Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

219 posts

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

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  Oct 28, 2025

Solano County residents brace for loss of food assistance during government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown drags on in a fight over social safety net benefits, local residents on food assistance programs could lose support as soon as November....

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  Jun 24, 2025

Can shipbuilding return to Vallejo?

Mare Island could be poised to receive federal funding for renewed shipbuilding and repair activity while billionaire-backed California Forever seeks to build a new shipyard nearby....

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  Jun 18, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves sheriff’s support contract despite deputy union concerns

The Solano County Deputy Sheriff’s Association sent a letter saying they opposed the contract....

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  Jun 06, 2025

US Marshals arrest Vallejo homeless encampment shooting suspect on Treasure Island

Residents of the encampment said the suspect, identified as Eddie Charles Sample, had threatened people there with a shotgun before the shooting....

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  May 27, 2025

Plan to relieve traffic congestion between Vallejo and Marin raises environmental concerns

A proposed law would help widen state Highway 37, but critics say it would harm protected species and that rising sea levels call for a more permanent solution....

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  May 21, 2025

Vallejo City Council passes on applying for state housing funds in shadow of ‘failed projects’

The city received proposals from three development groups interested in appying for Project Homekey funds....

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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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