Diosdado “J.R.” Matulac

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Diosdado "J.R." Matulac was elected to represent District 2 - North Vallejo on the Vallejo City Council in November 2022. He is a former member of the city of Vallejo Planning Commission. His term ends in January 2027.

  Aug 10, 2026

Vallejo tenants, housing reform advocates call for slate of housing reform policies

The Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition presented a report on a recent survey of tenants during an Aug. 1 forum....

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  Aug 05, 2026

Families of people killed by Vallejo police criticize progress on mandated reforms

The Vallejo Police Department provided an update to the City Council on its progress on reforms....

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  Jul 30, 2026

Vallejo seeks to add electric vehicle chargers while contending with glut of vandalism

The Vallejo City Council approved an expedited permitting process Tuesday....

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  Jul 17, 2026

Vallejo adjusts various department fees to improve revenue outlook

City Council also looks to improve chances of affordable housing production....

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  Jun 25, 2026

Vallejo to cut 54 staff positions to balance $337M spending plan

The budget cuts 10 jobs and 44 vacant employee positions, including 30 in the Vallejo Police Department....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Vallejo City Council votes to cut 10 employees in first 2026-27 budget talks

The council also voted to cut funding for 44 vacant positions to close a $10.7 million general fund deficit....

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  Apr 16, 2026

Vallejo City Council approves temporary agreement to develop controversial ‘preview’ casino

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has begun construction on temporary buildings for a “preview casino.”...

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  Apr 02, 2026

Vallejo council seeks solutions to expand affordable housing access

The council also mulled options to mitigate homelessness, including how to handle a massive encampment in White Slough....

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  Feb 25, 2026

Vallejo City Council looks for cuts to tackle projected $20M shortfall

The council voted unanimously during its meeting Tuesday to direct staff to plan for cost reductions to address the structural deficit by March 10....

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  Jan 29, 2026

Vallejo’s efforts to finance new police HQ, road repairs hampered by bankruptcy debt

The city faces limitations because of loan terms dating back to its 2011 bankruptcy....

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  Jul 23, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves security towers, police bonuses

The city’s Surveillance Advisory Board has yet to review the plan for the mobile security towers and is expected to review it at its meeting Thursday....

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  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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