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”
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Vallejo Police Lt. Shane Bower leaves city for position with Antioch PD
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 22, 2025 VALLEJO – After 24 years with Vallejo police, Lt. Shane Bower has left to become a police captain with the embattled Antioch Police Department. The announcement came during the November 4, Antioch City Council meeting in which Bower offered up a quick remark. “I want to takeContinue reading “Vallejo Police Lt. Shane Bower leaves city for position with Antioch PD”
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”
Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 20, 2025 VALLEJO – As expected, the city’s Planning Commission agreed on Monday, December 15, to push back review of a proposed 51-unit East Vallejo housing subdivision until January. City staff requested the month delay as they seek more time to complete several conditions of approval. “The reason forContinue reading “Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January”
Federal judge tosses lawsuit from former Vallejo police officer
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 9, 2025 VALLEJO – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a former Vallejo police officer’s lawsuit after he missed several deadlines to amend his civil complaint against the city of Vallejo and former police department whistleblower. U.S. Senior District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller agreed with a series of recommendationsContinue reading “Federal judge tosses lawsuit from former Vallejo police officer”
James Rustice appointed interim Vallejo fire chief
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 20, 2025 VALLEJO – City officials announced Thursday that interim Deputy Fire Chief James Rustice has been appointed as the city’s newest interim fire chief, becoming the third such interim fire chief since June 2024. Rustice starts his new position on Friday, November 21, replacing Arthur Gonzales, who servedContinue reading “James Rustice appointed interim Vallejo fire chief”
Touro University seeks to build new guardhouse; Vallejo commission to review application
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 14, 2025 VALLEJO – In an attempt to enhance campus security, Touro University is proposing to build a new guardhouse at the north entrance of the university located at the intersection of Azuar Drive and Talos Avenue on Mare Island. Vallejo’s Architectural Heritage and Landmark Commission is scheduled toContinue reading “Touro University seeks to build new guardhouse; Vallejo commission to review application”
Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 13, 2025 VALLEJO – Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s push into downtown Vallejo has stalled, for now, as officials confirmed that the Anchor Center, meant to offer space to students and the community, has closed. “Staff reductions and attrition in recent years led to programming being removed from the university’sContinue reading “Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo”
Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 11, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board of Directors is scheduled to honor two of its outgoing members during an upcoming board meeting on Thursday, November 13. Rizal Aliga and Robert Briseño will each be recognized by the board as their respective terms are setContinue reading “Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño”
Vallejo’s police chief tops city manager in base salary, records show
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 7, 2025 VALLEJO – Police Chief Jason Ta became the highest paid city employee, by base salary, in July after the city’s unpresented employees received a five percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), pushing his annual base salary to $309,484.66. Ta’s salary is $6,484 higher than City Manager Andrew Murray’s $303,000Continue reading “Vallejo’s police chief tops city manager in base salary, records show”
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”
Former Vallejo police officer at risk of having federal lawsuit tossed
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 6, 2025 VALLEJO – A former Vallejo police officer is at risk of having his federal lawsuit tossed after he failed to comply with a judge’s order to file an amended complaint in a timely manner, court records show. United States Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson explained in hisContinue reading “Former Vallejo police officer at risk of having federal lawsuit tossed”
Planning Commission approves new East Vallejo subdivision; 130 homes planned
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 5, 2025 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission unanimously approved a new housing development Monday night which will see the construction of 130 single-family homes on the site of four abandoned little league baseball fields in East Vallejo. Commissioners spent over two-hours debating the merits of the project, includingContinue reading “Planning Commission approves new East Vallejo subdivision; 130 homes planned”
GVRD to host community meeting on proposed Franklin Recreation Center Park
by JohnGlidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | November 3, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) has scheduled a meeting next month to allow residents to receive information about the future of the Franklin Recreation Center Park, located at the former Franklin Middle School site, the district announced on Monday. The meeting will beContinue reading “GVRD to host community meeting on proposed Franklin Recreation Center Park”
Beautification Commission to debate on sending letter to Vallejo City Council
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 1, 2025 VALLEJO – The city’s Beautification Commission will debate next week on whether to send an official letter asking the Vallejo City Council “to take action on items of concern that affect the visual appearance, quality of life, pride and safety of our city.” Signed by all sevenContinue reading “Beautification Commission to debate on sending letter to Vallejo City Council”
9th Circuit Court rejects Vallejo’s request to rule on homeless encampment removals
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 30, 2025 VALLEJO – The city of Vallejo was dealt a legal blow earlier this month when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request that it rule on the city’s appeal of a February decision from a federal judge granting a preliminary injunction to an unshelteredContinue reading “9th Circuit Court rejects Vallejo’s request to rule on homeless encampment removals”
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 code enforcement meeting canceled after lack of quorum
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 24, 2025 VALLEJO – The city’s Code Enforcement Appeals Board was scheduled to receive an update about Vallejo’s Tobacco Retailer License ordinance on Thursday, October 23; however, that did not happen as the meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. A video recording shows Board Chair KevinContinue reading “Vallejo code enforcement meeting canceled after lack of quorum”
New self-storage proposed for North Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 23, 2025 VALLEJO – A 1,000-unit indoor self-storage facility may be coming to North Vallejo soon. The applicant, DXD Capital, is proposing a new 4-story, 137,318-square-foot self-storage facility on 2.20-acres near the intersection of Lewis Brown Drive and Sonoma Boulevard. No outdoor storage nor hazardous material storage is beingContinue reading “New self-storage proposed for North Vallejo”
GVRD board expected to give its general manager a new contract
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 21, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District Board of Directors is expected to approve a new employment agreement with longtime general manager Gabe Lanusse, who will see his base salary increase to over $229,000 per year starting in January. Lanusse began earning $220,517.60 as of July 1,Continue reading “GVRD board expected to give its general manager a new contract”
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