Layoffs Or Concessions Still Needed To Balance City Budget
Despite extensive cost-saving and revenue-generating plans, the city still needs labor unions to come to the table to balance the budget. Also, AI tools coming to local government.
Collin Thormoto
What It Takes To Know Hayward
A birthday message to the City of Hayward, which we love for all its beauty and faults.
Austerity May Be New Normal For Hayward
Councilmember Bonilla pushes ranking core services for future cuts. City explains what went wrong with budget. Business License tax to get update for first time since 1978.
HUSD Board Divided On Management Furloughs
Board chooses not to furlough management, despite loss of student supports and closing Faith Ringgold. Middle Schools to transition to 6-8, despite confusion.
Pedestrian Deaths Force Changes
Three pedestrian deaths in 10 days causes advocates to push for immediate changes. Plus, repaving plans don't line up with larger street safety plan, and lower staffing is "new normal" according to City Manager.
HUSD Accountability Plan: Uneven Spending And Mixed Results
LCAP shows Foster Youth getting left behind. Hayward Agriculture: Produce and Promise brings you live conversation on March 7th. And Faith Ringgold Elementary finishes powerful mural despite impending closure.
Scientists Connect With Hayward’s Future Climate Leaders
Supper for a Sustainable Future brought together students and experts for a brainstorm dinner. And HPD officers denied qualified immunity in shooting of Caleb Smith.