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Anna Bauman

Anna Bauman is a former investigative reporter with Open Vallejo.

A dimly lit scene at dusk. A uniformed police officer stands beside a black patrol SUV, his face illuminated by red emergency lights. Behind him, a two-tone van is partially visible. Silhouetted trees and utility poles appear in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police reform evaluator to hold public meeting Monday

by Anna Bauman January 26, 2025January 27, 2025
The sun shines over the Pacific Ocean near Eureka, California, casting a reflective glow across gentle waves and silhouetting rocky outcroppings against a soft, overcast sky.
Posted inPublic Safety

National Weather Service lifts tsunami warning for Northern California

by Anna Bauman December 5, 2024December 5, 2024
A woman stands outside near a wooden post, wearing a striped scarf and green jacket. The background shows a garden with soft, natural lighting.
Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo’s next mayor pledges forensic audit and ‘meaningful’ reforms

by Anna Bauman November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
A black-and-white portrait of Andrew Murray in an outdoor setting, dressed in a formal suit and tie, looking off into the distance with a composed expression.
Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray: The Public Safety Interview

by Anna Bauman October 24, 2024January 11, 2025
Photo of a white car’s windshield marked with multiple bullet trajectory rods and labels, indicating the paths of shots fired into the vehicle. The image, dated September 6, 2012, shows an investigator leaning toward the passenger side, examining the scene.
Posted inImpact

Vallejo releases some police shooting evidence previously thought destroyed

by Anna Bauman October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
A man stands in front of a dimly lit concrete wall, gazing into the distance with a contemplative expression.
Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo whistleblowers who alleged corruption settle for $3 million

by Anna Bauman October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
A partial view of the Old Solano Courthouse, framed by leafy trees and a hedge in the foreground. The building's light gray stone exterior is partially obscured, with modern patterned metalwork visible on one side. A single window is seen through the foliage, hinting at the structure’s historical architecture.
Posted inPublic Safety

From a locked courtroom, judge rules Vallejo badge bending report will remain secret

by Anna Bauman October 2, 2024October 3, 2024
A Solano County Sheriff's Office deputy walks toward the camera in low light, illuminated by the flashing red and blue lights of a police vehicle parked behind him. The deputy wears a tactical vest and holds a radio to his mouth, appearing to communicate. The background is dark, with the bright lights of police vehicles casting colorful reflections across the scene, highlighting the tense and active nature of the situation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Newsom signs bill to reinforce Vallejo police ranks

by Anna Bauman September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
A triptych of headshots shows three police leaders, all in uniform. On the left is Vallejo Interim Police Chief Jason Ta, in the center is Fresno Deputy Police Chief Mark Salazar, and on the right is San Francisco Deputy Police Chief Mikail Ali. Each officer smiles while wearing a uniform, tie, and metal badge.
Posted inCity Hall

Here are the Vallejo police chief finalists the city tried to keep secret

by Anna Bauman September 27, 2024September 28, 2024
Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell speaks passionately into a microphone during a public meeting, seated among other council members at a curved desk. Two women and two men, including a man in glasses and a blue suit, are focused on the proceedings. The setting appears formal, with the panel framed by wood paneling and computer monitors.
Posted inImpact

Vallejo mulls DEI position following police chief hiring controversy

by Anna Bauman September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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