Gretchen Zimmermann

Gretchen Zimmermann

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Gretchen Zimmermann founded the Vallejo Arts & Entertainment website, joined the Vallejo Sun to cover event listings and arts and culture, and has since expanded into investigative reporting.

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  Mar 30, 2023

Rhonda Renfro of Club Stride is shaping the future by empowering Vallejo’s youth

Renfro is the CEO and founder of Club Stride Inc., which has a mission to reduce structural, racial and health inequities by cultivating youth-led civic action....

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  Mar 24, 2023

Solano inmates aim to transform prison culture as certified yoga instructors

After four years of work, the first nine instructors graduated last month....

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  Mar 14, 2023

Saturday nights on Ozcat radio, Vallejo hip-hop artists tell stories of struggle and perseverance

Marcel “DJ Flashback” Jones launched the “Underground Slapz'' show on Ozcat radio in 2012....

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  Mar 02, 2023

“Faust” makes a good deal in Vallejo

Community-oriented opera company keeps ticket prices low and provides an audience for opera-loving singers....

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  Feb 23, 2023

Pioneering Vallejo cartoonist to be honored Sunday

Plaque to honor Cleven “Goodie” Goudeau, a pioneering Black cartoonist, and Jeanette McCree-Goudeau, his wife and business partner....

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  Feb 21, 2023

The Game’s Afoot – community theater brings silly fun to Vallejo

A comedy wrapped in a mystery inside a community playhouse....

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  Feb 06, 2023

Shakeup underway at Vallejo museum after executive director resigns

Executive director Melinda McCrary resigned from the museum after an at-times turbulent first year....

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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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  Jan 24, 2023

Grassroots Vallejo radio station promotes local talent

Ozcat radio was launched as a pirate station in 2006....

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  Dec 14, 2022

Annual Vallejo toy drive in its 18th year expects to serve more kids than ever

This year’s event will be held on Dec. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at Immersive Learning Center, at 250 Georgia St....

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  Dec 13, 2022

Kids theater troupe to perform ‘Elephant & Piggie’ play at Vallejo museum

The play, based on the popular Elephant & Piggie children's book series, is fun, silly and interactive....

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  Nov 29, 2022

Mad Hatter Festival to dazzle downtown Vallejo Saturday

Now in its 12th year, the festival offers a day-long smorgasbord of activities with something for everyone....

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