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A man points near a street scene of a severe vehicle collision, where cars are visibly damaged and debris is scattered across the road. The focus includes officers surveying the scene and securing the area in a suburban neighborhood under clear skies.

Suspect arrested in July homicide of Sharmell Mitchell

by Geoffrey King August 8, 2024August 9, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to speak at an indoor event. He is surrounded by other attendees and attorneys, some in conversation, within a city council chambers adorned with framed pictures on the walls.

State DOJ to host listening session on Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 8, 2024August 9, 2024

Group of three people engaged in an animated discussion outdoors during an event. The person in the center gestures emphatically towards the camera. They are surrounded by other attendees in a casual, sunlit setting.

Former Vallejo councilmember assaults mayoral candidate’s spouse at community event, video shows

by Anna Bauman August 7, 2024August 9, 2024

A young boy in a red graduation cap and gown, adorned with a lei and medals, smiles while standing next to a bearded man wearing a camouflage Adidas cap and a tropical print shirt. They are posing in a parking area with vehicles in the background.

Family mourns Vallejo father killed in July 24 shooting

by Anna Bauman August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Emergency medical responders and firefighters load a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance outside a terracotta-colored building during daytime.

Man injured in daytime shooting in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

A woman with a headscarf and off-shoulder sweater stands near lit candles at a memorial. In the background, two people converse near a wall.

Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire

by Geoffrey King July 26, 2024July 31, 2024

A group of people gathers around a memorial for Willie McCoy. A person in the center, wearing a white T-shirt and a headband, bends down to light a candle among many already lit candles arranged on the ground. Red heart-shaped balloons are on the left side of the image.

After violent month in Vallejo, community set to honor victims

by Anna Bauman July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

A protest sign against the "California Forever" project is seen in the foreground, reading "NO to California Forever's East Solano Plan." The sign is placed on the grass beside a road, near a large tree. In the background, a white pickup truck is driving away, and there is greenery and trees lining the roadside.

California Forever pulls bid to build new city from this year’s ballot

by Adhiti Bandlamudi July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Police tape tied to a pole blows in the wind during daytime. A blue car is visible, out of focus, in the background.

Man killed in Vallejo Wednesday, steps from recent shooting

by Anna Bauman July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

A man bathed in warm sunlight listens to a speaker at a community event while surrounded by a diverse group of community members.

Vallejo to host police chief recruitment forum Thursday

by Anna Bauman July 24, 2024July 24, 2024