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”
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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”
Vallejo settles excessive force lawsuit for $125,000
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”
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”