Vallejo
Coverage of Vallejo in the Nexus archive.
- Vallejo NAACP town hall addresses badge-bending investigation
The Vallejo NAACP hosted a town hall with community members and police officials to discuss findings regarding allegations that Vallejo police officers bent their badges following officer-involved killings. The meeting was intended to address concerns over police accountability and rebuild trust.
- Families demand accountability as Vallejo officials provide police reform update
Families who lost loved ones in Vallejo police encounters demanded faster police reform during a city council meeting, where officials provided an update on ongoing reforms under state oversight for several years.
- Video: Wild sideshows bring chaos to Vallejo streets
Chaotic sideshows with over 100 vehicles caused disruption in Vallejo, California, as participants hurled fireworks at police patrol cars. Video footage showed three vehicles performing donuts near a crowd of young spectators, highlighting dangerous behavior during the street takeovers.
- Vallejo police arrest man in connection with 2 homicides, assault with firearm
Vallejo police have arrested a man linked to two homicides and an assault with a firearm that occurred between Tuesday and Saturday. On July 28, officers responded to gunfire on Enterprise Street where a victim reported a man involved in the incident.
- Man found fatally shot Tuesday in Vallejo
A man was found fatally shot in Vallejo on Tuesday, marking the city's eighth homicide of the year. Police responded to an encampment on Sonoma Boulevard after being called about an unresponsive man.
- Vegetation fire near Vallejo and American Canyon reaches 10 acres
A 10-acre vegetation fire burned near the border of Solano County and Napa County, between Vallejo and American Canyon, prompting multi-agency firefighter response. The Vallejo Fire Department confirmed the fire's location, with additional support from American Canyon firefighting crews.
- My dad came to live with me after getting sick, and my sister moved in to help. His long-term care costs us over $4,000 a month.
Teri Carlyle is caring for her father, who lives with her and her sister in Vallejo, California, managing long-term care costs exceeding $4,000 monthly. Her father's stroke in 2021 led to mobility issues, and her mother's 2024 death reduced their income, increasing financial strain.
- Three people killed in Vallejo following series of violent incidents
Three people were killed in Vallejo, California, including two homicides and one fatal police shooting. A woman was found dead in a field from blunt force trauma, and a man died from gunshot wounds in the northern part of the city.
- Vallejo power outage leaves over 5,000 PG&E customers in the dark
A power outage left 5,154 PG&E customers in Vallejo without electricity late Thursday morning. Vallejo's City Hall closed to the public due to the outage.
- Vallejo armed carjacking suspect killed in police shootout Monday identified
Rommel Delfin Querol, 44, was killed in a police shootout in Vallejo, California, after being identified as the driver of a stolen car involved in an armed carjacking at 12:19 p.m. in the 400 block of Ryder Street.
- Shooting investigation underway in Vallejo with large police presence
A shooting investigation is underway in Vallejo near the intersection of Mahogany and Broadway, with a heavy police presence reported at the scene.
- Teen accused in fatal shooting of boy in Vallejo arrested
A teenager was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a boy in Vallejo and an attempted homicide in Richmond. Anderson Racael Marroquin, 18, was charged with suspicion of murder for a December 7, 2025, incident in Vallejo.
- Crashed motorcyclist dies after being trapped under car: Vallejo police
A motorcyclist died after being trapped under a car during a police pursuit in Vallejo. The incident is the eighth fatal traffic collision in the city this year. The motorcyclist was allegedly driving recklessly at high speed when spotted by officers.
- Retail giant to debut electric vehicle charging at Bay Area stores
Walmart is launching electric vehicle charging stations at six California locations, including two in the Bay Area: Vallejo and Suisun City. The stations will be located in the parking lots of these stores.
- Missing Vallejo cat found in Novato after truck wheel-well ride
A missing cat named Artie from Vallejo was found in Novato after a dangerous ride on Highway 101. California Highway Patrol officers rescued the cat from a median while one officer conducted a traffic break.
- Suspect in 4th of July Vallejo hit and run arrested
A suspect was arrested in a July 4th hit-and-run incident in Vallejo that left a woman with significant injuries. The Vallejo Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash in the 400 block of Santa Clara Street.
- Armed man arrested after allegedly threatening customers in Vallejo business
A man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun and making death threats to customers at a business in Vallejo. The incident occurred at a business located on Lewis Brown Drive, prompting police to respond and detain the suspect.
- Video shows suspect shattering windows at North Bay LGBTQ business
An LGBTQ lounge in Vallejo experienced vandalism, with a suspect shattering windows captured on camera. The business is seeking public support following the incident.
- Fire extinguished on 'Grand Romance' riverboat in Vallejo
A fire broke out on the decommissioned 'Grand Romance' riverboat in Vallejo, reported just before midnight Saturday and extinguished within an hour. The fire was located on the boat's third story.
- Saturday power outage closes Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo did not open on Saturday due to a power outage. The park's operator confirmed the closure on Facebook, stating the issue was being resolved.
- Vallejo police investigating fifth homicide of the year
Vallejo police are investigating the city's fifth homicide of the year after a man died from injuries sustained in a shooting on Georgia Street. Officers responded to the scene on the 2700 block of Georgia Street Tuesday morning.
- Vallejo traffic stop for tinted windows leads to gun arrest, police say
Vallejo police arrested a felon after a traffic stop for illegally tinted windows on a Kia SUV. The stop occurred at 1:32 a.m. on June 1 near Tennessee and Amador streets, where officers detected a strong odor of an unspecified substance.
- Solano County authorities crack down on VIN tampering
Solano County authorities arrested three individuals in Vallejo for alleged VIN tampering, stolen vehicles, and illegal firearm possession. The arrests followed three search warrants executed by the Solano County Auto Theft Task Force.
- Vallejo operation targeting sex buyers nets 28 arrests in May
Vallejo police arrested 28 suspected sex buyers during three one-day operations in May, conducted in downtown Vallejo along Sonoma Boulevard and Marin Street. The suspects hailed from 14 different California cities, including Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville.
- Accused Bay Area killer who gunned down ‘beautiful soul’ near mom’s home struck again on same street just days later
A Vallejo man charged with murdering aspiring musician Ceicilia Corsetti is now suspected in a second shooting on the same street just weeks later, according to police. The incidents highlight a pattern of violence in the area.