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Hayward Officials Condemn Deportation of Deaf Six-Year-Old and Family

Lesly Rodriguez Gutierrez and her sons were detained in San Francisco before being deported to Columbia.

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Austerity May Be New Normal For Hayward

Councilmember Bonilla pushes ranking core services for future cuts. City explains what went wrong with budget. Business License tax to get update for first time since 1978.

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HUSD Board Divided On Management Furloughs

Board chooses not to furlough management, despite loss of student supports and closing Faith Ringgold. Middle Schools to transition to 6-8, despite confusion.

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Pedestrian Deaths Force Changes

Three pedestrian deaths in 10 days causes advocates to push for immediate changes. Plus, repaving plans don't line up with larger street safety plan, and lower staffing is "new normal" according to City Manager.

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HUSD Accountability Plan: Uneven Spending And Mixed Results

LCAP shows Foster Youth getting left behind. Hayward Agriculture: Produce and Promise brings you live conversation on March 7th. And Faith Ringgold Elementary finishes powerful mural despite impending closure.

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OTLS Nerds Out Over ACUs and Talks HUSD Budget Cuts

Over The Loud Speaker Season 2 Episode 4, covering Accessory Commercial Units and HUSD budget cuts and school closures.

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Scientists Connect With Hayward’s Future Climate Leaders

Supper for a Sustainable Future brought together students and experts for a brainstorm dinner. And HPD officers denied qualified immunity in shooting of Caleb Smith.

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Infighting Over HUSD Solvency Plan

More cuts cause HUSD Board to fracture, with accusations of "grandstanding." Then the Board offers almost no comment on Parcel Taxes until prompted.

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Fire Chief Says Paramedics Not Needed For HEART Program

The HEART Program still needs to be worked into the City's budget. Youth and Family Services grants may come with odd strings, even while it supports HUSD's lack of funding.

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Poll Shows Residents Wary Of Parcel Tax

HUSD will reveal results of Parcel Tax polling and it doesn't look good. Counselors and Community Specialists to be cut. LCAP report relies on lagging indicators and may cause confusion.

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SEIU Calls Out Library Staff Cuts

Budget woes cause cuts to Library service and SEIU speaks out. Robust bike paths coming to Whitman in the Jackson Triangle.

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Cuts And School Closure On Horizon For HUSD

HUSD looks at hard decisions, including closing Faith Ringgold, cutting counselors, and family engagement specialists.

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ACUs Divide Hayward City Council

City Council divided over how ACUs will impact street vendors and brick-and-mortar restaurants. And new barriers coming for Hayward Data Centers.

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HUSD Questions Charter Schools

HUSD asks local charter schools about their Special Education, ELL, and low-income students. And Planning Commission worries about data center restrictions and ACU pilot program.