So I’m just going to get this out in the open right away - we’ve been gone a long time. It’s true, we know. But we’re back to resurrect Sweet Home Vallejo because Vallejo is still as sweet as ever. Don’t laugh, it’s true.

I was walking by a credit union the other day and for the gazillionth time the name changed, this time to Community Trust. It stopped me dead in my tracks and made me ask, does Vallejo really have the trust of the community? We’ve seen a rise in theft and robberies, but we recently emerged from bankruptcy and re-elected Mayor Davis, which is one sign of increasing stability. Vallejo is still struggling to meet its potential, but some progress is underway with construction along the waterfront and the ferry building. Our police force could use a lot more personnel, but the number of neighborhood watch groups has grown exponentially in the past two years.

Vallejo is certainly not up to par with cities like Oakland, we’ve got a long way to go to get to that level! (Smile). We plan to continue to highlight the best that Vallejo has to offer in the meantime, so allow us to finally say Happy New Year and we’re glad you came back to visit.

Chandra

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