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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  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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  Jun 25, 2026

Vallejo to cut 54 staff positions to balance $337M spending plan

The budget cuts 10 jobs and 44 vacant employee positions, including 30 in the Vallejo Police Department....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Vallejo City Council votes to cut 10 employees in first 2026-27 budget talks

The council also voted to cut funding for 44 vacant positions to close a $10.7 million general fund deficit....

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  Jun 08, 2026

The city of Vallejo’s budget, explained

Where the city gets its money, where it goes, and why we’re in a deficit....

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  May 28, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Vallejo police of using excessive force during false arrest

The lawsuit alleges that Vallejo police officers Rosendo Mesa and Jeremy Callahan misidentified Ronnie Lewis as a suspect in the carjacking of an unhoused person’s car in 2024...

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  May 18, 2026

Vallejo introduces ordinance to require affordable units in new housing developments

The city published the draft ordinance for public review on May 7....

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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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