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Congressman Mike Thompson of California's Fifth Congressional District hosted an open forum on Monday evening to have an open discussion about the safety of high school athletes who have suffered from head injuries.

MARTINEZ -- Alhambra High School junior Victor Romiti knows firsthand the devastating effects of a concussion.

The two-sport athlete suffered a severe one in December during wrestling practice, and it wasn't until February that doctors finally cleared him of symptoms, which included headaches, constant drowsiness and inability to concentrate.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi visited Sonoma State University on Thursday to tout a political platform focused on improving pay and benefits for women, changes Pelosi said were needed to ensure American economic prosperity in the decades to come.

Vallejo's Farmers Market is meeting or exceeding organizers' expectations, both on Saturday and the new Wednesday evening edition, and may be on the way to becoming a successful regional gem, a market spokesman said.

By John Glidden -

A few had trouble standing during the singing of the national anthem; age forcing some to hold onto a loved one or a cane. They stood, saluting the flag, like so many times before.

Yet, it was a different atmosphere for the Vallejo Vietnam War veterans Saturday who filed into the Veterans Memorial Building on Admiral Callaghan Lane.

By Richard Freedman -

Some will come because they were asked. Some will come because they figure it's about time.

Some can't make it. And others won't come because the memories are far too painful.