Vallejo to pay $8.5M to family of Sean Monterrosa killed by officer in 2020

The city of Vallejo will pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Sean Monterrosa, who was shot and killed by a police officer outside a Walgreens nearly six years ago, the family’s attorney confirmed to KTVU. 

Vallejo exclusive: Avery Rose Haro live album experience
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Step into the world of Avery Rose Haro as she shares her upcoming album in an intimate listening experience. Join her for an afternoon of music, creativity, and conversation before the official release. Sunday March 8th at 3PM in Vallejo at Northstar Studios. Musical director Hokage Simon, also joined the live KTVU live performance.

Vallejo soul: the sound of Tyler Lauren
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Born and raised in Vallejo, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent Bay Area artist blending 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.

Human trafficking suspect arrested in North Bay. Victim transported across multiple states, police say

Police in the North Bay arrested a human trafficking suspect at a motel over the weekend, after a woman reported being forced, threatened and coerced into performing sexual acts and said she feared for her safety. 

Hazmat team evacuates Vallejo Inn, substance tests positive as meth

An unidentified hazardous material was found at the Vallejo Inn on 444 Tennessee Street on Wednesday afternoon. After a hazmat team responded, it was later revealed that the substance tested positive for meth. The area had to be cleared while crews worked to secure the material. 

Vallejo's Avery Rose Haro: artist, interviewer, and rising star
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Avery Rose Haro, grew up immersed in the Bay Area independent music scene, and those who found fame in Vallejo, like LaRussell, are extending a hand. Ave is not only an artist, she's also a reporter. Hear what she asked Gasia Mikaelian.

LaRussell talks music, hustle, and heart
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Independent, unstoppable and community‑first — LaRussell hits the studio to break down his pay‑what‑you‑want album strategy, how he’s using record-breaking album sales to fund relief for fans.

3 Vallejo elementary schools will close at end of year

Vallejo school leaders announced Wednesday that three elementary schools will close at the end of the current school year as the district moves to address budget shortfalls.

Man arrested for DUI in Vallejo after allegedly striking, killing pedestrian

Vallejo Police Department officers were called just before 1:10 a.m. to the area of Sonoma Boulevard just north of Meadow Drive on reports of the collision.

This city has poorest roads in Bay Area, report finds

A newly released report found that Vallejo had the poorest road conditions in the Bay Area for the second consecutive year.

Man arrested after allegedly discarding gun during Vallejo police chase

A California Highway Patrol aircraft was overhead and allegedly saw the driver throw “an object" into some bushes before fleeing into a residence.

3.6-magnitude earthquake in Vallejo

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey. 

Man arrested in Vallejo for allegedly trafficking minor across California

Officers recovered the minor from the hotel and confirmed that they were reported missing out of Riverside County, and they were also considered at "high risk for sexual exploitation."

English bulldog stolen at knife point out of Vallejo, police offer reward

The Vallejo Police Department is offering a $500 reward for the safe recovery of a dog after two robbery suspects stole a man's wallet and his English bulldog at knife point on Friday.