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OTLS: Season 3 Episode 1
Covering the data center debacle
2026 Appointments And Elections In Hayward
We examine local candidates for November while also taking an early look at Commissions, the proving ground for future elected leaders.
Data Center Resistance Builds
Stack can’t be stopped, but residents are shaping what comes next.
The Herald Three Years In
As the Hayward Herald turns three, we take stock of the last year: how we've grown, what residents care about, and where we're going next.
Hayward's First Bartender Battle At Storybook
East Bay bartenders showed off their custom concoctions for judges and attendees.
No Hiding In Hayward
As Flock makes national headlines, we look at the state of surveillance in Hayward and what's on the horizon.
Update: Machinists Strike Success At Hayward Manufacturer
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1414 is on strike at Morgan Technical Ceramics over the final contract as CEO looks to close Hayward location next year.
Why Zohran Mamdani Can't Happen Here
Despite sweeping Socialist wins across New York, change in the Bay Area won't come so easily. We set out to explain why.
Local Elections 2026: What We Know So Far
Despite the shift to District Elections, it's shaping up to be an unusually quiet election season.
No Room to Grow In Hayward
How Hayward’s zoning and policies pushed Down By The Bay Nursery to settle down in Fremont.
Music Review: Jackin' My Beats by Mighty Delrokz
Collin Thormoto reviews the latest project from local artist Gabe "Mighty Delrokz" Dela Cruz.
The Civics You Never Learned In School
An overview of the different departments in the city so you can be better prepared to make your government work for you.
Rental Registry On Hold As Costs Increase
The cost of a rent registry appears to be increasing over time, both to the city and to landlords. And a transit-oriented development takes its first baby steps at Downtown Hayward BART.