by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 11, 2026 VALLEJO – Earlier this year, the city of Vallejo paid out $125,000 to settle an excessive force lawsuit filed by Angel Bagos, whose controversial 2018 arrest outside a Vallejo restaurant went viral. Bagos’ August 2018 arrest outside of MOD Pizza generated criticism from the Vallejo community afterContinue reading “Vallejo settles excessive force lawsuit for $125,000”
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Vallejo releases RFP for police auditor position
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 8, 2026 VALLEJO – Following years of delays, the city has begun its search for an independent police auditor that will be tasked with assisting Vallejo’s Police Oversight and Accountability Commission (POAC) on investigations regarding the Vallejo Police Department. The city released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on AprilContinue reading “Vallejo releases RFP for police auditor position”
Greater Vallejo Recreation District appoints interim general manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 6, 2026 VALLEJO – Pamela Sloan has been appointed as interim general manager of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) amid the upcoming retirement of longtime GM Gabe Lanusse. Sloan was named to the position during the GVRD board of directors’ April 9 meeting. She began with the districtContinue reading “Greater Vallejo Recreation District appoints interim general manager”
Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 5, 2026 VALLEJO – Despite going through a shakeup at the city manager position, the city of Vallejo announced on Tuesday that Leonard “Brad” Job has been hired as the city’s newest public works director. Job was hired by outgoing City Manager Andrew Murray, the city’s public information officer,Continue reading “Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup”
Former Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray receives $128,352 in severance pay
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | April 30, 2026 VALLEJO – Former City Manager Andrew Murray will walk away from Vallejo with $128,352 in severance pay, according to a resignation and separation agreement, obtained by JohnGlidden.com through a public records act request. The payout is equivalent to three months of Murray’s regular pay, $104,882, and $23,470Continue reading “Former Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray receives $128,352 in severance pay”
Vallejo City Council to name Harry Black as interim city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | April 25, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council is set to name Harry Black as Vallejo’s interim city manager on Tuesday, April 28. Black, who most recently served as Stockton’s city manager, will begin in Vallejo on May 16, according to a staff report released on Saturday, April 25.Continue reading “Vallejo City Council to name Harry Black as interim city manager”
Vallejo looking for a permanent fire chief — again
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | March 11, 2026 VALLEJO – Almost two years after Vallejo dismissed its fire chief, city officials have begun another search to permanently fill the position following a failed recruitment last year. The city released a hiring brochure in late February, outlining the job responsibilities, including salary details which indicate thatContinue reading “Vallejo looking for a permanent fire chief — again”
Vallejo experienced sharp increase in domestic violence cases in 2025; council subcommittee to review data
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | January 2, 2026 VALLEJO – The city experienced more than 400 domestic violence cases in 2025 as Vallejo saw a 38 percent increase in cases between January and October over the same timeframe in 2024, according to unverified data released by Vallejo police. Police said the increase could climb toContinue reading “Vallejo experienced sharp increase in domestic violence cases in 2025; council subcommittee to review data”
Vallejo Police Lt. Shane Bower leaves city for position with Antioch PD
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 22, 2025 VALLEJO – After 24 years with Vallejo police, Lt. Shane Bower has left to become a police captain with the embattled Antioch Police Department. The announcement came during the November 4, Antioch City Council meeting in which Bower offered up a quick remark. “I want to takeContinue reading “Vallejo Police Lt. Shane Bower leaves city for position with Antioch PD”
Vallejo committee gets update on Nebraska Street closure; to learn about possibly repurposing school sites
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 22, 2025 VALLEJO – A plan to close Nebraska Street during school hours is nearing completion, as the city’s public works department is slated to install 40-foot pipe gates near the Vallejo Plunge Pool parking lot to keep students and staff safe at Vallejo High School during school hours.Continue reading “Vallejo committee gets update on Nebraska Street closure; to learn about possibly repurposing school sites”
Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 20, 2025 VALLEJO – As expected, the city’s Planning Commission agreed on Monday, December 15, to push back review of a proposed 51-unit East Vallejo housing subdivision until January. City staff requested the month delay as they seek more time to complete several conditions of approval. “The reason forContinue reading “Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January”
Federal judge tosses lawsuit from former Vallejo police officer
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 9, 2025 VALLEJO – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a former Vallejo police officer’s lawsuit after he missed several deadlines to amend his civil complaint against the city of Vallejo and former police department whistleblower. U.S. Senior District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller agreed with a series of recommendationsContinue reading “Federal judge tosses lawsuit from former Vallejo police officer”
James Rustice appointed interim Vallejo fire chief
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”
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”
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”
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