Vallejo, CA

About Vallejo

• • E-40, the influential rapper, hails from Vallejo, helping put the city on the hip-hop map.
• • The Zampa Bros originated from Vallejo, creating a strong circus tradition.
• • Mare Island Naval Shipyard established Vallejo as a major shipbuilding center.
• • Vallejo once served as California's state capital for a brief period in the 1850s.
• • The closure of Mare Island in 1996 caused significant economic challenges for Vallejo.
• • It's named for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, incorporated in 1868.
• • With around 126,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Sacramento.
• • Sitting at 72 feet above sea level, it offers views of the San Pablo Bay.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in the city.
• • Vallejo feels like a resilient community with a mix of urban and waterfront energy.
• • The Golden State Warriors, from nearby San Francisco, won the 2022 NBA championship.
• • Fore! Blue Rock Springs is where the first round of golf was played in California.

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