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”
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Vallejo loses economic development director
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | February 12, 2025 VALLEJO – City Manager Andrew Murray has another important vacancy to fill in his administration following the departure of Economic Development Director Michael Nimon in January. Nimon accepted a similar position with the city of Walnut Creek, according to his LinkedIn profile. Nimon was originally hired inContinue reading “Vallejo loses economic development director”
Vallejo City Council asked to approve reopening of Glen Cove fire station; expected to cost $2 million
by John Glidden | July 6, 2021 VALLEJO – A fire station shuttered over a decade ago due to the city’s financial issues may soon re-open. The Vallejo City Council will be asked Tuesday to approve the the re-opening of Station 26, located at 1585 Fulton Ave. in the Glen Cove area of the city. StationContinue reading “Vallejo City Council asked to approve reopening of Glen Cove fire station; expected to cost $2 million”
Vallejo fire chief suddenly resigns on Monday
by John Glidden | April 12, 2021 VALLEJO – Fire Chief Daryl Arbuthnott suddenly resigned on Monday after more than two years with the city. In a phone interview with JohnGlidden.com, Arbuthnott said the decision to leave was made on his own. “It’s something I’ve been contemplating for some time,” he said. “At least the lastContinue reading “Vallejo fire chief suddenly resigns on Monday”
Former Vallejo man seeks $1 million in damages from city after he was tasered by officer
by John Glidden | March 5, 2021 VALLEJO – A former Vallejo resident is seeking $1 million in damages from the city after he was allegedly tasered by a Vallejo police officer outside his then-Nebraska Street home in August 2019. John Mark Raudelunas, who filed a federal excessive lawsuit through his attorney Vincent R. Maher onContinue reading “Former Vallejo man seeks $1 million in damages from city after he was tasered by officer”
Council to get presentations from city departments; asked to approve facilitator for goal setting
by John Glidden | Feb. 27, 2021 VALLEJO – The city’s annual budget season officially begins Tuesday as the Vallejo City Council will receive presentations from various City Hall departments regarding accomplishments and challenges each department has faced over the past year. Updates will come from the police, fire, public works, information technology, planning & developmentContinue reading “Council to get presentations from city departments; asked to approve facilitator for goal setting”
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