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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 nighttime scene of a car crash with a white SUV on fire on a grassy area beside a road. The SUV has crashed into a building on the corner. Police cars with flashing lights are parked nearby, and several officers are on the scene. Other vehicles and houses are visible in the background, with a stop sign in the foreground.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo sees second deadly police chase in days

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman July 10, 2024September 22, 2024
A car with severe front-end damage is seen at night in the middle of an intersection, with debris scattered around. Police officers and emergency responders are at the scene. A gas station is visible in the background with illuminated signs and barricades set up around the area.
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Vallejo police chase kills one, injures five

by Geoffrey King July 6, 2024July 7, 2024
A white Mazda CX-3 with an open driver's side door is parked on the street. Evidence markers are placed on the road, and the car appears to be part of a crime scene investigation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Back-to-back shootings in Vallejo leave one dead

by Geoffrey King July 5, 2024July 6, 2024
A police officer holding a rifle approaches a residence during daytime.
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In pictures: Vallejo police search for gunman after shooting near headquarters

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024
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In pictures: Truck crashes into yard, damaging house on Springs Road

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024
A car accident scene under a clear blue sky. A black sedan with significant front-end damage is situated off-road, having collided with a leaning wooden utility pole. Debris from the car and pole are scattered around the dry, grassy area, which is bordered by a chain-link fence.
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Traffic collision knocks out power to more than 1,000

by Geoffrey King June 15, 2024June 15, 2024
A white box truck parked on the street in front of a burning building at night. Flames and smoke are rising high into the sky from the roof of the building.
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In pictures: Vallejo firefighters save historic home from blaze

by Geoffrey King June 14, 2024June 22, 2024
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California DOJ drops oversight lawsuit against Vallejo police

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King April 9, 2024June 30, 2024
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Interim Vallejo Police Chief Jason Ta to lead fire department

by Geoffrey King April 4, 2024September 23, 2024
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Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department effective immediately

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman March 27, 2024September 23, 2024

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