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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  May 13, 2026

Vallejo oversight committee recommends using sales tax funds for Flock license plate readers

The Measure P committee reviewed a flurry of more than $10 million in funding requests as Vallejo faces a growing budget deficit....

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  May 08, 2026

Vallejo oversight body approves new police complaint policy

The Police Oversight and Accountability Commission voted unanimously Thursday to adopt the policy....

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  May 06, 2026

Vallejo considers new transfer tax measure to tackle $28M deficit

The tax would need to be approved by a majority of voters in November....

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  Apr 30, 2026

Benicia eyes second attempt at voter approval for transfer tax measure

The city is also considering whether to ask voters to approve an updated business license tax plan as part of its effort to shore up revenue....

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  Apr 27, 2026

Former Stockton city manager tapped as interim Vallejo city manager

Harry Black is expected to serve as Vallejo’s interim city manager....

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  Apr 21, 2026

Vallejo Planning Commission approves building more housing on new Costco development

The commission voted to increase the number of homes built on the new Costco site from 178 to 245....

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  Apr 16, 2026

Vallejo City Council approves temporary agreement to develop controversial ‘preview’ casino

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has begun construction on temporary buildings for a “preview casino.”...

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  Apr 02, 2026

Vallejo council seeks solutions to expand affordable housing access

The council also mulled options to mitigate homelessness, including how to handle a massive encampment in White Slough....

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  Apr 01, 2026

Vallejo police solicit feedback on new complaint policy

The online complaint form is being revamped to incorporate the newly-formed Police Oversight and Accountability Commission....

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  Mar 27, 2026

Vallejo City Council moves forward on controversial housing, golf course developments

The coucil allowed 51 new homes in the city's Glen Cove area and approved a preliminary concept plan for a redeveloped golf course at Blue Rock Springs....

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  Mar 16, 2026

Vallejo police oversight commission gets started filling attorney, auditor roles

The commission has been reluctant to use the city attorney’s office, in part because of allegations of misconduct made by the American Civil Liberties Union....

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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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