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  Oct 02, 2025

Vallejo nonprofit announces new environmental justice initiative

Fresh Air Vallejo is working with the city to engage the community in environmental policy decisions....

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  Oct 01, 2025

Nonprofits brace for loss of donations from Valero with Benicia refinery closure

Valero, often known for its environmental mishaps, also donated millions to charity....

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  Sep 24, 2025

Vallejo council greenlights new police station design despite rising costs

The City Council expressed astonishment and frustration at already escalating costs and delays....

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  Sep 24, 2025

Sheriff is coming to town: Solano County approves Vallejo policing contract

The vote came after months of delay for ongoing negotiations between the Deputy Sheriffs Association and Solano County....

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  Sep 17, 2025

Vallejo considers new city fees amid staffing, economic strains

The city may revise fees charged for services performed by the fire, water and planning and development departments....

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  Aug 29, 2025

Solano County braces for federal cuts to safety net

Thousands of Solano County residents could lose health insurance and face higher thresholds for programs like food stamps....

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  Aug 25, 2025

Vallejo surveillance board recommends ongoing use of gunshot detection tech

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

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  Aug 22, 2025

Vallejo’s crumbling sewage infrastructure puts future Mare Island development at risk

The city, the wastewater management district and the company in charge of developing the island don't agree on who is responsible to fix it....

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  Aug 12, 2025

Sheriff’s deputy union negotiations further delay policing contract for Vallejo

The Solano County Board of Supervisors postponed a discussion of the county’s proposed $11.2 million contract with Vallejo....

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  Jul 30, 2025

How Vallejo blocked its police commission

Nearly three years after the Vallejo City Council voted to create a police oversight commission, it remains in limbo with no end in sight....

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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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