Support local journalism. Reach local readers.

Reach engaged Vallejo readers through trusted local journalism.

The Vallejo Sun connects residents with local businesses, events, and organizations while funding independent reporting that helps the community stay informed and engaged.

Local reporting that drives engagement

Vallejo Sun reporting is grounded in real conversations, real sources, and real community relationships. That proximity builds trust, and trust increases attention to the businesses and organizations that advertise with us.

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Original reporting

Our journalists spend time in the field, in government spaces, and in one-on-one interviews. Readers come to the Sun for reporting they cannot get elsewhere.

  • Trust built through firsthand reporting
  • Stronger reader attention than generic ad environments
  • Credibility that benefits adjacent advertisers
A Vallejo Sun reporter interviewing a community member.

Close community relationships

Our reporting is connected to the people, organizations, and issues that shape life in Vallejo. That local relevance helps readers act on what they see.

  • Audience values local specificity
  • Readers use the Sun to discover events and businesses
  • Engagement carries into advertising placements

Who reads the Vallejo Sun

Our readers are engaged in Vallejo and use the Sun to decide where to go, what to support, and which local businesses to visit.

Deep local focus

Most readers live in Vallejo, with additional reach in Benicia and nearby communities.

Trust and action

Readers respond to coverage by attending events, supporting local organizations, and spending with local businesses.

Consistent engagement

Regular readership and strong newsletter performance make repeat advertising more valuable over time.

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What advertisers say

Advertiser feedback reinforces the trust and attention that make this audience valuable.

“Whenever you send out your newsletters, we get a good number of requests coming through. We’re doing our best to spread more awareness to the brand and it’s been working.”

— Melissa Batiller, Smartfiber Networks

“I have heard from clients that they like seeing my advertised listings on the site and from people who have become new clients due to my consistent advertising.”

— Diana Lang, Vallejo realtor

Working directly with local businesses

We also work directly with local businesses through occasional trainings on media, promotion, and community engagement.

A Vallejo Sun presentation providing local business training in media and event promotion.

Business trainings and workshops

These sessions help local organizations think more strategically about promotion, announcements, event visibility, and working with local media.

  • How to time and frame announcements
  • How to promote community events effectively
  • How to build stronger local visibility over time

The team behind the Vallejo Sun

We are a local team with real relationships in the community. That visibility and accountability matter to both readers and advertisers.

Group photo of the Vallejo Sun team at a community event.

Trusted, visible, and local

We show up in person, participate in community events, and stay accountable to the readers and businesses we serve.

  • Community-facing newsroom
  • Human connection behind the brand
  • Trusted environment for local advertisers

Explore ways to advertise with the Vallejo Sun

Browse ad offerings, calendar promotions, and Best Of sponsorships, or get in touch to talk through the right fit.

Contact: Scott Morris · scott@vallejosun.com · (510) 871-5114