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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  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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  Mar 06, 2026

Vallejo seeks to accelerate housing development, especially affordable units

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

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  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....

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  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....

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  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....

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  Feb 13, 2026

Vallejo modular home manufacturer tells officials it may close, laying off all employees

Harbinger Production, formerly called Factory_OS, told city, county and state officials Friday that it may lay off all of its 280 employees....

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  Feb 11, 2026

Vallejo to pay unhoused people to assist with long-term strategy on homelessness

The city still must draft a policy for use of the stipends and a long-term homelessness strategy....

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  Feb 09, 2026

CVS to shutter north Vallejo store amid nationwide closures

The CVS at 3678 Sonoma Blvd. will close on March 12....

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  Feb 02, 2026

Vallejo commissions advance plan for events center in vacant federal building

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project while requiring the owner to take steps to control sound and improve accessibility....

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