Open Vallejo News Archives

A wide view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., showing its iconic white marble facade, tall Corinthian columns, and broad steps leading to the entrance. Statues flank the staircase, and temporary barriers are placed along the sidewalk in front. An American flag stands to the right, and tree branches frame the image at the top.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects ‘moment of threat’ rule in police shootings

by Matthew Brown May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

A nighttime sidewalk memorial for Darryl Mefferd: poster boards display photos of Mefferd and others, one naming Vallejo police Sgt. Jeremy Callinan beside a Martin Luther King Jr. quote. Three prayer candles, battery-powered tea lights and small orange paper roses glow in front, while large yellow-chalk letters on the concrete read, “Justice 4 Darryl 12/8/16.”

Open Vallejo investigation named finalist for two journalism awards

by Open Vallejo May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

A Vallejo police officer stands near a severely burned RV parked under an overpass. The vehicle, labeled "SMOKEY," is charred and partially collapsed, with debris scattered around it. A white minivan is parked beside the RV, and orange traffic cones are placed near the scene. A colorful mural is partially visible on the concrete pillar in the background.

Suspected motor home arson hospitalizes one in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

A Vallejo police officer in tactical gear stands beside an open car door, examining the interior of a black sedan. The front passenger window is shattered, with visible cracks and holes in the glass.

Man injured in shooting at busy Vallejo intersection

by Matthew Brown May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

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.”

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

by Anna Bauman May 14, 2025May 15, 2025

A police officer in a “POLICE” vest walks toward a van at a Marathon gas station at dusk; a lone sandal and small wet puddle lie illuminated on the asphalt in the foreground.

One person killed, five injured in Vallejo shootings

by Sarah Hopkins May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

A police officer in tactical vest and sunglasses carries a rifle while crossing a cordoned-off residential street, yellow crime-scene tape in the foreground.

Vallejo attempted murder suspect arrested in Mexico

by Matthew Brown May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

A snow-covered roadway extends into the distance as a black SUV drives past in blurred motion. In the foreground, a bright yellow merge sign stands against a backdrop of white, with leafless shrubs and a tree-lined embankment visible in the background. The scene is enveloped in a wintry haze, with steady snowfall and windblown drifts.

In 20-page letter, ‘Zizian’-linked detainee professes innocence, rebuts news coverage

by Peter D'Auria April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A large military transport jet climbs over dry, rolling hills as a row of gray Air Force aircraft waits on the runway below.

Trump administration eyes detention site at Travis Air Force Base

by Sarah Hopkins April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Man with close-cropped dark hair and trimmed beard sits in a car, facing the camera in bright daylight.

Family demands answers in shooting death of Giordano Cerletti

by Sarah Hopkins and Geoffrey King April 29, 2025May 8, 2025