorists traveling westbound on SR-37 will need to exit right onto northbound SR-29 (Sonoma Blvd) in Vallejo and continue on NB SR-29 (Broadway) in American Canyon to SR29/SR-12; then turn left and continue on SR-12/ SR-121 (Carneros Hwy/Fremont Dr); turn left on SR-121 (Arnold Drive) and make a right back onto WB SR-37.

EASTBOUND SR-37 FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURES AT SR-121 (Sonoma) to SR-29 (Vallejo) WEEKENDS OF April 26 and May 3:

Weekend closures on eastbound (EB) SR-37 is scheduled on the weekend of April 26 & May 3. EB SR-37 will be closed and traffic detoured beginning at the NB SR-121 (Sears Point) in

Sonoma.

Closures will start Friday April 26 at 10:00 PM. and conclude on the following Monday April 29 at 5:00 AM.

The following weekend, closures will start Friday, May 3 at 10:00 PM and conclude on the following Monday, May 6 at 5:00 AM.

EB SR-37 DETOUR:

Motorists traveling eastbound on SR-37 will need to exit left onto northbound SR-121 in Sonoma; Make a right on SR-12/SR-121(Carneros Hwy) and continue; Right on SR-12/SR-29; Enter left for the connector loop Off-ramp back to EB SR-37.

Please note that all work is weather dependent. The weekends of May 3 and May 10, 2024 are scheduled as contingency if any scheduled work is delayed or postponed.

If you have a question or want to share a concern about the project, please call the SR-37 Pave Project Hotline (510) 286-0319.

You can also learn more about the SR-37 Paving Project on our Caltrans Bay Area project webpage at; www.37pave.com

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Do You Know A Business That Looks Great All of The Time?

Our built environment says a lot about our community and it’s time to recognize the businesses that keep a well maintained storefront and parking lot. Help show the business owners you appreciate their efforts by nominating them for a special recognition from the Vallejo Beautification Commission.

Nominations will close on April 24 and be announced in May 2024.

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CLICK HERE to nominate your choice.

City of Vallejo Boards and Commissions Dinner

The City of Vallejo has nearly twenty Boards and Commissions where members generously offer their time and guidance on important issues and impactful projects in the City. On Tuesday night, April 2, the City Council and Staff showed their appreciation with a dinner and ceremony for members of the Boards and Commissions. Mayor Robert McConnell thanked the members for their contributions and held a moment of silence for those who have passed away in recent years. If you are interested in learning more about the Boards and Commissions and potential openings, please CLICK HERE.

MORE ABOUT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:

The Charter of the City of Vallejo provides that the City Council may create by ordinance boards and commissions. These boards and commissions may serve as advisory, policy, appellate and/or rule making. The enabling ordinance for each board and commission is codified in the Vallejo Municipal Code, Title 2. The City Council may also, by resolution, establish advisory committees to advise the Council on various issues.

The City Clerk administers the appointment process for boards, commissions, and committees. Anyone interested in being considered for appointment to any of these bodies may submit an Application Form to the City Clerk at any time. Several times a year the City Clerk advertises vacancies on specific bodies and the Council interviews and makes appointments to these bodies.

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Soroptimist International of Vallejo Scholarship

Deadline April 15, 2024

Each year the Soroptimist International of Vallejo club provided college scholarships to women and girls living in Vallejo who are graduating from High School and who plan to attend a 4-year university, a community college or trade school.

Access to the application is at www.sivallejo.org under “Documents: Download Here”. Only electronic submittals will be accepted. Please submit application with transcripts, letters of recommendations and financial worksheet together. Awards from $1,000 to $5,000 will be distributed.

Send completed documents to siovjo@hotmail.com

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Vallejo Center for the Arts

SUMMER CAMP 2024

July 16 –26, 2024

The Vallejo Center for the Arts is excited to announce its upcoming two-week summer camp, themed Eco-Warriors! Join us for an immersive experience filled with exciting and interactive activities that aim to cultivate a profound love for the environment. Campers will embark on a journey of exploration, discovering the beauty of

nature through hands-on experiences. As they engage in various artistic projects, they will not only deepen their connection with the world around them but also boost their self-confidence.

WHERE:

Temple Arts Loft, 707 Marin St. Vallejo

www.vallejoarts.org

Hosted by the Vallejo Center for the Arts and the U.S. Forest Service

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VPD: TAking guns off our streets

On March 21, 2024, Vallejo Police Department (VPD) officers responded to a call for service regarding multiple males near an abandoned school on the 700 block of Grant Street carrying firearms. The caller provided a detailed description of the six males and their location.

VPD requested aid from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Air Unit to fly over the scene. CHP Air confirmed that the males were at the scene with firearms.

VPD Patrol officers responded to the area and attempted to make contact with the males. When the males saw our officers, they tried to run away from the area. Our officers were able to saturate the area and apprehend all the suspects and their firearms with the help of the CHP Air Unit.

All six males were arrested, and thankfully, nobody was injured during this high-risk and dangerous incident. One of the males had $100,000 worth of warrants for his arrest out of Solano County and San Francisco County for stolen property and possession of a firearm. Another one of the males was discovered to be a juvenile, and he was cited and released to his mother.

Officers also discovered that four of the five firearms recovered were converted into fully automatic weapons.

All of the adult males were transported to the county jail, and the firearms were entered into evidence.

Thank you to the vigilant citizens who helped our officers get these dangerous people and firearms off our streets. Thank you to CHP Air for your assistance and help in making Vallejo safer.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: April 2, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT: Sgt. Rashad Hollis, Public Information Officer - Vallejo Police DepartmentVallejoPolicePIO@cityofvallejo.net

VALLEJO

PD SOLICITS HELP IDENTIFYING A SUSPECT IN A SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

VALLEJO, CA - On March 31, 2024, at approximately 7:48 A.M., the Vallejo Police Department responded to a reported burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Georgia Street. The victim was on the premises at the time of the break-in. Upon arrival, officers determined that an unknown male suspect had burglarized the business, subsequently restraining and moving the victim against her will and then sexually assaulting her. The suspect remains unknown to the victim.

The Vallejo Police Department Detective Division responded and took over the investigation. The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. Detectives have learned that the victim does not know the suspect and has no prior connections to him.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Vallejo Police Department believes it is essential to inform the public that the suspect has not been identified and is currently at large. We are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect depicted in the attached photographs so that we can arrest him for these crimes. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is asked to contact Detective Bradley Phillips at (707) 6484514 or Bradley.Phillips@cityofvallejo.net, or

Detective Jarrett Tonn at (707) 648-5427 or Jarrett.Tonn@cityofvallejo.net.

For media inquiries, please direct your questions to Public Information Officer Sgt. Rashad Hollis. Sgt. Hollis can be reached via email at VallejoPolicePIO@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 5674233.

To sign up to receive press releases and other city communications, CLICK HERE.

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NOW Hiring

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I/II

(RECYCLING COORDINATOR)

Closes: TOMORROW!! APRIL 5, 2024

Salary: $81,529.97 - $115,116.56

INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I/II

(WATER DEPARTMENT)

Closes: TOMORROW!! APRIL 5, 2024

Salary: $76,024.62 - $102,625.33

PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

(WATER DEPARTMENT)

Closes: April 8, 2024

Salary: $106,764.94 - $129,773.70

SENIOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Closes: April 12, 2024

Salary: $98,320.77 - $119,509.10

To see more openings with the City of Vallejo, CLICK HERE.

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2023 WATER QUALITY REPORT

Each year, our Water Department provides you with an Annual Water Quality Report, to share important information about your water quality!

The 2023 Water Quality Report is now available at www.cityofvallejo.net/waterqualityreport.

If you would like a printed physical copy of the report mailed to you, please contact, Vidia Gillula at (707) 649 – 3472 or Vidia.Gillula@ cityofvallejo.net.

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JFK Library Upcoming Events

LIBRARY HOURS

MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

• The Makery: Open Use- 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm

• 4-H First Fridays - STEM Exploration- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

• Yoga @JFK - First Saturdays Fitness - 11:00am - 12:00pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

• Baby Bounce - 9:30am - 10:00am

• Family Storytime - 10:30am - 11:30am

• Road to Employment - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

• The Makery: Tinker Tuesday - Builds!- 3:00pm - 7:00pm

• Homework Help Center- 3:30pm - 5:30pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

• Bilingual Storytime - 10:30am - 11:30am

• Computer Basics: Email - & Tech Help11:15am - 1:00pm

• Make Art Like...Series for Teens- 5:00pm6:00pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

• The Makery: Make it Thursday! - Slime3:00pm - 7:00pm

• Homework Help Center- 3:30pm - 5:30pm

• Adult Craft Club - Make it Together - Earrings6:00pm - 7:00pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

• The Makery: Open Use - 2:00pm - 4:45pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

• Poetry in Notion - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!

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What’s Happening Around Town in April?

Vallejo Weekly 17 DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION 4/13 TBG 2nd Saturday Maker Market 12:00pm –5:00pm Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park 4/1821 Vallejo Waterfront Carnival Hours Vary Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park 4/20 Earth Day Clean Up w/ Vallejo Watershed Alliance 9:00a – 12:00p Blue Rock Springs Creek Corridor 4/27 Earth Daze Festival 10:00a – 4:00p Virginia & Marin St. 4/27 Decked Out at The Quarters 12:00p – 4:00p Walnut Ave and Alden Park on Mare Island

THE CITY OF VALLEJO BROADBAND SERVICE VALLEJONET IS NOW VIP FIBER

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."

Local businesses currently using VIP include Brooks & Co. Real Estate, Kindred Motorworks, Aardvarks Adventureland, Better Chew Kitchen, Suite Treatments Inc., and many more! You, too, can be a part of VIP.

This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reﬂect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses.

This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses.

Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.

Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.

Learn more about your local ISP and request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!

Stay updated with the latest news, updates, events, and more on our social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook!

Check your availability today at www.vipfiber.com

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UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY

Saturday, April 6th 10-12 PM

$8 Residents $9/NR

Children's Wonderland Park

A Hoppin' Good Time! Hop into spring by bringing your family to enjoy Breakfast with The Bunny at Childrens Wonderland Park. Don’t forget to take photos with Mr. Bunny!

Join in the fun with a variety of events for youth and families brought to you by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD). GVRD is a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo that provides parks and recreation programs for children, families, and seniors in Vallejo. GVRD operates primarily by means of locally controlled funding and receives revenue from fees for services, park entrances, programs, and facility rentals. Grants and park dedication permit fees assist in the provision for new park development projects and ongoing maintenance.

The GVRD Main Office (registrations & reservations) is temporarily relocated to Cunningham Aquatic Complex (801 Heartwood Ave). Open M-F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. All GVRD Board & Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St (administration, finance, & human resources). The playground at Terrace Park will be closed through April for renovations.

View the GVRD Spring 2024 Activity Guide for more programs, events, classes and activities.

To pre-register for events or for more information, visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

View these events and more at www.gvrd.org or scan the QR code