government

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  May 04, 2026

Solano County homeless services contract awarded to Abode Services after fraught process

The Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority, or CAP Solano JPA, voted 4-3 to approve the contract....

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  Apr 30, 2026

Benicia eyes second attempt at voter approval for transfer tax measure

The city is also considering whether to ask voters to approve an updated business license tax plan as part of its effort to shore up revenue....

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  Apr 29, 2026

Valero fined $3.25M for years of emission leaks and compliance issues in Benicia

Even as Valero idles operations, the Bay Area Air District is requiring it to improve emissions monitoring....

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  Apr 28, 2026

Vallejo community bands together to clean up White Slough

Volunteers filled up a large Dumpster with trash Saturday and handed out food and clothes to homeless residents....

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  Apr 28, 2026

California Forever project could threaten sensitive Solano County habitat, environmentalists say

The project could affect endangered species like fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, and the California tiger salamander....

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  Apr 27, 2026

Vallejo launched a new gun violence reduction program. What happened to the others?

Over the last eight years, the city has allocated nearly $6 million in state and federal funds to reduce gun violence, with little to show for it....

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  Apr 27, 2026

Former Stockton city manager tapped as interim Vallejo city manager

Harry Black is expected to serve as Vallejo’s interim city manager....

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  Apr 23, 2026

Governor’s proposed budget could force cuts to Vallejo, Benicia school districts

The budget would withhold $5.6 billion in payments to public schools statewide starting in June....

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  Apr 22, 2026

Activists call for vote on California Forever’s Suisun City expansion plan

The Solano Together coalition held a rally outside the Suisun City Council meeting on April 21....

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  Apr 21, 2026

Vallejo Planning Commission approves building more housing on new Costco development

The commission voted to increase the number of homes built on the new Costco site from 178 to 245....

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  Apr 17, 2026

Vallejo assistant city managers will alternate in acting city manager role during recruitment process

The City Council opted to postpone the formal recruitment process for a permanent city manager until January....

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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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