by JohnGlidden.com staff report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 25, 2026 VALLEJO – City Hall announced Thursday that it has extended the deadline for residents interested in applying for a city board, committee, or commission position. The deadline to submit an application is now 5 p.m., Monday, July 6. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo extends application deadline for city boards and commissions”
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Nomination period opens for Vallejo City Council candidates on July 13
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 24, 2026 VALLEJO – It’s that time again as the Vallejo community will head to the polls on November 3 to pick three councilmembers. The nomination period will open at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, July 13 for persons interested in seeking election to the Vallejo City Council this fall.Continue reading “Nomination period opens for Vallejo City Council candidates on July 13”
Vallejo’s assistant city managers received 5% raises while serving as acting CEO
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 22, 2026 VALLEJO – Vallejo’s assistant city managers each received a temporary five percent raise while serving as acting city manager prior to the hiring of interim Harry Black in mid-May, according to records released to JohnGlidden.com via a public records request. Gillian Haen, who has served as assistantContinue reading “Vallejo’s assistant city managers received 5% raises while serving as acting CEO”
Vallejo school district superintendent to receive 3% raise bumping annual salary over $300,000
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 20, 2026 VALLEJO – Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Superintendent Rubén Aurelio is expected to receive a three percent raise and a contract extension that will see him lead the district through 2030. Aurelio’s salary will increase to $307,661 annually once an addendum to his employment agreement isContinue reading “Vallejo school district superintendent to receive 3% raise bumping annual salary over $300,000”
Greater Vallejo Recreation District looking for next general manager
by JohnGlidden.com staff report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 17, 2026 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is actively searching for its next general manager following the retirement of longtime district employee Gabe Lanusse. According to the job announcement located on the district’s homepage, the general manager, who serves as CEO for the recreation district,Continue reading “Greater Vallejo Recreation District looking for next general manager”
Jonathan Goulding appointed Vallejo’s permanent fire chief
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 15, 2026 VALLEJO – Jonathan Goulding has been appointed the city’s permanent fire chief, after the position was filled with numerous interim appointments over the past two years following the firing of the previous fire chief in 2024. Goulding previously served as chief of the Hollister Fire Department. HeContinue reading “Jonathan Goulding appointed Vallejo’s permanent fire chief”
Vallejo’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – Deputy Police Chief Sanjay Ramrakha will make $276,593 in annual salary assisting in the overall management and administration of the Vallejo Police Department. Ramrakha’s promotional offer letter, showing his new salary, was released to JohnGlidden.com via a public records request. He was promoted to theContinue reading “Vallejo’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually”
Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing early next week to review a proposed ordinance establishing an expedited permit process for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations around town. The commission will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, June 15 toContinue reading “Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations”
Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 12, 2026 VALLEJO – More than a month after Leonard “Brad” Job began as the Vallejo’s newest public works director, city hall released his salary data, on Friday, June 12, in response to a public records request from JohnGlidden.com. Job, who began with the city on May 4, willContinue reading “Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date”
Vallejo City Council to meet in closed again to review mayor’s ‘demand’ for legal defense
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 8, 2026 VALLEJO – For the third time since mid-April, the Vallejo City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a “demand” by Mayor Andrea Sorce for “Defense Counsel, Indemnification, Litigation Hold.” The closed session meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Monday night (June 8). Little is knownContinue reading “Vallejo City Council to meet in closed again to review mayor’s ‘demand’ for legal defense”
Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions
JohnGlidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 7, 2026 VALLEJO – Do you want to make a difference in the city of Vallejo? Then you’re in luck. City officials are inviting residents to apply for one of the many open positions on Vallejo’s various boards, committees and commissions. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions”
City of Vallejo confirms ‘malicious hacking incident’
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 5, 2026 VALLEJO – The city of Vallejo confirmed on Friday that “a malicious hacking incident” occurred this week when unauthorized individuals were able to send an email via the city’s email management platform, Constant Contact. The fraudulent email, titled “something awaits,” was sent at about 4 p.m. onContinue reading “City of Vallejo confirms ‘malicious hacking incident’”
Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 4, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council will meet during a special meeting next week to approve an agreement with an outside legal firm to investigate a personnel complaint. During the special meeting called for Monday, June 8, the council will mull over whether to approve the serviceContinue reading “Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint”
Jeremy Huff promoted to Vallejo police captain
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 4, 2026 VALLEJO – Lieutenant Jeremy Huff, who has served with the Vallejo Police Department for nearly 25 years, has been promoted to police captain, according to his profile page on the department’s webpage. Huff replaces Sanjay Ramrakha, who was elevated to deputy police chief in May following theContinue reading “Jeremy Huff promoted to Vallejo police captain”
Vallejo to host city council candidate meeting
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 2, 2026 VALLEJO – Considering a run for the Vallejo City Council this November? Then, you are in luck. Vallejo’s City Clerk’s Office is hosting an informational city council candidate session from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, June 22 inside the Vallejo Room, located on the lower levelContinue reading “Vallejo to host city council candidate meeting”