ACLU of Northern California Archives - Open Vallejo

Bald man in a dark suit walks through a wood-paneled courtroom carrying a gray briefcase and paperwork, with fluorescent lights above and empty blue chairs in the background.

State Supreme Court rejects Vallejo’s bid to conceal badge-bending report

by Matthew Brown September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Vallejo City Council members sit at a curved dais with laptops and microphones during a public meeting, with an American flag and presentation screen in the background.

Misconduct inquiry stalls as Vallejo seeks new law firm

by Matthew Brown August 6, 2025August 7, 2025

A woman in a light purple blazer stands with her right hand raised and holds a microphone in her left as she takes an oath, while another woman in the foreground reads from a paper at a podium. The setting appears to be an official indoor ceremony or city government event.

Vallejo releases councilmembers’ votes on badge-bending appeal

by Matthew Brown August 1, 2025August 6, 2025

Vallejo City Council meeting in session, with council members seated at a long curved dais, facing an audience of community members in the council chamber. California and city flags are displayed behind the council.

Open Government

Vallejo asks state Supreme Court to suppress badge-bending report

by Matthew Brown July 28, 2025August 6, 2025

The Solano County Courthouse in Fairfield, California, stands under a clear sky with American and California state flags flying above its neoclassical facade, flanked by tall columns and a manicured lawn in the foreground.

ACLU, Open Vallejo win release of badge bending report

by Matthew Brown July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

A woman with long, curly hair stands at a podium, speaking to a panel of six individuals seated behind a black-clothed table. Large monitors behind them display a digital timer (“0:45”) against green and yellow background graphics. The panelists, each with a name card in front of them, listen attentively.

Vallejo rejects police union bid to weaken oversight

by Matthew Brown March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

A dimly lit scene at dusk. A uniformed police officer stands beside a black patrol SUV, his face illuminated by red emergency lights. Behind him, a two-tone van is partially visible. Silhouetted trees and utility poles appear in the background.

Vallejo police reform evaluator to hold public meeting Monday

by Anna Bauman January 26, 2025January 27, 2025

A woman stands outside near a wooden post, wearing a striped scarf and green jacket. The background shows a garden with soft, natural lighting.

Vallejo’s next mayor pledges forensic audit and ‘meaningful’ reforms

by Anna Bauman November 19, 2024August 6, 2025

A black-and-white portrait of Andrew Murray in an outdoor setting, dressed in a formal suit and tie, looking off into the distance with a composed expression.

Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray: The Public Safety Interview

by Anna Bauman October 24, 2024January 11, 2025

A man wearing glasses and a black shirt hugging a person wearing a white hoodie with the word "justice" on the back.

Vallejo officers could lose badges as state opens investigation

by Vanessa Arredondo October 18, 2024March 31, 2025