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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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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
An aftermath of a house fire at night, showing the charred remains of a two-story home. A satellite dish is partially visible amid the ruins, and smoke rises against a dark sky, illustrating the devastating effect of the fire.
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Fire displaces family of seven from historic Vallejo home

by Anna Bauman June 14, 2024June 14, 2024
A portrait of Darryl Mefferd
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vallejo officers intervene after detective stopped by Cotati police

by Anna Bauman April 5, 2024April 29, 2024
Emergency responders at a waterfront scene during dusk. Police officers and firefighters are scattered across a rocky shoreline with a large vessel visible in the background. Foreground shows rough terrain and some debris, suggesting a recent incident. The sky is orange-hued, indicating either a sunset, and hills are faintly visible in the distance through a light mist.
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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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