education

  125 posts

  Apr 23, 2026

Governor’s proposed budget could force cuts to Vallejo, Benicia school districts

The budget would withhold $5.6 billion in payments to public schools statewide starting in June....

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  Apr 08, 2026

Vallejo’s school district and its biggest union trade accusations of not bargaining

VCUSD submitted a request to the California Public Employment Relations Board declaring an impasse in its negotiations with the California School Employees Association Vallejo Chapter 199....

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  Apr 03, 2026

Vallejo school district to launch new before-school program at two schools

The programs at Lincoln Elementary and Vallejo Charter School are the first before school programs operated by the district....

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  Apr 02, 2026

Vallejo school district faces ‘sad and mad’ community while reaffirming decision to close three schools

The district revoted on the school closures after allegations that the original vote violated state open meeting law....

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  Mar 31, 2026

Vallejo school district ousts contractor who said he’d make students ‘champions for Christ’

The contracts with Eryck "Boomer" Bennett’s organization JF University/Luv Our Youth totaled over $600,000....

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  Mar 27, 2026

Wrestlers hit the stacks at Vallejo’s John F. Kennedy Library

Lucha Libro blends a vibrant style of Mexican professional wrestling with the joy of reading....

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  Mar 25, 2026

Vallejo school board to re-vote on school closures following allegation of open meeting violations

Vallejo’s school board had voted unanimously to close three elementary schools in December....

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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 11, 2026

Union rallies against planned layoffs at Vallejo school district meeting

In February, the school board agreed to cut roughly 130 full-time California School Employees Association positions....

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  Mar 09, 2026

Vallejo school district mulls tax extension to modernize schools

The district is seeking to bring Vallejo elementary schools that were largely built in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s up to 2026 standards....

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  Feb 25, 2026

Vallejo NAACP honors six ‘living legends’ for Black History Month

The NAACP chose six honorees who have dedicated their lives to serving the Vallejo community....

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  Feb 17, 2026

Vallejo school district appears to violate open meeting law in school closure decision

Text messages show Superintendent Rubén Aurelio and board Trustee Glenn Amboy agree to discuss school closures during a closed session meeting ahead of a public vote....

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