Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

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Ryan Geller writes about transitions in food, health, housing, environment, and agriculture. He covers City Hall for the Vallejo Sun.

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  May 07, 2025

Solano supes advance sheriff’s support for Vallejo

Vallejo council members expressed urgent need to support the beleaguered Vallejo Police Department....

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  May 05, 2025

Residents shelter in place during fire at Valero Benicia refinery

The fire comes as the refinery is slated to close next year....

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  May 05, 2025

Vallejo city officials monitor Ryder Street encampment clearing

The encampment had approximately 40 residents and consisted of 15 RVs and trailers....

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  Apr 24, 2025

Former Vallejo deputy police chief alleges in lawsuit he was fired for addressing officer misconduct

Former Vallejo Deputy Police Chief Joseph Gomez alleged he was harassed by the Vallejo Police Officers Association....

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  Apr 22, 2025

Vallejo student dragged by teacher sues county, charter school

Video showed the teacher, identified as 41-year-old Noah Dove, dragging the student out of class....

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  Apr 09, 2025

Council commits $11.2M for sheriff’s assistance in Vallejo

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office would provide an autonomous service of 17 full-time employees to cover half of Vallejo’s police beats....

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  Mar 27, 2025

Patwin tribes sue to halt Vallejo casino project

Two Vallejo-area Native tribes are refuting the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians' claims of historical connection to Vallejo....

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  Mar 24, 2025

Protests at Vallejo Tesla dealership grow in second week

The protesters were part of a wave of protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump Administration....

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  Mar 20, 2025

Benicia comic book shop celebrates first year of employee ownership

Three employees took over Zeppelin Comics and saved it from closure last year....

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  Mar 11, 2025

Under new proposal, Solano sheriff would take over policing duties in large swath of Vallejo

The city would pay $11 million for 17 full-time sheriff's employees....

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  Mar 05, 2025

Vallejo City Council rejects changes to police commission, challenging police union

Enacting a police oversight commission is one of 45 reforms that the city was required to complete by 2023....

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  Feb 26, 2025

Homeless man crushed to death during Vallejo encampment clean-up was star athlete with troubled past

James Oakley was a high school star but later struggled with drug addiction and served time in prison for manslaughter....

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