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Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo selects Andrew Murray as new city manager

by Anna Bauman May 8, 2024September 23, 2024
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Posted inCity Manager

Vallejo narrows new city manager selection to two

by Anna Bauman April 26, 2024September 23, 2024
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Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department effective immediately

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman March 27, 2024September 23, 2024
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Posted inEthics

Vallejo officials’ handling of evidence destruction probe marked by confusion, concern

by Laurence Du Sault and Geoffrey King February 22, 2023April 29, 2025
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Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police chief resigns, former Sacramento chief to consult

by Laurence Du Sault and Geoffrey King November 4, 2022October 27, 2023

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