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Vallejo, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How closely is Vallejo really watching its Flock camera watchers?
  • What led to Vallejo police fatally shooting an alleged carjacking suspect?
  • Why Vallejo residents see a lost $3.2 billion shipyard as opportunity

Also on today's calendar: An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vallejo surveillance board reviews police monitoring of Flock camera footage (vallejosun.com) — Vallejo officials are scrutinizing how police use Flock license plate readers and gunshot detection, amid resident concerns about privacy, data sharing, and potential misuse. The city’s Surveillance Advisory Board pressed police and legal staff on weak auditing tools, staffing limits, and the challenge of creating a public-facing audit page, while residents demanded clearer accountability for how their movements are tracked.
   

2. Alleged Vallejo carjacking suspect identified after fatal police shooting (ktvu.com) — Vallejo police have identified 44-year-old Rommel Delfin Querol Jr. as the man shot and killed by officers after an armed carjacking call led to a traffic stop near Mahogany Drive and Broadway. Police say Querol opened fire first, officers shot back, and he died at the scene despite medical aid. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office is now leading the shooting investigation.
   

3. Solano County residents shrug off California Forever loss of $3 billion contract (fresnobee.com) — Vallejo residents are pushing for shipyard and maritime jobs to return to Mare Island, even as California Forever loses a $3.2 billion shipyard project to Texas. Locals interviewed argue Collinsville is a risky, costly site and say existing Mare Island infrastructure and a new maritime revitalization plan make Vallejo better positioned if federal shipbuilding legislation advances.
   

4. Man killed in Monday night shooting marks Vallejo's 6th homicide this year (nbcbayarea.com) — Vallejo’s sixth homicide of 2026 was recorded Monday night after a man was shot on Lainey Court and later died at a local hospital. Vallejo police and detectives are investigating the motive and circumstances, while IHART’s Neighborhood Impact Team is providing trauma-informed outreach and resources to affected residents and nearby businesses.
   

5. July 23 Vallejo/Vacaville A-E Source: Faces and Places (timesheraldonline.com) — Vallejo residents can take pride in three local firefighters recently honored by the city for saving a resident in cardiac arrest. Solano County is also asking Vallejo families to help identify centenarians or soon-to-be 100-year-olds for a beloved fall recognition ceremony, with nominations due by Aug. 1 via email or phone.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 22
  • Alphabet Storytime at Crockett Library
    Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
    11:15 am
  • Lunch at the Library
    Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
    12:00 pm
  • Crafternoons with Elizabeth Herring
    Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
    1:00 pm
    • Thursday July 23
  • Chamber Coffee Chat
    American Canyon Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Redwood Credit Union 406 Napa Junction Rd. #126 American Canyon, CA
    9:00 am
    • Friday July 24
  • Strawberry Pot Painting with CREEC
    Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
    1:00 pm
  • Senior Pictures
    American Canyon High American Canyon, CA 94503
    4:30 pm
    • Sunday July 26
  • Revival Community Thrift Market →
    Revival Coffee, 1 Rolph Park Dr, Crockett
    11:00 am
    • Monday July 27
  • Crockett Library Game Night
    Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday August 1
  • Dungeons & Dragons Club →
    American Canyon Library, 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 40 Hours Without Coverage: Funding Crisis Impacts Sexual Assault Forensic Care in Solano County —Betsy Pierce Read on Patch
  • I want to start a crafting circle around here.
    Maybe, hang around outside J&O’s and teach people how to knit or paint? I’ll bring supplies. What days or times would be good for people? (Nextdoor Hiddenbrooke)
  • Kennia and Carla do amazing work !
    They are very thorough and the house is shiny in ways I have never seen before ! Thank you for having such a wonderful eye for detail! Muchísimas… (Nextdoor Hanns Park)
  • Griffin Technology Academies posted a job opening for Spanish Teacher (2026-2027) MIT High in Vallejo. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Vallejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vallejo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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