Matthew Brown, author at Open Vallejo

The entrance to the emergency room at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, illuminated by bright red "EMERGENCY" signage against the dark night. A person is visible standing near the glass doors, adding a sense of quiet urgency.

With New Year’s Eve shooting, Vallejo closes out one of its deadliest years

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

A distant shot of the Vallejo Health Center in the early evening, with the building partially lit by the setting sun, surrounded by shadows and empty streets.

Christmas Eve shooting marks grim milestone for Vallejo

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

The red pickup truck remains embedded in the Petrie Center wall, with debris scattered around the parking lot. A man sits near the building’s entrance.

Truck slams into building associated with Vallejo traffic officer

by Matthew Brown December 13, 2024December 16, 2024

Two police officers in tactical gear, identified as members of a SWAT team, assess the area during an operation. One officer gestures forward while the other holds a rifle, both positioned near a chain-link fence and a small structure, partially obscured by a tree branch in the foreground.

Vallejo man surrenders after 16-hour SWAT standoff

by Matthew Brown December 7, 2024December 8, 2024

A Vallejo Police Department SUV is captured driving through a dimly lit street at night, with storefronts illuminated in the background.

Man shot in attempted robbery Monday in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Vallejo police officers confer beside a damaged vehicle at a nighttime crime scene, with flashing red and blue lights reflecting off the surroundings and a tree in the background.

Ambush-style shooting leaves two people dead in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown November 30, 2024November 30, 2024