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🌱 What Vallejo police say about the city’s 13th fatal crash this year

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Vallejo police say about the city’s 13th fatal crash this year
  • Which Vallejo holiday events are happening around town this weekend?
  • Why a Vallejo cult-murder trial may be delayed again in January

Also on today's calendar: Family Workshop: Magical Glass - A Holiday Celebration of Stained Glass and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vallejo police make arrest concerning Sunday fatal traffic collision (timesheraldonline.com) — Vallejo police report that a man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a pedestrian was fatally struck early Sunday on Sonoma Boulevard near Meadows Drive, the city’s 13th traffic death this year. Investigators say impairment may have been a factor, and they’re asking anyone who saw the crash or has information to contact the Traffic Division.
   

2. December 18 Vallejo/Vacaville A/E Source: Activities (thereporter.com) — A packed lineup of Vallejo holiday events is coming up, from quilt exhibits and concerts at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and Empress Theatre to E-40’s toy drive, a community Christmas celebration, and Children’s Wonderland lights. Residents can also enjoy markets, Santa breakfasts and teas, and performances in nearby Benicia and Vacaville.
   

3. Zizian suspect seeks competency hearing (thereporter.com) — A high-profile Vallejo murder case tied to the extremist Zizian group is on hold while a judge orders a mental competency evaluation for defendant Suri Dao, with key hearings set in Vallejo’s Justice Building. Co-defendant Alexander Leatham and a third alleged participant, Maximilian Snyder, also face serious charges connected to attacks on Vallejo landlord Curtis Lind and fellow Zizian member Emma Borhanian.
   

4. Federal Review Puts $700 Million Vallejo Tribal Casino Plan Back In Limbo (canyon-news.com) — A long-debated $700 million tribal casino proposed just outside Vallejo is back in limbo after federal officials said earlier gaming approval may have relied on a legal error. The Department of the Interior is re-reviewing the project, leaving potential jobs, traffic concerns, and new revenue for Vallejo and Solano County hanging on the outcome.
   

5. Work delayed on Benicia, Carquinez bridges (timesheraldonline.com) — If you commute from Vallejo across the Carquinez or Benicia bridges, expect continued disruptions as Caltrans extends inspections and repairs because of steel fabrication delays. Carquinez Bridge lane and ramp closures will stretch into February, while Benicia Bridge work continues mostly on the bike path, with no lane closures currently scheduled.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please help me find my dog Bella.
    She is a Yorkie. She went missing from the Harbor Park Apartments about a week ago! We miss her soooo much!!! (Nextdoor Green Ridge)
  • Does anyone know of a Chanukah celebration in Vallejo?
    I’d like to show my support for the faith after the tragedy in Australia (Nextdoor South Vallejo)
  • Vallejo City Unified School District posted a job opening for Social Science Teacher - Jesse Bethel High School - 2025-2026 School Year in Vallejo. Apply here.
  • ASR Group posted a job opening for Payroll Associate in Crockett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vallejo here.

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