Vallejo Weekly

Vol 12 | Issue 16 | APR 18, 2024

message from mike

Hello, Vallejo!

This is officially my last day as the City Manager of Vallejo and my final Message from Mike to you.  I’d like to thank the Community for your support as we navigated through some difficult and challenging times together from my time as Vallejo’s new Water Department Director to my most recent role as City Manager.  I only wish great things to happen in Vallejo.  The new City Manager, Council and Staff will appreciate your support as they move forward and continue working on plans and projects to improve the quality of life for Vallejoans.  This Column will transition to the next City Manager with hopes of continuing to build on transparency and highlighting the latest developments that directly affect residents of this diverse and dynamic City.

Respectfully,

Mike Malone Retired Vallejo City Manager

Cover Photo : JAmes L.

RESCHEDULED: 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 19, April 26, May 3, & May 10, 2024

Starts TOMORROW --- Friday, April 19 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. Due to weather, the new starting date will be of Friday, April 19, 2024. During the 55-hour weekend full highway closures, Caltrans will perform major pavement repair work on eastbound and westbound SR37 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 19 AND APRIL 26:

Weekend closure on WB SR-37 is scheduled on the weekend of April 19 & April 26. 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 19 at 9:00 PM. and conclude on the following Monday, April 22 at 4:00 AM.

The following weekend, closures will start Friday, April 26 at 9:00 PM and conclude the following Monday, April 29 at 4:00 AM.

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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 SR29 (Broadway) in American Canyon to SR-29/SR12; 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 May 3 & May 10. EB SR-37 will be closed and traffic detoured beginning at the NB SR-121 (Sears Point) in Sonoma.

Closures will start Friday May 3 at 9:00 PM. and conclude on the following Monday May 6 at 5:00 AM.

The following weekend, closures will start Friday, May 10 at 9:00 PM and conclude on the following Monday, May 13 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 weekend of May 17, 2024 may be 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

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBay

For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at: https://twitter. com/CaltransD4

William Butkus

Legislative Affairs Liaison

Caltrans Bay Area (District 4)

Mobile: (510) 715-7247

William.Butkus@dot.ca.gov

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DOWNTOWN VALLEJO – CCRC SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

The 2024 Sponsorship program is now open. Total funding available for 2024 is $6,250 but could be as high as $7,188. The program closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Our sponsorship program is restricted to events or activities that provide significant benefit to the downtown CCRC district. Events that take place outside of the district are ordinarily not eligible. Our funding is limited and we usually receive more

requests than we can honor. However, we look forward to receiving your application and working together with the mutual goal of improving our downtown!

Click here to view/print our application: SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

In your proposal, please clearly state the nature, date and location of your event or activity, the type of support you are seeking, and the benefit to the Downtown district. Please also include a proposed budget.

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Mark your calendars for a few weekends of community action!

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 4/20/24

Hosted by Sunset Rotary

WHEN: Saturday, 4/20 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE: 66 Admiral Callaghan Ln (Grocery Outlet Parking Lot)

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP SUNDAY, 4/21/24

Hosted by Elite Public School

WHEN: Sunday, 4/21/24 10:30 am – 1:30 pm2341

WHERE: Broadway (Davita Parking Lot)

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 4/27/24

Hosted by Emmanual Temple

WHEN: Saturday, 4/27/24 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE: 900 6th St.

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Goal Getters – Unleashing Leadership Through Soccer

WHEN:

Sunday, June 9, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE:

Dan Foley Sports Complex 1461 N. Camino Alto

This event is a free soccer clinic for girls ages 4-16 to promote healthy living and leadership in our community.

Registration includes FREE soccer ball, tee shirts, pictures with the players, lunch and water. Shin guards and soccer cleats recommended by not required.

The day will consist of small group drills run by the women of the Napa Valley 1839 Soccer Club, workshops about healthy eating and how to prevent sports injuries, and sponsor booths with a focus on women in leadership and different career opportunities for women.

Each participant will get to take home a ball, a t-shirt, and be able to take pictures with the players. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

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Take the Pledge to Drink From the Tap

Earth Day began in 1970 when 20 million Americans gathered in schools across the country to celebrate the environment. Today, more than one billion people in more than 190 countries participate in the global day to protect the planet. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” If you want to protect the planet and live in Vallejo, this should be an easy one for you.

We all know that plastics are terrible for the environment. They don’t decompose, and they suffocate our forests, threaten wildlife, and end up in our rivers, lakes, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that’s twice the size of Texas. A lot of plastic products that people use on a daily basis – shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes, even a k-cup for a morning cup of Joe – may seem unavoidable (although they’re not), but here’s one thing that isn’t: the single-use plastic water bottle.

Plastic water bottles are notoriously antienvironment. Here are three great benefits you can enjoy by switching to drink Vallejo’s fabulous tap water:

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Tap water is cheap. By drinking from the tap, you can save up to $1,400 a year!

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

Drinking tap water uses 85% less energy and 79% less greenhouse gas emissions than drinking the same amount in bottled water.

HEALTH BENEFITS

A recent study has shown that there are as many as 240,000 micro and nanoscopic plastic particles in a single liter of bottled water – these are plastics you’re putting in your body when you drink that water. Tap water around the globe might contain nanoplastics, but nowhere near the number as a plastic water bottle.

Plus, Vallejo has the great fortune of having some of California’s best water sourced from, among other places, the beautiful and pristine Lake Berryessa.

• Vallejoans can be proud of the water that comes from the tap. Vallejo’s tasty drinking water:

• meets or exceeds all the state and federal requirements for drinking water;

• lacks the hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics in a single bottle; and

• tastes great!

Your very own Vallejo tap water is the best choice to stay hydrated on Earth Day (and every day)! It’s as good for your wallet as it is for the environment. Celebrate this year’s Earth Day by making the pledge to drink more water from the tap and less from a bottle.

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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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Meet us at the market

EVERY LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 8:30 AM TO 2:30 PM

Join us at the corner of Georgia and Marin Streets every last Saturday of the month.

Come and grab some Vallejo swag, sign up to receive City communications, and ask Vallejo staff questions!

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Evento divertido y creativo al aire libre. Unase a nosotros para una feria de recursos, saltadores, premios, juegos, musica y mucha mas diversion.

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Ubacacion: City Park 425 Alabama Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

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Pets of the week

CHICKPEA

Terrier, female, adult

Meet darling Chickpea! This beautiful blonde 5-year-old Terrier mix is ready for her closeup – and her forever home! Chickpea loves a good belly rub and is sure to doze off into a heavenly Zen nap at the first stroke of your fingers. She's good with other dogs her size and gives and receives kisses with equal zeal. Chickpea is affectionate, happy, and playful! She is also a laid-back girl who makes an ideal office companion or couch cuddler. To set up a meet and greet with Chickpea, go to HSNB.org and fill out our dog adoption interest application.

SHAE

Pit Bull mix, female, young

This playful pup is Shae! She is a 9-monthold ball of energy who loves other dogs and is always up for a play date! In fact, Shae is so fond of play dates, she gets to have them all the time in our HSNB play yard. At only 39 pounds, she frequently plays with much larger dogs and (we believe) she believes she is the same size! Her play style is a bit on the rough and tumble side, but with positive reinforcement training and maturity, she is sure to be a perfect companion in no time! Shae is a champ at on-leash parallel and pack walks and is always wagging her tail and ready to go! If you would like to give this peppy pup a safe and loving forever home, go to HSNB.org and fill out our dog adoption interest application.

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Chickpea Shae

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

• 3-7 PM Makery: Make it Thurs! - Planting Flowers

• 3:30-5:30 PM Homework Help

• 5:30 PM ESL Conversation Group

• 6-7 PM Adult Craft Club – Fiber Arts

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

• 2-4:45 PM Makery: Open Use

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

• 1:30-3 PM Ukulele Play-Along

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

• 9:30 AM Baby Bounce

• 10:30 AM Family Storytime

• 2-4 PM Road to Employment

• 3-7 PM Makery: Tinker Tuesday – Textiles!

• 3:30-5:30 PM Homework Help

• 5:30 PM ESL Conversation Group

• 5:45–7:15 PM Design It! – Sleeves, Collars, and Necklines

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

• 10:30 Bilingual Storytime

• 11:15 AM-1 PM Extended Tech Help

• 4-5 PM Read to a Dog

• 5-6 PM Make Art Like…Series for Teens

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

• 3-7 PM Makery: Make it Thurs! - Blackout Poetry

• 3:30-5:30 PM Homework Help

• 5:30 PM ESL Conversation Group

• 6-7 PM Adult Craft Club – Papercrafts

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

• 2-4:45 PM Makery: Open Use

For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!

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UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS

MOTHER OF ALL SALES

WHEN: Sunday, April, 28 - 11-3 PM $25, per parking space, $30 for Non registered

WHERE: Childrens Wonderland Parking lot

Find gifts, update your home decorations, or just indulge in a one-of-a-kind item just for you. Join us for our community garage sale and sell any items you would like! Local vendors are welcome.

DOWNLOAD GVRD's ANNUAL REPORT

BY CLICKING HERE!

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