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‘All time great’ Sly Stone dies at 82

The Vallejo native, revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” died Monday. He was 82.

Lorenzo Crockett's painting of former Vallejo, Sly Stone of 'Sly and the Family Stone.' (Courtesy photo)

Edylin Portuges, left, and Vanessa Martin dance as they do Zumba with the Zumbanatics at Pista Sa Nayon on Mare Island in Vallejo on Saturday. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

‘Bebot,’ lumpia and Zumba: Pista Sa Nayon celebrates Filipino culture

Michelle Monterrosa pleads with the city not to let Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn return to the streets of Vallejo after Tonn was reinstated after being cleared of the shooting death of Sean Monterrosa in June 2020. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

Five years later: Floyd/Monterrosa deaths still resonate in two towns

Benicia High School valedictorian Maya Chakraverty speaks as the Class of 2025 graduates on Saturday morning. (Thomas Gase - Times-Herald)

Benicia graduates ready to share view from the top

Vallejo fans cheer for the Seaweed during their first game of the year at Wilson Park. One hundred and seventy five fans showed up for the contest. (Thomas Gase - Times-Herald)

Seaweed return to Vallejo — this time for good

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A boat tour of Lake Berryessa is considered a highlight of the Summer Solano Water Institute for Teachers. (Courtesy photo/ Solano RCD)

Spots still open for Summer Solano Water Institute for Teachers

Participants will receive a stipend of $100 per day upon completion of the full program. Teachers can claim up to 27 hours of continuing education credit and breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

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Gase: Seaweed lead local events this week

Last week was the 40th anniversary of the film character Ferris Bueller taking a day off and heading to Wrigley Field to enjoy a Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves game. During that film, Matthew Broderick, playing Bueller in the film...