by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | September 10, 2026 VALLEJO – Nearly a year after the city’s longtime finance director, Rekha Nayar, left to take a similar role with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Vallejo City Hall has begun the search for a new finance director. The new director will earn between $179,950 to $218,730Continue reading “Vallejo searching for new finance director”
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Vallejo City Council and school board candidates finalized
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”
GVRD board to get update on search for new general manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | August 12, 2026 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board of Directors has a packed agenda this week as the board is expected to receive an update on the search for a new CEO, while being asked to accept a request from Vallejo Together for use of theContinue reading “GVRD board to get update on search for new general manager”
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”
Vallejo begins search for permanent economic development director
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | August 5, 2026 VALLEJO – Weeks after Lance David was appointed as the city’s permanent IT director, City Manager Harry Black has his eyes set on filling another top vacancy within his administration: economic development director. The executive search firm Bob Murray & Associates released a hiring brochure recently seeking candidatesContinue reading “Vallejo begins search for permanent economic development director”
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”
Vallejo officials ‘clarify’ future of assistant city manager position, saying it will be filled
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 6, 2026 VALLEJO – Days after Vallejo City Hall confirmed it had no plans to fill the assistant city manager position following the upcoming departure of Gillian Haen, the city has reversed course, stating that the position will be in filled. City spokesman Robert Briseño emailed JohnGlidden.com on Monday,Continue reading “Vallejo officials ‘clarify’ future of assistant city manager position, saying it will be filled”
Vallejo has ‘no plans’ to fill assistant city manager position amid anticipated vacancy
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 1, 2026 VALLEJO – Assistant City Manager Gillian Haen has been hired as Chico’s next permanent city manager — after spending the past seven-years in various senior-level positions for the city of Vallejo. The Vallejo Times-Herald first to reported the news on Wednesday. Haen’s employment agreement is expected toContinue reading “Vallejo has ‘no plans’ to fill assistant city manager position amid anticipated vacancy”
Vallejo extends application deadline for city boards and commissions
by JohnGlidden.com staff report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 25, 2026 VALLEJO – City Hall announced Thursday that it has extended the deadline for residents interested in applying for a city board, committee, or commission position. The deadline to submit an application is now 5 p.m., Monday, July 6. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo extends application deadline for city boards and commissions”
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’s assistant city managers received 5% raises while serving as acting CEO
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”
Vallejo school district superintendent to receive 3% raise bumping annual salary over $300,000
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 20, 2026 VALLEJO – Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Superintendent Rubén Aurelio is expected to receive a three percent raise and a contract extension that will see him lead the district through 2030. Aurelio’s salary will increase to $307,661 annually once an addendum to his employment agreement isContinue reading “Vallejo school district superintendent to receive 3% raise bumping annual salary over $300,000”
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’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – Deputy Police Chief Sanjay Ramrakha will make $276,593 in annual salary assisting in the overall management and administration of the Vallejo Police Department. Ramrakha’s promotional offer letter, showing his new salary, was released to JohnGlidden.com via a public records request. He was promoted to theContinue reading “Vallejo’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually”
Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing early next week to review a proposed ordinance establishing an expedited permit process for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations around town. The commission will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, June 15 toContinue reading “Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations”
Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 12, 2026 VALLEJO – More than a month after Leonard “Brad” Job began as the Vallejo’s newest public works director, city hall released his salary data, on Friday, June 12, in response to a public records request from JohnGlidden.com. Job, who began with the city on May 4, willContinue reading “Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date”
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”
Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions
JohnGlidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 7, 2026 VALLEJO – Do you want to make a difference in the city of Vallejo? Then you’re in luck. City officials are inviting residents to apply for one of the many open positions on Vallejo’s various boards, committees and commissions. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions”
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’”