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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  Jan 12, 2023

Vallejo sees strong use of warming shelter during continued storms

Vallejo’s shelter was opened Monday and Tuesday nights inside the Vallejo Room on the first floor of the library and served 25 people on Monday night and 26 people on Tuesday...

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  Jan 11, 2023

Vallejo looks for ways to address break-ins at downtown businesses

Newly-elected Vallejo Councilmember Charles Palmares has scheduled two town hall meetings to discuss the break-ins, including one on Saturday....

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  Jan 11, 2023

Former Solano County DA candidate Sharon Henry settles retaliation lawsuit

The settlement also prevents Henry from filing a separate lawsuit against the county after she was fired in June 2022....

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  Jan 10, 2023

Vallejo JFK Library closed until Friday following fire as storms continue to batter region

There was minimal damage to the library, books, and equipment....

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  Jan 09, 2023

Fire forces closure of Vallejo’s JFK Library ahead of shelter opening for continued storms

The fire started in a tent outside the library, which spread to trees above the tent and then broke a second-floor window, damaging books and office equipment inside...

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  Jan 06, 2023

Vallejo recovers from storm with another on the way

Downed trees trapped some residents in their homes....

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  Jan 04, 2023

Vallejo City Council says goodbye to three members

Hakeem Brown, Katy Miessner and Pippin Dew were each presented with a resolution honoring their service to the council during Tuesday’s meeting....

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  Jan 03, 2023

Vallejo preps for massive storm Wednesday and Thursday

For the city’s unsheltered population, the city announced Tuesday that a warming shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday....

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  Jan 02, 2023

Vallejo City Council to swear in new members on Tuesday

All three men were elected in November and will represent newly created council districts....

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  Dec 30, 2022

2022 was year of uncertainty in Vallejo for housing and police reform

Housing and policing issues dominated Vallejo politics in 2022....

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  Dec 22, 2022

Vallejo school board welcomes new trustees amid declining enrollment

John Fox, Glenn Amboy and Carlos Flores were all sworn into office....

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  Dec 22, 2022

Vallejo City Council approves early Measure P spending plan

Measure P, which received 55% approval, is expected to generate an additional $18 million annually for the city’s general fund....

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