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Vanessa Arredondo

Vanessa Arredondo is a former investigative reporter at Open Vallejo.

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Vallejo police get year-one reform plan, five months after start date

by Vanessa Arredondo November 8, 2024March 6, 2025
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Valero faces record $82 million fine over Benicia refinery emissions

by Vanessa Arredondo November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
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Man fatally shot in Vallejo early Monday morning

by Vanessa Arredondo October 24, 2024October 24, 2024
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Vallejo officers could lose badges as state opens investigation

by Vanessa Arredondo October 18, 2024March 31, 2025
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ACLU demands California strip badges from nine Vallejo officers

by Vanessa Arredondo October 16, 2024October 17, 2024
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Vallejoans demand answers over safety issues at Fiestas Patrias

by Vanessa Arredondo October 11, 2024October 19, 2024
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Vallejo police make arrest in killing of Stephany Lok Poon

by Vanessa Arredondo October 4, 2024October 5, 2024
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Vallejo police arrest person in July 5 homicide

by Vanessa Arredondo September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

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