health

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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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  Apr 16, 2025

Valero to shut down Benicia refinery after more than two decades

Valero is expected to cease operations at the Benicia Refinery by April 2026....

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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 04, 2025

‘Wellness rooms’ give Vallejo students space for mental health breaks

School districts across California and the nation have been increasingly offering wellness rooms in schools since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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  Nov 01, 2024

Valero to pay record penalty for unreported refinery emissions in Benicia

The $82 million fine is the largest penalty ever assessed by the air district....

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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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  Dec 20, 2023

Man died in Kaiser Vallejo waiting room eight hours after seeking treatment for chest pain

Nurses say they have been complaining for years that the Vallejo facility is understaffed....

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  Dec 11, 2023

Vallejo dancer uses experience with chronic illness to heal through dance

Tyese Wortham's Afro Body Love class is about body liberation and empowerment through dance healing....

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  Jun 27, 2023

Solano County jails contending with apparent salmonella outbreak

The outbreak began last weekend and has afflicted about 15 people in the jails....

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  Apr 26, 2023

Vallejo to consider new ordinance to curb sales of flavored tobacco products

The City Council will seek to adopt a tobacco retail license to prevent the sale of flavored tobacco....

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  Apr 14, 2023

Vallejo dialysis workers seek to organize union for better pay, staffing

Workers at the Satellite Healthcare Vallejo dialysis clinic say that low wages have led to staffing challenges that make their work to provide life-saving treatment to patients unsustainable....

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  Jan 27, 2023

Faith Food Fridays unveils new Learning Community Garden for Vallejo

The garden is a joint project of Faith Food Fridays and Sustainable Solano....

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