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š± What Vallejoās new casino agreement could mean for jobs and traffic
Greetings Vallejo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Vallejoās new casino agreement could mean for jobs and traffic
- Why Vallejo rents barely budged while San Franciscoās jumped 7 percent.
- How to get your Vallejo student into this free summer robotics camp
Also on today's calendar: Contra Costa Con Celebrates Star Trek and Star Wars THIS SUNDAY and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
- Sunday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Vallejo City Council approves temporary agreement to develop controversial āpreview' casino (vallejosun.com) ā Vallejoās City Council has approved a temporary agreement to provide police, fire, and water services for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indiansā planned āpreviewā casino near Iā80 and Route 37. Supporters tout jobs and economic growth, while opponents question the process, ongoing litigation, and long-term impacts of a larger proposed resort project. 
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ā¢ Good news for Vallejo, Vacaville renters: Rents dip just a tad (timesheraldonline.com) ā If youāre renting in Vallejo, average monthly rent is holding steady at about $1,765, actually slipping by a dollar over the past year. Local property managers say older housing stock, commute challenges, and landlord caution are keeping Vallejoās rents among the Bay Areaās more affordable, even as San Francisco prices surge. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Girls in Robotics Leadership Camp prioritizes STEM learning (timesheraldonline.com) ā Vallejo families can sign up middle and high schoolers for a free Girls in Robotics Leadership camp session at Solano Community College June 22ā26, 2026. The weeklong program focuses on hands-on robotics, coding, and leadership, and is open to all genders across Solano County. Students work with female STEM mentors, build confidence, and are encouraged to spark or strengthen robotics clubs back at their schools. Ā Ā Ā
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Contra Costa Con Celebrates Star Trek and Star Wars THIS SUNDAY
Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
10:00 am -
Free Mom's Day Boutique in Hilton Concord on April 26
Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
11:00 am -
Decked Out at The Quarters
1015 Walnut Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592,
11:30 am
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Live Music Friday: Ben Cole ā Visit Vallejo
Mare Island Brewing Co. ā Coal Shed Brewery , 850 Nimitz Ave , Vallejo
6:00 pm -
Sound Sessions: Karaoke Night ā Visit Vallejo
THE EXCHANGE , 617 Marin St , Vallejo
7:00 pm -
Paranormal Cirque Voodoo
Solano County Fairgrounds , 900 Fairgrounds Dr , Vallejo
7:30 pm -
Jesse Loren Strickman
Vallejo Farmers' Market , 400 Georgia St , Vallejo
9:00 am -
Exotic Bird Mart & Expo ā Visit Vallejo
Solano County Fairgrounds , 900 Fairgrounds Dr , Vallejo
10:00 am -
Vallejo Ferry Fest
Mare Island Historic Park , Walnut Ave , Vallejo
11:00 am -
Vallejo CA 94590
Red Men's Hall, 431 Georgia St.
1:00 pm -
Treasure Hunting in Petaluma - Vintage Finds & Timeless Treasures Await
Historic Downtown Petaluma
8:00 am -
For the End of Time
1305 W 2nd St , Benicia
3:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
Sunday May 3
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Wearable Tech Helps Sutter Solano Medical Center Care for Critically Ill Patients āM Binkley Smith Read on Patch
- Vallejo City Council Approval of MOU with Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians āLocal Resident Read on Patch
- Anyone a bookworm or has a book worm in their life?
I have tons of books to donate. Or if you can point me to the direction of those cute book donation libraryās thatād be nice. (Nextdoor Washington Park NA) - Just saw a coyote on Parkwood close to the corner of Springs Road.
Might want to keep your pets inside if possible. (Nextdoor Mattos Lain Park)
- Touro College & University System posted a job opening for Faculty Assistant Professor - Radiographic Tech Department in Vallejo. Apply here.
- Yandell Companies posted a job opening for Freight Broker in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vallejo here.
š Nearby News
American Canyon
- Op-Ed: Molly's Angels seeks drivers for elder care (yountvillesun.com)
- 200+ Napans convene to āRock the Congress' (yountvillesun.com)
- Softball: Casa Grande defeats rival Petaluma for 6th straight time; American Canyon stays hot (pressdemocrat.com)
Benicia
- Benicia Theatre Group to debut production of Neil Simon's "Rumors" (fresnobee.com)
- Local Roundup: St. Pat's softball dominates Redwood Christian (mercedsunstar.com)
Hercules
- Bio-Rad to Report First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (businesswire.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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