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How a California math genius spiraled into Zizian ideology and violence

by Anna Bauman March 12, 2025March 14, 2025
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New details emerge in killing of unhoused man in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown March 11, 2025March 11, 2025
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Vallejo rejects police union bid to weaken oversight

by Matthew Brown March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
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Vallejo police commissioner resigns, questioning city’s commitment to reforms

by Anna Bauman and Matthew Brown March 3, 2025March 4, 2025
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Vallejo police arrest Vacaville man in Valentine’s Day killing

by Anna Bauman February 26, 2025February 26, 2025
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Vallejo public works crew accidentally killed unhoused man

by Anna Bauman February 25, 2025February 28, 2025
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Man found dead in Vallejo Saturday

by Matthew Brown February 24, 2025April 14, 2025
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Store clerk shot, wounded Saturday in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown February 24, 2025February 24, 2025
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Woman killed in Valentine’s Day shooting in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown February 21, 2025February 21, 2025
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Federal prosecutors charge alleged Zizian over firearm purchase

by Alan J. Keays and Peter D'Auria February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

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