Sep 14, 2023

Arbitrator found Vallejo cop’s killing of Sean Monterrosa was ‘reasonable’

The 70-page opinion provides new information about the arbitrator's reasoning in ordering the reinstatement of Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Sep 13, 2023

Community members demand action on Vallejo police violence as council copes with officer shortage

The family of Sean Monterrosa called for supporters to “pack the room.”...

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  Sep 12, 2023

Vallejo public employee unions blast council over proposed city manager raise

The unions excoriated the city council and staff for proposing the 3% wage increase for City Manager Mike Malone....

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  Jul 26, 2023

Vallejo declares police staffing emergency against union objection

Interim police Chief Jason Ta said he has already taken drastic steps to address the staffing shortage....

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  Jul 06, 2023

Vallejo backtracks on moving dispatch to waterfront after transparency questions

The city’s plan to move the police dispatch center to the police building at 400 Mare Island Way came as a surprise to many Vallejoans....

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  Jun 28, 2023

Vallejo City Council dips into reserves to fund police station development, downtown projects

The council rejected using new sales tax revenue and punted a decision on Mare Island tax relief....

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  Jun 07, 2023

Vallejo council postpones Mare Island tax relief amid budget shortfalls, staffing crisis

City human resources director Stephanie Sifuentes said that the city’s staffing challenges are worsening....

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  May 17, 2023

Community members voice frustration with pace of Vallejo police reforms

The oversight agreement between the DOJ and the Vallejo Police Department to institute 45 reform recommendations is set to come to a close on June 5....

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  Mar 07, 2023

Solano Supervisors allocate funds for Vallejo homelessness, North Bay hospital

The Solano County Board of Supervisors ended a month-long impasse regarding the allocation of federal pandemic relief funds on Tuesday....

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  Feb 13, 2023

Vallejo City Council to address homelessness, agreement with police union and approve mid-year budget adjustments

The council will be asked to decide on a request from District 3 Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz to agendize a future discussion about Vallejo providing safe parking locations for individuals who live in recreational vehicles and/or cars....

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  Feb 07, 2023

Solano supervisors short on votes for Vallejo homeless funds

Two supervisors opposed the allocations and they will require a vote by four of five at a future meeting....

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  Jan 25, 2023

Vallejo City Council votes to bolster code enforcement

The council voted to move the code enforcement section from the police department to the city’s planning and development services department....

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