Natalie Hanson

Natalie Hanson

82 posts

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.

follow me :

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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.”...

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  Mar 06, 2026

Vallejo seeks to accelerate housing development, especially affordable units

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

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More

  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....

Read More