Cristina Arriola

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Cristina Arriola was elected to the Vallejo City Council in 2020 to represent District 6 - South Vallejo. Arriola, who has a theatrical background, has been a vocal critic of the Vallejo Police Department and is opposed to moving the police force into 400 Mare Island Way along the city's waterfront. Her current term ends in January 2025.

  Jul 10, 2024

Vallejo warns California Forever could be ‘detrimental’ to city’s economic development

City officials said the billionaire-backed plan could interfere with the city’s ability to recruit city staff, slow down economic development, and have an adverse impact on residents’ property values....

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  Jun 12, 2024

Vallejo kicks off national search for new police chief

The city will hold an online public engagement meeting on June 27 and in-person meetings on June 29 and July 25....

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  Jun 07, 2024

Vallejo City Council mulls budget proposal that would cut 10% for services and supplies citywide

CIty officials proposed the cuts to help close a $3.3 million funding gap in the upcoming fiscal year budget....

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  May 14, 2024

Historic Sperry Mill site on Vallejo’s waterfront is still being used by industry without permits

A&B Construction has been suspended from doing business in San Francisco until 2026 after affiliates pled guilty to bribing a public official....

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  May 09, 2024

Vallejo City Council poised to appoint Andrew Murray as City Manager

Murray was formerly city manager in Pinole and has worked in Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco....

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  Mar 04, 2024

Vallejo’s Police Oversight Commission appointed as union negotiations near completion

Independent oversight of the department was one of 45 reforms that were required by the three-year reform agreement with the California Department of Justice....

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  Feb 02, 2024

Homeless Vallejo boat launch residents unsure where to go as encampment clearing draws near

The boat launch is being cleared as PG&E finishes nearby gas plant cleanup and remediation...

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  Dec 13, 2023

Vallejo to adopt neutral proclamation on Israel-Palestine after protesters disrupt meeting

The city council agreed to “wordsmith a neutral, humanitarian proclamation” on “the issue in the Middle East.”...

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  Nov 17, 2023

Vallejo City Council approves police union contract at empty meeting

The three-year contract will provide police officers with a 16% raise over the next three years and a one-time bonus....

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  Nov 15, 2023

Vallejo to install sideshow deterrents at 16 intersections

The project includes the installation of curbs, lane delineators, roundabouts and street narrowing across the city....

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  Sep 28, 2023

Council addresses outcry over proposed $18M sale of Vallejo golf course

The property was listed only eight months after the city sold it to a developer for $400,000 with an incomplete profit sharing agreement....

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  Sep 18, 2023

Vallejo police target encampments for outdated vehicle registration, towing vehicles and RVs

City Manager Mike Malone said, "It is outside of our protocol to tow without notice.”...

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