Police: Man Due In Court For Auto Theft Stole Car To Get There Nov 8, 2009
CHIP investigator Chris Linehan said he arrested the man after finding him sitting in a stolen 2000 Range Rover outside the Vallejo courthouse, where the 24-year-old man had just appeared for arraignment on auto theft charges stemming from an arrest on Oct. 31. Linehan traced the stolen Range Rover through the vehicles LoJack system. (KWTX.com, TX)
Police: Man stole car to make court appearance on ... auto theft charge Nov 8, 2009
auto theft charge110809nation & world5Athens Banner-Herald VALLEJO, Calif ... Patrol investigator Chris Linehan said he arrested Samuel Botchvaroff on Tuesday as he sat inside a stolen 2000 Range Rover at the Vallejo courthouse. (Athens Banner-Herald)
CHP: Man steals car to make court appearance Nov 7, 2009
Patrol investigator Chris Linehan says he arrested Samuel Botchvaroff Tuesday as he sat inside a stolen 2000 Range Rover at the Vallejo courthouse ... California Highway Patrol investigator Chris Linehan says he arrested Samuel Botchvaroff Tuesday as he sat inside a stolen 2000 Range Rover at the Vallejo courthouse. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Astros prospects tee off in Arizona Nov 6, 2009
Gaston, Vallejo go yard in front of new Houston skipper ... Jon Gaston hit a three-run homer and Jose Vallejo homered and plated four runs, but the Peoria Saguaros fell to the Phoenix Desert Dogs, 12-11, on Thursday ... Vallejo, playing in front of new Houston manager Brad Mills, collected four hits, but the Saguaros bullpen blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Vallejo seeks to expand utility tax to cell phones Nov 3, 2009
Some Vallejo voters are saying OMG. ... "We don't use our cell phones a lot, but we think this gives the city a blank check," said retired Mare Island shipyard worker John Kocourek of Vallejo, who's been working against the measure ... Vallejo, which filed for bankruptcy in 2008, is desperate for revenue. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chester D. 'Jack' Beasley (10) Oct 31, 2009
In 1940, Jack got a chef position at a dining hall in a shipyard in Vallejo. Soon thereafter, he and Lois decided to open their own restaurant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Las Vegas, Merced, Cape Coral Lead U.S. in Metropolitan Area Foreclosures Oct 28, 2009
Three cities were sixth through eighth: Riverside-San Bernardino, California; Bakersfield; and Vallejo- Fairfield. Reno was ninth and Port-St. (Bloomberg -- US)
Bond Weakling California Shows Perils of States' Failure to Disclose Debts Oct 28, 2009
Menasha, Wisconsin, Vallejo, California and 105 community development districts in Florida have defaulted or drawn on reserves since May 2008, although no state has done so since the Great Depression. Insurers Lose Ratings. (Bloomberg)
Bay Area hopes to tax its way to funding Oct 27, 2009
From Santa Clara to Vallejo, the cities and school districts are asking voters to open their wallets for parcel taxes, sales taxes, hotel taxes, utility taxes, business license taxes and at least one cardroom tax. Faced with plunging tax revenues, periodic budget raids from the state and escalating pension and health costs, most local cities have watched their reserve funds dwindle and budget gaps explode. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Veteran Buckner will speak at Bees' banquet Oct 25, 2009
Buckner was born in Vallejo, California and graduated from Napa High School. He was the second player chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1968 June Draft. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Rollins: Mom's generation and today's women Oct 22, 2009
His anti-aircraft artillery battalion was on its way to California to ship out but was suddenly reassigned to protect military installations in the San Francisco Bay area including Mare Island Shipyard in Vallejo, California, the largest submarine base on the West Coast ... When I was in high school and things got financially rough with five kids going to Catholic schools, she went to work in Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo. (CNN -- US)
'If we lose that kind of money, we'll go under' Oct 20, 2009
Horse racing is offered at the California State Fair and at seven county fairs in Stockton, Fresno, Pleasanton, Vallejo, Santa Rosa, Ferndale Sonoma and Los Angeles. Racing is also held at separate race tracks Golden Gate Fields in Albany, Del Mar, Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Los Alamitos and Santa Anita in Arcadia. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Vallejo, Benicia could unify bus transit systems Oct 19, 2009
The Vallejo City Council will review a proposal this week that would unify its and Benicia's bus systems ... The Vallejo ferry service would not be included in the plan. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Warehouse walk to Levi's Plaza Oct 16, 2009
Now, walk south on Front one block to Vallejo Street. Here, Vallejo is sandwiched between two large Gibb-Sanborn warehouses (855 and 915 Front St.) ... Walk west on Vallejo, continuing uphill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland. By The Associated Press. (Carroll County Times, MD)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
24 Jeff Gordon (Vallejo, CA) Chevrolet/DuPont/Pepsi. 26 Jamie McMurray (Joplin, MO) Ford/Crown Royal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cash-Strapped Police Department Outsources Report Writing... Sep 30, 2009
Vallejo Police Outsource Report Writing ... com/news/local-beat/Vallejo-Police-Outsource-Report-Writing-jw-62428102 ... "comments":[{"body":"ANYTHING that can get an officer finished with one call and on to another in the shortest amount of time is a good thing. Most cities only have enough officers to be "re-active" and not enough to be "pro-active". So if you can get more coverage with the same amount of officers, you actually stand to increase public safety in the long run.Besides... you can... (The Drudge Report)
SEIU says it's saved 150 NorCal Kaiser job Sep 30, 2009
This new agreement means that not one pharmacy worker will lose her or his job, Cinnamon Amenes, an SEIU worker Kaiser s Vallejo medical center who served on the SEIU-UHW bargaining team, said in SEIU's Sept. 29 statement. We hope that this is the first in a series of agreements that take all layoffs off the table. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Girl Names Pizza After Elvis Sep 30, 2009
Home and style expert and Food Network personality Sandra Lee hosted the contest and presented awards at the Save Mart Kids Cook-Off at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif. The kids cook-off consisted of 30 children, ages 9 through 13, who submitted recipes in three categories: Appetizers/Side Dishes, Entrees and Desserts. (KERO 23, CA)
Next for Yankees' Sabathia: Postseason success Sep 30, 2009
" The native of Vallejo, Calif. a reason teams such as the and were considered front-runners during his free agency has moved full time to the New Jersey suburbs. "Everybody thought I would stay in California because of my family," Sabathia says. "We had to think a lot about that. But what's more important. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recognizing community involvement Sep 26, 2009
Oralia Vallejo and Sidonio "Sid" Palmerin have taken two different paths in life, but have shared the common goal of helping the youth of Kings County. Vallejo has worked to prevent tobacco use in Kings County through the Department of Public Health while Palmerin served for 24 years on the Corcoran Unified School District board of directors ... Orelia Vallejo has been named Latina of the Year by the Kings County chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
NISA NATIVE AMERICAN WORLD SERIES Sep 26, 2009
Nor Kal Natives Vallejo, California. 15. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Battling websites show city, union differences Sep 24, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9:56 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sweet success Sep 23, 2009
Diane Campbell opened the Candy Store, an old-fashioned shop on Vallejo Street on Russian Hill, three years ago, and said her sales have climbed about 10 percent each year. Campbell specializes in treats that span several generations and noted that her "blast from the past" combo box - including Pixy Stix, Wax Bottles, Necco Wafers and Big League Chew - is her most popular purchase. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Best, Butler and Folk Named Players of the Week Sep 22, 2009
Best, a junior from Vallejo, Calif. tied the Pac-10 single-game record by rushing for five touchdowns in California s 35-21 road win at Minnesota. (Pac-10.org)
Annadel looks like target Sep 22, 2009
The Petaluma Adobe State Park is also being looked at for closure and it's possible the Mission and Barracks, Gen. Vallejo Home and Toscano Hotel and Kitchen could also be affected, some possibly with only partial closure. But David Gould, district superintendent Diablo Vista District, which includes all of the above local parks and others, said "There's always a little bit of hope out there. We try to protect Sonoma because we have high use here.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
WALLACE LUTHER HAMMER - 73 - ENID, OK Sep 19, 2009
He is survived by his wife Juanita of Lockhart, Texas, daughter Leticia and her husband Ray Mata of Lockhart, daughters Suzie Lynn Bullard of Riverside, California and Joni Kay Blyth of Prescott, Arizona, daughter Carrie Ann Rust, and son Mike Rust, sister, Lynn Hammer Lorenzetti and her son Luke Lorenzetti of Vallejo, California, Lucille Hammer his aunt of Ames, cousin Jack Dee and Tereso Hammer of Enid, five grandchildren Vida, Baila, and Rio Mata of Lockhart, Texas, Roberta and David Blyth of... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Bankrupt City to Charge $200 for Bogus 911 Calls... Sep 19, 2009
"Obviously, there's that many pepole that don't think it's convenient to pick up the phone and say it's no problem," Lt. , a spokesman for the Vallejo police, told the Times-Herald. "This might make them think twice.". (The Drudge Report)
Is best Heisman choice Best? Sep 18, 2009
He chose Cal over USC and Oregon in order to be close to his family in Vallejo, Calif. He had hoped to run track at Cal, but nagging football injuries forced him to give up the sport he has called his passion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
City should reconsider retirement packages Sep 17, 2009
I think we had better take a hard look at changing some of these benefit for new employees before we go broke like Vallejo and many other cities. I'm sure I will hear from many that don't like the content of this letter, but it needs to be addressed. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Overturned big rig closes Hwy. 99 at 198 Sep 15, 2009
It was rear-ended by a second big rig, driven by Richard Corey, 51, of Vallejo, who was hospitalized with serious injuries. Big-rig crash linked to tractor protest on I-5. (Fresno Bee)
UC Davis Men's Golf Looks To Build On Success Sep 14, 2009
Aggies feature talented team that looks to defend Big West title and return to NCAA postseason. " Leading the charge is , a junior from San Clemente who led the Aggies with a 72.1 stroke average last season while winning three tournaments including top honors at the conference championship. Graham also earned medalist honors at the season-opening Kansas Invitational and the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, going a combined 15 shots under par to win the trio. He enjoyed a very successful summer as an... (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Illegal immigrants draw fire in health debate Sep 12, 2009
Duterte is well versed in the topic because the controversy is playing out in a health clinic in northern Vallejo ... The clinic opened in November to ease the strain on the overcrowded emergency rooms operated by nearby Kaiser Permanente's Vallejo hospital and Sutter Solano Medical Center, which are each paying $100,000 over the next three years to fund the clinic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fall Season Underway for SCU Men's Golf Sep 12, 2009
Building after strong showing at the WCC Championships The Broncos tied for fifth at the WCC Championships at the Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo, Calif. Sophomore and senior both posted Top 10 finishes helping the Broncos fire a sizzling 281 for the second 18 holes on Day One. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Biggest winemaker to donate NY winery to college Sep 11, 2009
Attorneys say a trial date has been set for a Sausalito man accused of setting a 2005 fire at a Vallejo wine warehouse that destroyed millions of bottles. Sixty-year-old Mark C. Anderson faces 19 counts including a charge of arson. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Editorial: On the Legislature's final week Sep 11, 2009
It also allows local governments to renegotiate their increasingly back-breaking union contracts, which are what broke the city of Vallejo last year ... Vallejo was only the third California city to file for bankruptcy ever, and city officials tried everything in their power to keep it from happening ... Unfortunately, there will be more cities in Vallejo's position in the budget-crunched years to come. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
State Parks closures pending in Valley Sep 11, 2009
And locally that could include Jack London, Sugarloaf Ridge and Annadel as well as the Gen. Vallejo Home, the Barracks and Mission and the Toscano Hotel and Kitchen. The Governor's office is looking at parks that have low attendance and low revenue, said Gould. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
RocketBoat will rock your world Sep 7, 2009
However, Safford points out that RocketBoat uses the same engines as his fleet's Baylink ferries to Vallejo and consumes no more fuel - which is biodiesel - than his other tour boats. RocketBoat can reach 50 mph, but in practice operates at the same speed as the ferries, around 40 mph, and is more maneuverable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Modesto neighbors, deliveryman rescue 3 dogs Sep 2, 2009
Hinshaw said the occupants of the house were renters and the owner lives in Vallejo. Scroll down to see dramatic video of the fire. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Politics pushing cities toward bankruptcy Sep 1, 2009
The highest-profile case involves Vallejo, which could be joined in the foreseeable future by Oakland. Vallejo's effort to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, which started last year, set off a storm of protests from California public employee unions ... Many public finance experts believe payroll and pension costs played a large role in pushing Vallejo to the brink. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Palo Alto labor union may call strike Aug 29, 2009
The only bankrupt one is that pit called Vallejo ... Funny you should bring up Vallejo. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
State parks in Valley could face closure Aug 25, 2009
In Sonoma Valley, Jack London State Historic Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park went from 6 to 8 a vehicle; Sonoma Historic Park, which includes the Mission, Barracks and Gen. Vallejo Home and the Petaluma Adobe, rose from 2 to 3 for adults and from free to 2 for children ... According to Elizabeth Kane, of the Sonoma State Parks Association, events such as the Mission Chapel Concerts and Christmas at the Mission would be gone, as would the annual Holiday Ornament Making Workshop at the Gen.... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Romano's will reopen just as Fred Young closes (3) Aug 24, 2009
According to SCI's Website, the closest facility is in Vallejo. The property will be sold for a non-funeral home use, making Romano's the only mortuary between Santa Rosa and Ukiah. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Signs of recovery in housing market Aug 23, 2009
After viewing a stand-alone home in Vallejo for around the same price, they decided they could get more for their money in that town. "I know they're flying like hotcakes," Nolasco said, "but I think there will be one for us.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fisherman found safe off NorCal coast Aug 22, 2009
He was taken to a Vallejo hospital, where a Coast Guard spokesman says he was pronounced dead. Infants' remains in Ill. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Astros get Vallejo as part of Pudge deal Aug 21, 2009
The Rangers named Jose Vallejo their Minor League Defender of the Year in 2008 ... HOUSTON -- The Astros acquired Minor League infielder Jose Vallejo from the Texas Rangers on Thursday ... Vallejo is one of potentially two players to be named in the trade for 14-time All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez, made on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
CC pitches in for hometown school Aug 20, 2009
That was the memorable experience for approximately 500 students on Wednesday at the Loma Vista Elementary School in Vallejo, Calif ... Sabathia said that he hoped to send an inspirational message to the young pupils that, even though Vallejo is a small community and times have changed, they can still follow their dreams and become whatever they want to be. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Sabathia looks forward to Bay Area start Aug 18, 2009
(AP) C.C. Sabathia always loved coming to the Oakland Coliseum when he was growing up in nearby Vallejo to watch his heroes on the Athletics and Raiders ... He also is planning a trip back to Vallejo on Wednesday to pass out backpacks on the first day of school at his old elementary school, Loma Vista Elementary School. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bay area man killed in boat crash Aug 18, 2009
He was taken to a Vallejo hospital, where a Coast Guard spokesman says he was pronounced dead. Boating conditions were calm before the crash, and Campbell was apparently talking to his wife, Terry, when he hit the wall. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Knapp: Pinstriped Sabathia comes home Aug 18, 2009
"I must have done something bad here as a kid, because I've got some bad karma here," the Vallejo native said with a smile ... On Wednesday, Sabathia will visit his elementary school, Vallejo's Loma Vista, to hand out backpacks and school supplies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Labor leaders meet with BART union Aug 16, 2009
Vallejo Transit and Baylink Ferry ... Add express bus service between the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Ferry Building if needed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Contention runs deep in $300k Longacres Mile Aug 15, 2009
80 when he won the Grade 3 Berkeley Handicap at Golden Gate in May, and $126 when he captured the El Camino Real Derby at Bay Meadows last spring, could spring an upset if he runs back to his best races for trainer Genaro Vallejo. Also appealing at long odds is Trumpet Player Jay, an improving 4-year-old who pressed Zensational's pace in the Grade 1 Triple Bend Handicap last month at Hollywood Park. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Vallejo woman dies in Hwy. 37 wreck Aug 15, 2009
Vallejo woman dies in Hwy ... A Vallejo woman was killed in a four-car collision Thursday afternoon on Highway 37 just west of Skaggs Island Road ... According to the Solano office of the California Highway Patrol, at about 4:20 p.m. Gurbax S. Sunak, 57, of Vallejo, was driving eastbound on Highway 37 when, because of unsafe speed, he rear-ended a vehicle driven by Maria Rosa D. Reyes, 49, of Vallejo, which caused Reyes' vehicle to veer into the westbound lane where it was hit head-on by a third... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Faraji Wright Is Today's Camper Of The Day Aug 12, 2009
Wright, a tackle from Vallejo, California. redshirted last season. (BroncoCountry.com)
Oakland boy playing with gun is shot in face Aug 10, 2009
A Vallejo woman is facing charges after a frightening incident in a Vallejo grocery store. Vallejo police arrested 47-year-old Dana Stevenson after they say she grabbed a 7-year-old boy, pulled out a knife and dragged him through part of the Grocery Outlet a little after noon Saturday. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Labor unions drop appeal of Vallejo bankruptcy Aug 9, 2009
(08-08) 17:53 PDT VALLEJO -- After almost a year of legal wrangling, Vallejo's labor unions have dropped their appeal of the city's bankruptcy filing, removing one of the final obstacles to the North Bay city's financial restructuring ... Meanwhile, contract negotiations between the unions and the city of Vallejo continue ... Vallejo has spent millions fighting the labor unions' appeal, and millions more on bankruptcy proceedings. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Duo arrested in killing outside barber shop Aug 8, 2009
The two fled in a silver Dodge Caliber that had been carjacked July 9 in Vallejo, Addington said. The car was found abandoned in Antioch two days after the slaying. (San Francisco Chronicle)
100+ Nurses to Rally in SF Wed. to Demand Stronger Swine Flu Safety Protections: California Hospitals Remain Unprepared Despite First Nurse Death Aug 5, 2009
At Sutter Solano hospital in Vallejo, Calif. nurses were refused access to adequate N-95 respirator masks, prompting RNs to file a complaint currently under investigation by Cal-OSHA.. (PR Newswire)
Uncle Sam must stop subsidizing obesity Aug 3, 2009
Dr. Rina Shah is a pediatrician in Vallejo. This article appeared on page A - 11 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
13-year-old Whittier girl returned to family Aug 2, 2009
2 arrested for shooting 3-year-old Vallejo girl. Police have arrested two Vallejo men in connection with the shooting of a 3-year-old girl who was struck by a bullet while sleeping in her home ... Vallejo Police Sgt. Don Hendershot says 19-year-old Clifford Crawford and 23-year-old Antonio McNeal were arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly injuring Yesenia Vasquez in June. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Movers and Shakers Aug 2, 2009
First Bank Vallejo Branch Manager Kathe Chandler of Vallejo has been named Rotarian of the Year by the Vallejo Rotary Club. G. Robert Powell is the new CEO of Solar Power Partners in Mill Valley. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Straw Hat makes comeback in Y-S Aug 2, 2009
She was assigned to work at a Straw Hat in Vallejo 10 to 12 hours a day, six days week, for a month of unpaid training. The Straw Hat corporate headquarters in San Ramon also provides marketing design work. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Your tributes Aug 1, 2009
Edora Dadia, Vallejo, California, USA. I do remember growing up and seeing her rise up and fight not just against Ferdinand Marcos, but his regime, the corruption, and what the regime stood for. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
5-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run in Big Bear Jul 31, 2009
Vallejo woman accused of holding boy at knifepoint. A Vallejo woman is in custody after allegedly grabbing a 7-year-old boy at a grocery store and holding him at knifepoint ... Authorities say 47-year-old Dana Stevenson put the boy in a choke hold and held a steak knife to him after entering the Grocery Outlet in Vallejo around 12 p.m. Saturday. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Columbus foreclosures down in first half Jul 31, 2009
Rounding out the top 10 metros that experienced the highest foreclosure rates were six California cities (Merced, Riverside - San Bernardino, Stockton, Modesto, Bakersfield and Vallejo - Fairfield), then Phoenix and Orlando - Kissimmee, Fla. Reader Comments. (Columbus Business First, OH)
