City Manager's Message, October 15, 2026

Hello Vallejo,

A warm weekend is on the way, and there are several fall events to enjoy across the city. GVRD will host its Floating Pumpkin Patch at Cunningham Pool on Friday, October 16. The next day, October 17, Loma Vista Farm will hold its annual Harvest Festival. Late summer weather may linger a bit longer, but the rainy season will eventually arrive. Weather experts continue to predict a wet winter due to the expected El Niño pattern. Vallejo Flood and Wastewater opened the City’s sandbag center on October 15, and it will remain available through April 15. Now is a great time to prepare.

Paving work continues throughout Vallejo. Caltrans is completing its nighttime paving project on Highway 29, and our Public Works Department has several paving projects underway as well. Dry weather is critical because once the rainy season begins, paving must pause for the year since asphalt does not cure or adhere properly when wet. We are all hoping crews can finish their work before that time comes.

The Mare Island Bridge will be closed to all traffic this Saturday, October 17, for an unexpected repair. The bridge will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Traffic heading to the Island will be detoured via State Route 37.

Caltrans has also announced significant work on State Route 37 that will require several closures beginning October 23 and continuing into November. More details about this project and other updates can be found in this week’s issue of the Weekly.

The City Council met on Tuesday, October 13 and they adopted a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They also heard a joint presentation from the Solano Transportation Authority and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority regarding potential expansion of light rail service in the region. The Council also engaged in a substantial discussion about the costs and design of a new public safety building and directed staff to develop a more cost-effective approach that balances Police Department needs with the City’s budget.

Enjoy the warm weather this weekend, and thank you for staying engaged, Vallejo.

With Appreciation
Harry Black
Vallejo’s City Manager