The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 23

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COMMUNITY CLEANUP Join us TOMORROW morning, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Just show up with your face mask - the community cleanup tool trailer will be on-site with all the tools you’ll need! *Masks and social distancing are REQUIRED. Be sure to tag us in your photos on social media, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot!

Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Contact our Community and Volunteer Coordinator at shelee.loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

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ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO Illegal fireworks injure more than 10,000 people annually across the United States.

Additionally, they cause millions of dollars in property damage every fire season.

Even sparklers can reach temperatures of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to cause serious injuries.

The best way to enjoy a fireworks display is to view a professional show from a distance.

All fireworks are illegal in the City of Vallejo. Be responsible and help keep our community safe.

To report illegal fireworks activity or for more information, visit cityofvallejo.net/reportfireworks.

The City of Valljeo, the Vallejo Police Department and the Vallejo Fire Department wish everyone a SAFE and enjoyable Independence Day. You can view the public service announcement video regarding fireworks, in English, Spanish, or Tagalog.

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Don’t Let Earthquakes Catch You Off Guard Sign up for Free Earthquake Warnings Earthquake Warning California is managed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system.

The warning system is designed to give California residents a few moments warning to take cover before shaking occurs. To receive earthquake warnings, Californians can download the free MyShake App, which is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

To learn more about Earthquake Warning California or for industry/business resources to help spread the word with your employees, customers, and the public, visit earthquake. ca.gov.

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VALLEJO FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE CUTTING EDGE UNMANNED DRONE PILOT TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY INCIDENTS

PLEASE TRAVEL

For six days in early June, Vallejo Firefighters along with their counterparts across Solano County received training from Steel City Drones Flight Academy. Unmanned aircraft are quickly proving their immense benefits for larger-scale emergency incidents. This recent drone pilot training is primarily aimed to assist emergency responders to identify harmful and hazardous substances from a safe distance.

Newer drone technology now makes it possible to keep first responders in a safe location, while the unmanned aircraft flies into an emergency scene, such as a hazardous materials spill. Drone technology can also assist with locating victims, deliver payloads such as flotation devices, and scene surveys. All of this can be done while also providing an aerial view of the emergency scene.

All Vallejo Fire Department employees that participated in the training are members of the Solano County Interagency HazMat team.

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L SAFELY, AND WATCH FOR CREWS IN THE AREA.

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SOLANO YOUTH COALITION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS Solano County Office of Education is accepting applications for new Solano Youth Coalition (SYC) student members. SYC engages students in open conversations and collaboration among a new generation of youth advocates and is open to youth residing in Solano County, ages 14-21, who are attending school fulltime.

The mission of SYC is to raise awareness and advocate for safe and healthy choices in Solano communities.

The student-based coalition educates peers and community members on issues surrounding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs preventions, mental health awareness, violence prevention, social justice, and racial equity. The coalition strives to build positive and healthy youth-adult partnerships as well as engage youth in being active leaders.

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SYC projects and activities focus on promoting and encouraging the participation of young people in the development of policy, programs, and services addressing local community issues affecting health and safety. SYC is a partner to Solano Friday Night Live and is managed and supported by the Solano County Office of Education.

“Solano Youth Coalition projects continue to positively impact Solano County. Their advocacy efforts highlight the power and influence of youth voices in creating change in our communities,” said Solano County Superintendent of Schools, Lisette EstrellaHenderson.

Students interested in joining the Solano Youth Coalition should apply no later than Friday, July 23.

To apply, click here.

For more information contact Program Manager of Youth Development Johanna Nowak-Palmer at (707) 646-7608 or jnowak@solanocoe.net or Project Coordinator for Youth Development Rebecca Floyd at (707) 646-7602 or rfloyd@solanocoe.net.

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN ON I-80/ HIDDENBROOKE INTERCHANGE PROJECT The City of Vallejo is proposing operational improvements at the I-80/Hiddenbrooke Parkway interchange to address existing and future vehicle queues on Hiddenbrooke Parkway. The project will convert the existing stop signcontrolled intersections of the I-80 ramps with American Canyon Road and Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and the intersection of Hiddenbrooke Parkway and McGary Road, into roundabouts. Conversion of these intersections to roundabouts will not require modification of the existing American Canyon Road overcrossing of I-80. The project will require modification of the on and off-ramps where they intersect with local roads but would not involve changes to the ramp connections with I-80 or the existing mainline of the freeway. All proposed improvements would occur within existing State and local public rights of way. No displacement of an existing business or homes, nor the acquisition of private property would be required. In addition, no nonstandard design features are necessary to implement the project All environmental documents and other information can be obtained here. If you have comments or questions, direct them to the Project Manager, David Yatabe at david.yatabe@ cityofvallejo.net

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HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS The Homebuyer Assistance Program is returning to Vallejo!

For more information on the program, please join us for a brief program overview. We will be hosting two virtual program overview orientations: • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

(English) • Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

(Spanish) Click here to access the Zoom links, and to take our pre-session survey, so we can help tailor our presentation to your needs.

For more information, contact the Community Housing Development Corporation at: • admin@communityhdc.org • (510) 412-9290 (press 5 for homeownership/ lending)

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REMINDER I-80 Westbound onramps at SR-29 and/Sonoma Boulevard and Sequoia Avenue are closed until 2023. Motorists should use the Magazine onramp to enter I-80 Westbound. Look for the detour signs. Visit i80sr29projectvallejo.com for more information.

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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo

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JUNETEENTH DAY OF SERVICE “GIVE LITTER THE BOOT” COMMUNITY CLEAN UP Join us this Juneteenth Day of Service

The event sponsors include: Phillips

as we commemorate the 100th

66- Black Employee Network, and

Anniversary of Black Wall Street, help

Recology Vallejo.

beautify Vallejo, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT!

Interested volunteers can register by clicking here.

The event will take place at 425 Alabama Street (City Park) on

For more information contact Rhonda

Saturday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Smith by email at rsmith@cvnl.org or by phone at (707)784-3121

Just show up with your face mask - the City of Vallejo community cleanup tool

Be sure to tag us in your photos on

trailer will be on-site with all the tools

social media, and use the hashtag,

you’ll need!

#GiveLitterTheBoot

This event is hosted by Black

*Masks and social distancing are

Women Organized for Political Action

REQUIRED.

(BWOPA) and their mission is to activate, motivate, promote, support,

Interested in hosting a

and educate African-American

community cleanup?

women about the political process, encourage involvement, and to affirm

Contact our Community and Volunteer

our commitment to, and solving of,

Coordinator at shelee.loughmiller@

those problems affecting the African-

cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to

American communities of Solano and

get started.

Napa Counties.

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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE CITY’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS! On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan was signed.

This legislation provides $1.9 trillion to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and the corresponding economic crisis. Part of this relief package included Local Fiscal Recovery funds for each city, town, county, and state to aid in the recovery effort.

The City of Vallejo will receive $25,727,736 and we need YOUR input to help us determine how to best use these funds for our community.

Share your ideas, post your questions, get more information, and subscribe to receive updates at the American Rescue Plan Act project, at myvallejo.com.

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from the PB process who value the positive impact and significant outcomes that have been achieved.

Between 30 to 40 high school students participate in this nine-month program serving Vallejo residents each year.

THE ROBBIN MACKBEE FIREFIGHTER/EMS YOUTH ACADEMY

The core principles include academic achievement, community service, and self-discipline. Youth spend Saturday mornings learning about fire suppression, emergency medical care and treatment

The Robbin Mackbee Firefighter/EMS

along with earthquake and disaster

Youth Academy is a youth development

preparedness with the support of the

and public safety exploration program

Vallejo Fire Department (VFD) and Medic

that serves high school-age youth who

Ambulance Company.

face academic, social and/or economic challenges. The program is named in

They learn critical life-saving skills

honor of fallen Vallejo firefighter, Robbin

including basic first-aid and CPR.

Mackbee, who gave his life in service to

Through their Community Emergency

his community.

Response Team (CERT) training, they are also prepared to assist their families

They’ve come to partner with the City

and neighborhoods when disaster strikes.

of Vallejo through the Participatory

Several of their cadets have continued

Budgeting (PB) process. This project

their education towards becoming

was one of the top vote garnering

EMTs. A career pathway is provided for

projects on the Cycle 3 PB ballot as

students/cadets who are interested in

well as a Cycle 6 vote winner and most

public safety positions such as firefighter,

recently a recipient of reallocated unspent emergency medical technician (EMT), PB funds. Continued support for this paramedic, or nurse. project comes from community volunteers 22

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Cadets also visit elementary schools

as well as, being prominently featured

within the Vallejo City Unified School

on the Academy’s social media platforms

District, as well as those who attend civic/ including Facebook, Instagram, and community events. With the assistance

YouTube.

of the VFD and the use of their Fire Prevention and Safety trailer, they are

Each episode consists of 5 segments:

able to teach fire prevention and safety

safety; health; education; community,

concepts to the community. In 2019, the

arts, and culture; and the work of the

Robbin Mackbee Firefighter and EMS

Robbin Mackbee Firefighter/EMS Youth

Youth Academy were able to provide fire

Academy. The “safety” segment features

prevention and life safety information

VFD and VPD and the “health” segment

to over 2000 Vallejo elementary-aged

features Medic Ambulance and Kaiser

children and their families.

Permanente.

As a result of COVID-19, they were

View the first video by clicking here.

not able to provide in-person training at the elementary schools or any civic/

Cadets and students are very interested

community events. Their response to

in sharing the work that community-

this challenge was creating a digital

based organizations are doing to make

publication that provides information and

our community safe, healthy, and well.

resources to the community in a way

Segment topics can be suggested by

that is both positive and productive while

sending an email to FYA@sfary.org.

maintaining the health and safety of their cadets. This is the motivation behind,

For more information visit their website at

“Youth on Safety, Health, and Wellness”.

www.FirefighterYouthAcademy.org

“Youth on Safety, Health, and Wellness”,

PB NEEDS to hear from YOU! Share

is a 30-minute digital publication that

your feedback for the PB process by

is produced in direct response to the

visiting the PB 2.0 Project page on

COVID pandemic and will air monthly on

myvallejo.com.

Vallejo Cable Access Television (VCAT), June 11, 2021

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CALIFORNIA IS REOPENING TUESDAY, JUNE 15!

In accordance with CalOSHA guidelines, MASKS WILL STILL BE REQUIRED inside of City Hall regardless of vaccination status.

City Hall Lobby Hours will remain Monday Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, until further notice.

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