Rob Bonta Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Open Vallejo

A man in a dark suit and a light blue tie stands in front of a microphone. He has short gray hair, is wearing a lapel pin, and is attentively listening or to a question from a reporter. The focus is on him, with the foreground slightly blurred, suggesting he is the subject of importance in this setting. The foreground is dimly lit and not in focus, which puts emphasis on the man.

California DOJ drops oversight lawsuit against Vallejo police

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King April 9, 2024June 30, 2024

An older woman with bright teal-colored hair and sunglasses stands holding a photo of a young man. The photo she's holding shows a smiling individual with the name 'Sean Monterrosa' and the years 1998–2020. The focus is on the woman, with others in the background, blurring into the surroundings of an outdoor demonstration.

San Francisco to name street after Sean Monterrosa

by Anna Bauman March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

The image, a still from a security camera, shows a suburban street with two individuals and two cars visible. One, a police officer, is in the process of firing a handgun. The second person, dressed in a blue top and dark pants, is falling while in the process of running away toward a house.

Napa DA releases new video of January police shooting in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman March 13, 2024March 26, 2024

A first-person view from a police officer's body camera, displaying part of the officer's uniform with a name tag reading 'COLEMAN' and a radio speaker microphone attached to the front. The officer's hand is visible, pointing to something off-camera. In the background, a residential street with parked cars and houses can be seen. The sky is clear and blue. Timestamp and camera information are overlaid at the top, showing the date as "2024-01-11 15:19:53 -0800" and the text "AXON BODY 4 D01A12418."

Open Vallejo compels disclosure of footage from January shooting by deputy linked to badge bending

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King March 7, 2024September 23, 2024

A night scene with a group of police officers gathered in discussion, illuminated by ambient blue and red police car lights in the background, creating a somber atmosphere reflective of a homicide scene investigation.

Vallejo establishes police oversight amid legacy of distrust

by Anna Bauman March 5, 2024September 14, 2025

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

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

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his entourage walk down a staircase as seen from above.

State Attorney General clears Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa

by Geoffrey King December 19, 2023March 12, 2024

A police investigator wearing a dark suit with salt and pepper hair stands outside against a glass wall during daytime.

‘A whitewash and a coverup’: An interview with Vallejo police whistleblower John Whitney

by Geoffrey King December 6, 2023August 10, 2025

Vallejo City Manager Michael Malone, who is a Black man in his 60s, speaks from a city council dais while wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.

Vallejo city manager out as state DOJ moves in

by Geoffrey King October 19, 2023April 26, 2024