Vallejo

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  Mar 16, 2022

Why did Cherie Nicoletta and others die in Vallejo’s Project RoomKey?

At least four people died in hotels in Vallejo under a statewide initiative to keep people experiencing homelessness safe during the COVID-19 pandemic....

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  Mar 15, 2022

Vallejo school board to sell unused little league fields to home builder for $8M

The little league fields are one of two properties the school board sought to sell....

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  Mar 14, 2022

Vallejo charter network names acting superintendent following month of turmoil

The Griffin Technology Academies Board of Directors announced on March 8 that consultant Nick Driver will serve as acting superintendent....

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  Mar 11, 2022

Vallejo school district to lift mask mandate Monday

Masks will still be required during large indoor gatherings like assemblies and meetings....

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  Mar 10, 2022

Vallejo City Council appoints new surveillance advisory board

The board will advise the council on best practices for protecting the privacy, safety, and civil rights of residents in the city’s use of surveillance technology....

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  Mar 09, 2022

Vallejo City Council delays vote on $30M loan for police HQ as protesters demand release of badge-bending report

Protesters confronted Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams as they alleged that he has no power to reform the department....

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  Mar 08, 2022

Left Alone in Their Rooms: Death and dysfunction in Vallejo’s COVID housing for the homeless

At least four people died in Vallejo’s Project RoomKey program. Three weren't found for days....

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  Mar 07, 2022

Protest planned over proposed $30M loan for new Vallejo Police HQ

"It is important to speak up for the community and create a public record of the dissent,” attorney Melissa Nold said....

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  Mar 04, 2022

Vallejo City Council to fix ‘misguidance’ from demographer over new district boundaries map

The impacted residents won’t be able to vote for city council until District 6 is back on the ballot in 2024....

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  Feb 25, 2022

27 apply to serve on Vallejo’s new surveillance advisory board

The Vallejo City Council is scheduled to hold two special meetings next week to interview all of the applicants....

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  Feb 25, 2022

Vallejo commission denies V-town Farms request to reduce $600k donation agreement

The dispensary thought it works be doing $60 million in annual sales but now projects it will bring in only $9 million....

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  Feb 23, 2022

Vallejo police gathering feedback on new use of force policy

The new policy would prohibit officers from shooting at moving vehicles and adds guidance for dealing with armed but unresponsive people....

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