government

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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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  Jun 12, 2025

Suisun City Council opens door for California Forever land annexation

California Forever to pay for staff time, consultant fees and CEQA review....

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  Jun 11, 2025

Vallejo budget goes back to the drawing board for cuts to all departments

Mayor Andrea Sorce sought a freeze on non-essential positions and an additional $1 million in cuts....

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  Jun 09, 2025

Bay commission approves $126 million pier project at Cal Maritime

The new pier will be used for a new training ship, named the Golden State, set to arrive in April 2027....

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  Jun 05, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves operator contracts for long-delayed navigation center, Broadway project

Councilmembers said they preferred to allow religious organizations and non-profits to explore their own “safe camping” sites....

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  May 29, 2025

Vallejo City Council votes against including Mare Island Preserve Park in San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The contentious meeting included accusations the city had violated open meeting laws and led to the mayor calling for a recess twice....

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  May 27, 2025

Plan to relieve traffic congestion between Vallejo and Marin raises environmental concerns

A proposed law would help widen state Highway 37, but critics say it would harm protected species and that rising sea levels call for a more permanent solution....

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  May 21, 2025

Housing organizers call for renter protections in Vallejo

Advocates with the Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition said they’re hopeful that newly elected officials will push for stronger policies for renters....

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  May 21, 2025

Vallejo City Council passes on applying for state housing funds in shadow of ‘failed projects’

The city received proposals from three development groups interested in appying for Project Homekey funds....

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