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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.

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
A portrait of a man with short, curly hair, wearing a light sweater and smiling softly against a plain background.
Posted inOpen Vallejo

Investigative reporter Matthew Brown joins Open Vallejo

by Geoffrey King November 20, 2024February 26, 2025
A white Chevrolet Camaro with severe front-end damage is seen after a collision with a utility truck. The car’s windshield is shattered, and airbags have deployed. A police officer inspects the wreckage, with debris scattered around the scene.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo crash leaves driver in critical condition, firefighters injured

by Geoffrey King September 26, 2024September 26, 2024
A young Black man in his 20s or 30s flashes a peace sign at the camera while lying on the floor in a cozy living room.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police arrest suspect in homicide of Damien Davis

by Geoffrey King September 21, 2024September 22, 2024
Vallejo police SUVs and a fire truck with their lights on at night.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man suspected of killing Vallejo grandmother surrenders

by Geoffrey King September 17, 2024September 17, 2024
Vallejo police and fire vehicles are visible through trees at night, their lights flashing.
Posted inPublic Safety

Grandmother shot, killed in Vallejo Monday

by Geoffrey King September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

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