Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

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

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  Oct 23, 2026

Fairfield, Benicia look to close 'by right loophole' for data centers

"One of the purposes of this action tonight is to be sure that what happened to Fairfield does not happen here,” Mayor Steve Young said....

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  Oct 20, 2026

Solano County sees first wave of CalFresh cancellations due to new federal work requirements

“I am of the opinion that it should not be this hard to feed your family,” Solano County Health and Social Services Deputy Director Alicia Jones said....

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  Oct 14, 2026

Fairfield and Vacaville residents organize opposition to data center project

Residents are calling for the Fairfield City Council to impose a moratorium on data centers....

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  Sep 16, 2026

Meet the three candidates running for Vallejo City Council, District 5

Candidates include business owner Tara Beasley-Stansberry, nonprofit consultant Rebekah Truemper, and retired Vallejo school employee Tanya Hall....

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  Sep 16, 2026

Conozca a los tres candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Vallejo, Distrito 5

Entre los candidatos se encuentran la empresaria Tara Beasley-Stansberry, la consultora de organizaciones sin fines de lucro Rebekah Truemper y la asesora de orientación profesional escolar jubilada Tanya Hall....

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  Aug 17, 2026

Developers planning data center for Fairfield industrial park

The project would be built between Vanden Road and North Gate Road just within Fairfield’s northeastern boundary....

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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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