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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 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
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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
A Solano EMS Medic Ambulance is parked on a street at sunset. The logo and text on the side of the vehicle indicate that it is part of the Solano County Emergency Medical Services Cooperative.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man shot Saturday while driving in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King September 14, 2024September 15, 2024
A series of bright orange evidence markers with black numbers are placed on a dark, wet road, indicating evidence at a crime scene. The markers are arranged near a vehicle with a visible license plate, and pieces of debris or evidence are scattered around the markers. Yellow police tape is partially visible, draped near the markers.
Posted inOpen Vallejo

Open Vallejo a finalist for national journalism honor

by Geoffrey King September 5, 2024September 6, 2024
A sedan sits unoccupied among flash police lights as Vallejo police and Solano County Sheriff's deputies search for evidence of a shooting at night.
Posted inPublic Safety

Three shootings in Vallejo leave one dead, two injured

by Geoffrey King August 27, 2024August 28, 2024
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Posted inPublic Safety

Man wounded Thursday in shooting at Vallejo park

by Geoffrey King August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
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Posted inNews

Vallejo block again rocked by gunfire, injuring one

by Geoffrey King August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

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