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Anna Bauman

Anna Bauman is a former investigative reporter with Open Vallejo.

A speaker stands at a podium, addressing a meeting about Vallejo Police Chief recruitment. A screen to the left displays discussion points, while another man seated at a table listens attentively, with microphones and papers in front of him. The window in the background shows a colorful mural, brightening the formal setting.
Posted inPublic Safety

Amid backlash, Vallejo to seek more input on police chief hire

by Anna Bauman September 23, 2024September 25, 2024
A Vallejo police officer gestures while holding a gun in one hand, his uniform and vehicle illuminated by the warm light of late afternoon. The background shows a sign for Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church.
Posted inFeatured

As Vallejo police force shrinks, 911 response times soar

by Anna Bauman September 23, 2024January 28, 2025
A man in a white shirt and tie stands at a podium with the City of Vallejo logo, delivering a presentation. Behind him, an American flag is displayed, and a large screen shows feedback topics related to the recruitment of a new police chief, such as qualifications and community relations. A seated man in a blue shirt, slightly out of focus, is positioned in the foreground, listening to the speaker. The setting appears to be a community meeting room.
Posted inPublic Safety

‘A disgrace’: Vallejo police chief interview panel lacked Black residents

by Anna Bauman September 13, 2024September 25, 2024
A person in a hooded jacket and glasses stands in a homeless encampment, with debris and vehicles in the background. The sky is overcast, and the ground is muddy.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup

by Anna Bauman August 23, 2024April 13, 2025
A street scene at dusk showing multiple police vehicles, including a black-and-white patrol car. Several police officers are gathered near the vehicles, with one officer walking towards the foreground. The area is lit by the setting sun, casting long shadows. A white SUV is parked in the middle of the scene, with its driver's door open. The atmosphere suggests a police investigation or search operation.
Posted inPublic Safety

DOJ consultants met with skepticism over Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 16, 2024September 20, 2024
A single-story suburban house with beige stucco walls and a brown roof. The front yard is dry, with a patchy lawn and a few shrubs, including a tall plant near the front of the house. The front door and one of the windows are boarded up, and there is a pile of burnt debris in front of the house, suggesting damage from a recent fire. A mailbox with the number "113" is visible in the foreground, partially.
Posted inPublic Safety

Family mourns grandmother, caretaker killed in Vallejo house fire

by Anna Bauman August 14, 2024August 16, 2024
Emergency responders from the Vallejo Fire Department and an ambulance company are pictured loading a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance. The patient is covered with a yellow blanket and surrounded by medical equipment, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The scene is set in front of a building, with bystanders in the background, underscoring the public nature of the emergency.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man shot August 1 in Vallejo dies

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to speak at an indoor event. He is surrounded by other attendees and attorneys, some in conversation, within a city council chambers adorned with framed pictures on the walls.
Posted inPublic Safety

State DOJ to host listening session on Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 8, 2024August 9, 2024
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Posted inCity Hall

Former Vallejo councilmember assaults mayoral candidate’s spouse at community event, video shows

by Anna Bauman August 7, 2024August 9, 2024
A young boy in a red graduation cap and gown, adorned with a lei and medals, smiles while standing next to a bearded man wearing a camouflage Adidas cap and a tropical print shirt. They are posing in a parking area with vehicles in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Family mourns Vallejo father killed in July 24 shooting

by Anna Bauman August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

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