Matthew Brown, author at Open Vallejo

Police officer in uniform stands facing yellow caution tape at an outdoor scene in a residential area, with other people and officers visible in the background near apartment buildings and parked cars.

New details emerge in Aug. 29 Vallejo police shooting

by Sarah Hopkins, Matthew Brown and Geoffrey King September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Bald man in a dark suit walks through a wood-paneled courtroom carrying a gray briefcase and paperwork, with fluorescent lights above and empty blue chairs in the background.

State Supreme Court rejects Vallejo’s bid to conceal badge-bending report

by Matthew Brown September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Aftermath of a crash at an urban intersection—black-and-white police SUV with heavy front-end damage near a tow truck while a worker in safety gear sweeps debris; a crumpled black car sits in the foreground with traffic lights and Broadway/Tennessee St signs and storefronts behind.

On-duty Vallejo police crash injures officer, civilian

by Matthew Brown September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Uniformed police officer secures yellow ‘POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS’ tape to a wooden post along a barbed-wire fence in a dry hillside field at sunset, with distant power lines.

Vallejo police shoot man allegedly holding toy gun

by Matthew Brown, Sarah Hopkins and Geoffrey King August 29, 2025September 15, 2025

Vallejo City Council members sit at a curved dais with laptops and microphones during a public meeting, with an American flag and presentation screen in the background.

Misconduct inquiry stalls as Vallejo seeks new law firm

by Matthew Brown August 6, 2025August 7, 2025

A woman in a light purple blazer stands with her right hand raised and holds a microphone in her left as she takes an oath, while another woman in the foreground reads from a paper at a podium. The setting appears to be an official indoor ceremony or city government event.

Vallejo releases councilmembers’ votes on badge-bending appeal

by Matthew Brown August 1, 2025August 6, 2025

Vallejo City Council meeting in session, with council members seated at a long curved dais, facing an audience of community members in the council chamber. California and city flags are displayed behind the council.

Open Government

Vallejo asks state Supreme Court to suppress badge-bending report

by Matthew Brown July 28, 2025August 6, 2025

A Vallejo police SUV and a silver PT Cruiser are parked outside Val’s Wagon Wheel Liquors at dusk. The store’s bright interior contrasts with the darkened sky, and a red neon “LIQUORS” sign glows above the building.

Vallejo man arrested in woman’s fatal shooting

by Matthew Brown July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

A California Highway Patrol rescue helicopter takes off over a strip mall with palm trees in the background. The aircraft’s door is open and a crew member is visible inside.

Five people injured in weekend shootings in Vallejo

by Sarah Hopkins and Matthew Brown July 16, 2025July 18, 2025

A Vallejo police SUV with flashing lights blocks a dark residential street behind yellow crime scene tape. Several other emergency vehicles with flashing lights are visible in the distance, casting blue and red reflections on the pavement.

Vallejo police make arrest in killing of 65-year-old

by Matthew Brown July 14, 2025July 14, 2025