Future Of Arts Uncertain At HUSD
In Which: We explain the VAPA program and what it does, Trustee Rawdon pounds the table over Art funding cuts, and Staff pushes back on Trustee Bruckner-Carrillo's desire for quick contract cuts
Collin Thormoto
Residents Reject Safety Improvements
In Which: Acting CM leans into his role, Mayor Salinas puts his thumb on the scale, And Wildfire risk management falls to the individual homeowner.
City Administration In Historic Disarray
In Which: We give an update on the state of the City's administration, Commissioner Stevens offers to give back free money, and One more Starbucks is too many for some on Commission
City Manager Gets Put On Ice
In Which: Dr. Ana Alvarez is placed on administrative leave by the Council, City Staff celebrates and push to rebuild trust, And Councilmember Syrop speaks against increased Police surveillance
Little City Bites and HUSD Budget Friction
In Which: Many little projects help an Affordable Housing project, We question whether car theft is terrorism, And HUSD will be talking about budget whether we like it or not.
City Stares Down $12 Million Deficit
In Which: Council thinks about what's most important to the City, Some go straight to cutting community services spending while giving PD a pass, And Events and business are top priority for some
Tennyson Development And TOSAs
In Which: The Planning Commission discusses shadows and trees, HUSD has a LGBTQ+ Communication Plan, And everyone is concerned about who will lead it.