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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  Dec 07, 2023

Body camera gives close up view of Vallejo officer punching woman

The Oct. 13 incident was caught on video by a bystander and went viral on TikTok....

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  Dec 03, 2023

Photos: Vallejo Mad Hatter parade 2023

Vallejo kicked off the holiday season on Saturday with the annual Mad Hatter Parade and Festival....

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  Nov 30, 2023

Where to find the best holiday gifts from local Vallejo businesses in 2023

To help you find a perfect holiday gift, we put together this guide to gift shopping at local businesses in Vallejo...

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  Nov 28, 2023

Video shows Vallejo police takedown that left man bleeding from head

The arrest is one of six reported incidents where Vallejo police caused severe injury so far this year....

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  Nov 22, 2023

Vallejo officer who shot robbery suspect Monday was confirmed badge bender

The shooting is Corporal Matthew Komoda's fourth as a Vallejo police officer....

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  Nov 22, 2023

Benicia places sales tax measure on March 2024 ballot while warning of financial ruin

City Manager Mario Giuliani said that if the measure does not pass, the city would need to lay off a third of its staff....

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  Nov 21, 2023

Vallejo police release video of officer’s 2018 baton strike that led to lawsuit

The video shows Vallejo police Officer Robert DeMarco strike Luis Trujillo-Lopez repeatedly with a metal baton....

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  Nov 20, 2023

Vallejo police shoot robbery suspect during foot pursuit

The suspect had pointed a gun at the pursuing officer just before the officer shot him, according to radio traffic....

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  Nov 17, 2023

Vallejo City Council approves police union contract at empty meeting

The three-year contract will provide police officers with a 16% raise over the next three years and a one-time bonus....

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  Nov 16, 2023

Vallejo City Council to vote on police union contract

The contract will provide Vallejo police officers with a 16% raise over the next three years....

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  Nov 14, 2023

Vallejo settles lawsuit over police dog bite for $40K

The lawsuit alleged that Vallejo police used excessive force when they allowed a police dog to bite his arm for 23 seconds....

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  Nov 09, 2023

Benicia proceeds with SafeQuest Solano housing project, despite controversy

The city council sidestepped allegations made by former employees that SafeQuest’s shelters went largely unused for months....

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