HUSD Still Faces $11 Million Deficit
In Which: HUSD still has a structural deficit after $50 million in cuts, Rezoning gets contentious around agriculture, and Commissioners push back on State law
Collin Thormoto
Residents Rally Against Dispensary
In Which: A second cannabis dispensary seeks Foothill Blvd location, Public commenters overwhelmingly oppose it, and Commissioners worry about parking
Developing Hayward's Downtown
In Which: Council discusses ways to revive Downtown, Councilmembers take aim at unhoused and street vendors, and Police Captains get raises despite massive deficit.
Budget News Near And Far
In Which: We take a cursory look at National politics, Police compaction helps drive the City deeper into the red, and Council may be interviewing new City Managers this weekend.
Reflections And Closed Sessions
In Which: We speculate about what's going on behind closed doors at City Hall, And We reflect on the last year of the Hayward Herald and offer a hint of future plans.
HUSD Budget Improves Despite Cash Issues
In Which: A Closed Session Item spills into the public view, New Bond money is coming to build Bret Harte, And Trustee Rawdon votes against enrichment programs to protest VAPA cuts.
City Explores Business-Friendly Policies
In Which: We talk outreach and demographics for downtown businesses, Accessory Commercial Units cause confusion and concern, and Commissioners grapple with who all this is supposed to serve