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Takeaways from our report on school closures in the US
A new analysis found that 1,156 U.S. schools closed during the last academic year, the highest total since the pandemic. The pace of closures remains slower than the decline in student enrollment, suggesting districts…
School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead
School closures are accelerating across the United States as districts contend with declining birth rates, falling enrollment and reduced education funding. An analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford…
Veterans Day event set for Mare Island Naval Cemetery
The Mare Island Naval Cemetery is set to host a commemorative event in honor of Veterans Day. This gathering serves as a tribute to the service members laid to rest at the historic site. Local community members and…
Bay Area rappers hold benefit for Fairfield woman missing since July
Bay Area musicians held a benefit concert Sunday in Vallejo to help fund the search for Chantel “CiCi” Brooks, 37, who has been missing since July. Her brother, rapper Footz The Beast, said proceeds will support private…
Man dies after weekend shooting near Vallejo Ferry Terminal
A man died after being shot near the Vallejo Ferry Terminal on Sunday, police said. Officers responding shortly after 12:45 p.m. found him wounded on the 200 block of Mare Island Way and provided aid before he was taken…
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School closures are accelerating, but more financial pain lies ahead
School closures across the United States reached a post-pandemic high of 1,156 last year, according to Stanford University research. Declining birth rates and shrinking education budgets are forcing districts to…
School closures are accelerating, but more financial pain lies ahead
School closures across the United States reached a post-pandemic high of 1,156 last year, according to Stanford University research. Declining birth rates and shrinking education budgets are forcing districts to…
Man Found Dead In Daytime Ferry Terminal Shooting
Vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday near the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Officers discovered an unidentified man suffering from at least one gunshot wound in the 200 block of Mare Island…
Benefit concert for missing Chantel Brooks of Fairfield
Family, friends, and local hip-hop artists gathered at Noble Cinema Studios in Vallejo on Sunday for a benefit concert to support the ongoing search for Chantel Brooks. Brooks, 37, has been missing for over three months…
US school closures are accelerating, but more financial pain lies ahead
U.S. school closures are accelerating as districts grapple with declining birth rates and shrinking federal funding. A recent analysis shows 1,156 schools closed during the last academic year, the highest number since…
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Missing Fairfield woman's loved ones hold benefit concert in Vallejo
Loved ones of Chantel Brooks, a Fairfield resident who has been missing since July, held a benefit concert in Vallejo on Sunday. The event aimed to raise funds for private investigators and billboards to aid the ongoing…
School closures accelerating in US, more financial pain lies ahead
School closures are accelerating across the United States as districts face declining birth rates and shrinking education funding. A record 1,156 schools closed last academic year, with research indicating that student…
More communities are closing schools. The cuts may not be enough
Public school closures across the United States are accelerating as districts struggle with declining birth rates and shrinking budgets. A report from The Hechinger Report notes that 1,156 schools closed last year, the…
Man fatally shot near marina in Vallejo: police
Police in Vallejo are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near the city's marina. Authorities have provided few details regarding the incident, which remains under active investigation. Local law enforcement is…
Man found shot by the Vallejo Ferry Terminal has died
A man found suffering from a gunshot wound near the Vallejo Ferry Terminal on Sunday has died from his injuries. Vallejo police responded to the 200 block of Mare Island Way around 12:48 p.m. and transported the victim…
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Vallejo council to weigh condemnation of mayor for allegedly influencing city staff
The Vallejo City Council is scheduled to review a resolution to condemn Mayor Andrea Sorce for allegedly attempting to improperly influence city staff. The agenda for the upcoming Tuesday meeting includes a discussion…
Ask Dr. Scott: Mental health related work injuries: A contemporary challenge
Dr. Scott Anderson interviews psychiatrist Dr. Ann Allen regarding the prevalence of mental health issues and work-related injuries. The discussion covers situational anxiety, depression, and PTSD, particularly among…
Key replacement part for Mare Island Bridge to be installed Monday
The City of Vallejo is set to install a replacement mechanical coupling on the Mare Island Causeway Bridge this Monday. The repair aims to restore normal drawbridge operations after the structure remained stuck in the…
New Costco store is now open in Vallejo
A new Costco warehouse store has officially opened in Vallejo. Customers gathered in lines ahead of the opening on November 6 to access the new retail location. The opening marks a significant addition to the local…
'We don't have any resources': Vallejo animal shelter repeatedly burglarized, vandalized
The Humane Society of the North Bay in Vallejo has been burglarized four times since October 25. Thieves stole approximately $20,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies, including surgical tools. The shelter's front…
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Costco swings open doors of 152,000-square-foot warehouse with 32 discount gas pumps
Costco has officially opened a new 152,000-square-foot warehouse in Vallejo, California, replacing an older facility that served the community for decades. The new location features an expanded 32-pump gas station…
Rebuilding Together celebrates 50th home rehab in honor of Veterans Day
Rebuilding Together Solano County has launched its 50th home rehabilitation project in honor of Veterans Day. The initiative focuses on providing essential health and safety repairs for a low-income disabled Navy…
Vallejo Mayor Andrea Sorce Faces Condemnation Resolution
The Vallejo City Council is set to consider a resolution to condemn and disavow the conduct of Mayor Andrea Sorce. The resolution, which is non-disciplinary and imposes no penalties, addresses concerns regarding the…
Mare Island whiskey distillery hires hospitality chief
A whiskey distillery located on Mare Island has announced the hiring of a new hospitality chief to oversee its operations. This strategic appointment aims to enhance the visitor experience and support the growth of the…
Vallejo Humane Society reports repeated break-ins
The Humane Society of the North Bay in Vallejo, California, has reported at least four break-ins over the past ten days. Perpetrators damaged sheds and stole equipment, including syringes, causing significant distress…
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Hercules Police Say They Foiled Molotov Cocktail Attack Targeting Vehicle in Vallejo
Hercules police arrested 45-year-old Gabriel Dejesus on October 20 after discovering five Molotov cocktails in his backpack during a vehicle search. Investigators allege Dejesus intended to use the incendiary devices…
Meth disguised as peanut butter gets prison time for San Quentin ex-employee
Keith Randle, a former maintenance worker at San Quentin State Prison, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for smuggling methamphetamine, marijuana, and tobacco to inmates. Randle pleaded guilty to accepting over…
Six 'aliens' charged for voting illegally in 2024
Six individuals, including a Vallejo resident, have been charged with voter fraud for allegedly voting illegally in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Janelyn Stewart, 38, is among those facing federal criminal…
Man shot and killed on Halloween in Vallejo
A man was shot and killed in Vallejo on Halloween night. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. No further details regarding suspects or the victim's identity have been…