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A black-and-white portrait of Andrew Murray in an outdoor setting, dressed in a formal suit and tie, looking off into the distance with a composed expression.
Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray: The Public Safety Interview

by Anna Bauman October 24, 2024January 11, 2025
A stop sign in the foreground, partially obscuring the view of a playground and a light-colored building with trees lining the street. The evening sky is visible, with soft lighting and hints of sunset behind the scene. A surveillance device hangs from street sign in the center of the image.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man fatally shot in Vallejo early Monday morning

by Vanessa Arredondo October 24, 2024October 24, 2024
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Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo officers could lose badges as state opens investigation

by Vanessa Arredondo October 18, 2024March 31, 2025
A Vallejo police officer walks confidently toward the camera. In the background, emergency personnel and a stretcher are visible.
Posted inPublic Safety

ACLU demands California strip badges from nine Vallejo officers

by Vanessa Arredondo October 16, 2024October 17, 2024
Mario Saucedo, dressed in a patterned shirt, stands with one hand holding a trellis adorned with string lights and pink flowers, looking directly at the camera. The setting is in a garden during dusk.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejoans demand answers over safety issues at Fiestas Patrias

by Vanessa Arredondo October 11, 2024October 19, 2024
Photo of a white car’s windshield marked with multiple bullet trajectory rods and labels, indicating the paths of shots fired into the vehicle. The image, dated September 6, 2012, shows an investigator leaning toward the passenger side, examining the scene.
Posted inImpact

Vallejo releases some police shooting evidence previously thought destroyed

by Anna Bauman October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
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Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo whistleblowers who alleged corruption settle for $3 million

by Anna Bauman October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
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Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police make arrest in killing of Stephany Lok Poon

by Vanessa Arredondo October 4, 2024October 5, 2024
A partial view of the Old Solano Courthouse, framed by leafy trees and a hedge in the foreground. The building's light gray stone exterior is partially obscured, with modern patterned metalwork visible on one side. A single window is seen through the foliage, hinting at the structure’s historical architecture.
Posted inPublic Safety

From a locked courtroom, judge rules Vallejo badge bending report will remain secret

by Anna Bauman October 2, 2024October 3, 2024
A Solano County Sheriff's Office deputy walks toward the camera in low light, illuminated by the flashing red and blue lights of a police vehicle parked behind him. The deputy wears a tactical vest and holds a radio to his mouth, appearing to communicate. The background is dark, with the bright lights of police vehicles casting colorful reflections across the scene, highlighting the tense and active nature of the situation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Newsom signs bill to reinforce Vallejo police ranks

by Anna Bauman September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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