OTLS Friday Episode Drop

2026 is already off to a rocky start. From ICE kidnapping people (and worse) to the US military kidnapping presidents from their country, it is hard to see how things will get better from here. One thing you can count on is Over the Loud Speaker bringing you coverage of local Hayward news.

The first episode of 2026 is now available for you to watch on YouTube and to listen to on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud! In this episode, we announce the upcoming Hayward Voices event, we cover the headlines from the end of 2025, and go into depth discussing the 6-hour city council meeting that had community residents turn out over the approval of a new cannabis dispensary.

Also, you'll probably notice you're not receiving this email via Substack anymore, but through HaywardHerald.org. That's because we've packed up our things and moved out to a big new house on the east side (metaphorically). Hayward Herald is hosting its own website now, and you can find all the Over the Loud Speaker content here from now on.

This means we will need your support more than ever before. So, if you haven't already subscribed, please do! And if you are already subscribed, please consider sending a small donation our way. It will keep the lights on for at least another month (metaphorically). Are you pushing that donation button already? Wow, thanks!