John Glidden

John Glidden

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John Glidden worked as a journalist covering the city of Vallejo for more than 10 years. He left journalism in 2023 and currently works in the office of Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown.

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  Apr 27, 2022

Mike Malone appointed permanent Vallejo city manager

Malone's appointment wasn’t unanimous as Councilmember Cristina Arriola, District 6, voted against his appointment while at-large councilmembers Katy Miessner and Hakeem Brown were absent....

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  Apr 26, 2022

Vallejo police lieutenant named in badge-bending testimony now VP of union

Lt. Sanjay Ramrakha is currently heading the department’s efforts to reform its use of force policy....

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  Apr 26, 2022

Vallejo eyeing possible purchase of property near Kaiser

The Broadway property includes a single family home and RV parking lot and is listed for $1.5 million....

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  Apr 25, 2022

Vallejo City Council to mull smoking, vaping ban in multi-unit residences

The ban would include cannabis and empower a private citizen to initiate legal action to stop the nuisance....

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  Apr 22, 2022

Vallejo looking to fill multiple senior-level positions, including new homelessness, youth directors

The city has begun an extensive recruitment effort including for economic development manager and several new positions recently created by the city council....

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  Apr 21, 2022

Vallejo school board plans lifting pandemic restrictions, return to in-person meetings

As the number of COVID cases decreases, the district is looking to allow student field trips, hold prom, and invite parents to open house nights at schools....

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  Apr 20, 2022

City council expected to name Mike Malone permanent Vallejo city manager

MIke Malone was tapped to serve as interim city manager in early October 2021 following the departures of Anne Cardwell and Greg Nyhoff....

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  Apr 15, 2022

Vallejo to provide update on mandated housing plan Monday

Under the previous plan adopted eight years ago, the city was required to allocate enough land to accommodate 1,362 dwelling units....

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  Apr 14, 2022

Vallejo City Council names liaison to new surveillance board, OKs raise for firefighters

The council rejected a plan from Mayor Robert McConnell to appoint Councilmember Cristina Arriola as council liaison...

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  Apr 13, 2022

Vallejo City Council eyes alternate locations away from waterfront for new police HQ

The drama surrounding where to put the new Vallejo police headquarters continued Tuesday evening as the Vallejo City Council directed city staff to begin looking at possibly moving the department to the library building in downtown Vallejo....

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  Apr 11, 2022

Vallejo’s new surveillance advisory board to meet April 21

The seven-person board is set to select a chair and vice chair to serve from April to March 2023....

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  Apr 07, 2022

Vallejo City Council to again vote on $30M loan for police HQ, protest planned

A police accountability rally is scheduled to take place ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting....

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