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A triptych of headshots shows three police leaders, all in uniform. On the left is Vallejo Interim Police Chief Jason Ta, in the center is Fresno Deputy Police Chief Mark Salazar, and on the right is San Francisco Deputy Police Chief Mikail Ali. Each officer smiles while wearing a uniform, tie, and metal badge.
Posted inCity Hall

Here are the Vallejo police chief finalists the city tried to keep secret

by Anna Bauman September 27, 2024September 28, 2024
A Vallejo police officer gestures while holding a gun in one hand, his uniform and vehicle illuminated by the warm light of late afternoon. The background shows a sign for Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church.
Posted inFeatured

As Vallejo police force shrinks, 911 response times soar

by Anna Bauman September 23, 2024January 28, 2025
A portrait of Darryl Mefferd
Posted inPublic Safety

The secret death of Darryl Dean Mefferd

by Laurence Du Sault June 10, 2024January 27, 2025
Two SWAT officers in tactical gear during a daylight operation in a suburban setting. One officer is standing while carrying a rifle, wearing a helmet and protective glasses. The other officer is standing beside a fence, pointing a handgun up toward a second-story window. The background shows dry vegetation.
Posted inPublic Safety

SWAT officer among Vallejo police with DUI convictions

by Anna Bauman May 1, 2024January 28, 2025
A black and white photo of California Attorney General Rob Bonta standing in profile in an indoor setting. He's wearing a dark suit and a light blue tie, with a lapel pin on his jacket. He appears focused, looking off into the distance with a pensive expression. The background is an out-of-focus view of a public building entrance, with doors and directional signs slightly visible, casting soft natural light on the subject.
Posted inCivil Rights

Breaking silence, Bonta clarifies path for Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
A man in a dark suit and a light blue tie stands in front of a microphone. He has short gray hair, is wearing a lapel pin, and is attentively listening or to a question from a reporter. The focus is on him, with the foreground slightly blurred, suggesting he is the subject of importance in this setting. The foreground is dimly lit and not in focus, which puts emphasis on the man.
Posted inCivil Rights

California DOJ drops oversight lawsuit against Vallejo police

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King April 9, 2024June 30, 2024
Photo of several police officers in riot gear, standing inside a building. One female officer in the center, identified by a badge as S. McDonough, looks intently ahead. The officers are wearing dark uniforms with helmets, badges, and have body cameras and various equipment attached to their belts.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo officers intervene after detective stopped by Cotati police

by Anna Bauman April 5, 2024April 29, 2024
An older woman with bright teal-colored hair and sunglasses stands holding a photo of a young man. The photo she's holding shows a smiling individual with the name 'Sean Monterrosa' and the years 1998–2020. The focus is on the woman, with others in the background, blurring into the surroundings of an outdoor demonstration.
Posted inPublic Safety

San Francisco to name street after Sean Monterrosa

by Anna Bauman March 27, 2024March 27, 2024
The image, a still from a security camera, shows a suburban street with two individuals and two cars visible. One, a police officer, is in the process of firing a handgun. The second person, dressed in a blue top and dark pants, is falling while in the process of running away toward a house.
Posted inImpact

Napa DA releases new video of January police shooting in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman March 13, 2024March 26, 2024
A night scene with a group of police officers gathered in discussion, illuminated by ambient blue and red police car lights in the background, creating a somber atmosphere reflective of a homicide scene investigation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo establishes police oversight amid legacy of distrust

by Anna Bauman March 5, 2024March 12, 2024

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Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

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Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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