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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  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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  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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