Aug 28, 2026

California Forever project to bring shipbuilding to Collinsville put on hold – for now

The Solano County Board of Supervisors plans to revisit the issue before the next legislative session....

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  Aug 26, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces shipbuilding award in Vallejo for Mare Island and Cal Poly Maritime Academy

The $8.2 million investment will go towards building a research campus and a career pipeline....

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  May 15, 2026

Suisun City manager addresses concerns about city’s expansion plan

City Manager Bret Prebula discussed data center rumors, the project’s timeline, and calls for a citywide advisory vote....

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  Apr 28, 2026

California Forever project could threaten sensitive Solano County habitat, environmentalists say

The project could affect endangered species like fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, and the California tiger salamander....

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  Apr 22, 2026

Activists call for vote on California Forever’s Suisun City expansion plan

The Solano Together coalition held a rally outside the Suisun City Council meeting on April 21....

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  Feb 18, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Dock files for bankruptcy as it seeks to avoid closure

In late December, the company announced it would lay off employees and possibly close after losing a key contract with the U.S. Coast Guard....

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  Jan 30, 2026

Poll shows opposition to Suisun expansion for California Forever development

The survey found that 58% of those polled opposed the expansion plan....

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  Jun 24, 2025

Can shipbuilding return to Vallejo?

Mare Island could be poised to receive federal funding for renewed shipbuilding and repair activity while billionaire-backed California Forever seeks to build a new shipyard nearby....

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  Jan 01, 2025

Year in review: Fresh faces will lead Vallejo in 2025

The new leadership still faces difficult issues that the city has grappled with for years....

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  Jul 23, 2024

California Forever withdraws initiative after report projects taxpayer burden, environmental concerns

California Forever said it would bring the proposal for a vote in two years....

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  Jul 10, 2024

Vallejo warns California Forever could be ‘detrimental’ to city’s economic development

City officials said the billionaire-backed plan could interfere with the city’s ability to recruit city staff, slow down economic development, and have an adverse impact on residents’ property values....

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  Jun 26, 2024

Solano Supervisors order study of California Forever proposal at contentious meeting

The meeting Tuesday was packed to capacity with hundreds of speakers, both for and against the project....

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