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”
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Vallejo Councilmember Peter Bregenzer won’t seek second term
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | August 7, 2026 VALLEJO – After a single term on the Vallejo City Council, Peter Bregenzer will not seek a second term representing District 5 (Central Vallejo), he confirmed to JohnGlidden.com hours before the filing deadline for the November election. “I don’t have a set reason other than I canContinue reading “Vallejo Councilmember Peter Bregenzer won’t seek second term”
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”
Lance David named Vallejo’s permanent IT director
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 22, 2026 VALLEJO – Almost a year after Vallejo’s longtime Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director Naveed Ashraf left, city hall announced Monday that Lance David has been appointed to the permanent position. David had been serving as interim IT director after Ashraf left to become the city of Fairfield’s ITContinue reading “Lance David named Vallejo’s permanent IT director”
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 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”
Vallejo police explains its stance on immigration enforcement
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 29, 2025 VALLEJO – Vallejo police last week reiterated the department’s position on immigration enforcement, saying it “prioritizes crime prevention and public safety not immigration enforcement.” Police Sgt. Rashad Hollis made the comments during the October 23 2×2 Committee meeting. The committee gets its name from having two cityContinue reading “Vallejo police explains its stance on immigration enforcement”
Vallejo committee gets updates on immigration and public safety
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 12, 2025 VALLEJO – About 40 percent of the Vallejo school district student population didn’t show up to class during ‘A day without immigrants’ national protest held on Monday, February 3, in opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The attendance information was shared by Vallejo City Unified SchoolContinue reading “Vallejo committee gets updates on immigration and public safety”