Vallejo

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  Feb 26, 2025

Homeless man crushed to death during Vallejo encampment clean-up was star athlete with troubled past

James Oakley was a high school star but later struggled with drug addiction and served time in prison for manslaughter....

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  Feb 25, 2025

Resale store fire closes downtown Vallejo businesses

The Buy, Sell and Trade shop was gutted and smoke and water damage closed Momo’s Cafe, the Factory 953 barbershop, the Gallo De Oro jewelry shop, and the Don Ramon taqueria....

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  Feb 25, 2025

SolTrans seeks to eliminate Solano bus routes to increase frequency

The SolTrans Board of Directors released a draft plan for public review....

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  Feb 24, 2025

VIDAS: A lifeline for immigrants in Vallejo

How one organization is providing hope and legal protection amid growing uncertainty....

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  Feb 21, 2025

Former Vallejo spokesperson sues city, alleging retaliation for reporting unethical behavior

The lawsuit alleges that Assistant City Manager Gillian Haen ordered a subordinate to illegally delete text messages and submit falsified documents to the federal government....

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  Feb 20, 2025

Vallejo school district to close two schools, cut 75 staff positions

The school board voted to close Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy and Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Feb 14, 2025

Vallejo Council seeks to tighten budget in face of growing spending gap

Like many cities in California, Vallejo faces a combination of growing costs and less sales and property tax revenue this year....

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  Feb 13, 2025

Both Walgreens pharmacies in Vallejo to close amid chain’s legal, financial woes

The chain plans to close its stores at both 1050 Redwood St. and 2647 Springs Road before the end of February....

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  Feb 11, 2025

Vallejo’s Ethnic Notions showcases the creativity of people of color

At this fine art gallery and multicultural bookstore, every month is Black History Month....

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  Feb 10, 2025

Federal judge blocks Vallejo from destroying woman’s tent shelter

Evelyn Alfred, known to friends as Brown Sugar, has for months been fighting the city’s efforts to remove her from a vacant lot alongside Mare Island Way....

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  Feb 07, 2025

Homeless residents decry Vallejo encampment sweeps during storms

Several unhoused people said their vehicles were towed and belongings removed while the Bay Area experienced several major rainstorms....

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  Feb 04, 2025

Judge rules state can seize over $50M in assets from Vallejo businessman’s cemeteries

The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau now controls the funds of four of Buck Kamphausen’s cemeteries....

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