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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, 2024September 14, 2025

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

Vallejo City Manager Michael Malone, who is a Black man in his 60s, speaks from a city council dais while wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.

Vallejo city manager out as state DOJ moves in

by Geoffrey King October 19, 2023April 26, 2024

Several Vallejo police officers are lit by police lights at night.

State DOJ to impose sweeping reforms on Vallejo police

by Geoffrey King October 16, 2023October 30, 2023

A five-year-old girl sits atop her father's shoulders holding a sign that reads, "I have unlimited value. So did Jahhnavi." They are partly in shadow and light at a protest.

Seattle police ended body camera analysis after footage caught officer mocking woman’s death

by Laurence Du Sault September 21, 2023October 30, 2023

A bespectacled police chief is seen framed by officers, who are out of focus.

Vallejo fails to disclose seized footage in June police shooting

by Laurence Du Sault and Geoffrey King July 13, 2023September 12, 2025

A presentation that shows a gray Dodge Charger from body camera footage and the text, "Officer Kim's body worn camera"

Vallejo releases video of June 27 police shooting

by Geoffrey King July 12, 2023October 27, 2023

A young Black man is wheeled into a courtroom while surrounded by Solano County Sheriff's deputies.

Man shot by Vallejo police makes first court appearance

by Geoffrey King July 11, 2023October 27, 2023