Mina Loera-Diaz

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Mina Loera-Diaz was elected to the Vallejo City Council in 2020 to represent the newly created District 3 - Glen Cove. She unsuccessfully ran for city council in November 2016 - placing 5th out of three available seats. Loera-Diaz is a real estate agent and founded the community organization Diaz & Loera Centro Latino in Vallejo. Her term ends in January 2025.

  Sep 13, 2023

Community members demand action on Vallejo police violence as council copes with officer shortage

The family of Sean Monterrosa called for supporters to “pack the room.”...

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  Aug 30, 2023

Vallejo council reconsiders waterfront building for dispatch as police report more officer departures

Interim police Chief Jason Ta detailed a plan of service reductions and schedule changes to manage the officer staffing shortage....

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  Aug 09, 2023

Vallejo police face skeptical residents on plan to reduce alarm call responses

The department claims that 98% of alarm calls that they receive are false alarms....

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  Jul 12, 2023

Frustrated Vallejo council seeks solutions for auto break-ins in city lots

“That garage is a nightmare,” Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz said....

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  Jun 30, 2023

New Vallejo youth center vandalized with racial slur

The glass doors and surrounding facade were coated with thick beige and red paint. Old tires, a mattress and other garbage were piled in front of the door....

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  Jun 30, 2023

Vallejo police union holding up oversight

The union has held up an interim oversight contract for more than two years....

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  Jun 28, 2023

Vallejo City Council dips into reserves to fund police station development, downtown projects

The council rejected using new sales tax revenue and punted a decision on Mare Island tax relief....

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  Jun 07, 2023

Vallejo council postpones Mare Island tax relief amid budget shortfalls, staffing crisis

City human resources director Stephanie Sifuentes said that the city’s staffing challenges are worsening....

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  May 31, 2023

Mare Island property owners ask Vallejo council to end special tax for police and fire services

The Mare Island property owners have been urging the council to reduce their Community Finance District (CFD) taxes for several years....

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  May 17, 2023

Community members voice frustration with pace of Vallejo police reforms

The oversight agreement between the DOJ and the Vallejo Police Department to institute 45 reform recommendations is set to come to a close on June 5....

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  May 11, 2023

Oversight of Vallejo police department remains uncertain

Council approves applications for residents wishing to serve on the oversight board, while ACLU demands fast action and attorney general hints at a potential larger investigation....

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  Apr 12, 2023

Vallejo seeking to rebuild police station at current location

City staff estimates that rebuilding the station at 111 Amador will cost $121 million and will take 4.5 years....

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