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Grainy black-and-white surveillance image shows Darryl Mefferd, handcuffed and wearing a Chicago Bulls shirt, leaning forward in the backseat of a police vehicle. He appears distressed. A timestamp in the upper-left corner reads “2016-12-07 23:54:12.”
Posted inPublic Safety

‘I can’t breathe’: video shows death Vallejo police concealed for years

by Anna Bauman May 14, 2025May 20, 2025
An oil refinery is seen at dusk, illuminated by orange and white lights, with smokestacks releasing plumes into the darkening sky. The image is taken through a metal security fence in the foreground, emphasizing restricted access and industrial scale. Smoke and vapor rise from various towers, and trailers and utility vehicles are visible in the fenced-in lot below.
Posted inEnvironment

Valero plans to close Benicia refinery by 2026

by Sarah Hopkins April 17, 2025April 17, 2025
A man in a white polo shirt and khaki pants stands outdoors beside a weathered building with red wooden shingles and broken windows. Tall dry grass surrounds him as he looks thoughtfully off to the side.
Posted inPublic Safety

Mathew Mustard, of ‘American Nightmare’ infamy, retires from Vallejo

by Matthew Brown April 1, 2025April 1, 2025
A group of people, including several uniformed police officers, sit around a table in a large, well-lit meeting room. A flipchart with handwritten notes stands behind them, and other participants are gathered at tables in the background. One individual wears a colorful patterned headwrap, while another person in a knit sweater faces the group. A few officers stand nearby, observing or listening to the discussion.
Posted inCivil Rights

Vallejo police commissioner resigns, questioning city’s commitment to reforms

by Anna Bauman and Matthew Brown March 3, 2025March 4, 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.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police reform evaluator to hold public meeting Monday

by Anna Bauman January 26, 2025January 27, 2025
A Vallejo police officer in full uniform, identified by the badge on his shirt as Jason Ta, stands next to an American flag. His expression is serious, and he is positioned against a plain background, with the department's patch visible on his sleeve.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo selects Jason Ta as permanent police chief

by Geoffrey King December 31, 2024December 31, 2024
A woman stands outside near a wooden post, wearing a striped scarf and green jacket. The background shows a garden with soft, natural lighting.
Posted inCity Hall

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

by Anna Bauman November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
A nighttime scene showing a parked car with its hazard lights on, positioned in front of several police vehicles with flashing red and blue lights. The police cars illuminate the dark street, casting blue and red hues across the scene. The background is dimly lit, with faint outlines of buildings and trees.
Posted inPublic Safety

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

by Vanessa Arredondo November 8, 2024March 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.
Posted inCity Hall

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo officers could lose badges as state opens investigation

by Vanessa Arredondo October 18, 2024March 31, 2025

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