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Incumbent Lori Wilson and Jenny Leilani Callison vie to represent Solano in state Assembly
This is Wilson and Callison’s second time facing off to represent the 11th District.

Incumbent John Garamendi faces Rudy Recile again in 8th Congressional District race
This will be Garamendi and Recile’s third time facing off to represent District 8.

Upcoming Vallejo Events — Melba’s Kitchen all-women big band comes to Vino Godfather
Plus, Zoppé Italian Family Circus will set up their big top at Solano County Fairgrounds

Vallejo Planning Commission advances inclusionary housing ordinance
Under the ordinance, developers of rental properties would be required to designate 4% of a project’s units as affordable

Solano County veterans struggle with federal cuts to mental health services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled group therapy for Mare Island and Fairfield veterans and shortened sessions as wait times have ballooned.

Upcoming Vallejo Events — Fiestas Patrias celebration joins Art Walk
Plus, Verismo Opera will open “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini at the Mira Theatre.

Vallejo to name street after Mac Dre
"Mac Dre Way” would span the entirety of Taper Avenue, a half-mile stretch beginning at Fairgrounds Drive and ending at Taper Court.

Vallejo’s McCune Collection features historical treasures
The McCune Rare Book and Art Collection includes gems like a leaf of the Gutenberg Bible, and a mid-1800s press.

Bay Area Air District announces $40M in funding for city of Benicia, school district
The grant was awarded from a record $82 million fine against the Valero Refining Company in 2024.
Upcoming Vallejo Events — Andrea Abbate and Willie Macc Comedy Show at the Empress Theatre
Plus, First Friday Salsa, Vallejo Goth Night, and Poetry by the Cup.
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.
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.