Isidra Mencos

Isidra Mencos

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Isidra Mencos, Ph.D. is the author of Promenade of Desire—A Barcelona Memoir. Her work has been published in WIRED, Chicago Quarterly Review and more. She reports on Vallejo's businesses and culture.

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  Jan 27, 2026

Vallejo’s chocolatier Sarah Cain makes fine chocolates fun

Spirited Sweets Chocolates follows a rich tradition of Vallejo chocolatiers producing fine bonbons....

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  Jan 20, 2026

Touro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano County

The DREAM Team is also recruiting families with kids 6-12 years old at risk of developing diabetes for Building Healthy Families, a free year-long program....

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  Jan 20, 2026

El equipo DREAM de la Universidad de Touro ofrece evaluaciones gratuitas de diabetes y educación al condado de Solano

El equipo DREAM también está reclutando familias con niños de 6 a 12 años en riesgo de desarrollar diabetes para Building Healthy Families, un programa gratuito de un año de duración....

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  Jan 05, 2026

Vallejo’s Slime World offers fun and creativity for kids

Alexandra LaRonge turned a teenage fascination into a hands-on space where kids create, play and feel welcome in downtown Vallejo....

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  Dec 08, 2025

The Vallejo Choral Society ushers in the season with ‘Carols and Lullabies’

From a 108-year tradition to a growing youth chorus, the nonprofit keeps music at the heart of community life in Vallejo and Benicia....

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  Dec 01, 2025

Vallejo’s Anchor Pantry has your holiday cravings covered

Aside from the usual array of gourmet fare, Anchor Pantry has a wide selection of special foods and gifts for the holidays....

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  Nov 11, 2025

Lucky Garden Peruvian Cuisine: a piece of Peru in Vallejo

Restaurateur Edson Vega remodeled a former Chinese restaurant to create Solano County's first Peruvian restaurant....

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  Nov 11, 2025

Lucky Garden Peruvian Cuisine: un trozo de Perú en Vallejo

El restaurador Edson Vega remodeló un antiguo restaurante chino para crear el primer restaurante peruano del condado de Solano....

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  Oct 17, 2025

Vallejo Cellars promotes local nonprofits through good wine

Kevin Jones produces 15 wines, with seven promoting and benefiting local organizations....

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  Oct 06, 2025

El primer restaurante guatemalteco del condado de Solano abre en Vallejo

Abo's Cocina, una empresa familiar, trae la cocina tradicional guatemalteca a la ciudad....

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  Oct 06, 2025

First Guatemalan restaurant in Solano County opens in Vallejo

Abo’s Cocina, a family owned and run business, brings traditional Guatemalan cuisine to the city....

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  Sep 02, 2025

‘Founders Day’ will bring Vallejo’s Naval history to life

An acting troupe will embody Mare Island’s historic figures, tell stories, and interact one-on-one with the public....

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