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Raiders draft Burris, Crawford, Criner on third day of draft - Vallejo Times-Herald
The Raiders are also looking to fill a void at backup quarterback by scheduling a visit next week with Leinart, a person familiar with the plans said on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced it. ESPN first reported Leinart's planned ...
Best Buy to close 50 big box stores nationwide, Vallejo store's fate unknown - Vallejo Times-Herald
"We're not really worried, this store is doing fairly well," said the manager who asked not to be identified. The manager said store officials have not yet announced to employees which locations are on the chopping block, and a corporate spokesperson ...
Some Soltrans bus changes welcome, others protested - Vallejo Times-Herald
One woman who declined to give her name said that the bus service has a history of expanding routes, and then taking them away while Gordon said the 2008 changes (which included altered routes and fare hikes) drove many people away.
Mixed views for Vallejo's marijuana tax - Vallejo Times-Herald
"If we're standing up for the city by paying the tax, the city needs to stand up for us," said one dispensary operator who asked to remain anonymous. "If we're operating completely within the state guidelines, than we should not be operating in fear of ...
Vallejo's effort to clear out homeless seen as more 'humane' - Vallejo Times-Herald
"We appreciate the city for going in and doing it this way," said a homeless woman who declined to give her name. The woman, who has been homeless since 2005, said she has been living for six months at a small clearing on Wilson Avenue, ...
Ogden Imports, a 33-year-old Vallejo auto dealership, closes its doors - Vallejo Times-Herald
A woman who declined to give her name or any other information said over the phone that she was at the site "closing out the books." Brace said he and his family own outright the property at Sonoma Boulevard, Curtola Parkway and Maine Street. ...
Vallejo foreclosures spur surge in squatters - Vallejo Times-Herald
The woman requested anonymity for fear of retribution. The Central Avenue home is only one of 1325 properties in Vallejo that were in some form of foreclosure as of last week, according to city of Vallejo Code Enforcement division numbers. ...
Vallejo's struggle with homeless camps sometimes is a two-way street - Vallejo Times-Herald
"I don't like the strict rules in there," said a 51-year-old homeless woman, who asked not to be named. The woman said she was working as a registered dental assistant before becoming homeless. She now lives in the Wilson Avenue site. ...
One unit of Vallejo duplex goes up in flames - Vallejo Times-Herald
The owner of the apartment complex, who declined to give his name, said the women told him they did not know what caused the fire. Fire Captain Erick Diez said the fire was mainly contained to the front room of the second floor unit. ...
Vallejo post office property for sale - Vallejo Times-Herald
The family asked not to be identified. One reason the family chose to sell the building is a snag encountered in re-negotiating the post office's lease, family members, the Realtor handling the matter and a postal service spokesman said. ...
Vallejo's Halford family has hero's legacy - Vallejo Times-Herald
"For his heroic work, Halford was appointed a gunner in the Navy, having declined to be named as a master on the retired list of the service." The rowboat has been displayed in Washington, DC and in Saginaw, Mich. Efforts have been made in recent years ...
Old Navy set to close Vallejo store - Vallejo Times-Herald
The employees asked to remain anonymous because they're not permitted to speak to the press. Though one employee who lives in Vallejo said it was not a surprise, she said it was nevertheless sad to learn of the closure. Both employees said store ...
Vallejo's Old Navy store to close by month's end - Vallejo Times-Herald
The employees asked to remain anonymous because they're not permitted to speak to the press. Though one employee who lives in Vallejo said it was not a suprise, she said it was nevertheless sad to learn of the closure. Both employees said store workers ...
State law fuels sales of carbon monoxide detectors in Vallejo - Vallejo Times-Herald
"We made a whole section just for that," a Vallejo Home Depot employee who asked not to be identified said. "They've been selling steadily because of the law." Sales of the devices are up compared to last year, the employee said. ...
Marina Vista tenants want changes - Vallejo Times-Herald
A new play structure is being built in the next month to replace the old one removed several weeks ago, said the complex's on-site manager who declined to give her name. The manager said she's "pretty sure" management would help the association create ...
Solano County could soon stamp out free smoking-cessation classes - Vallejo Times-Herald
60 residents break the habit in just the past year, will likely cease after June 30, a county health official who asked not to be identified said. The nearly 15-year-old Kick the Butts! program is funded by the Solano County Board of Supervisors ...
Shotgun fired as Vallejo citizens confront suspects in home burglary - Vallejo Times-Herald
Marin Street resident Paul Thompson and his neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said they were outside talking when they saw a young black man coming from a house across the street with what they thought might be a large television set. ...
Vallejo man, 23, shot to death while waiting to go to work - Vallejo Times-Herald
A family friend who asked not to be identified said Jimenez had had some drug and gang problems in the past but had left that life behind. ...
Others hungry for spot after Lyon's closes in Vallejo; tenant says rent was ... - Vallejo Times-Herald
... it went from corporate to franchise to private in the past 20 years," said one longtime Lyon's employee in another city who asked to remain anonymous. ...
Two-alarm fire destroys Vallejo home - Vallejo Times-Herald
One of the grown sons, who also wouldn't give his name, said a small space heater caught fire which spread within minutes throughout the one-story, ...
Fire destroys home in Vallejo - Vallejo Times-Herald
One of the grown sons, who also wouldn't give his name, said a small space heater caught fire which spread within minutes throughout the one-story, ...
Unruly kids rile Vallejo High neighbors - Vallejo Times-Herald
One woman, who asked not to be identified for fear or retaliation, said she and other Pierce Street residents twice have helped an 86-year-old neighbor ...
Group says prayers to protect Native American burial ground - Vallejo Times-Herald
"We made an exception for today because it is for a good cause," said a member of the Bear clan, who asked to remain anonymous. ...
Three acquitted in 2009 brawl at Vallejo's Bethel High School - Vallejo Times-Herald
"I think we were pretty close to a verdict by the time we got (into the jury room)," said the female juror, who asked to remain anonymous. ...
Vallejo business owner says he was 'duped' by event organizers - Vallejo Times-Herald
"We were not aware of what was going on and it is a surprise," said the spokesman, who declined to give his name. "We will do our own investigation and take ...