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Geoffrey King

Geoffrey King is the executive editor of Open Vallejo. Prior to founding Open Vallejo, Geoffrey worked as an attorney and journalist focused on free expression, open government, press freedom and privacy. He is a proud native of Vallejo, California.

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Investigative reporter Sarah Hopkins joins Open Vallejo

by Geoffrey King May 21, 2025May 21, 2025
Man with close-cropped dark hair and trimmed beard sits in a car, facing the camera in bright daylight.
Posted inPublic Safety

Family demands answers in shooting death of Giordano Cerletti

by Sarah Hopkins and Geoffrey King April 29, 2025May 8, 2025
A man hugs a young girl near a black SUV as multiple first responders and officers stand nearby. The emotional moment follows what appears to be a rescue or emergency response, with personnel from Vallejo Fire visible in the scene.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police rescue toddler taken in alleged carjacking

by Sarah Hopkins and Geoffrey King April 18, 2025April 19, 2025
Two uniformed police officers stand side by side, both wearing dark ballistic vests with “POLICE” markings and matching black baseball caps bearing a department badge. Each officer holds a pink patch with “Vallejo Police” and a stylized star, presumably to support breast cancer awareness. A black police SUV is parked behind them. Both officers are smiling as they pose for the photo.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo terminates officer previously arrested for alleged felonies

by Geoffrey King March 13, 2025March 14, 2025
A police officer walks past dozens of yellow evidence markers on a dark street. Three officers stand near a police vehicle in the distance, with flashing lights casting a glow on nearby houses.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo shooting leaves 4-year-old in critical condition

by Matthew Brown and Geoffrey King January 13, 2025January 14, 2025
A storefront display features handwritten signs reading "THIS IS WHY WE VOTE" alongside large portraits of individuals with their names and birth-death years: Mario Romero, Angel Ramos, Ronell Foster, Eric Reason, Willie McCoy, and Sean Monterrosa. The display advocates for voting as a response to social justice issues.
Posted inCommunity

Coat drive to honor Angel Ramos in need of donations

by Geoffrey King January 11, 2025January 11, 2025
A Vallejo police officer in full uniform, identified by the badge on his shirt as Jason Ta, stands next to an American flag. His expression is serious, and he is positioned against a plain background, with the department's patch visible on his sleeve.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo selects Jason Ta as permanent police chief

by Geoffrey King December 31, 2024December 31, 2024
A chain-link fence with a broken section lying on the grass, surrounded by scattered debris and overgrown vegetation. Ivy climbs a nearby building wall, and an open, grassy lot extends into the distance under the soft light of dusk.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police investigate human remains found in trash pile

by Geoffrey King December 27, 2024March 11, 2025
A dimly lit alley with overhead power lines, some leaning precariously, as a utility truck with headlights on is parked near the base of the lines. Nearby, blue recycling bins and vegetation line the pathway, and a faint glow from electrical arcing illuminates the evening sky.
Posted inPublic Safety

Storm knocks out power to nearly 10,000 in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King December 14, 2024December 14, 2024
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Posted inOpen Vallejo

Investigative reporter Matthew Brown joins Open Vallejo

by Geoffrey King November 20, 2024February 26, 2025

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Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

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