Solano County Deputies Boost Vallejo Patrols

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome to California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Salano County Sheriff's Deputy started extra patrols in East and South Falejo on January 21st, filling in for the local police who are. Short staffed. This comes after the county board approved an $11,000,000,000 contract back in September 2025, running through the end of 2026. They cover Wednesday through Saturday shifts from 2 p.m. to midnight with six deputies, one sergeant, and one lieutenant. The move was possible thanks to a new state law from late 2024 that lets retired deputies work more hours. In Salano County, eight retirees took course security jobs, freeing up eight full-time deputies for Valejo streets hit hard by violent crime. Folks in the community are loving it. With Mayor Andrea Soros saying residents finally trust they'll get a 9-1-1 response. Sheriff Brad DeWall notes it's cut response times and acts as a visual deterrent, plus people

1:02are coming up to thank them. The deputies union pushed back at first, worried about service cuts elsewhere, but DeWall says other county areas haven't felt to hit. Just last weekend, they handled a shooting call right in their patrol zone, showing real impact. DeWall's team is still checking if they can add more deputies without stretching thin. As this partnership keeps Valejo safer through 2026, it's proving how smart teamwork can step up when local forces need backup.