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  Aug 14, 2026

Vallejo officials and advocates clash over badge bending, police reform during town hall meeting

Promises of reform from city leaders drew criticism from families of people killed by Vallejo police officers....

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  Aug 13, 2026

Several incumbents decline to run again in November elections for Vallejo, Benicia

Some fresh faces will join the Vallejo City Council, Vallejo Board of Education and Benicia Board of Education after the Nov. 3 election. Two incumbents are seeking reelection to the Benicia City Council....

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  Aug 12, 2026

Vallejo police oversight body approves independent police auditor

The commission voted unanimously to approve a contract with the nonprofit Effective Law Enforcement for All....

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  Aug 11, 2026

Vallejo settles former fire captain's gender discrimination lawsuit for $5M following jury verdict

A jury found the city of Vallejo liable for claims brought by former Vallejo fire Capt. Melisse Leitzke on July 31....

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  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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  Aug 04, 2026

Number of homeless people in Vallejo decreased this year, according to county report

But experts say various factors could lead to this being an undercount....

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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 29, 2026

Vallejo City Council votes to hire Harry Black as permanent city manager

Black was hired as interim city manager in April....

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  Jul 24, 2026

Judge orders city of Vallejo to release police shooting video after Vallejo Sun lawsuit

The footage concerns the 2025 shooting of Alexander Schumann, who was experiencing a mental health crisis when officers arrived....

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  Jul 21, 2026

Vallejo surveillance board reviews police monitoring of Flock camera footage

The board questioned how officers were accessing the data and discussed making a public audit page....

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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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