Natalie Hanson

Natalie Hanson

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Natalie is an award-winning Bay Area-based journalist who reports on homelessness, education and criminal justice issues. She has written for Courthouse News, Richmondside, ChicoSol News, and more.

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  Mar 11, 2026

Vallejo City Council refuses mid-year budget adjustments, eyeing looming $29M shortfall

City staff had sought to unfreeze positions in the finance, human resources, planning and economic development departments....

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  Mar 06, 2026

Vallejo seeks to accelerate housing development, especially affordable units

Vallejo only approved seven homes for very low-income people during 2025....

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  Mar 02, 2026

Vallejo takes to downtown for Black History Month block party

The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and featured many Black artists and vendors....

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  Feb 25, 2026

Vallejo City Council looks for cuts to tackle projected $20M shortfall

The council voted unanimously during its meeting Tuesday to direct staff to plan for cost reductions to address the structural deficit by March 10....

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  Feb 20, 2026

Vallejo surveillance board approves new privacy policy for mobile security towers

The portable, elevated security systems are often used at big box stores to catch car break-ins and theft....

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  Feb 13, 2026

Vallejo modular home manufacturer tells officials it may close, laying off all employees

Harbinger Production, formerly called Factory_OS, told city, county and state officials Friday that it may lay off all of its 280 employees....

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  Feb 11, 2026

Vallejo to pay unhoused people to assist with long-term strategy on homelessness

The city still must draft a policy for use of the stipends and a long-term homelessness strategy....

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  Feb 09, 2026

CVS to shutter north Vallejo store amid nationwide closures

The CVS at 3678 Sonoma Blvd. will close on March 12....

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  Feb 02, 2026

Vallejo commissions advance plan for events center in vacant federal building

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project while requiring the owner to take steps to control sound and improve accessibility....

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  Jan 29, 2026

Vallejo’s efforts to finance new police HQ, road repairs hampered by bankruptcy debt

The city faces limitations because of loan terms dating back to its 2011 bankruptcy....

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  Jan 28, 2026

Inside Solano County’s rebuilt Family Justice Center

The nonprofit Contra Costa Family Justice Center Alliance took over the center three years ago after reports of mismanagement by the district attorney's office....

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  Jan 19, 2026

Hundreds in Vallejo honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with march, weekend of celebrations

The event was part of the 40th federal observation of the holiday....

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