Isidra Mencos

Isidra Mencos

17 posts

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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  Oct 21, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — Waterways and their watering holes

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  Oct 14, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — A sturdy house and a love story

Plus: An unexpected journey...

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los cuatro candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Benicia

El titular Trevor Macenski se enfrenta a la fundadora de la Red LGBTQIA de Benicia, Christina Gilpin-Hayes, al exconcejal Lionel Largaespada y al ingeniero Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los dos candidatos que se postulan para la alcaldía de Benicia

El alcalde actual, Steve Young, se enfrenta a Kevin Kirby, gerente de una sala de exposición de ferreterías....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the four candidates running for Benicia City Council

Incumbent Trevor Macenski is challenged by Benicia LGBTQIA Network founder Christina Gilpin-Hayes, former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada and engineer Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the two candidates running for Benicia Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Steve Young is challenged by Kevin Kirby, a hardware showroom manager....

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  Sep 23, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — A 'supervisor' cat brings joy to Faith Food Fridays

Plus, the mystery of the art chair....

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  Sep 16, 2024

How difficult zoning issues have impeded small businesses in downtown Vallejo

Store owners have faced obscure rules, poor communication and a lack of enforcement of flagrant violations....

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  Sep 06, 2024

Healthy Vallejo offers disadvantaged youth a path to financial stability

Pastor Anthony Summers has created a win/win model for its interns and the city....

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  Jul 01, 2024

Vallejo’s Bay Area Stage Productions thrives on passion and community support

Their current production, “Alice by Heart,” brings an injection of youth to the company....

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  Jun 18, 2024

Vallejo City Clerk Dawn Abrahamson quietly keeps democracy running

Clerks have an often invisible but vital role in the functioning of city government. Now Abrahamson will lead an organization of her peers....

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  May 31, 2024

Vallejo’s Little Mexico offers culture, tradition, and delectable treats

Little Mexico's family-run businesses bring authentic Mexican traditions to Vallejo....

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