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”
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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”
Vallejo to host several community meetings to receive input on police chief search
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 22, 2024 VALLEJO – The city has scheduled at least three community meetings asking for residents to discuss what they would like to see in Vallejo’s next police chief. Vallejo has retained the executive recruiting firm Bob Hall and Associates to conduct the nation-wide search to fill the chiefContinue reading “Vallejo to host several community meetings to receive input on police chief search”
Vallejo hires new planning and development services director
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 19, 2024 VALLEJO – Just a month into becoming city manager, Andrew Murray as already begun to fill vacancies within his administrative team. Kristin Pollot has been hired as Vallejo’s new planning and development services director, the city announced Tuesday (June 18). Pollot replaces Christina Ratcliffe, who left theContinue reading “Vallejo hires new planning and development services director”
Federal judge denies push to change venue in criminal case involving a former Vallejo High School principal
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 17, 2024 VALLEJO – A federal judge last week denied a motion to change the venue in an alleged defrauding case involving a former Vallejo High School principal. In his six-page decision issued on June 12, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey S. White argued it was proper for theContinue reading “Federal judge denies push to change venue in criminal case involving a former Vallejo High School principal”
Vallejo’s surveillance board asked to consider new cameras
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 16, 2024 VALLEJO – New Automated License Plate Reader Cameras (ALPRs) may soon be on their way to the city of Vallejo. The city’s Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB), a watchdog commission which makes recommendations about the use of surveillance technology in Vallejo, will receive a presentation on ThursdayContinue reading “Vallejo’s surveillance board asked to consider new cameras”
Measure P Oversight Committee to hold first meeting
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 14, 2023 VALLEJO – A seven-person committee, created to review how the city of Vallejo spends Measure P monies, will convene for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 15. More than 55% of Vallejo voters approved Measure P — a seven-eighths-cent sales tax increase — last November. Passage ofContinue reading “Measure P Oversight Committee to hold first meeting”
Changes to JohnGlidden.com
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Oct. 8, 2021 Hi, everyone! I’m pleased to announce that JohnGlidden.com has expanded into the Vallejo Sun, an independent news publication covering the city of Vallejo and Solano County. The Vallejo Sun is owned and operated by myself and regional reporters, Scott Morris and Brian Krans. I started JohnGlidden.comContinue reading “Changes to JohnGlidden.com”
UPDATE: Vallejo council backs plan to name Malone as interim city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Sept. 1, 2021 VALLEJO – Multiple sources have confirmed to JohnGlidden.com that the Vallejo City Council has directed staff to open negotiations with Mike Malone for possible appointment as interim city manager. The council voted 5-2 during a special closed session Tuesday night to begin the process of naming Malone,Continue reading “UPDATE: Vallejo council backs plan to name Malone as interim city manager”
Vallejo council doesn’t name new interim city manager – yet
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Aug. 31, 2021 VALLEJO – A new interim Vallejo city manager wasn’t named Tuesday night as the Vallejo City Council instead gave direction to city staff about filling the position. Vallejo City Attorney Veronica Nebb didn’t specify what that direction was after she reported out about what happened in theContinue reading “Vallejo council doesn’t name new interim city manager – yet”
Sources: Vallejo’s water director in contention for interim city manager position
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Aug. 30, 2021 VALLEJO – Multiple sources have confirmed to JohnGlidden.com that Mike Malone, the city’s water director, is a top choice to be Vallejo’s next interim city manager. The Vallejo City Council is scheduled to meet in a special closed session Tuesday to discuss naming the next interim cityContinue reading “Sources: Vallejo’s water director in contention for interim city manager position”
Prosecutor alleges DA of retaliation, discrimination over request to work from home
by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 28, 2021 This article was first published for the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – A veteran Solano County prosecutor has filed a lawsuit claiming her boss, District Attorney Krishna Abrams, retaliated against her after she requested to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. SharonContinue reading “Prosecutor alleges DA of retaliation, discrimination over request to work from home”
Former Vallejo councilwoman says she has no interest in being interim city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Aug. 28, 2021 VALLEJO – Marti Brown, a former Vallejo councilmember, and current interim city manager with the city of Willows, has no interest in serving as Vallejo’s interim city manager, she confirmed to JohnGlidden.com on Friday. Brown declined to comment when asked if she would be willing to serveContinue reading “Former Vallejo councilwoman says she has no interest in being interim city manager”
Vallejo mayor gives early monetary support to potential council candidates
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | Aug. 16, 2021 VALLEJO – Mayor Robert McConnell has thrown his support behind two potential Vallejo City Council candidates by giving each $500, according to campaign forms submitted to the Solano County Registrar of Voters. Former Vallejo school board Trustee Ruscal Canyangyang is eyeing a run to represent District 4,Continue reading “Vallejo mayor gives early monetary support to potential council candidates”
Police Reform: Summary of findings
Complex problems in Vallejo suggest myriad solutions by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 14, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – There is no magic solution to reforming a police department. The city of Vallejo is learning that the hardContinue reading “Police Reform: Summary of findings”
Police Reform: Technology Assist
by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 13, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – As cities struggle with tight budgets, many police departments are turning to technology to leverage law enforcement efforts. Technological assists come in many different forms, fromContinue reading “Police Reform: Technology Assist”
Police Reform: ‘Defunding’ the police
As calls for reform intensify, Vallejo and other cities struggle with proper role, budget for police by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 12, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis over aContinue reading “Police Reform: ‘Defunding’ the police”
Police Reform: Federal monitor
In extreme situations, communities like Vallejo look outside for police oversight by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 11, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – By all accounts, Carl Edwards was having an ordinary day in July 2017 as theContinue reading “Police Reform: Federal monitor”
Police Reform: Police commission
Civilian oversight offers one tool for keeping police accountable in Vallejo by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 10, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – As protests against police violence swept across the country following the death of George FloydContinue reading “Police Reform: Police commission”
Police Reform Measures: Walking a beat
Could community patrols help build relationships and overcome distrust of Vallejo law enforcement? by John Glidden | Bay City News Foundation | Aug. 9, 2021 This story was first published on LocalNewsMatters.org, an affiliated nonprofit site supported by the Bay City News Foundation. VALLEJO – Before George Floyd, there was Michael Brown Jr., an 18-year-old Black man shot andContinue reading “Police Reform Measures: Walking a beat”
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