From left, City of Vallejo Interim Assistant City Manager Gillian Hayes, Vallejo City Councilmember Pippin Dew, and Vice-Mayor Rozzana Verder-Aliga received valuable information at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. The convention provided local leaders with the tools and connections to build brighter futures for America's cities. Live speakers included President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice, and American Rescue Plan Act Coordinator Gene Sperling. Various federal-level decision-makers also gave presentations on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and new grants and funding opportunities. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)

 

The Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church — http://www.ETACVallejo.com — recently celebrated Bishop Bryan Harris' 23 years of pastoral ministry and First Lady Kelly Harris' 50th birthday. From left are Vice-Mayor Rozzana Verder-Aliga, and Bryan and Kelly Harris. The historic and generous church also hosts an every 'Monday Morning Outreach' for the less-fortunate in our community with hot showers and laundry services 9 a.m.-11 a.m., clothing giveaway 10 a.m.-11 a.m., and food giveaway 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. To volunteer, donate tax-deductible funds or goods, please call (707) 642-2391. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)

 

Mandi Renshaw, standing at center, presented the various South Solano County public transportation options to the Vallejo Senior Round Table at Florence Douglas Center. Solano County Transit operates local routes in Benicia and Vallejo, Solano Express Lines Red and Yellow, and ADA Paratransit service. For more information about routes, fares and planning your trip, please visit http://www.SolTrans.org or http://www.SolanoMobility.org or call (800) 535-6883 for a live person to guide you through all your transit needs. For all the exciting activities at Florence Douglas Center, please visit http://www.florencedouglasseniorcenter.org. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)