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 12, 2021

Vallejo fire chief suddenly resigns on Monday

by John Glidden | April 12, 2021 VALLEJO– Fire Chief Daryl Arbuthnott suddenly resigned...

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  Apr 09, 2021

Vallejo sent warning letter to former staff attorney after she was named as a witness in whistleblower complaint

VALLEJO– Randy Risner claims he wasn’t trying to intimidate a former staff...

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  Apr 07, 2021

Vallejo searches for new HR lead, while former director is accused of ignoring complaints

VALLEJO– City officials have begun the process of finding a new human resources...

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  Apr 06, 2021

Vallejo city manager confirmed Tonn as shooter days after Monterrosa was killed, emails show

City manager Greg Nyhoff said the officer's name had "leaked out."...

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  Mar 22, 2021

Fresh Air Vallejo wins environmental award for organizing against the Vallejo Marine Terminal and Orcem Cement factory

JohnGlidden.com staff report | March 22, 2021 VALLEJO– The nonprofit Fresh Air Vallejo...

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  Mar 13, 2021

Vallejo Planning Commission asked to approve cannabis business inside old Food 4 Less

by John Glidden | March 13, 2021 VALLEJO– A 50,000 square foot building...

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  Mar 08, 2021

Vallejo reaches tentative settlement with animal-rights protester

VALLEJO– After making its way through the courts for nearly five years, a...

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  Mar 06, 2021

Civil Service Commission asked to overturn suspension of Vallejo employee found sleeping on job

VALLEJO– A Vallejo water treatment employee is appealing a five-day suspension he received...

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  Mar 05, 2021

Vallejo skilled nursing facility fined $25,250 for not protecting staff from COVID-19

by John Glidden | March 5, 2021 VALLEJO— A skilled nursing facility in Vallejo...

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  Mar 05, 2021

Former Vallejo man seeks $1 million in damages from city after he was tased by officer

VALLEJO– A former Vallejo resident is seeking $1 million in damages from the...

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  Feb 27, 2021

Council to get presentations from city departments; asked to approve facilitator for goal setting

VALLEJO– The city’s annual budget season officially begins Tuesday as the Vallejo...

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  Feb 25, 2021

Hearing set on proposed multifamily housing development for South Vallejo

VALLEJO– The city’s planning commission will hold a public hearing Monday to...

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