Vallejo City Council and school board candidates finalized

by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | August 12, 2026 VALLEJO – Following the decision by Vallejo councilmember Peter Bregenzer (District 5 – Central Vallejo) not to see re-election, the candidacy period was extended by five days, closing at 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 12. No additional candidates came forward during that time. Vallejoans living in District 5Continue reading “Vallejo City Council and school board candidates finalized”

Money flows into Vallejo City Council contests

by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | August 5, 2026 VALLEJO – This fall, Vallejo voters will head to the polls to decide on the fate of three city council seats, in what is to be a pivotal election as the city grapples with multiple issues such as housing and a diminished city budget. The Vallejo CityContinue reading “Money flows into Vallejo City Council contests”

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 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 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’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”

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”