Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

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Ryan Geller writes about transitions in food, health, housing, environment, and agriculture.

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  Aug 13, 2026

Several incumbents decline to run again in November elections for Vallejo, Benicia

Some fresh faces will join the Vallejo City Council, Vallejo Board of Education and Benicia Board of Education after the Nov. 3 election. Two incumbents are seeking reelection to the Benicia City Council....

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  Aug 11, 2026

Vallejo settles former fire captain's gender discrimination lawsuit for $5M following jury verdict

A jury found the city of Vallejo liable for claims brought by former Vallejo fire Capt. Melisse Leitzke on July 31....

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  Jul 28, 2026

Vallejo police officer sped past fatal crash during pursuit, video shows

The motorcyclist, identified as 43-year-old Marcus Kutterer, died at the scene of the crash....

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  Jul 24, 2026

Judge orders city of Vallejo to release police shooting video after Vallejo Sun lawsuit

The footage concerns the 2025 shooting of Alexander Schumann, who was experiencing a mental health crisis when officers arrived....

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  Jun 30, 2026

Crockett C&H Sugar warehouse workers enter third week of strike

Negotiations between ILWU Local 6 and C&H Sugar broke down earlier this month and workers walked out on June 15....

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  Jun 25, 2026

Solano deputies accuse sheriff of ‘potentially racist’ remarks

The Deputy Sheriff's Association said Sheriff Brad DeWall made “offensive and potentially racist” remarks at an event to celebrate employee promotions....

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  Jun 24, 2026

Vallejo releases investigation into police badge bending five years after its completion

Six officers were found to have violated department policy, but it is unclear if they faced any consequences....

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  Jun 18, 2026

South Vallejo residents seek answers about clean-up and future of school destroyed by fire

A fire destroyed the former Grant School on May 23....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Former Vallejo police chief files claim against city alleging city attorney's office obstructed reform

Forrmer Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams alleges that the City Attorney’s Office illegally threatened him....

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  Jun 05, 2026

Solano County reaches labor agreement with public defenders, prosecutors

Public defenders say management blunted their union’s bargaining power to force concessions....

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  May 23, 2026

Early morning blaze destroys long-shuttered Vallejo school

The Grant School had been been closed since 1989....

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  May 12, 2026

Family of Vallejo student dragged by teacher settles lawsuit for $200K

Substitute teacher Noah Dove had a history of allegations of misconduct around children....

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