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  Nov 16, 2021

Vallejo City Council returns to in-person meetings Tuesday

The Vallejo City Hall council chambers have been closed since March 2020 when the council declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....

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  Nov 15, 2021

Worker killed at Valero Benicia refinery was found hanging from safety harness

He found unresponsive and hanging from his safety harness around 10:30 p.m. Friday....

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  Nov 13, 2021

Worker killed in six-story fall at Valero Benicia refinery

A worker died after falling six stories at the Valero Benicia refinery on Friday night, according to fire dispatch audio....

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  Nov 09, 2021

Benicia to consider lifting mask mandate for businesses checking vaccination status

Mayor Steve Young said he discussed his vaccination plan with businesses on First Street....

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  Oct 27, 2021

Vallejo City Council extends mask mandate despite 84% vaccination rate

Extending the mask mandate was in part a precaution as the Vallejo City Council approved its return to in person meetings starting Nov. 16....

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  Oct 18, 2021

Vallejo school board asked to sell unused Little League fields

The Vallejo school district is ready to sell off about 18 acres of surplus property that was once home for East Vallejo Little League baseball....

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  Oct 16, 2021

Vallejo police change upcoming town hall to virtual event, citing COVID concerns

The department’s decision comes days after the Vallejo Sun published an update on the low rate of vaccinated law enforcement officers in Solano County....

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  Oct 15, 2021

Vallejo board OKs $279K contract for housing authority lobby renovation

The renovation of the lobby will include removing black mastic flooring adhesive found to contain chrysotile asbestos....

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  Oct 06, 2021

Watchdog alleges routine pollution at Port of Benicia

Baykeeper released photos and videos showing plumes from ships docked at the port....

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  Oct 06, 2021

Vallejo council renews mask mandate during 10-minute meeting

Individuals who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19 are still expected to wear a face covering while inside restaurants, grocery stores, laundromats and office buildings....

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  Oct 05, 2021

Vallejo council to consider extending city’s mask mandate

The council will first be asked to renew a mask mandate which requires individuals 4 years and older to wear a face covering while inside any buildings open to the general public within city limits. This includes office buildings, restaurants, laundromats, and grocery stores....

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  Sep 16, 2021

Benicia City Council asked to continue holding virtual meetings amid COVID surge

City staff is recommending that the council continue holding virtual meetings over the next six weeks - at the very least - as COVID-19 cases have increased through the Delta variant....

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