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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  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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  Jan 29, 2026

Vallejo’s efforts to finance new police HQ, road repairs hampered by bankruptcy debt

The city faces limitations because of loan terms dating back to its 2011 bankruptcy....

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  Jan 28, 2026

Inside Solano County’s rebuilt Family Justice Center

The nonprofit Contra Costa Family Justice Center Alliance took over the center three years ago after reports of mismanagement by the district attorney's office....

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  Jan 19, 2026

Hundreds in Vallejo honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with march, weekend of celebrations

The event was part of the 40th federal observation of the holiday....

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  Jan 16, 2026

Vallejo surveillance board asks for changes to mobile security tower policy

The board raised concerns about data sharing with other agencies and facial recognition features....

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  Jan 14, 2026

Vallejo pauses encampment sweeps during count of unhoused residents

After weeks of rain, the city will open a temporary warming center at the city’s navigation center....

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  Jan 09, 2026

Domestic violence cases increase in Vallejo amid safe housing shortage

There are no domestic violence shelters available for victims in Vallejo....

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  Dec 23, 2025

ACLU reiterates call for investigation into Vallejo city attorney’s office following council action

The ACLU alleged that City Attorney Veronica Nebb mishandled allegations of misconduct by officers of the Vallejo Police Department....

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  Dec 18, 2025

As homeless residents move into long-awaited housing project, Vallejo council unclear on path forward

The long-awaited Broadway Project will offer 47 supportive housing units and wraparound services to people who have faced homelessness....

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