Why You Should Care about Vallejo’s Battle against the Orcem Cement Factory
Vallejo’s fight is emblematic of how industry seeks to control towns all over the Bay Area....
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Explore Vallejo’s Mare Island, the Bay Area’s First Naval Base
Mare Island was once the economic pillar that supported Vallejo, California. From the mid-1800s to 1996, when it closed, the...
In Defense of Vallejo
It’s not fair to mock the former capital of California as a crime-ridden cesspool—it’s got a vibe and culture all its own...
Hike, Drink, Watch Fiery Explosions: How to Love Vallejo like a Local
People laugh at me when I tell them Vallejo is a hidden jewel, but I’m dead serious. Once I...