government

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  May 26, 2022

Poll finds narrow support among Benicia residents for new sales tax for road repair

The city is considering a ballot initiative for a three-quarter-cent tax increase....

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  May 25, 2022

Vallejo council gets first look at new budget, renames park for MLK

The Vallejo City Council is poised to carve out at least $350,000 in discretionary funds from the upcoming fiscal year budget to distribute to local nonprofits....

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  May 23, 2022

Vallejo council to consider renaming park in honor of MLK, get first look at budget

The Vallejo City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to consider renaming a community park in honor of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., review the city’s upcoming budget, and consider flying two commemorative flags....

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  May 20, 2022

New details expected on possible land deal for new Vallejo supportive housing project

Vallejo was one of five municipalities that was recently awarded Project HomeKey funds, with Vallejo receiving $12.1 million for the North Vallejo project....

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  May 19, 2022

Solano DA’s former employees received $775K in settlements

Two claims name DA Krishna Abrams, as well as the two chief deputies in the office, Paul Sequeira and Sharon Henry, alleging they acted under Abrams’ orders....

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  May 18, 2022

Council pledges $500K toward early childhood center in South Vallejo

The center is expected to provide childcare and early learning services to up to 300 children in the city of Vallejo....

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  May 18, 2022

Vallejo City Council votes to ban possession of catalytic converters

Each violation of the new ordinance would be a misdemeanor punishable up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine....

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  May 18, 2022

Vallejo attorneys argue badge bending report should remain secret

Police officials said they were waiting on City Attorney Veronica Nebb to release the report....

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  May 17, 2022

Vallejo police to see $4 million increase under proposed 2022-23 budget

The proposed budget also gives $2.2 million to the fire department, $750,000 to public works, $4 million to planning and development services, and $1.5 million to city administration....

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  May 17, 2022

Homelessness dominates Solano supervisor candidates’ debate

Three of five candidates for the supervisor seat in District 3 debated in a forum hosted by the ACLU and Solano Community College....

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  May 16, 2022

City council to get update on Vallejo police reform

The council will also consider banning possession of catalytic converters without proof of lawful possession....

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  May 16, 2022

June 7 election guide: Solano County DA, sheriff, supervisor seat on ballot

The elections for Solano County Sheriff and district attorney will select the two most powerful positions in the county’s criminal legal system for the next four years....

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