Gretchen Smail

Gretchen Smail

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Gretchen Smail is a fellow with the California Local News Fellowship program. She grew up in Vallejo and focuses on health and science reporting.

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  Apr 28, 2026

California Forever project could threaten sensitive Solano County habitat, environmentalists say

The project could affect endangered species like fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, and the California tiger salamander....

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  Apr 24, 2026

Junk journaling comes to Vallejo

Two new clubs encourage people to make art out of items they would normally throw away....

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  Apr 22, 2026

Activists call for vote on California Forever’s Suisun City expansion plan

The Solano Together coalition held a rally outside the Suisun City Council meeting on April 21....

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  Apr 15, 2026

El sheriff de Solano habla sobre las interacciones con el ICE en 2025 en la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores

Según el sheriff Bradley DeWall, una persona fue trasladada a la custodia del ICE desde el Centro de Detención de Justicia en Fairfield....

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  Apr 14, 2026

Solano sheriff discusses 2025 ICE interactions at Board of Supervisors meeting

According to Sheriff Bradley DeWall, one person was transferred to ICE custody from the Justice Detention Center in Fairfield....

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  Apr 10, 2026

‘Dignity Day’ for unhoused residents returns to Vallejo Saturday

The biannual wellness fair at Solano Dream Center provides unhoused residents with free showers, clothes, a health check, and housing assistance....

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  Apr 06, 2026

ICE was in Vallejo at least 21 times in 2025, public records show

Federal immigration agents often alert local law enforcement before they arrive, but an ICE spokesperson said they don’t always follow that procedure....

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  Apr 06, 2026

ICE estuvo en Vallejo al menos 21 veces en 2025, según muestran los registros públicos

Los agentes federales de inmigración suelen alertar a las fuerzas del orden locales antes de su llegada, pero un portavoz del ICE afirmó que no siempre siguen ese procedimiento....

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  Apr 03, 2026

Vallejo’s Emmanuel Temple holds spring break fair for kids

Held in the church’s parking lot, the three-day event provided free food and outdoor activities for students....

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  Mar 27, 2026

Wrestlers hit the stacks at Vallejo’s John F. Kennedy Library

Lucha Libro blends a vibrant style of Mexican professional wrestling with the joy of reading....

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  Mar 18, 2026

Wastewater data shows high levels of two respiratory viruses in Vallejo

Vallejo wastewater shows high levels of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and human metapneumovirus, or HMPV....

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  Mar 10, 2026

Vallejo residents walk the waterfront to learn about sea level rise

The tour was part of the city’s goal to create a climate change adaptation plan....

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