Slater Matzke Archives - Open Vallejo

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 man in a suit, identified as Greg Nyhoff, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He appears to be addressing an audience in a city council chambers. Behind him, there are chairs and a California state flag is partially visible.

Greg Nyhoff, controversial former Vallejo city manager, hired in Texas

by Anna Bauman June 24, 2024August 9, 2024

A woman in business attire standing in a grassy field with her hands clasped in front of her, looking thoughtfully into the distance. Behind her are residential houses, trees, and a clear sky.

Former Vallejo employee settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1 million

by Anna Bauman March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

A stocking hanging outside the Vallejo City Attorney’s office on Dec. 21, 2022 reads, “We’ve been GOOD, we PROMISE!!” In September, Deputy City Attorney Katelyn Knight hired a firm to uncover the identities of authors behind two social media accounts, an Open Vallejo investigation has found.

Vallejo spends thousands to expose online commenters

by Geoffrey King December 23, 2022October 27, 2023

A Vallejo Police Department SUV is seen parked outside fired City Hall employee Slater Matzke's home. The photograph was taken through a window from inside the home.

Fired Vallejo employees sue, alleging retaliation and threats

by Chris Roberts February 15, 2021October 27, 2023