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Neighbors frustrated after illegal sideshow involving over 100 cars in Vallejo
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Christie Smith , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on Georgia Street and Columbus Parkway after 2 a.
A large gathering of cars and spectators took place in Vallejo early Sunday morning, prompting multiple calls to police. m. and involved over 100 cars.
Police responded to the scene, where some individuals threw fireworks at patrol units. , at which point the groups involved left the city. Vallejo police have reported a decrease in similar incidents this year, citing coordinated efforts with other agencies and proactive enforcement.
Further details about the incident and the police response are available from local sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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