City of Vallejo Archives - Page 3 of 8 - Open Vallejo

A woman in business attire standing in a grassy field with her hands clasped in front of her, looking thoughtfully into the distance. Behind her are residential houses, trees, and a clear sky.

Former Vallejo employee settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1 million

by Anna Bauman March 19, 2024September 23, 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.

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.

Vallejo establishes police oversight amid legacy of distrust

by Anna Bauman March 5, 2024March 12, 2024

A uniformed police chief walks through a city council chambers with rows of empty chairs, holding papers in one hand and a smartphone in the other. He wears a dark uniform with a badge, name tag, and radio attached to his shoulder. His duty belt is equipped with various gear, including a holstered sidearm. The background includes informational posters on the wall.

Salinas no longer considering Jason Ta for police chief

by Anna Bauman February 20, 2024March 12, 2024

Four police officers are standing together, smiling in front of a backdrop with various logos, including those of OTS (California Office of Traffic Safety), NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). One officer is holding a certificate, which he earned for making 19 impaired driving arrests in the previous year.

Vallejo officer arrested, held on multiple felony charges

by Anna Bauman February 15, 2024March 12, 2024

A focused police chief in uniform with the Vallejo Police badge visible, standing with his hands clasped in front of him. In the softly blurred background, several individuals are conversing, wearing professional attire. The setting is inside a city council chambers during a press conference at which California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit and consent decree against he Vallejo Police Department.

Interim Vallejo police chief Jason Ta expected to resign

by Geoffrey King February 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Three Vallejo SWAT officers take cover behind an armored vehicle during a standoff during daytime. One aims a rifle at an out-of-frame window.

Vallejo police may swap stars for shields amid badge-bending scandal

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King January 26, 2024March 12, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his entourage walk down a staircase as seen from above.

State Attorney General clears Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa

by Geoffrey King December 19, 2023March 12, 2024

A police investigator wearing a dark suit with salt and pepper hair stands outside against a glass wall during daytime.

‘A whitewash and a coverup’: an interview with Vallejo police whistleblower John Whitney

by Geoffrey King December 6, 2023March 12, 2024

Vallejo City Manager Michael Malone speaks in a video with the text, "$3,000" and "active full-time employees" on either side of his head.

Vallejo to use $1.5 million in COVID relief for staff bonuses

by Geoffrey King November 24, 2023March 12, 2024