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Isidra Mencos

Isidra Mencos

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Isidra Mencos, Ph.D. is the author of Promenade of Desire—A Barcelona Memoir. Her work has been published in WIRED, Chicago Quarterly Review and more. She reports on Vallejo's businesses and culture.

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  Nov 12, 2024

Verismo Opera’s version of La Traviata shines at Vallejo’s Bay Terrace Theater

Aficionados and curious novices can enjoy Verdi’s most famous opera at an accessible price....

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  Nov 04, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — Three high schoolers win Inspire Vallejo billboard competition

The Carquinez bridge, Vallejo’s sunsets, two rappers and even sideshows are highlighted....

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  Oct 29, 2024

The Sardine Can offers delicious seafood and an unbeatable view of the Vallejo waterfront

For more than four decades, this little restaurant has given regulars a home away from home....

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  Oct 21, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — Waterways and their watering holes

Send us your best Vallejo stories! They should be between 50 and 300...

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  Oct 14, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — A sturdy house and a love story

Plus: An unexpected journey...

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los cuatro candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Benicia

El titular Trevor Macenski se enfrenta a la fundadora de la Red LGBTQIA de Benicia, Christina Gilpin-Hayes, al exconcejal Lionel Largaespada y al ingeniero Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los dos candidatos que se postulan para la alcaldía de Benicia

El alcalde actual, Steve Young, se enfrenta a Kevin Kirby, gerente de una sala de exposición de ferreterías....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the four candidates running for Benicia City Council

Incumbent Trevor Macenski is challenged by Benicia LGBTQIA Network founder Christina Gilpin-Hayes, former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada and engineer Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the two candidates running for Benicia Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Steve Young is challenged by Kevin Kirby, a hardware showroom manager....

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  Sep 23, 2024

Vallejo Vignettes — A 'supervisor' cat brings joy to Faith Food Fridays

Plus, the mystery of the art chair....

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  Sep 16, 2024

How difficult zoning issues have impeded small businesses in downtown Vallejo

Store owners have faced obscure rules, poor communication and a lack of enforcement of flagrant violations....

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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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