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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  Nov 26, 2024

Vallejo local business holiday shopping guide for 2024

Where to find the best holiday gifts at local Vallejo businesses this season...

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  Nov 11, 2024

Vallejo police ‘terrorized’ family in search for lieutenant’s golden handcuffs, claim alleges

Vallejo police Lt. Jodi Brown lost her gold-plated handcuffs, which had her name and badge number inscribed on them. She’s taken extreme measures to find them....

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  Nov 06, 2024

Vallejo mayor’s race is neck and neck

Former Councilmember Pippin Dew opened up a narrow lead over Surveillance Advisory Board Chair Andrea Sorce of just 45 votes as of Tuesday night....

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  Nov 05, 2024

Benicia re-elects mayor, splits on tax measures

Meanwhile, incumbent City Councilmember Trevor Macenski and former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada were leading two challengers for two open City Council seats....

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  Nov 05, 2024

November 2024 live election results for Vallejo and Benicia

We're tracking the mayor and City Council races in Vallejo and Benicia, three Benicia ballot measures, Solano County's two state legislature seats, and the Solano College governing board seat for Vallejo and Benicia....

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  Nov 03, 2024

Photos: Dia de los Muertos in Vallejo

The celebration on Georgia Street featured live bands, dance performances, a Catrina costume contest, traditional crafts and food, and a classic car exhibition....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los cuatro candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Benicia

El titular Trevor Macenski se enfrenta a la fundadora de la Red LGBTQIA de Benicia, Christina Gilpin-Hayes, al exconcejal Lionel Largaespada y al ingeniero Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los dos candidatos que se postulan para la alcaldía de Benicia

El alcalde actual, Steve Young, se enfrenta a Kevin Kirby, gerente de una sala de exposición de ferreterías....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Fired Vallejo employees who alleged retaliation receive $1.85M settlement

City special advisor Slater Matzke and assistant to the city manager for economic development Will Morat were fired in April 2020 along with former assistant to the city manager for communications and special projects Joanna Altman....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the four candidates running for Benicia City Council

Incumbent Trevor Macenski is challenged by Benicia LGBTQIA Network founder Christina Gilpin-Hayes, former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada and engineer Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the two candidates running for Benicia Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Steve Young is challenged by Kevin Kirby, a hardware showroom manager....

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  Sep 30, 2024

Governor signs bill to bolster Vallejo police with retired sheriff’s deputies

The bill, SB 1379, was introduced by state Sen. Bill Dodd in February in response to Vallejo’s declaration of a police staffing emergency last year....

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