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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  Oct 29, 2025

Vallejo supportive housing project delayed again as costs escalate

For each week the project is delayed, the city must pay an additional $18,000....

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  Oct 16, 2025

Vallejo housing department closure draws confusion, worry

A local real estate agent said the closure has affected the ability of landlords to collect payments for rental assistance programs....

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  Oct 15, 2025

Vallejo leaders call for ‘guardrails’ before purchasing gunshot detection tech

The city council on Tuesday unanimously rejected a $210,000 contract to use Flock Safety’s Raven gunshot detection technology for 18 months,...

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  Sep 24, 2025

Vallejo council greenlights new police station design despite rising costs

The City Council expressed astonishment and frustration at already escalating costs and delays....

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  Sep 18, 2025

State supreme court declines to review ruling for Vallejo to release badge bending report

"The badge-bending investigation and information about Vallejo officers’ involvement in badge-bending must be released to the public.”...

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  Sep 17, 2025

Vallejo considers new city fees amid staffing, economic strains

The city may revise fees charged for services performed by the fire, water and planning and development departments....

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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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