VALLEJO, Calif. — October 2025 — Yajaira V. Rubio Machado, a beloved community leader, cultural educator, and entrepreneur, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 John Garamendi Women of the Year Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to culture, education, and community empowerment in Vallejo and beyond.
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The Vallejo Sister City Commission and the Commission on Culture and the Arts have unanimously approved the outdoor placement of a newly reconstructed Onigawara sculpture—a traditional Japanese ornamental tile—restoring a key cultural feature of the Japanese Garden located between Vallejo City Hall and the JFK Library.
Vallejo, CA [June 21, 2025] – Under radiant sunshine at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green, the 36th annual Vallejo Juneteenth celebration unfolded with its vibrant blend of culture, music, education, and community. The event—highlighted by the theme “Remember. Create. Act.”—featured a 9 a.m. parade followed by a lively festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing live performances by Tony Lindsay, the Soul Soldiers, Oakland Rising, and Yaboi Nilo, among others.
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Vallejo, CA [June 12 – 15, 2025] — The Vallejo Sister City Association (VSCA) proudly took part in the 76th Annual Solano County Fair, held June 12–15, 2025. This landmark event hosted a vibrant Cultural Pavilion where the VSCA brought global traditions to life through exhibits from Vallejo’s international sister cities.
Vallejo, CA [March 30, 2025] – The spirit of international partnership and cultural exchange was alive and well on Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the Vallejo Sister Cities program hosted a free community Japanese Tea Gathering at the JFK Library’s Joseph Room. The event, a celebration of the 57-year relationship between Vallejo and its sister city of Akashi, Japan, offered attendees a delightful afternoon immersed in Japanese tradition and culture.
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Baguio City, Philippines [February 21, 2025]— In a vibrant display of cultural unity and international friendship, a delegation representing our Sister City program recently traveled to Baguio City, Philippines, to take part in the world-renowned Panagbenga Flower Festival. The trip, held in February, marked a successful chapter in the growing bond between our city and Baguio.
Baguio City, Philippines – Vallejo’s longstanding international connections continue to thrive as students from Vallejo’s Mare Island Technology – Griffin Technological Academy (MIT-GTA) take part in an ongoing cultural exchange program with Baguio City National High School. The exchange, part of the Sister Cities initiative, brings together students from Vallejo and its sister cities across the globe, including those in South Korea, Japan, Tanzania, and Mexico, strengthening bonds for future generations of leaders.
Vallejo, California [January 25, 2025] – On Saturday, January 25th, the Vallejo Sister City Association (VSCA) gathered for its annual membership meeting, reflecting on the events and accomplishments of the past year and unveiling plans for the year ahead. The meeting, which took place at the VSCA headquarters, offered members a chance to look back on the organization’s active 2024 and discuss the direction of future initiatives aimed at furthering international friendship and cooperation.
Vallejo, California [January 22, 2025] – In a vibrant demonstration of citizen diplomacy and international collaboration, the Vallejo Sister City Jincheon Committee recently welcomed 50 educators from South Korea to Vallejo. These elementary, middle, and high school educators, representing Jincheon, South Korea, visited the Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) to engage in an enriching workshop aimed at fostering cross-cultural understanding and sharing educational best practices.
Vallejo, California [December 19, 2024] – The Vallejo City Sister Cities Association wrapped up another successful year with its year-end board meeting and Christmas party, hosted at the residence of Commissioner and Association President Placido. The event was a vibrant mix of productivity, festivity, and camaraderie, capturing the spirit of the season.
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