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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  Aug 14, 2026

Vallejo officials and advocates clash over badge bending, police reform during town hall meeting

Promises of reform from city leaders drew criticism from families of people killed by Vallejo police officers....

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  Aug 12, 2026

Vallejo police oversight body approves independent police auditor

The commission voted unanimously to approve a contract with the nonprofit Effective Law Enforcement for All....

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  Aug 11, 2026

Lawsuit challenges ‘misleading’ language on Benicia charter, tax ballot measures

The two measures are the city’s second attempt to pass a transfer tax increase after voters rejected two similar measures in 2024....

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  Aug 10, 2026

Vallejo tenants, housing reform advocates call for slate of housing reform policies

The Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition presented a report on a recent survey of tenants during an Aug. 1 forum....

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  Aug 05, 2026

Families of people killed by Vallejo police criticize progress on mandated reforms

The Vallejo Police Department provided an update to the City Council on its progress on reforms....

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  Jul 30, 2026

Vallejo seeks to add electric vehicle chargers while contending with glut of vandalism

The Vallejo City Council approved an expedited permitting process Tuesday....

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  Jul 29, 2026

Vallejo City Council votes to hire Harry Black as permanent city manager

Black was hired as interim city manager in April....

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  Jul 24, 2026

Vallejo police racial profiling data shows Black drivers are pulled over most often

Black motorists made up 41% of all traffic stops, despite only being 16% of the city’s population....

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  Jul 21, 2026

Vallejo surveillance board reviews police monitoring of Flock camera footage

The board questioned how officers were accessing the data and discussed making a public audit page....

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  Jul 17, 2026

Vallejo adjusts various department fees to improve revenue outlook

City Council also looks to improve chances of affordable housing production....

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  Jul 16, 2026

Families of people killed by Vallejo police officers call for more accountability

The speakers criticized the findings of the badge bending report and questioned if the department disciplined any of the officers accused of misconduct....

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  Jul 10, 2026

Mare Island Causeway lift towers operational, but other construction delayed

Some repair work including sidewalk installation has slowed temporarily due to nearby nesting activity of the California Black Rail....

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