City Manager's Message, October 8, 2026

Hello Vallejo,

October has started with some of the warmest days of the year, and we hope you are staying cool and enjoying the sunshine. The temperatures are expected to return to the comfortable 70s this weekend, which should be perfect for getting outdoors. It is also Fleet Week in the Bay Area, and the US Navy Blue Angels will be performing over San Francisco. Many of you may be able to see them or at least hear their familiar roar over Vallejo.

The warm, dry weather is helping the City and Caltrans move forward on several major road paving projects throughout Vallejo. If conditions continue to cooperate with no rain, we expect to finish these improvements by the end of November. This will be welcome news for drivers and will allow crews to start 2027 without the backlog caused by the early rains in late 2025.

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending my first National Night Out in Vallejo. It was truly inspiring to meet so many engaged community members and to spend the evening talking and sharing food in homes, parks, and neighborhoods across the city. I want to thank the Vallejo Police Department for organizing the event and the Fire Department, Code Enforcement, and City staff for their participation.

A reminder that the Mare Island Bridge will remain closed to pedestrians and bicyclists Monday through Friday until October 23. The bridge will also be closed to ALL traffic on Saturday, October 17, as crews continue repairs and work on the larger refurbishment project.

City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 13, with a full agenda of important projects and plans. I encourage everyone to attend or tune in to stay informed about what is happening in our city.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Thank you for staying engaged, Vallejo.

With Appreciation
Harry Black
Vallejo’s City Manager