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  Nov 03, 2023

Elite charter schools to recoup $1.16M in settlement with Vallejo school district

Elite Public Schools sued the district in March 2022 alleging that the district incorrectly calculated Elite’s portion of facilities costs....

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  Oct 24, 2023

VPOA president alleges Vallejo city officials discussed firing him in secret meetings

Lt. Michael Nichelini's lawsuit alleges that city officials had an official policy to dismantle the Vallejo Police Officer Association leadership....

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  Oct 10, 2023

Charges reduced for man shot by Vallejo police officer

Jamazea Kittell's bail was reduced to $100,000....

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  Oct 04, 2023

Vallejo school district settles lawsuit over the death of special needs student for $5M

The lawsuit alleges that 17-year-old Kevon DeLeon wandered away unnoticed by school staff....

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  Oct 03, 2023

Expert testifies man shot by Vallejo police officer had no time to react

The expert said that Jamazea Kittell was likely blinded by the bright lights of Officer Brad Kim’s headlights and overhead lights....

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  Sep 29, 2023

Vallejo police union president’s lawsuit against city dismissed

A judge found Lt. Michael Nichelini had not adequately shown that city officials retaliated against him or that his civil rights were violated....

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  Sep 19, 2023

Vallejo officer who shot man in June testifies he ‘locked eyes’ with suspect

Stills from surveillance video shown during the preliminary hearing indicated that the vehicle started moving before Officer Brad Kim stood in its way....

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  Sep 19, 2023

Former Vallejo officer fired for Willie McCoy shooting sues department, whistleblower

The lawsuit alleges that former Vallejo police Officer Ryan McMahon was forced to leave the Broadmoor Police Department after the Vallejo Sun reported that he was flagged for poor performance in Vallejo....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Former Vallejo police captain who exposed badge bending ritual settles lawsuit for $900K

Former Vallejo police Capt. John Whitney said he hopes the settlement “is the beginning of some of the major changes that I have always advocated for in Vallejo.”...

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  Aug 29, 2023

Vallejo police union defies subpoena from Sean Monterrosa’s family

A federal judge ordered the Vallejo Police Officers Association to respond to the subpoena in March....

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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 07, 2023

Mother of newborn twins ordered released from Solano jail

The Solano County Public Defender’s Office argued that it would be detrimental for her newborn twins for her to remain in jail....

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