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About two weeks after ownership of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the VA announced on Tuesday that it has “officially taken responsibility for administration and maintenance” for the venue. As it has been for over 20 years, the cemetery […]

About two weeks after ownership of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the VA announced on Tuesday that it has “officially taken responsibility for administration and maintenance” for the venue.

As it has been for over 20 years, the cemetery will remain closed for interments.

Many veterans have been upset on the delay of Mare Island Naval Cemetery’s ownership being transferred from the City of Vallejo to the Veterans Affairs Association. However, Vallejo City Staff is saying the process could be finalized on Thursday despite a recent snafu. The finalization could come just in time for Sunday’s Veterans Day Ceremony. Last month documents concerning the land transfer were submitted to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office and he signed him a few days later. Escrow was expected to end in October, but then the process was hit with another delay. According to Ass...

Vallejo city hall has failed to respond to meeting inquiries for almost a year, the board’s chairperson said.