Vallejo

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  Aug 28, 2023

Vallejo detective who killed Sean Monterrosa to be reinstated with back pay

An arbitrator ruled that the city could not fire Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Aug 28, 2023

Couple violently arrested by Vallejo police will face no charges

Police had alleged that Calvin Rush evaded officers when he did not pull over for several blocks and that Jayme Rush battered police officers when she confronted them outside her home....

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  Aug 25, 2023

ACLU hosts community meeting to offer support for Vallejo police reform

The discussion emphasized the pain of police violence in search for effective reform and safety....

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  Aug 24, 2023

School board finds Vallejo charter network fixed issues that threatened status

The vote ended a compliance agreement for Griffin Technology Academies....

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  Aug 18, 2023

Homeless encampment in West Vallejo removed by new owner after city lawsuit

Contractors who said they were hired by the new property owner removed the camp at 505 Couch St....

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  Aug 18, 2023

Commenter solicited positive comments on Vallejo police Facebook page

The post offered five cents for each positive comment left on the department’s Facebook page....

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  Aug 15, 2023

Vallejo sues White Slough landowners to remove encampments

The properties are alongside waterways that flow into White Slough and include portions of reclaimed wetland areas....

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  Aug 09, 2023

Vallejo police face skeptical residents on plan to reduce alarm call responses

The department claims that 98% of alarm calls that they receive are false alarms....

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  Aug 04, 2023

State environmental agency pressures Vallejo to remove White Slough encampments

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has been in communication with the city for over a year....

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  Aug 01, 2023

Vallejo tows RV, trailer leaving family on street, arrests activist

The city had placed eviction notices on RVs and campers parked near the Smart and Final grocery store....

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  Jul 31, 2023

Vallejo Main Street reboots August Summer Nights event

Live music, artisan vendors, kid zone, food trucks, at a vibrant downtown evening event....

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  Jul 26, 2023

Vallejo declares police staffing emergency against union objection

Interim police Chief Jason Ta said he has already taken drastic steps to address the staffing shortage....

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