by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 27, 2025 VALLEJO – A trampoline park may be coming to the city very soon. The Vallejo Planning Commission will be asked Monday to hold a public hearing and approve an application to create a 40,964-square-foot indoor Sky Zone Trampoline Park inside the former Bed, Bath, & Beyond storeContinue reading “Vallejo may get a trampoline park in former Bed, Bath & Beyond building”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
GVRD board to consider proposal from former Vallejo city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 26, 2025 VALLEJO – A familiar face may be coming back to the city of Vallejo, albeit temporarily. The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board of Directors will be asked on Thursday to consider a proposal from Daniel Keen Consulting to conduct a facilitated performance evaluation of GVRD GeneralContinue reading “GVRD board to consider proposal from former Vallejo city manager”
Mudslide closes bike way above eastbound I-80 outside of Vallejo
by John Glidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | February 18, 2025 VALLEJO – A portion of the Solano Bikeway located above eastbound Interstate 80, just outside the city of Vallejo, was closed due to a mudslide. “The mudslide occurred across from the interstate from the Hunter Hill rest area, making the route impassable until fixes canContinue reading “Mudslide closes bike way above eastbound I-80 outside of Vallejo”
‘Air Toxics and Your Health’ community forum set for Feb. 27
by John Glidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | February 17, 2025 BENICIA – The Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program (BCAMP) announced it will host a public forum later this month to help answer the public’s questions and concerns about toxic chemicals and the impact of particulate matter on the community’s health, BCAMP announced on Monday. TheContinue reading “‘Air Toxics and Your Health’ community forum set for Feb. 27”
Tacos and Taxes
by John Glidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | February 16, 2025 VALLEJO – Hate doing your taxes but love eating tacos? Then you’re in luck. State Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, will be hosting a free Taco and Taxes event on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the John F. KennedyContinue reading “Tacos and Taxes”
State Senator Christopher Cabaldon named to oversight commission
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 15, 2025 VALLEJO – Newly elected State Senator Christopher Cabaldon, D-West Sacramento, has been appointed to the California Little Hoover Commission, a 13-person nonpartisan oversight agency tasked with investigating state operations and policy. Cabaldon’s appointment was made by the California Senate Rules Committee, the Little Hoover Commission announced recently. CabaldonContinue reading “State Senator Christopher Cabaldon named to oversight commission”
Vallejo commission gets update on closure of major stores in city
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 14, 2025 VALLEJO – On Wednesday, members of the city’s Economic Development Commission received confirmation of rumored bad news that had been circulating the city for days: Vallejo’s two Walgreens locations are closing this month, while the Safeway grocery store on Admiral Callaghan will shutter in April. Assistant CityContinue reading “Vallejo commission gets update on closure of major stores in city”
Vallejo committee gets updates on immigration and public safety
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 12, 2025 VALLEJO – About 40 percent of the Vallejo school district student population didn’t show up to class during ‘A day without immigrants’ national protest held on Monday, February 3, in opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The attendance information was shared by Vallejo City Unified SchoolContinue reading “Vallejo committee gets updates on immigration and public safety”
Vallejo loses economic development director
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 12, 2025 VALLEJO – City Manager Andrew Murray has another important vacancy to fill in his administration following the departure of Economic Development Director Michael Nimon in January. Nimon accepted a similar position with the city of Walnut Creek, according to his LinkedIn profile. Nimon was originally hired inContinue reading “Vallejo loses economic development director”