Global News, Local Perspective
In this, our inaugural Focused Topic, we go over the history of the Israeli Palestinian conflict (surprise! Britain is involved), and our stance on the current conflict.
Hayward Herald
Sprawl Stymies Bike and Scooter Plan
Wahab brings some dough, Bike Hayward develops a memorial, and Council pushes bike investment
Vote on Vendors and Planning Flexes Muscles
Upcoming Council vote ensues, Unease with JADU's, Amenities confuse, and Denial because of aesthetic views.
Sidewalk Vendors 2: Vend-lectric Boogaloo
Indigenous People's Day is proclaimed in Hayward, The City Council supports street vendors, Zermeño has some concerns, and New bus benches are coming.
Speculation Station: Litigation and Incorporation
We speculate on the four lawsuits being discussed in closed session and cover a very interesting item that will likely fly under the radar.
Special District Round Up
Special Districts
A Special District is an extra layer of government that usually handles one particular aspect of urban life (e.g. parks, schools, mosquito abatement, public transit, etc.). They have their own boards, cross municipal borders, and are funded by extra taxes. They seem to fly under the radar,
Planning Commission Fights for Trees
The Commission bumps up against limits to their power, a bit about trees, and Habitat for Humanity's first project in Hayward.