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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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 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”
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”
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”