Hayward's First Bartender Battle At Storybook
East Bay bartenders showed off their custom concoctions for judges and attendees.
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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.
Slow Improvement For $65 Million
Trustee Sara Prada says that improvement is too slow for the $65 million allocated in the LCAP. Plus Cesar Chavez Middle School decides on a new name after civil rights leader's disgrace.
Advocates Win More Open Space At Skywest
A new plan doubles the open space at Skywest and almost halves development. While some advocates still aren't satisfied, the plan moves forward to allow more details to be sorted out.
Smoke Shop Lawyers Butt Heads With Hayward
Adversarial attitude doesn't pay off for local smoke shops facing license revocation. Planning Commission revokes 4 more licenses from shops around Hayward.
Sunday Comic: Hayward Whodunnit
The newest version of the hit board game is returned by an unhappy customer.
HUSD Budget Balanced For Now
HUSD Balances their budget, but only because of help from the state. LCAP highlights old Strategic Plan and slow student progress, frustrating Trustees.