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August 26, 2014
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Blue-collar Vallejo may not get as much love as swanky, wine-sniffing Napa, but Sunday's magnitude 6.0 earthquake played no favorites, shaking at least $5.2 million worth of damage out of the largest city in Solano County.

Forty-nine people there were injured, and two remained hospitalized.


August 25, 2014

NAPA, C.A. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced $2 million in Emergency Relief funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and local agencies cover repair costs for infrastructure damaged by the August 24th earthquake.


August 25, 2014
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Rep. Mike Thompson announced Monday that $2 million in federal transportation funds will be directed to Caltrans and local agencies to use in rebuilding quake-damaged roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure in the Napa Valley.


August 24, 2014
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Now and in the coming weeks, some 3 million children between the ages of 6 to 14, according to USA Football, will be strapping on helmets and shoulder pads to play organized youth tackle football. Another 1.1 million boys — and some girls — at more than 15,000 high schools will be starting their football seasons as well.


August 22, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $2.65 million U.S. Department of Education (ED) grant for Santa Rosa Junior College. The grant was awarded under the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program.

Issues:Education

August 19, 2014
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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.


August 19, 2014
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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.


August 19, 2014
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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.


August 14, 2014
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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.


August 14, 2014
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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.

Issues:Jobs & Economy