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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 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 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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  Sep 27, 2021

Vallejo City Council to get update on North Mare Island land deal

The project has come under increased scrutiny following reports that former City Manager Greg Nyhoff met with officials from The Nimitz Group and Southern Land Group in late 2019....

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  Sep 23, 2021

Vallejo’s water director to be named interim city manager

He will receive an annual salary of $234,250, according to the proposed employment agreement. Malone will have the ability to return to the water director position upon termination of the agreement....

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  Sep 23, 2021

Solano DA sues county supervisors to keep troubled Family Justice Center

The lawsuit filed last month alleges that the supervisors violated state law when they voted during a budget hearing in June to move control of the Family Justice Center’s budget from the DA’s office to the county administrator....

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