Open Vallejo News Archives

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

Mat Mustard, a middle-aged, balding police detective, interrogates Aaron Quinn, a kidnapping victim Mustard falsely accused of killing his girlfriend Denise. Aaron and Denise are now married with two children.

Vallejo seeks to keep evidence destruction probe secret

by Anna Bauman February 2, 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

Investigative reporter Anna Bauman joins Open Vallejo

by Geoffrey King January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

A young Latina woman with curly hair speaks to the press while surrounded by supporters on the steps of Vallejo City Hall. She holds a sign that reads, "Justice 4 Angel."

Angel Ramos’ family honors him with coat drive

by Anna Bauman January 17, 2024March 12, 2024

A woman in her 20s smiling broadly at the camera. She has dark shoulder-length hair and is wearing a crisp white professional shirt. She stands against a background of wood shingles that are pleasantly out of focus due to depth of field.

Open Vallejo bids adieu to Laurence Du Sault

by Geoffrey King January 17, 2024March 12, 2024

American Canyon officer in Vallejo shooting linked to badge bending

by Geoffrey King January 12, 2024March 12, 2024

A sheriff's deputy in plainclothes with an AR-15 style rifle speaks on a cell phone at sunset.

American Canyon police shoot person in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King January 11, 2024March 12, 2024