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Comment on Vallejo Needs to Define Itself

2009-12-10T06:21:54Z

Tonya,

Don't know about Trader Joe's but I do operate a mobile bookstore on Saturday's in the Farmers Market. Who knows? Perhaps 2010 could be the year it happens, the actual bookstore, that is.

Stay tuned :)

Comment on Vallejo Needs to Define Itself

2009-12-05T00:04:40Z

I agree with the post and find myself wishing we had just two thing: A book store and Trader Joe's. The impact would be huge on this area! However, we do have a full service bead store in Vallejo...538C Florida St
707-557-3337 Beads in Pomegranate Seeds

Comment on A Case of Bad Juju?

2009-09-06T19:38:26Z

Hello SHV - I am thinking of purchasing a home in downtown Vallejo... I've heard a lot about the bad about the neighborhood, but I'd love to dialog with you about what's going on. Your blog is very informative and heartfelt. Please email me at jessrw@mac.com. Thanks!

Comment on Peaceful Afternoon

2009-08-31T07:22:57Z

I love this picture.

You should network with the moms in the bizymoms Vallejo community.

Comment on Welcome to Vallejo

2009-08-20T00:29:07Z

"Vallejo sometimes reminds me of a beautiful girl with low self-esteem."

I believe the citizens who know better, agree with you Ms. Adams. You read these blogs and newspapers and you wonder what in the hell is going on here? Could it be Vallejo, who depended on Mare Island for years, feels like a jilted lover, not sure if she'll be good enough for any man again?

I digress, but clearly Vallejo needs to find more sources of revenue and get out of these awful bad deals with companies that don't give a damn about the folks who live here.

Comment on Vallejo Needs to Define Itself

2009-08-20T00:23:24Z

The ferry terminal does need more business to make it more 'appealing', but with a bike shop and giant dolls inside, it doesn't look like a place that people frequent outside riding the ferry. I agree the city fathers need to be serious about concentrating on fixing the building if their goal is to promote a positive image for Vallejo. There is so much potential that is untapped, yet because of whatever reason, that potential is being wasted.
I can only hope the stimulus money being allocated to fixing up the terminal will be used to house another tenant because Panama Red can't do it by itself in bringing in a crowd on a continuous basis. A bike shop and giant dolls are nice, but all it does is use up space other stores like a sundry and another eatery could use.

Comment on Vallejo Needs to Define Itself

2009-07-21T03:50:36Z

I agree that the space is small at the ferry terminal, but I do believe that the ferry terminal should be only the first stop up Georgia Street. Panama Red has the right idea but the cafe needs only one worthy companion across the way.

I would envision a visitor to the ferry building looking toward Georgia Street on a Saturday and noticing a farmer's market. Once they walked over to the farmer's market and strolled through toward Sonoma Boulevard, perhaps they would notice that there are nice boutiques, stores and cafes on Georgia Street. If this was planned, marketed and executed, we would have ourselves what they refer to in the travel business as a destination. Who wouldn't want to be pleasantly surprised to find a place to browse or sip coffee before heading off to San Francisco or farther north of Vallejo, or just deciding to stay put for the afternoon in this city? The city fathers as you put it probably could lighten up a bit but who is brave enough (and positioned financially) to step up and really add some flavor to this city? Some solid marketing and programs/plans that really support business here need to be fleshed out and implemented in order to attract diverse businesses. I like Havana Sol and China Wok but they need company. What about a tea room, a bead store, a yarn store, a bike shop? What about a candy store or bakery? Bagel shop or ice creamery? Hiking gear or surfing gear? Something for the kids and something for couples? Are the people in our community trying to hold 555 Santa Clara Street accountable in constructive or destructive ways? I guess the result (or lack thereof) remains to be seen.

Comment on Vallejo Needs to Define Itself

2009-07-20T07:36:26Z

There is so much in this piece that deserves much comment & discussion, but let's chat a bit about the ferry terminal.

I agree with SHV about the situation at the ferry terminal, but I will also suggest that the current terminal is inadequate to expanded use. It is oddly configured and probably too small to permit several businesses to operate in there. Hard to tell without seeing an actual floorplan.

Question is: will the City fathers (by that I mean the powers that be at 555 Santa Clara Street) permit anything really exciting, useful & innovative to be done in there?

Comment on Welcome to Vallejo

2009-07-19T05:13:18Z

Glad to have found your blog! Vallejo does have a B&B. Check out their website at www.starrmansionbb.com.

Comment on Welcome to Vallejo

2009-07-15T16:10:39Z

"Vallejo sometimes reminds me of a beautiful girl with low self-esteem."

wow - that about sums it up to the tee!

I agree with you on every point: this city has so much potential...and yet, where are those investors?
I know the waterfront Victorian...it is an absolute shame that it is just sitting there. I will have to look into it and see what the lease on it is and see if I can get some parties interested in it. :)

Keep up the blog/good work.