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”
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Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 5, 2026 VALLEJO – Despite going through a shakeup at the city manager position, the city of Vallejo announced on Tuesday that Leonard “Brad” Job has been hired as the city’s newest public works director. Job was hired by outgoing City Manager Andrew Murray, the city’s public information officer,Continue reading “Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup”
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 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”
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”
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’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”
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”
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”
Vallejo loses its community engagement manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | October 8, 2025 VALLEJO – After just two years on the job, Sharon Lund, the city’s community engagement manager has left Vallejo, JohnGlidden.com has confirmed. As of Tuesday, October 7, Lund’s name was no longer on the city’s website, prompting JohnGlidden.com to contact the city on the same day regardingContinue reading “Vallejo loses its community engagement manager”
Planning Commission to get look at proposed East Vallejo housing development
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | September 20, 2025 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled early next month to get its first look at a proposed housing development that would include 130 single-family homes built on four unused little league fields in East Vallejo, according to a recent legal notice published in theContinue reading “Planning Commission to get look at proposed East Vallejo housing development”
Vista Cove subdivision moves forward
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 27, 2025 VALLEJO – A new 51-unit housing subdivision proposed for the Glen Cove neighborhood cleared its first hurdle earlier this month after the city’s Design Review Board recommended the project move forward to the Planning Commission. During a July 10 meeting, the Design Review Board got a lookContinue reading “Vista Cove subdivision moves forward”
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”
Former councilmember called out ‘inappropriate’ email from senior Vallejo official lobbying for interim city manager in 2024
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | April 1, 2025 VALLEJO – Shortly before City Manager Mike Malone was set to depart Vallejo in April 2024, a member of Vallejo’s senior leadership team lobbied for Assistant City Manager Gillian Haen to become interim city manager, causing one councilmember to call the request “inappropriate,” newly released email recordsContinue reading “Former councilmember called out ‘inappropriate’ email from senior Vallejo official lobbying for interim city manager in 2024”
Vallejo commission gets update on closure of major stores in city
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 14, 2025 VALLEJO – On Wednesday, members of the city’s Economic Development Commission received confirmation of rumored bad news that had been circulating the city for days: Vallejo’s two Walgreens locations are closing this month, while the Safeway grocery store on Admiral Callaghan will shutter in April. Assistant CityContinue reading “Vallejo commission gets update on closure of major stores in city”
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”
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