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 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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  Mar 05, 2026

Vallejo’s drag show on Mare Island is a 'hidden fantasy'

The Friday night show is held at Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar and hosted by military drag queen Ariel Fantasea....

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  Feb 25, 2026

Vallejo NAACP honors six ‘living legends’ for Black History Month

The NAACP chose six honorees who have dedicated their lives to serving the Vallejo community....

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  Feb 20, 2026

Vallejo Kaiser nurses join union day of action against ICE

The nurses union is asking Kaiser for guidance on a new bill that prohibits ICE agents from entering private hospital areas....

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  Feb 05, 2026

Benicia High School students hold anti-ICE walkout

The protest followed a week of school walkouts all across the nation....

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  Feb 03, 2026

Vallejo runners hold monthly cleanups for hiking trails

The group is encouraging people to get engaged and explore outside....

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