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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  Oct 18, 2021

Vallejo school board asked to sell unused Little League fields

The Vallejo school district is ready to sell off about 18 acres of surplus property that was once home for East Vallejo Little League baseball....

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  Oct 16, 2021

Vallejo police change upcoming town hall to virtual event, citing COVID concerns

The department’s decision comes days after the Vallejo Sun published an update on the low rate of vaccinated law enforcement officers in Solano County....

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  Oct 15, 2021

Vallejo board OKs $279K contract for housing authority lobby renovation

The renovation of the lobby will include removing black mastic flooring adhesive found to contain chrysotile asbestos....

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  Oct 11, 2021

Vallejo City Council to get update on status of waterfront property near ferry terminal

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has plans to demolish the dental office and construct a new two-story building with a cultural center and high-end restaurant....

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  Oct 08, 2021

Vallejo deputy police chief fired

Police Chief Shawny Williams’ decision to fire Kihmm shocked city officials as Williams hired Kihmm from his old agency, the San Jose Police Department, just last year....

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  Oct 08, 2021

Vallejo pays $650K settlement after seizing downtown property

A federal judge ruled that the city violated the Fourth Amendment when it seized and red-tagged two live-work storefronts in May 2017....

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  Oct 06, 2021

Vallejo council renews mask mandate during 10-minute meeting

Individuals who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19 are still expected to wear a face covering while inside restaurants, grocery stores, laundromats and office buildings....

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  Oct 05, 2021

Vallejo tentatively settles excessive force lawsuit over alleged police assault in church

The lawsuit alleges that Jose Villalobos was walking to the bathroom inside St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church when officers in plainclothes approached and wrestled him to the ground....

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  Oct 05, 2021

Vallejo council to consider extending city’s mask mandate

The council will first be asked to renew a mask mandate which requires individuals 4 years and older to wear a face covering while inside any buildings open to the general public within city limits. This includes office buildings, restaurants, laundromats, and grocery stores....

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  Sep 30, 2021

Vallejo to fine spectators of sideshows, calling them 'street terrorism'

Vallejo police Chief Shawny Williams successfully lobbied the Vallejo City Council to approve two ordinances Tuesday night making it unlawful to be a spectator or promoter of sideshows in Vallejo....

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  Sep 29, 2021

Vallejo council approves creation of surveillance committee despite calls to delay vote

Part of the motion establishing the new committee included several changes proposed by Mayor Robert McConnell in response to concerns raised by the American Civil Liberties Union and Oakland Privacy....

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  Sep 29, 2021

Malone named Vallejo’s interim city manager, becoming its third in 2021

Malone, who currently serves as the city’s water director, will earn an annual base salary of $234,250 as interim city manager, according to his employment agreement....

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