Following The Money In Local Politics
The Hayward Herald digs into campaign finance at the local, county, and state levels to show that money isn't always for spending in politics.
Collin Thormoto
HUSD Kicks Off Strategic Plan And Budget
The District finally begins drafting a new strategic plan after the last one expired over three years ago. Then they dig into the actuals from last year's budget which are slightly better than expected.
Hayward To Pause Data Centers
Residents turn out in force to call for data center ban, but Council pursues temporary moratorium which won't be approved until late October.
Claims Filed And Grants Given
The Council's Closed Session will handle multiple worker's comp claims and lawsuits. While on the Consent Calendar, Council is set to approve multiple large grants and funding for projects ranging from homelessness to policing to senior safety.
Russell City Takes Step Toward Justice
With the approval of the Russell City Redress Fund at both the City and County levels, we quickly cover the history of Russell City, the Reparative Justice Project, and details of the Fund.
City Paying Big For Lawsuits
The City recently approved over $1.4 million in lawsuit settlements, with more potentially on the horizon. Plus, we look at the new appointment to the Planning Commission.
Surveillance And Data Centers At City Hall
Residents continue to oppose the Stack data center while the City Council approved nearly $3 million in police surveillance technology.