Jul 09, 2025

Vallejo’s plan to spend $2M on police recruitment and retention bonuses draws outcry

The city will pay a $15,000 retention bonus and a $5,000 referral bonus....

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  Jul 02, 2025

Vallejo to explore new spending on security towers and violence reduction programs

The City Council voted unanimously to look into purchasing five mobile security towers for up to $500,000....

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  Jun 25, 2025

Vallejo approves tighter spending plan without mayor’s approval

The budget freezes 12 city positions from the city manager’s office, the economic development and finance departments and human resources....

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  Jun 24, 2025

Solano supervisors delay vote on sheriff’s contract for Vallejo amid new snags

County officials unresolved concerns with the Deputy Sheriff Association, delays outfitting police vehicles, and a state pension conflict that threatens to remove eight deputies....

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  Jun 18, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves sheriff’s support contract despite deputy union concerns

The Solano County Deputy Sheriff’s Association sent a letter saying they opposed the contract....

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  Jun 11, 2025

Vallejo budget goes back to the drawing board for cuts to all departments

Mayor Andrea Sorce sought a freeze on non-essential positions and an additional $1 million in cuts....

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  Jun 05, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves operator contracts for long-delayed navigation center, Broadway project

Councilmembers said they preferred to allow religious organizations and non-profits to explore their own “safe camping” sites....

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  May 29, 2025

Vallejo begins removing encampments from downtown as residents seek relief

The city held off on removing many residents who filed requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act....

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  May 29, 2025

Vallejo City Council votes against including Mare Island Preserve Park in San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The contentious meeting included accusations the city had violated open meeting laws and led to the mayor calling for a recess twice....

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  May 21, 2025

Housing organizers call for renter protections in Vallejo

Advocates with the Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition said they’re hopeful that newly elected officials will push for stronger policies for renters....

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  May 21, 2025

Vallejo City Council passes on applying for state housing funds in shadow of ‘failed projects’

The city received proposals from three development groups interested in appying for Project Homekey funds....

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  May 14, 2025

Vallejo to fund mobile response team for two months, but program’s future remains uncertain

IHART offers an alternative emergency response service without police intervention....

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