New Business Tax Rates For November Ballot
Hayward City Council approves updated Business Tax for voter approval in November. And with only one more tranche of votes left, we dig into local election results and their implications.
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City Council Approves Undoing The Loop
City shows off plan to undo The Loop to increase safety and economic vitality to Downtown. Plus, Council passes balanced budget, but not without heavy reliance on Measure C funding, which some take issue with.
HUSD Explores 6-8 Middle School Conversion
Starting a large committee is HUSD's first step to reorganizing middle schools. Despite good budget news from Sacramento, Special Education costs keep rising at rapid rate.
Ongoing Deficit Impacts City Services
Despite cuts and one-time funding, ongoing costs and slow revenue growth are causing a persistent deficit for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, city departments highlight how the cuts have affected their services.
Tech Dumps Big Money In Local Election
We highlight what groups are supporting candidates for Senate District 10 and what that means for us. Plus, a preview of the Spring 2026 Zine for those wondering what we've been up to.
HPD To Expand Drone Program
HPD asks to buy 8 drones to respond to calls, adding to surveillance network. And crime is down in most categories despite fewer officers on duty, according to data.
HUSD Students Behind In Foundational Math
HUSD students are far behind in middle school math, and some student groups fare particularly badly. The FY27 budget looks bad—the city used up most of its tricks this year, but costs keep increasing.