by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 30, 2025 VALLEJO – The city of Vallejo was dealt a legal blow earlier this month when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request that it rule on the city’s appeal of a February decision from a federal judge granting a preliminary injunction to an unshelteredContinue reading “9th Circuit Court rejects Vallejo’s request to rule on homeless encampment removals”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Vallejo police explains its stance on immigration enforcement
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 29, 2025 VALLEJO – Vallejo police last week reiterated the department’s position on immigration enforcement, saying it “prioritizes crime prevention and public safety not immigration enforcement.” Police Sgt. Rashad Hollis made the comments during the October 23 2×2 Committee meeting. The committee gets its name from having two cityContinue reading “Vallejo police explains its stance on immigration enforcement”
Criminal defense attorney Wendy R. Casas appointed as Solano County judge
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 26, 2025 VALLEJO – California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on October 22 that he appointed 12 new judges across the state, including naming Yolo County criminal defense attorney Wendy R. Casas as a judge in the Solano County Superior Court. Casas replaces Judge Christine A. Carringer, who retired inContinue reading “Criminal defense attorney Wendy R. Casas appointed as Solano County judge”
Vallejo code enforcement meeting canceled after lack of quorum
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 24, 2025 VALLEJO – The city’s Code Enforcement Appeals Board was scheduled to receive an update about Vallejo’s Tobacco Retailer License ordinance on Thursday, October 23; however, that did not happen as the meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. A video recording shows Board Chair KevinContinue reading “Vallejo code enforcement meeting canceled after lack of quorum”
New self-storage proposed for North Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 23, 2025 VALLEJO – A 1,000-unit indoor self-storage facility may be coming to North Vallejo soon. The applicant, DXD Capital, is proposing a new 4-story, 137,318-square-foot self-storage facility on 2.20-acres near the intersection of Lewis Brown Drive and Sonoma Boulevard. No outdoor storage nor hazardous material storage is beingContinue reading “New self-storage proposed for North Vallejo”
Benicia city manager receives 2.5% cost of living increase
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 22, 2025 BENICIA – City Manager Mario Giuliani will soon have more in his pocket, as the Benicia City Council voted Tuesday, October 21, to give him a 2.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) retroactive to the end of June 2025. Giuliani’s new monthly salary will be $20,211.13,Continue reading “Benicia city manager receives 2.5% cost of living increase”
GVRD board expected to give its general manager a new contract
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 21, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District Board of Directors is expected to approve a new employment agreement with longtime general manager Gabe Lanusse, who will see his base salary increase to over $229,000 per year starting in January. Lanusse began earning $220,517.60 as of July 1,Continue reading “GVRD board expected to give its general manager a new contract”
East Vallejo Planet Fitness allowed to expand hours
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 21, 2025 VALLEJO – The city gained another overnight business as the Planning Commission unanimously approved a major-use permit on Monday night allowing the newly opened East Vallejo Planet Fitness to operate 24-7. The gym, located at 42 Springstowne Center, currently operates from 6 a.m. to midnight every night.Continue reading “East Vallejo Planet Fitness allowed to expand hours”
Vallejo’s finance director leaves for Hayward job
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 17, 2025 VALLEJO – The city has lost another department head as Finance Director Rekha Nayar accepted a similar position with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The Vallejo Times-Herald was the first on Friday to report on Nayar’s departure. Nayar had been the second longest tenured departmentContinue reading “Vallejo’s finance director leaves for Hayward job”
Review of proposed East Vallejo housing development pushed back
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 10, 2025 VALLEJO – A public hearing on a proposed East Vallejo housing project, which would include 130 single-family homes, has been delayed at the request of the developer. The city’s Planning Commission was set on Monday, October 6 to review the project which would see four unused littleContinue reading “Review of proposed East Vallejo housing development pushed back”
Vallejo loses its community engagement manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 8, 2025 VALLEJO – After just two years on the job, Sharon Lund, the city’s community engagement manager has left Vallejo, JohnGlidden.com has confirmed. As of Tuesday, October 7, Lund’s name was no longer on the city’s website, prompting JohnGlidden.com to contact the city on the same day regardingContinue reading “Vallejo loses its community engagement manager”
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