Open Vallejo News Archives

Vallejo City Manager Greg Nyhoff is seen at the swearing-in for Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.

City Hall, Ethics, Featured, News

City manager weakened Mare Island deal after undisclosed meetings with developers

by Chris Roberts December 2, 2020January 29, 2025

EFF press freedom graphic

News, Open Vallejo

Open Vallejo demands city unblock critics, stop removing comments

by Open Vallejo October 22, 2020October 27, 2023

Vallejo City Councilmember Hakeem Brown, right, attends the swearing-in of Police Chief Shawny Williams last November. Elected to the council in 2018, Brown has rapidly consolidated political power by aligning himself with Vallejo’s powerful public safety unions.

‘Domestic violence bordering on torture’: Records reveal years of allegations against Vallejo councilmember

by Geoffrey King October 13, 2020August 10, 2025

A handout photograph of Vallejo Police Spokesperson Brittany K. Jackson

News

Police union alleges hiring of civilian spokesperson ‘unlawful’

by John Glidden August 9, 2020October 27, 2023

A screenshot of Open Vallejo's police violence database

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Open Vallejo releases critical incident database to public

by Geoffrey King August 7, 2020June 10, 2024

Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

by Geoffrey King July 28, 2020March 28, 2025

Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou poses for a picture with officers Matthew Komoda, David McLaughlin and Kevin Barreto on April 29, 2016. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Komoda would participate in three shootings, McLaughlin in two, and Barreto in one.

For Vallejo officers who use force, a pattern of promotions and awards

by Scott Morris July 28, 2020October 27, 2023

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Introducing Open Vallejo

by Open Vallejo July 28, 2020November 14, 2024

News

Open Vallejo wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 6, 2020October 27, 2023

Vallejo Chief Assistant City Attorney Randy Risner attends the swearing-in ceremony for Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.

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Vallejo appoints interim city attorney court sanctioned for fraud

by Geoffrey King January 27, 2020July 10, 2025