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”
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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’”
Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 4, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council will meet during a special meeting next week to approve an agreement with an outside legal firm to investigate a personnel complaint. During the special meeting called for Monday, June 8, the council will mull over whether to approve the serviceContinue reading “Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint”
Jeremy Huff promoted to Vallejo police captain
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 4, 2026 VALLEJO – Lieutenant Jeremy Huff, who has served with the Vallejo Police Department for nearly 25 years, has been promoted to police captain, according to his profile page on the department’s webpage. Huff replaces Sanjay Ramrakha, who was elevated to deputy police chief in May following theContinue reading “Jeremy Huff promoted to Vallejo police captain”
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 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”
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”