government

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  Jul 29, 2025

Vallejo contracts outside law firm for review after ACLU letter

The city will contract with Renne Public Law Group to review what councilmembers called “recent allegations.”...

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  Jul 25, 2025

Vallejo surveillance board seeks hard data on efficacy of police gunshot detection tech

The Vallejo Police Department has been using Flock Safety’s Raven gunshot detection technology for the past year through a beta test....

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  Jul 24, 2025

ACLU calls for independent investigation of Vallejo city attorney over police issues

The ACLU's letter accuses City Attorney Veronica Nebb and her staff of misconduct....

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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 10, 2025

Solano Sheriff Tom Ferrara to retire in September

Ferrara recommended that Undersheriff Brad DeWall be appointed sheriff for the reminder of his current term....

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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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  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 24, 2025

Can shipbuilding return to Vallejo?

Mare Island could be poised to receive federal funding for renewed shipbuilding and repair activity while billionaire-backed California Forever seeks to build a new shipyard nearby....

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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 18, 2025

Benicia passes two-year budget amid uncertainty over possible Valero closure

The two-year budget did not account for the impact of Valero’s potential closure next year....

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