by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 20, 2025 VALLEJO – City officials announced Thursday that interim Deputy Fire Chief James Rustice has been appointed as the city’s newest interim fire chief, becoming the third such interim fire chief since June 2024. Rustice starts his new position on Friday, November 21, replacing Arthur Gonzales, who servedContinue reading “James Rustice appointed interim Vallejo fire chief”
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Touro University seeks to build new guardhouse; Vallejo commission to review application
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 14, 2025 VALLEJO – In an attempt to enhance campus security, Touro University is proposing to build a new guardhouse at the north entrance of the university located at the intersection of Azuar Drive and Talos Avenue on Mare Island. Vallejo’s Architectural Heritage and Landmark Commission is scheduled toContinue reading “Touro University seeks to build new guardhouse; Vallejo commission to review application”
Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 13, 2025 VALLEJO – Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s push into downtown Vallejo has stalled, for now, as officials confirmed that the Anchor Center, meant to offer space to students and the community, has closed. “Staff reductions and attrition in recent years led to programming being removed from the university’sContinue reading “Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo”
Benicia Planning Commission to review application for waste tire facility
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 11, 2025 BENICIA – The city’s Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 13, to discuss an application from EcoCycle Ventures, Inc. to operate a waste tire processing facility at 3130 Bayshore Road. The applicant is retroactively seeking Planning Commission approval after the business was cited forContinue reading “Benicia Planning Commission to review application for waste tire facility”
Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 11, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board of Directors is scheduled to honor two of its outgoing members during an upcoming board meeting on Thursday, November 13. Rizal Aliga and Robert Briseño will each be recognized by the board as their respective terms are setContinue reading “Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño”
Vallejo’s police chief tops city manager in base salary, records show
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 7, 2025 VALLEJO – Police Chief Jason Ta became the highest paid city employee, by base salary, in July after the city’s unpresented employees received a five percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), pushing his annual base salary to $309,484.66. Ta’s salary is $6,484 higher than City Manager Andrew Murray’s $303,000Continue reading “Vallejo’s police chief tops city manager in base salary, records show”
Vallejo accepting proposals for seasonal warming shelter; expected to open in December
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 6, 2025 VALLEJO – The city has begun accepting proposals from third parties to operate a seasonal warming center to shelter the unhoused during the upcoming winter months, according to an official request for proposals (RFPs) placed on the city’s website. “The Warming Shelter will offer overnight shelter toContinue reading “Vallejo accepting proposals for seasonal warming shelter; expected to open in December”
Former Vallejo police officer at risk of having federal lawsuit tossed
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 6, 2025 VALLEJO – A former Vallejo police officer is at risk of having his federal lawsuit tossed after he failed to comply with a judge’s order to file an amended complaint in a timely manner, court records show. United States Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson explained in hisContinue reading “Former Vallejo police officer at risk of having federal lawsuit tossed”
Planning Commission approves new East Vallejo subdivision; 130 homes planned
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 5, 2025 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission unanimously approved a new housing development Monday night which will see the construction of 130 single-family homes on the site of four abandoned little league baseball fields in East Vallejo. Commissioners spent over two-hours debating the merits of the project, includingContinue reading “Planning Commission approves new East Vallejo subdivision; 130 homes planned”
GVRD to host community meeting on proposed Franklin Recreation Center Park
by JohnGlidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | November 3, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) has scheduled a meeting next month to allow residents to receive information about the future of the Franklin Recreation Center Park, located at the former Franklin Middle School site, the district announced on Monday. The meeting will beContinue reading “GVRD to host community meeting on proposed Franklin Recreation Center Park”
Vallejo’s public safety subcommittee to get first look at proposed Sex Trafficking Reduction Program
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 2, 2025 VALLEJO – A special public safety subcommittee of the Vallejo City Council is scheduled to receive information next week about a proposed Sex Trafficking Reduction Program, which is expected to cost the city at least $160,000. The proposal also includes the purchase of two new drones. TheContinue reading “Vallejo’s public safety subcommittee to get first look at proposed Sex Trafficking Reduction Program”
Beautification Commission to debate on sending letter to Vallejo City Council
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 1, 2025 VALLEJO – The city’s Beautification Commission will debate next week on whether to send an official letter asking the Vallejo City Council “to take action on items of concern that affect the visual appearance, quality of life, pride and safety of our city.” Signed by all sevenContinue reading “Beautification Commission to debate on sending letter to Vallejo City Council”
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