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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  Dec 06, 2021

Commission approves sending letter urging Vallejo City Council to move homeless encampment

The only change made to the letter Monday night was to the last sentence, clarifying that the commission would be willing to cooperate with the installation of a fence....

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  Dec 03, 2021

Commission to consider demanding Vallejo City Council evict homeless encampment near downtown library

Commissioners are recommending that a black iron fence be installed at a staircase that leads down to the plaza....

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  Dec 02, 2021

Report finds Vallejo’s Jarrett Tonn violated policy when he killed Sean Monterrosa

The department still has not named Jarrett Tonn as the shooter, but indicated in a press release that it intends to impose discipline for the policy violations....

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  Dec 02, 2021

Vallejo City Council to be updated on proposed sale of 157-acres on North Mare Island

The seven-person council received a similar update in September, followed by skepticism from many community members who have questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the proposed sale....

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  Nov 30, 2021

Vallejo PD loses another member of command staff as Capt. Lee Horton retires

Moments before Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn fatally shot Sean Monterrosa, Horton announced that “it looks like they’re armed, possibly armed."...

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  Nov 19, 2021

Vallejo police included in White House effort to reduce gun violence

“It’s critical that we work together as local officials and community partners to reduce crime and help prevent gun violence in Vallejo,” U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson said....

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  Nov 18, 2021

Hakeem Brown says he won’t seek reelection to council next year

Just two years into his first term on the council, Brown ran for mayor, losing to then fellow councilmember Robert McConnell after allegations of past domestic violence surfaced a month before election day....

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  Nov 17, 2021

Vallejo council votes 5-2 to buy ‘buffer’ home near city’s water treatment plant

City staff continued to stress that buying the property, located next to the entrance to the Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant, would provide the necessary security to protect the city’s water supply....

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  Nov 16, 2021

Vallejo City Council returns to in-person meetings Tuesday

The Vallejo City Hall council chambers have been closed since March 2020 when the council declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....

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  Nov 15, 2021

Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District begins process of raising rates

The city’s flood and wastewater board of trustees called for a special mail-in ballot election to take place next February...

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  Nov 11, 2021

With little explanation, Vallejo closer to buying $710k ‘buffer’ house near water treatment plant

“Nobody is alleging that there is a conspiracy or any terrorist threats associated with the water department,” said city attorney Veronica Nebb....

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  Nov 10, 2021

Daughter of fallen Vallejo officer: dad would be ‘honored’ by street renaming

“He loved the city of Vallejo so much. We always joked that he loved the kids in Vallejo more than us,” Justine Capoot said....

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