Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

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

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  Mar 30, 2026

Judge dismisses lawsuit by former Vallejo deputy police chief

Former Deputy Chief Joseph Gomez alleged he was fired for his attempts to address incidents of officer misconduct....

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  Mar 19, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Dock gets a lifeline in U.S. bankruptcy court

The ruling averted an attempt by the Dry Dock’s landlord to terminate the company’s lease....

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  Mar 11, 2026

Solano County public defenders picket as strike for competitive wages reaches third week

Union members say that the pay the county is offering will lead to a staffing crisis....

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  Mar 02, 2026

Solano County homeless services agency head resigns following conflict of interest concerns

Executive Director DeShawn Waters resigned on Feb. 23 after concerns about a $1.8 million contract to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless services....

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  Feb 18, 2026

Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Dock files for bankruptcy as it seeks to avoid closure

In late December, the company announced it would lay off employees and possibly close after losing a key contract with the U.S. Coast Guard....

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  Feb 13, 2026

Vallejo modular home manufacturer tells officials it may close, laying off all employees

Harbinger Production, formerly called Factory_OS, told city, county and state officials Friday that it may lay off all of its 280 employees....

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  Feb 12, 2026

New Village bar boosts Vallejo’s nightlife

Curated beer and wine crafts, multicultural snacks and DJ’s spinning vinyl bring a fresh ambience to Central Vallejo at Village....

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  Jan 30, 2026

Poll shows opposition to Suisun expansion for California Forever development

The survey found that 58% of those polled opposed the expansion plan....

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  Jan 13, 2026

A homeless Vallejo resident owns the city’s largest encampment. Now he’s pressured to evict his neighbors

Since 2023, a large portion of White Slough has belonged to Robert Laron Bell, who has lived for four years at a camp along the shoreline....

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  Jan 06, 2026

Family of man crushed to death in encampment cleanup sues Vallejo

James Edward Oakley II was crushed to death during a Dec. 24, 2024, clean up....

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  Dec 31, 2025

Vallejo’s Mare Island Dry Docks could close after losing key Coast Guard contract

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi said he is “outraged” about the contract going to a competitor....

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  Dec 04, 2025

$1.8M Solano County homeless services contract postponed over conflict of interest concerns

CAP Solano JPA executive director DeShawn Waters was employed by the highest-ranked bidder, Abode Services, less than a year ago....

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