government

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  Mar 16, 2026

Vallejo police oversight commission gets started filling attorney, auditor roles

The commission has been reluctant to use the city attorney’s office, in part because of allegations of misconduct made by the American Civil Liberties Union....

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  Mar 13, 2026

Solano County reaches tentative agreement with SEIU

The tentative agreement includes a 6% wage increase, short of the original 12% sought by the union....

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  Mar 11, 2026

Vallejo City Council refuses mid-year budget adjustments, eyeing looming $29M shortfall

City staff had sought to unfreeze positions in the finance, human resources, planning and economic development departments....

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  Mar 11, 2026

Solano County public defenders picket as strike for competitive wages reaches third week

Union members say that the pay the county is offering will lead to a staffing crisis....

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  Mar 10, 2026

Vallejo residents walk the waterfront to learn about sea level rise

The tour was part of the city’s goal to create a climate change adaptation plan....

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  Mar 06, 2026

Vallejo seeks to accelerate housing development, especially affordable units

Vallejo only approved seven homes for very low-income people during 2025....

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  Mar 02, 2026

Solano County homeless services agency head resigns following conflict of interest concerns

Executive Director DeShawn Waters resigned on Feb. 23 after concerns about a $1.8 million contract to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless services....

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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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  Feb 20, 2026

Vallejo surveillance board approves new privacy policy for mobile security towers

The portable, elevated security systems are often used at big box stores to catch car break-ins and theft....

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  Feb 18, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Dock files for bankruptcy as it seeks to avoid closure

In late December, the company announced it would lay off employees and possibly close after losing a key contract with the U.S. Coast Guard....

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  Feb 17, 2026

Vallejo school district appears to violate open meeting law in school closure decision

Text messages show Superintendent Rubén Aurelio and board Trustee Glenn Amboy agree to discuss school closures during a closed session meeting ahead of a public vote....

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  Feb 11, 2026

Vallejo to pay unhoused people to assist with long-term strategy on homelessness

The city still must draft a policy for use of the stipends and a long-term homelessness strategy....

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