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Collin Thormoto

Collin Thormoto

Hayward, CA

Librarian by training. Policy wonk, local news enthusiast, and passionate about Hayward.

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Infighting Over HUSD Solvency Plan

More cuts cause HUSD Board to fracture, with accusations of "grandstanding." Then the Board offers almost no comment on Parcel Taxes until prompted.

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Fire Chief Says Paramedics Not Needed For HEART Program

The HEART Program still needs to be worked into the City's budget. Youth and Family Services grants may come with odd strings, even while it supports HUSD's lack of funding.

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Poll Shows Residents Wary Of Parcel Tax

HUSD will reveal results of Parcel Tax polling and it doesn't look good. Counselors and Community Specialists to be cut. LCAP report relies on lagging indicators and may cause confusion.

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SEIU Calls Out Library Staff Cuts

Budget woes cause cuts to Library service and SEIU speaks out. Robust bike paths coming to Whitman in the Jackson Triangle.

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Cuts And School Closure On Horizon For HUSD

HUSD looks at hard decisions, including closing Faith Ringgold, cutting counselors, and family engagement specialists.

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ACUs Divide Hayward City Council

City Council divided over how ACUs will impact street vendors and brick-and-mortar restaurants. And new barriers coming for Hayward Data Centers.

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HUSD Questions Charter Schools

HUSD asks local charter schools about their Special Education, ELL, and low-income students. And Planning Commission worries about data center restrictions and ACU pilot program.