Aug 18, 2022

9th Circuit rules Vallejo cops can ask for driver’s licenses at DUI checkpoints

A Vermont man has lost his legal challenge alleging his 4th Amendment rights were violated by a Vallejo police officer when he was asked to produce his driver’s license at a drunk driving checkpoint held in September 2014....

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  Aug 15, 2022

Vallejo quietly drops requirement for identifying information with public records requests

The city of Vallejo quietly axed a new requirement that people provide personal identifying information when seeking public records after the policy was challenged by a free speech advocacy organization in June....

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  Jul 26, 2022

Vallejo’s vice mayor seeking raise for council

All seven members earn an annual salary of $14,700, with the mayor receiving an additional $22,800 stipend....

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  Jul 19, 2022

Vallejo council to discuss community priorities during special meeting today

As the city of Vallejo attempts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the its city council has picked economic development as a top priority for the current fiscal year....

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  Jul 15, 2022

Vallejo reaches agreement with Syar over Blue Rock Springs project; Council makes board appointments

After four years of negotiations, a settlement has been reached to allow a proposed housing subdivision and redevelopment of the Blue Rock Springs Golf Course to move forward....

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  Jul 11, 2022

Impacted families to issue demands during Vallejo City Council meeting; new tax measure likely for November ballot

Organizers are demanding that the city “vigorously pursue” the firing of Vallejo police Det. Jarrett Tonn....

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  Jul 06, 2022

Vallejo confirms 6th person died in Project RoomKey

City officials had said in previous statements that a “total” of five died during the nearly two-year program....

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  Jun 23, 2022

First Amendment Coalition wants Vallejo to change part of its public records policy

A First Amendment group is requesting that the city of Vallejo change its policy requiring people seeking public records to provide personal identifying information before the city would process the request....

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  Jun 02, 2022

City of Vallejo seeks to quash subpoenas for investigator, PR firm in Monterrosa wrongful death lawsuit

Assistant City Attorney Katelyn Knight also confirmed, for the first time, the names of the other officers present when Vallejo police shot and killed Sean Monterrosa on June 2, 2020....

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  May 24, 2022

Vallejo settles lawsuit alleging officers beat man during illegal entry for $120K

Rodolfo Lopez alleged that he suffered a concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder after being punched and hit with a baton by police officers....

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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 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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