Scott Morris

Scott Morris

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Scott Morris is a journalist based in Oakland who covers policing, protest, civil rights and far-right extremism. His work has been published in ProPublica, the Appeal and Oaklandside.

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  Apr 15, 2024

Cyberattack cripples Solano County library computer system

Hackers who have claimed responsibility for the attack have threatened to release data stolen from the library system unless the county pays $100,000 by the end of this week....

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  Apr 12, 2024

Former St. Helena school district head appointed next schools superintendent for Vallejo

Rubén Aurelio will take over the Vallejo school district effective July 1....

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  Apr 11, 2024

Attorneys seek sanctions against Vallejo police union for defying subpoena

The attorneys allege that they attempted to serve VPOA President Lt. Michael Nichelini at his condo in Nevada, but he lied and said he wasn’t Nichelini....

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  Apr 10, 2024

State DOJ ends court oversight of Vallejo police after conflict with judge

A new evaluator will oversee reform efforts and report directly to the Justice Department....

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  Apr 09, 2024

Federal judge throws out Vallejo police union lawsuit against city

The lawsuit, which also named VPOA President Lt. Michael Nichelini as a plaintiff, was filed in 2021....

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  Apr 05, 2024

State DOJ’s motion to disqualify judge in Vallejo police reform case denied

The Justice Department had accused Judge Stephen Gizzi of bias in the case....

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  Mar 28, 2024

Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department as veteran captain gets promotion

Vallejo police Deputy Chief Joseph Gomez left the Vallejo Police Department shortly after Capt. Robert Knight was promoted to deputy chief....

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  Mar 25, 2024

After record year of car chases, Vallejo police seek to reduce crashes

Vallejo police engaged in 197 pursuits in 2023, up 33% from the year before....

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  Mar 19, 2024

Former Vallejo employee settles whistleblower retaliation lawsuit for $1 million

Former assistant to the city manager for communications and special projects Joanna Altman was fired in April 2020....

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  Mar 13, 2024

Surveillance video shows American Canyon officer shoot fleeing suspect in back in Vallejo

Officer Joshua Coleman’s body camera batteries died before the pursuit....

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  Mar 08, 2024

Trove of video released by Napa sheriff’s office omits footage of January police shooting in Vallejo

Officer’s body camera’s battery had died, Napa sheriff’s office claims....

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  Mar 07, 2024

Proposed state legislation would allow retired officers to return to work full time in Vallejo

Under current state law, retired employees can’t work more than 960 hours per year, or about 18 hours per week....

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