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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  Aug 26, 2025

Vallejo’s Artiszen and Mare Island Art Studios host fashion show for Bay Area designers

Around 150 guests enjoyed the work of 10 eclectic and talented Bay Area designers....

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  Aug 15, 2025

Vallejo and Benicia’s Little Free Libraries keep neighborhoods reading

In the last few years these tiny libraries have been expanding rapidly in both cities....

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  Aug 01, 2025

Want a Hat? Vallejo’s A Man and His Hat will leave you Hatisfied

Clifford Dawson has provided Vallejoans with the finest hats for 16 years....

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  Jul 07, 2025

Vallejo’s Provisions restaurant expands its kitchen, hours and menu

Tapas night, extended breakfast hours and new dishes cater to customers’ wishes....

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  Jul 03, 2025

Latino groups bow out of Vallejo July 4 festivities fearing ICE and racism

After ICE sightings in Vallejo, some Latino organizations choose to stay home....

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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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