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CHRIS RICO CHRIS RICO

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WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SPEAKER SERIES: AFFORDABLE HOUSING

ADAM BRIONES CEO OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY BUILDERS

CAROL GALANTE

PROFESSOR & FACULTY DIRECTOR OF TERNER CENTER FOR HOUSING INNOVATION, UC BERKELEY

SCOTT JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF THE ADU CENTER

JOHNATHAN LOGAN FOUNDER OF JDL STRATEGIES

$750,000GRANTWILLSUPPORTSTRUCTURAL

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SECURES

$3.75 MILLION FOR

SOLANO COUNTY PROJECTS

Dodd’s $3.75 million to Solano County will

Dodd’s $3.75 million to Solano County will be used for what “critical” projects, with $1 be used for what “critical” projects, with $1

million going toward improving the Vallejo

million going toward improving the Vallejo

Early Learning Center. Early Learning Center.

VALLEJO’S TOURO UNIVERSITY GETS $91,000 GRANT FOR HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAMS

LAGOONVALLEYHOUSINGHITSGROUND RUNNING.108RESIDENCESSETTO STARTCONSTRUCTION

Vacaville city officials and developers gathered in Lagoon Valley Friday afternoon for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a project that has been in the making for more than 30 years. The Lilac Ridge section begin construction, built by Lennar Homes, the homes are set to be placed on the market as early as October.

CAL MARITIME LISTED ONE OF THE TOP SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST ROI: BLOOMBERG NEWS

California State University Maritime Academy has been recognized as a standout in Bloomberg News' latest analysis of over 1,500 nonprofit four-year colleges, boasting one of the highest Returns on Investment (ROI) in the nation. The study highlights that, alongside the prestigious Ivies with a typical 10-year ROI of $265,500, Cal Maritime emerges as a surprise winner, showcasing the incredible value and success our students achieve. This is a testament to our exceptional educational standards and commitment to student success.

TWO SOLANO NONPROFITS RECEIVE FUNDS FROM NEW PROGRAM

The inaugural 2024 Financial Coaching Grants from The inaugural 2024 Financial Coaching Grants from Travis Credit Union Foundation recipients are Travis Credit Union Foundation recipients are Vacaville Solano Services Corporation and Safe Vacaville Solano Services Corporation and Safe Quest Solano. Each recipient will be granted Quest Solano. Each recipient will be granted unrestricted operating support of $30,000 in 2024, unrestricted operating support of $30,000 in 2024, alongside up to $9,000 dedicated to professional alongside up to $9,000 dedicated to professional development training for two of their staff members development training for two of their staff members to become certified financial coaches. to become certified financial coaches.

NEW ANGRY CHICKZ IN VACAVILLE BRINGS OUT HUNDREDS

An estimated crowd of 350 hungry visitors stood in line waiting to try the signature spicy chicken at Vacaville’s brand new Angry Chickz. Mayor John Carli and Vacaville’s Angry Chickz owner Ash Ohanyan officially cut the ribbon outside of the new chicken shop located at 1021 Helen Power Drive.

SCC SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM BRINGS HOME NATIONAL AWARDS

TWO SOLANO COUNTY NURSING STUDENTS EACH WIN

$15,000 SCHOLARSHIPS

June 5th BayREN Regional Forum

June 5th BayREN Regional Forum

Commercial real estate varies in size, use, design, and tenant type. From neighborhood businesses to downtown office towers, this forum will explore the challenges and approaches to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Are there simple solutions for small buildings or big box stores? Can the complex systems in large buildings transition to clean energy? What’s holding back heat pumps in commercial kitchens? This free forum will help you learn about commercial systems and how local governments can support decarbonization. This online Forum is free and open to all.

Celebrates Earth Day with Vallejo Earthdaze Event

In a vibrant ode to both community spirit and environmental stewardship, Bay Area

In a vibrant ode to both community spirit and environmental stewardship, Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) recently took part in Vallejo's inaugural Earthdaze Regional Energy Network (BayREN) recently took part in Vallejo's inaugural Earthdaze event. Held on Earth Day, the first-of-its-kind celebration aimed to raise awareness about event. Held on Earth Day, the first-of-its-kind celebration aimed to raise awareness about sustainability while fostering a sense of togetherness among Vallejo residents. "We were sustainability while fostering a sense of togetherness among Vallejo residents. "We were thrilled to be part of Vallejo's Earthdaze event, " remarked a Nandi Cola-Loggins who thrilled to be part of Vallejo's Earthdaze event, " remarked a Nandi Cola-Loggins who worked the event says. "It's heartening to see communities come together to celebrate worked the event says. "It's heartening to see communities come together to celebrate Earth Day and reaffirm their commitment to sustainability. By supporting initiatives like Earth Day and reaffirm their commitment to sustainability. By supporting initiatives like Earthdaze, we're not just nurturing the environment; we're building stronger, more energy Earthdaze, we're not just nurturing the environment; we're building stronger, more energy efficient and efficient and resilient communities. " resilient communities. "

Kicking off at 10 a.m., the event drew an impressive crowd, underscoring the city's Kicking off at 10 a.m., the event drew an impressive crowd, underscoring the city's enthusiasm for all things green. BayREN, known for its commitment to energy efficiency and enthusiasm for all things green. BayREN, known for its commitment to energy efficiency and conservation efforts, eagerly joined the festivities, embodying their dedication to supporting conservation efforts, eagerly joined the festivities, embodying their dedication to supporting both the local community and the planet. both the local community and the planet.

As participants mingled and explored the various Earthdaze attractions, BayREN As participants mingled and explored the various Earthdaze attractions, BayREN representatives were on hand to offer insights and resources on how individuals can make representatives were on hand to offer insights and resources on how individuals can make environmentally conscious choices in their homes and daily lives. From energy-saving tips environmentally conscious choices in their homes and daily lives. From energy-saving tips to information about renewable energy options, BayREN's presence underscored the to information about renewable energy options, BayREN's presence underscored the importance of collective action in safeguarding our planet's future. BayREN teamed up with importance of collective action in safeguarding our planet's future. BayREN teamed up with their workforce program, Rising Sun, for a collaborative effort at the Earthdaze event. Rising their workforce program, Rising Sun, for a collaborative effort at the Earthdaze event. Rising Sun took the opportunity to showcase their youth program, providing attendees with Sun took the opportunity to showcase their youth program, providing attendees with valuable information and signing them up for their "do-at-home" energy efficiency kits. This valuable information and signing them up for their "do-at-home" energy efficiency kits. This partnership between BayREN and Rising Sun not only promoted environmental awareness partnership between BayREN and Rising Sun not only promoted environmental awareness but also empowered individuals to take practical steps toward energy efficiency in their but also empowered individuals to take practical steps toward energy efficiency in their own homes. By combining resources and expertise, BayREN and Rising Sun demonstrated own homes. By combining resources and expertise, BayREN and Rising Sun demonstrated their commitment to fostering sustainable practices and educating the community on the their commitment to fostering sustainable practices and educating the community on the importance of energy conservation. importance of energy conservation.

With its lively atmosphere and wealth of educational opportunities, Vallejo's Earthdaze event served as a testament to the power of grassroots initiatives in driving positive event served as a testament to the power of grassroots initiatives in driving positive change. As BayREN looks ahead, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower individuals change. As BayREN looks ahead, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower individuals and communities to embrace energy effiency, ensuring a brighter, greener future for all. and communities to embrace energy effiency, ensuring a brighter, greener future for all.

With its lively atmosphere and wealth of educational opportunities, Vallejo's Earthdaze

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