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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  Aug 15, 2024

November election could remake city governments in Vallejo and Benicia

A majority of City Council seats in both cities are up for election....

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  Jul 29, 2024

Emboldened by governor’s order, Vallejo police tow vehicles and trailers used by homeless

One officer mentioned an order by Gov. Gavin Newsom when telling residents that their vehicles would be towed....

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  Jul 25, 2024

Vallejo housing commissioner asked to resign over comments during debris removal

Housing Commissioner Joey Carrizales said that he did “cuss out” Sheriff's Deputy Dale Matsuoka and called him a Three Percenter....

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  Jul 23, 2024

California Forever withdraws initiative after report projects taxpayer burden, environmental concerns

California Forever said it would bring the proposal for a vote in two years....

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  Jul 18, 2024

Vallejo reworks housing plan after state finds deficiencies

State law requires that the cities and counties across the state submit a new housing element every eight years....

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  Jul 12, 2024

Union workers thank Vallejo council for ‘working out a fair deal’ in new contract

The agreement includes an immediate 8% raise for a broad range of city workers....

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  Jul 10, 2024

Vallejo warns California Forever could be ‘detrimental’ to city’s economic development

City officials said the billionaire-backed plan could interfere with the city’s ability to recruit city staff, slow down economic development, and have an adverse impact on residents’ property values....

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  Jul 09, 2024

Second person in three days dies during Vallejo police pursuit

The unidentified suspect was the second person killed during a Vallejo police pursuit in three days....

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  Jul 08, 2024

One killed, five injured in Vallejo police pursuit

The latest fatal crash comes as the Vallejo Police Department is seeking to reduce the number of crashes related to police pursuits....

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  Jun 28, 2024

Vallejo council postpones new tobacco regulation after pleas by business owners

The proposed ordinance would require all businesses owners selling tobacco products to obtain a license....

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  Jun 26, 2024

Union members fill Vallejo council chambers to demand wage hikes

The union has been negotiating a new contract since March, but said negotiations are at a standstill with the contract set to expire on Sunday....

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  Jun 21, 2024

Vallejo police still illegally sharing ALPR data out of state as surveillance board mulls contract renewal

The surveillance board considered whether to support a new five-year contract with Flock Safety, the provider of  the ALPR cameras....

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