Ryan Geller

Ryan Geller

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Ryan Geller writes about transitions in food, health, housing, environment, and agriculture. He covers City Hall for the Vallejo Sun.

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  Mar 11, 2025

Under new proposal, Solano sheriff would take over policing duties in large swath of Vallejo

The city would pay $11 million for 17 full-time sheriff's employees....

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  Mar 05, 2025

Vallejo City Council rejects changes to police commission, challenging police union

Enacting a police oversight commission is one of 45 reforms that the city was required to complete by 2023....

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  Feb 26, 2025

Homeless man crushed to death during Vallejo encampment clean-up was star athlete with troubled past

James Oakley was a high school star but later struggled with drug addiction and served time in prison for manslaughter....

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  Feb 25, 2025

Resale store fire closes downtown Vallejo businesses

The Buy, Sell and Trade shop was gutted and smoke and water damage closed Momo’s Cafe, the Factory 953 barbershop, the Gallo De Oro jewelry shop, and the Don Ramon taqueria....

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  Feb 25, 2025

SolTrans seeks to eliminate Solano bus routes to increase frequency

The SolTrans Board of Directors released a draft plan for public review....

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  Jan 29, 2025

New Vallejo council seeks fiscal accountability and transparency in runup to mid-year budget

Councilmembers scrutinized $600,000 for Mare Island Causeway repairs and over $1 million in payments to the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau....

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  Jan 24, 2025

Vallejo’s Measure P Committee recommends funding road repair, temporary police buildings

The committee declined to recommend $3 million for Mare Island Causeway repairs and $1.26 million for police and fire staff....

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  Jan 20, 2025

Immigrant family opens new downtown Vallejo pizzeria

Fusion Pizza at 414 Georgia St. offers a traditional menu and a few unique Indian-inspired pizzas....

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  Jan 16, 2025

Vallejo leaders seek new gun violence solutions after 4-year-old girl critically injured in shooting

“Every Vallejo resident deserves the need to feel safe in their home and neighborhood,” Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James said....

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  Jan 14, 2025

Vallejo appoints Arthur Gonzales as new interim fire chief

VALLEJO – Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray has appointed interim Deputy Fire Chief Arthur...

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  Jan 08, 2025

Four new Vallejo councilmembers take their seats

Newly-elected Mayor Andrea Sorce encouraged Vallejoans to step up, get involved and push for the change that they want to see....

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  Jan 02, 2025

Vallejo City Council creates business loan program after no confidence vote on $245K economic plan

The council approved an alternate plan to use the funds for a revolving small business loan program....

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