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 19, 2020

Vallejo closes city hall due to COVID-19 surge

VALLEJO– Due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 case, Vallejo City Hall and...

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  Dec 11, 2020

Greater Vallejo Recreation Director Karen Sims dies

VALLEJO– Activist, and Greater Vallejo Recreation District Director Karen Sims suddenly died Friday,...

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  Dec 02, 2020

Vallejo police asking for public's help to ID Peeping Tom

VALLEJO– Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man...

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  Nov 30, 2020

Benicia council to say goodbye to outgoing mayor

by John Glidden | Nov. 30, 2020 BENICIA– Outgoing Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson will...

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  Nov 30, 2020

Vallejo reaches 29 homicides in 2020

VALLEJO– With just a month left in 2020, the city of Vallejo recorded...

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  Nov 19, 2020

Vallejo settles excessive force lawsuit for $750,000

VALLEJO– The city has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle an excessive...

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  Nov 19, 2020

Council approves amended development agreement for permanent supportive housing project

VALLEJO– Attempting to make headway in addressing the number of homeless persons in...

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  Nov 18, 2020

Williams to join other African American police chiefs in virtual town hall tonight

JohnGlidden.com staff report | Nov. 18, 2020 VALLEJO– Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams...

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  Nov 17, 2020

Rep. Thompson to host town hall on surging COVID-19 cases

NAPA– Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, will be joined by health professionals on...

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  Nov 16, 2020

Council asked to approve plan to add two deputy police chiefs

VALLEJO– Faced with a depleted command structure inside the Vallejo Police Department, City...

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  Nov 15, 2020

Solano County supervisors to pick Solano360 preferred development team on Tuesday

FAIRFIELD– The Solano County Board of Supervisors will receive a verbal update Tuesday...

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  Nov 13, 2020

New taskforce created to investigate fatal officer-involved incidents in Solano County

VALLEJO– A special Solano County interagency taskforce has been created to provide independent...

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