Council Brings Ideas For Budget Solutions
In Which: Council looks to offload services to other agencies, ideas for making money are suggested, and Council worries about rebuilding trust.
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OTLS Friday Episode Drop
Over The Loud Speaker kicks off 2026 with a new episode featuring: local headlines, Hayward happenings, and more!
The Heart of Hayward: Animal Shelter In Crisis
Hayward’s animal shelter and the cost of structural neglect
Cannabis Businesses Clash Over Hayward
In Which: Unions fight against layoffs close to Christmas, Dispensaries may have fomented rage against a future competition, And Mayor Salinas rails against dispensaries for 20 minutes
Budget Fallout Speculation
In Which: We discuss budget impacts on City services and future elections, HUSD Board members trade barbs, and HUSD's deficit settles at $7 million
Filipino Residents Support Disaster Victims
In Which: We outline the environmental crisis in the Philippines, Social services see allocated funding slashed, and CSC pivots to new role due to budget
Firefighters Union Suing City For Overtime
In Which: Former Navigation Center site is closer to being sold, City faces down multiple Worker's Compensation appeals, and Firefighters sue Hayward for lost overtime pay.
Community Rallies For Animal Shelter
In Which: Volunteers and residents fight against possible cuts to Animal Shelter staff, We learn what could happen if cuts occur, And City Council talks budget
What's Happening At St. Regis?
In Which: ICE takes targeted actions in Hayward, Updates on crime, and We explain what's going on at St. Regis and why the Public Safety Committee is discussing it.
Community Pushes Back On Park Costs
In Which: Community continues to fight for open space at airport, FAA inflates cost of any future plans, and New street designs considered for A, B, and Tennyson.
Council Approves Millions In Cuts
In Which: Unions propose solutions, Former Councilmembers scold City Council, and City Council apologizes for the budget crisis
Pause On New Massage Businesses Citywide
In Which: We ask for your help with high school sports, Alleged illicit activity at local massage businesses, and How unpermitted establishments slip by the HPD.
HUSD Losing Enrollment, Possibly To CVUSD
In Which: We explain how enrollment funds HUSD, Enrollment trends bad across the State, and Trustee Bruckner-Carrillo alleges students leaving for Castro Valley
Over The Loudspeaker RETURNS
In Which: Over the Loud Speaker Season 2 Episode 1 drops, We discuss the City Budget in great depth, And An update on ICE enforcement actions in the East Bay