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 […]
City of Vallejo expecting thousands to turn up at Bernie Sanders rally
U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) will be speaking in Vallejo tonight. As a result, the city has issued a traffic congestion advisory in anticipation of the large crowds expected to show up. A report sent out by the city manager’s office Monday evening predicted that the event would draw between 10,000 and 18,000 […]
Council approves waterfront contract expansion
Benicia City Council has agreed to expand its contract for the development of the Urban Waterfront Restoration Plan for the First Street Green and surrounding marshland. The change, an increase to $181,169, will cover costs of more meetings and additional mitigation.