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  Jan 04, 2024

Vallejo clears encampment under threat of arrest for bike path project

City workers cleared structures and camping gear using large trucks and hydraulic loaders....

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  Dec 20, 2023

Benicia to move forward with regulation of Valero refinery

Residents felt that state and regional regulatory agencies had not followed through on enforcement....

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  Dec 13, 2023

Vallejo to adopt neutral proclamation on Israel-Palestine after protesters disrupt meeting

The city council agreed to “wordsmith a neutral, humanitarian proclamation” on “the issue in the Middle East.”...

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  Nov 29, 2023

Vallejo to take up Palestine ceasefire resolution after protesters disrupt meeting

Vallejo will likely consider its resolution on Dec. 12....

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  Nov 22, 2023

Benicia places sales tax measure on March 2024 ballot while warning of financial ruin

City Manager Mario Giuliani said that if the measure does not pass, the city would need to lay off a third of its staff....

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  Nov 17, 2023

Vallejo City Council approves police union contract at empty meeting

The three-year contract will provide police officers with a 16% raise over the next three years and a one-time bonus....

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  Nov 16, 2023

Vallejo City Council to vote on police union contract

The contract will provide Vallejo police officers with a 16% raise over the next three years....

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  Nov 15, 2023

Vallejo to install sideshow deterrents at 16 intersections

The project includes the installation of curbs, lane delineators, roundabouts and street narrowing across the city....

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  Nov 09, 2023

Benicia proceeds with SafeQuest Solano housing project, despite controversy

The city council sidestepped allegations made by former employees that SafeQuest’s shelters went largely unused for months....

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  Nov 08, 2023

Solano Supervisors dissolve Historical Records Commission

County staff said that the archive will be preserved, but a large portion may be returned to Solano County Superior Court....

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  Nov 06, 2023

Vallejo neighborhood considers blocking streets to deter sex trade

Many neighbors have similar complaints about drivers circling the block, looking to pick up sex workers....

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  Nov 06, 2023

Benicia considers awarding city property to controversial nonprofit SafeQuest Solano

SafeQuest has faced eroding support and calls for an investigation into its practices after a Vallejo Sun investigation....

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