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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  Jul 03, 2025

Grupos latinos se retiran de las festividades del 4 de julio en Vallejo por temor a ICE y al racismo

Tras varias incursiones de ICE en Vallejo, algunas organizaciones latinas optan por quedarse en casa....

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  Jun 27, 2025

Creatives have a new playground in downtown Vallejo: The Exchange

The inviting space mixes co-working, arts and crafts studio, and clubhouse....

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  Jun 02, 2025

Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon Festival returns to Mare Island June 7

This year’s theme, “Sharing the Map of Our Motherland,” celebrates the diversity of the Philippines....

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  May 20, 2025

Vallejo’s Arc-Solano has supported individuals with developmental disabilities for decades

In June they will launch their first Volunteer-a-Thon fundraiser....

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  May 13, 2025

Three Vallejo moms educate Filipino kids nationwide

Kababayan Kids will offer their first ever Filipino summer camp with the Greater Vallejo Recreation District this summer....

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  Apr 22, 2025

Vallejo Odd Fellows once again hosting community events

Code issues had prevented this fraternal society from hosting events for nearly a decade....

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  Apr 14, 2025

Vallejo Vignettes – Antiaircraft weapons and basketball games

How a boy found joy in Washington Park during World War II...

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  Apr 01, 2025

Inclusive Crowns brings free medical wigs to Vallejo

The nonprofit also aims to train young women in a sought-after business skill....

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  Mar 24, 2025

Vallejo Vignettes – Park games in Vallejo

Plus: A real community — with battle scars...

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  Mar 21, 2025

Obscure boards and commissions play important role in Vallejo’s governance

Despite the influence of the city’s 21 boards, commissions and committees, the city struggles to find people to fill the roles....

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  Mar 13, 2025

New book reveals history of Vallejo’s Mare Island Naval Hospital

Dr. Thomas L. Snyder has written an astoundingly detailed account of nearly 100 years of the hospital's operations....

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  Mar 10, 2025

Vallejo Vignettes – Vallejo Unified School District helped my twins thrive

A kind teacher and the right therapy improved their language skills....

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