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”
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 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”
Vallejo’s hires new second assistant city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 26, 2025 VALLEJO – The city of Vallejo has hired a second assistant city manager, filling a position that has been vacant for well over a year. Nalungo Conley, who began with the city on July 7, previously served as chief of staff and human development manager at theContinue reading “Vallejo’s hires new second assistant city manager”
Vallejo hires new public information officer
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | March 22, 2025 VALLEJO – Almost a full year after losing its public information officer, the city of Vallejo has turned to a familiar face to fill the crucial position. Vallejoan Robert Briseño has been tapped to serve as Vallejo’s new Communications and Public Information Officer, replacing Christina Lee, whoContinue reading “Vallejo hires new public information officer”
New hotel planned for North Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | March 10, 2025 VALLEJO – A new 96-room La Quinta hotel could be coming to North Vallejo in the near future. Vallejo’s Design Review Board will be asked on Thursday to approve the design of the hotel, which would be a four-story, 49,741-square-foot building situated on 10.86 acres of landContinue reading “New hotel planned for North Vallejo”
Mudslide closes bike way above eastbound I-80 outside of Vallejo
by John Glidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | February 18, 2025 VALLEJO – A portion of the Solano Bikeway located above eastbound Interstate 80, just outside the city of Vallejo, was closed due to a mudslide. “The mudslide occurred across from the interstate from the Hunter Hill rest area, making the route impassable until fixes canContinue reading “Mudslide closes bike way above eastbound I-80 outside of Vallejo”
Vallejo reaches tentative settlement with animal-rights protester
by John Glidden | March 8, 2021 VALLEJO – After making its way through the courts for nearly five years, a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by an animal-rights protester against the city of Vallejo and one of its police officers is coming to an end. Vallejo has reached a tentative agreement with Joseph Cuviello, ofContinue reading “Vallejo reaches tentative settlement with animal-rights protester”
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