Scott Morris
@scottmorris.bsky.social
Investigative journalist. Public records nerd. Co-founder, @vallejosun.bsky.social
This is a fascinating in depth account of what’s been happening with Vallejo’s largest homeless encampment, which has been owned by one of the residents for the last two years
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In 2023, a Vallejo landowner gifted a 52-acre parcel of marshland where Vallejo's largest homeless encampment is located to Robert Lavon Bell, one of the encampment residents.
Now, Bell is struggling with mounting legal pressure to evict his neighbors.
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Now, Bell is struggling with mounting legal pressure to evict his neighbors.
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A homeless Vallejo resident owns the city’s largest encampment. Now he’s pressured to evict his neighbors
Since 2023, a large portion of White Slough has belonged to Robert Laron Bell, who has lived for four years at a camp along the shoreline.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This is a fascinating in depth account of what’s been happening with Vallejo’s largest homeless encampment, which has been owned by one of the residents for the last two years
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There was so much carbon monoxide present in this store that a Vallejo police officer who responded to one of the worker deaths passed out while waiting for the coroner to arrive, according to county and state investigators.
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Workers from La Tapatia Market in Vallejo are suing the owners for negligence and labor violations, alleging that two employees died from exposure to carbon monoxide while inside the store.
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Vallejo’s La Tapatia Market sued over carbon monoxide deaths
A lawsuit accuses La Tapatia's owners of ignoring carbon monoxide issues and labor violations.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There was so much carbon monoxide present in this store that a Vallejo police officer who responded to one of the worker deaths passed out while waiting for the coroner to arrive, according to county and state investigators.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're a small, scrappy team that's bringing important news to you on a shoestring.
Right now we're only 5% toward our $15,000 goal for our year-end campaign. Can you chip in today and help us get a little further?
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We also took third place in the criminal justice category for @scottmorris.bsky.social's story, "Testimony describes systematic coverup of Vallejo police misconduct and culture of retaliation." www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-poli...
Testimony describes systematic coverup of Vallejo police misconduct and culture of retaliation
Deposition testimony from former Vallejo Police Department leadership describes a broken, toxic culture.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We also took third place in the criminal justice category for @scottmorris.bsky.social's story, "Testimony describes systematic coverup of Vallejo police misconduct and culture of retaliation." www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-poli...
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We took third place in the politics/government category for @zackhaber.bsky.social's story, "Vallejo school board elections increasingly uncompetitive since adopting districts." www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-scho...
Vallejo school board elections increasingly uncompetitive since adopting districts
The school board has found few candidates to run after reforms prompted by a Malibu based attorney.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We took third place in the politics/government category for @zackhaber.bsky.social's story, "Vallejo school board elections increasingly uncompetitive since adopting districts." www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-scho...
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🏆 The Vallejo Sun won two San Francisco Press Club awards at their annual gala on Tuesday! 🏆 sfpressclub.org/2025/12/09/2...
2025 Journalism Awards Winners - San Francisco Press Club
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards! This year’s entries showcased outstanding storytelling, meticulous reporting, and deep commitment to […]
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December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🏆 The Vallejo Sun won two San Francisco Press Club awards at their annual gala on Tuesday! 🏆 sfpressclub.org/2025/12/09/2...
The city of Vallejo confirmed in court that police had been withholding officer misconduct complaints from criminal defendants and civil litigants.
The city says the practice has ended, but it could jeopardize past prosecutions and lawsuit resolutions.
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The city says the practice has ended, but it could jeopardize past prosecutions and lawsuit resolutions.
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An attorney for the city of Vallejo confirmed in court on Monday that Vallejo police kept a separate filing cabinet for internal affairs, preventing defense attorneys from accessing complaints of officer misconduct relevant to their defense.
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Vallejo confirms police had separate filing cabinet that hid officer complaints from courts
Former Vallejo police Capt. John Whitney testified earlier this year that the department kept a separate filing cabinet of complaints against officers that were illegally withheld from criminal defend...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The city of Vallejo confirmed in court that police had been withholding officer misconduct complaints from criminal defendants and civil litigants.
The city says the practice has ended, but it could jeopardize past prosecutions and lawsuit resolutions.
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The city says the practice has ended, but it could jeopardize past prosecutions and lawsuit resolutions.
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Dark and disturbing story by @nhansonreports.bsky.social
The deputy accused of rape had shot and killed a man in Vallejo two months before the violent rapes allegedly began.
His father is the former sheriff of Napa County.
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The deputy accused of rape had shot and killed a man in Vallejo two months before the violent rapes allegedly began.
His father is the former sheriff of Napa County.
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A Solano County Sheriff’s deputy sued the department, claiming that she was repeatedly and violently raped and abused by a senior deputy and faced retaliation for reporting it.
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Lawsuit: Solano deputy ‘thought she was going to die’ when colleague raped her
A sheriff's deputy alleges in a lawsuit that fellow Deputy John Robertson raped, assaulted, and harassed her for years, and the sheriff's office retaliated against her for reporting it.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Dark and disturbing story by @nhansonreports.bsky.social
The deputy accused of rape had shot and killed a man in Vallejo two months before the violent rapes allegedly began.
His father is the former sheriff of Napa County.
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The deputy accused of rape had shot and killed a man in Vallejo two months before the violent rapes allegedly began.
His father is the former sheriff of Napa County.
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If you're on a Kaiser plan through Covered California, read your renewal carefully. Kaiser sent me a letter saying I'd be renewed for a plan that is "the same or similar" and my premiums would go up 11%.
Apparently "similar" to Kaiser means my deductible going from 0 to $5,200.
Apparently "similar" to Kaiser means my deductible going from 0 to $5,200.
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
If you're on a Kaiser plan through Covered California, read your renewal carefully. Kaiser sent me a letter saying I'd be renewed for a plan that is "the same or similar" and my premiums would go up 11%.
Apparently "similar" to Kaiser means my deductible going from 0 to $5,200.
Apparently "similar" to Kaiser means my deductible going from 0 to $5,200.
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At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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Help the Vallejo Sun reach our year-end goal in 2025!
Chip in to keep independent local journalism alive and thriving in Solano County.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It's Giving Tuesday, and we're launching our year-end campaign.
At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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At the Vallejo Sun, we're striving to bring Vallejo and Solano County the fair, accurate and complete news product it deserves.
Can you chip in to keep local news alive and thriving?
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A Vallejo police lieutenant’s efforts to recover her golden handcuffs could lead to revelations about years of misconduct.
It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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Vallejo police search for golden handcuffs could expose years of due process violations
A Solano County Superior Court judge ordered the city to explain whether complaints against police officers were improperly withheld from criminal defendants.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A Vallejo police lieutenant’s efforts to recover her golden handcuffs could lead to revelations about years of misconduct.
It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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It all started when then-Sgt. Jodi Brown tried to detain a man using gold-plated handcuffs inscribed with her name and badge number.
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There's been some information flying around since Vallejo police Chief Shawny Williams resigned from the department under pressure from the police union that he was threatened and harassed until he left. This is the first time he's told the story himself.
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Former Vallejo police chief describes threats that led to his resignation
Williams described receiving a threatening greeting card, letters and emails.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
There's been some information flying around since Vallejo police Chief Shawny Williams resigned from the department under pressure from the police union that he was threatened and harassed until he left. This is the first time he's told the story himself.
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For years, the city of Vallejo has been flagrantly violating transparency law.
It obscures the identities of police officers who are at shooting scenes and releases incomplete video records.
With the help of the @facoalition.bsky.social, we're fighting back.
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It obscures the identities of police officers who are at shooting scenes and releases incomplete video records.
With the help of the @facoalition.bsky.social, we're fighting back.
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The Vallejo Sun, represented by the @facoalition.bsky.social, filed a lawsuit against the city of Vallejo on Wednesday over the city’s failure to comply with state transparency laws involving a recent police shooting.
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The Vallejo Sun sues Vallejo over release of police shooting video
The First Amendment Coalition is representing the Sun in its lawsuit over the city refusing to release unedited footage from the Aug. 29 shooting.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
For years, the city of Vallejo has been flagrantly violating transparency law.
It obscures the identities of police officers who are at shooting scenes and releases incomplete video records.
With the help of the @facoalition.bsky.social, we're fighting back.
bsky.app/profile/vall...
It obscures the identities of police officers who are at shooting scenes and releases incomplete video records.
With the help of the @facoalition.bsky.social, we're fighting back.
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Major new allegations about the Vallejo Police Department here.
Three plaintiffs who previously sued and settled with the city now say they were defrauded in their lawsuit and the city withheld important evidence.
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Three plaintiffs who previously sued and settled with the city now say they were defrauded in their lawsuit and the city withheld important evidence.
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Three plaintiffs in Vallejo police lawsuits, including families of Angel Ramos and Willie McCoy, filed new claims that the city defrauded them.
Plus, a homicide victim's family, who says police released suspects who had blackmail material on an officer.
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Plus, a homicide victim's family, who says police released suspects who had blackmail material on an officer.
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Lawsuit testimony leads to new claims in settled Vallejo police cases
The families of Angel Ramos and Willie McCoy, filmmaker Adrian Burrell and the family of 2011 homicide victim Enrique Jimenez have filed new claims against Vallejo police.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Major new allegations about the Vallejo Police Department here.
Three plaintiffs who previously sued and settled with the city now say they were defrauded in their lawsuit and the city withheld important evidence.
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Three plaintiffs who previously sued and settled with the city now say they were defrauded in their lawsuit and the city withheld important evidence.
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I’ve become aware that Steve Bearman, the subject of this 2017 article, is again offering counseling services and claims this article is full of lies. I interviewed these women personally and corroborated details of their stories. I stand by the article. eastbayexpress.com/oakland-coun...
Oakland Counseling Guru Accused of Sexual Assault | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
By all accounts, Steve Bearman was a charming and charismatic leader who had built an influential counseling school. With its promises of “healing, growth, and liberation,” Bearman’s Interchange Couns...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I’ve become aware that Steve Bearman, the subject of this 2017 article, is again offering counseling services and claims this article is full of lies. I interviewed these women personally and corroborated details of their stories. I stand by the article. eastbayexpress.com/oakland-coun...
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"Vallejo police have a pattern of giving...awards to officers who have used force or been involved in allegations of civil rights violations. A 2021 analysis showed that two-thirds of officers who were involved in incidents that led to settlements and payouts received a promotion or award after."
Jarrett Tonn, the Vallejo police officer who was once fired for killing Sean Monterrosa but won his job back in arbitration, has been promoted to sergeant, the Vallejo Sun has learned.
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Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa promoted to sergeant
Sgt. Jarrett Tonn was promoted within the last two months.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Vallejo police have a pattern of giving...awards to officers who have used force or been involved in allegations of civil rights violations. A 2021 analysis showed that two-thirds of officers who were involved in incidents that led to settlements and payouts received a promotion or award after."
It's been quite a ride for Jarrett Tonn. He killed Sean Monterrosa in 2020, Vallejo police tried to fire him in 2021, but he won his job back in 2023. Now he's been promoted.
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Jarrett Tonn, the Vallejo police officer who was once fired for killing Sean Monterrosa but won his job back in arbitration, has been promoted to sergeant, the Vallejo Sun has learned.
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Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa promoted to sergeant
Sgt. Jarrett Tonn was promoted within the last two months.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It's been quite a ride for Jarrett Tonn. He killed Sean Monterrosa in 2020, Vallejo police tried to fire him in 2021, but he won his job back in 2023. Now he's been promoted.
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“.. The decision on how to remedy a monopoly — the first of its kind in the modern internet era — is the most significant attempt to level the tech playing field since an antitrust ruling against Microsoft more than 20 years ago.”
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Vallejo police officers shot and wounded a man who allegedly pointed a pellet gun at officers on Friday evening.
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Vallejo police shoot man allegedly holding pellet gun
Alexander Schumann was wounded in the shooting and expected to survive.
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August 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Vallejo police officers shot and wounded a man who allegedly pointed a pellet gun at officers on Friday evening.
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Graffiti of "Trump 2028" and swastikas was spotted today after a recent Vallejo homeless encampment sweep on Valle Vista Avenue. Photos via @vallejojustice.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Graffiti of "Trump 2028" and swastikas was spotted today after a recent Vallejo homeless encampment sweep on Valle Vista Avenue. Photos via @vallejojustice.bsky.social
Been seeing a new "podcast" popping up on Instagram called "Vallejo Spotlight," which is supposedly highlighting small businesses. This is entirely AI generated and in the first few videos couldn't even pronounce Vallejo correctly.
August 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Been seeing a new "podcast" popping up on Instagram called "Vallejo Spotlight," which is supposedly highlighting small businesses. This is entirely AI generated and in the first few videos couldn't even pronounce Vallejo correctly.
At one point I used to turn up to 15 stories per day. They were all just 2-3 graf stories about homicides, fires, car accidents and things like that, but it was still crazy.
August 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
At one point I used to turn up to 15 stories per day. They were all just 2-3 graf stories about homicides, fires, car accidents and things like that, but it was still crazy.
Vallejo's former police Capt. Jason Potts is being sued at his new role of public safety chief in Las Vegas for "viewpoint discrimination" because he only allows comments on X from people follows.
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Las Vegas public safety chief accused of trying to control social media comments in new lawsuit
13 Investigates is following new court records alleging the head of the city marshals engaged in "viewpoint discrimination"
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August 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Vallejo's former police Capt. Jason Potts is being sued at his new role of public safety chief in Las Vegas for "viewpoint discrimination" because he only allows comments on X from people follows.
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We're very happy to voluntarily recognize the Mission Local Guild!
We'll work in good faith with our staff on upcoming negotiations, & look forward to ironing out a contract.
We'll work in good faith with our staff on upcoming negotiations, & look forward to ironing out a contract.
Exciting news! We, Mission Local staff, are forming a union.
Read our Mission Statement below.
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Read our Mission Statement below.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We're very happy to voluntarily recognize the Mission Local Guild!
We'll work in good faith with our staff on upcoming negotiations, & look forward to ironing out a contract.
We'll work in good faith with our staff on upcoming negotiations, & look forward to ironing out a contract.
Here's a particularly insidious illustration of this: A longstanding for-profit media company with a unionized staff established a nonprofit arm. All new staff was hired on the nonprofit side, part time, without benefits and no union protection.
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One of the saddest things I've realized over the last few years is how little working conditions seem to matter to the nonprofit journalism world.
Publications that struggle to recruit and retain staff are treated as darlings in that world and rewarded with substantial grants and funding.
Publications that struggle to recruit and retain staff are treated as darlings in that world and rewarded with substantial grants and funding.
August 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Here's a particularly insidious illustration of this: A longstanding for-profit media company with a unionized staff established a nonprofit arm. All new staff was hired on the nonprofit side, part time, without benefits and no union protection.
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