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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  Sep 09, 2025

Former shelter of woman who sued Vallejo over housing access destroyed in fire

Evelyn “Brown Sugar” Alfred won a preliminary injunction against the city of Vallejo to prevent the shelter's destruction earlier this year....

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  Aug 29, 2025

Solano County braces for federal cuts to safety net

Thousands of Solano County residents could lose health insurance and face higher thresholds for programs like food stamps....

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  Aug 25, 2025

Vallejo surveillance board recommends ongoing use of gunshot detection tech

The department has been using Flock Safety’s gunshot detection technology for the past year through a beta test....

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  Aug 12, 2025

Sheriff’s deputy union negotiations further delay policing contract for Vallejo

The Solano County Board of Supervisors postponed a discussion of the county’s proposed $11.2 million contract with Vallejo....

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  Aug 08, 2025

Feds give Vallejo rental assistance lifeline but hint at cuts to come

While Vallejo’s programs remain funded this year, cities across California fear sweeping cuts to federal housing dollars....

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  Aug 06, 2025

Vallejo council allocates $600K more to finish Broadway supportive housing project

The city allocated funds received in settlements of opioid lawsuits to complete the long-delayed project....

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  Jul 30, 2025

How Vallejo blocked its police commission

Nearly three years after the Vallejo City Council voted to create a police oversight commission, it remains in limbo with no end in sight....

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  Jul 29, 2025

Vallejo contracts outside law firm for review after ACLU letter

The city will contract with Renne Public Law Group to review what councilmembers called “recent allegations.”...

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  Jul 25, 2025

Vallejo surveillance board seeks hard data on efficacy of police gunshot detection tech

The Vallejo Police Department has been using Flock Safety’s Raven gunshot detection technology for the past year through a beta test....

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  Jul 24, 2025

ACLU calls for independent investigation of Vallejo city attorney over police issues

The ACLU's letter accuses City Attorney Veronica Nebb and her staff of misconduct....

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  Jul 23, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves security towers, police bonuses

The city’s Surveillance Advisory Board has yet to review the plan for the mobile security towers and is expected to review it at its meeting Thursday....

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  Jul 09, 2025

Vallejo’s plan to spend $2M on police recruitment and retention bonuses draws outcry

The city will pay a $15,000 retention bonus and a $5,000 referral bonus....

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