The Vallejo Sun: In depth news for Solano County
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Interim Vallejo police Chief Jason Ta named permanent chief
4 days ago · VALLEJO – Interim Vallejo police Chief Jason Ta has been named the city’s permanent police chief after a lengthy search, the city announced on Tuesday. Ta has been the city’s interim police chief for two years, since former Chief Shawny Williams suddenly resigned in 2022.Williams, the department’s first Black police chief, was hired from San Jose with a mandate to course correct after ...
Year in review: Fresh faces will lead Vallejo in 2025
3 days ago · VALLEJO — Vallejo broke with established leaders and moved to make a change in 2024, selecting a new crop of elected officials who will try and navigate the city’s complex challenges in the new year.. No incumbents were reelected to Vallejo City Council in 2024 as the city’s voters proved hungry for change, and a new city manager was appointed in May, opening the city to a new approach ...
Vallejo City Council creates business loan program after no …
2 days ago · VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council scrapped a spending proposal that was part of its recently adopted economic strategic plan and instead voted unanimously to use the funds for a low-interest loan program for Vallejo businesses on Monday. The council reluctantly adopted the economic strategic plan on Dec. 17 after councilmembers and residents criticized it as inadequate and lacking specific ...
Governor sends mixed messages on CHP support for Vallejo
4 days ago · OAKLAND – Facing calls for the California Highway Patrol to bolster the depleted Vallejo Police Department, Gov. Gavin Newsom said last week that support would be limited and suggested that the city continue to seek support from the Solano County Sheriff's Office. “I just want folks in Vallejo to know, you are not getting the CHP to do the work of local law enforcement,” Newsom said ...
government - The Vallejo Sun
Dec 18, 2024 · The Vallejo Sun is an award-winning independent news publication with in depth coverage of local government, police, housing, schools and arts.
Benicia - The Vallejo Sun
November 2024 live election results for Vallejo and Benicia. We're tracking the mayor and City Council races in Vallejo and Benicia, three Benicia ballot measures, Solano County's two state legislature seats, and the Solano College governing board seat for Vallejo and Benicia....
About the Vallejo Sun
Illuminating Solano County The Vallejo Sun is an independent news publication illuminating Solano County, California. It was founded in 2021 by journalists John Glidden, Brian Krans, and Scott Morris, who saw a need for in-depth reporting about local government, policing, and extremist movements in the region. Glidden left the organization
The Vallejo Sun: Illuminating democracy in Solano County
At the Vallejo Sun, our mission is to shine a light on the workings of democracy, politics, and government in Solano County. We believe that informed communities are better able to engage with their government and contribute to a healthier democracy. Research shows that communities without a strong print or
Upcoming Vallejo Events — Holiday festivities abound
Dec 6, 2023 · VALLEJO – Unique gifts by local Vallejo artists will be available at several craft fairs and festivals this weekend, plus music, theater, family activities and the annual Grand Victorian Homes Tour are all happening as holiday festivities continue.. Friday's art walk will offer handcrafted wares by local vendors as accordion player Squeezebox Goddess performs eclectic music from traditional ...