Once again, Congregation B’nai Israel of Vallejo will be talking baseball. As in the past, they will be joined by someone who knows a lot about baseball and a lot about Judaism. Marty Lurie, a sports radio host on KNBR, will join Rabbi David White for a discussion on how rules and changes over time […]
Vallejo rapper Suga T honored by VH-1
Artist promotes humanitarianism, female empowerment Earlier this month, VH-1 aired its annual Hip Hop Honors awards ceremony, which honors some of the genre’s most influential artists. This year’s ceremony— the first after a six-year hiatus— honored some of the most innovative female rappers, including such trailblazers as Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliott— […]
Rep. Mike Thompson to promote summer reading at JFK Library
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) will be visiting the John F. Kennedy Library in Vallejo to encourage children to read as many books as they can as part of California’s 5th District’s Summer Reading Challenge. This is the first year that Thompson– who represents Benicia as part of California’s 5th District– has hosted the Summer Reading […]
Humane Society of North Bay looks to ‘clear the shelters’ Saturday
Every year, approximately 7.6 million pets are abandoned and enter animal shelters nationwide. What these animals really want is for somebody to bring them to a nice home and care for them. If you go to Humane Society of the North Bay or any other Bay Area shelter this Saturday, you will have a chance […]
Batmobile among vintage autos on display at NorCal KnockOut
Holy hot rod, Batman! Did you know that the original Batmobile is going to be on display at the NorCal KnockOut bike and auto show at the Solano County Fairgrounds? That should be reason enough to go, but as with past NorCal KnockOut shows, the amount of reasons to go could power a V-8 engine. […]
Visual artists have chance to win big at Solano County Fair
Among other things, the 2016 Solano County Fair will be a place for the artistically inclined to shine, as organizers have announced the new “We’re All Family” Fine Arts Award. Winners of this reward will receive a cash prize as well as an opportunity to have their work showcased for an entire year. “Artists showcasing […]
Vallejo to promote more nutritional options in city at first Healthy Food Fest
Sunday is a day to skip the burgers and fries. This may be a difficult decision for some, but organizers of the first ever Vallejo Healthy Food Fest believe that a few hours at the festival will have patrons questioning their dietary choices. Vallejo Healthy Food Fest will be an opportunity for attendees to […]
Vallejo mother seeks help finding son’s killer
A Vallejo mother is seeking help from the public in finding the person or persons responsible for her teenage son’s death by gunfire on Feb. 6. The incident occurred outside in daylight with many people in the immediate vicinity. We received the following letter from Isabelle Reyes this week: “My son’s life was taken on […]
Bernie Sanders rally draws compact, mellow crowd in Vallejo
Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont touched down in Vallejo Wednesday, after rallying supporters in nearby San Jose earlier in the day. The Vallejo event’s official start time was 7 p.m., with gates opening at 4. Early comers were treated to a variety of musical and other vocal opening acts as well as […]
Sorority to award scholarships Sunday
By Valerie Roberts Gray Special to the Herald In the more than 40 years since the Vallejo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. was chartered in 1974, the chapter has provided more than $200,000 in scholarships to deserving high school students pursuing higher education. The tradition continues this weekend as the chapter awards scholarships […]