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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  Apr 20, 2026

Vallejo native Chris Navalta publishes children’s book about soccer greats

Navalta narrates the backstory of 12 soccer superstars who overcame big challenges to reach their dreams....

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  Apr 03, 2026

Vallejo Clay offers fun classes and a community hub

Renowned ceramic artist and teacher Whitney Smith, the owner of Vallejo Clay Workshop, shares her expertise in downtown Vallejo....

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  Mar 20, 2026

Vallejo nonprofit builds the leaders of tomorrow

Future Leadership Solano prepares high school students to lead with purpose and contribute to the community....

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  Mar 20, 2026

Una organización sin fines de lucro de Vallejo forma a los líderes del mañana

Future Leadership Solano prepara a estudiantes de secundaria para liderar con propósito y contribuir a la comunidad....

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  Mar 05, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Art Studios takes visitors around the world with Dorothy Herger’s ‘Curiosities’

Herger, a respected potter and art teacher, donated hundreds of multicultural arts and crafts objects and her own pottery pieces for this exhibit....

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  Feb 19, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Art Glass teaches glass blowing to kids and adults

From a whimsical glass pumpkin to an original vase or Christmas ornament, you can create your own glass pieces in a safe and fun environment...

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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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