Hayward Home Development Stalling
Development keeps happening around the city, but much of it is stalling due to funding issues. We also share updates on businesses and vacant buildings around town you may be wondering about.
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Hayward City Council Turns Against ACUs
Despite earlier support, City Council pushes off ACU ordinance for up to a year. Blaming street vendors, Council worried about enforcement despite Staff assurances.
Union Concessions Balance City Budget
Concessions from Unions let the city balance the budget without big layoffs. And HUSD's VAPA program may have taken cuts, but the Performing Arts Center may be a pathway to new funding.
OTLS covers the Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal, plus bonus content on Urban Agriculture
Over The Loud Speaker brings a new episode covering Swalwell's fall and urban agriculture. Then, the City Council debates carve-outs for small landlords to continue to pay no Business tax.
Swalwell Resigns Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Eric Swalwell's sexual assault allegations lead to resignation from Congress and dropping the Governor's race. Plus Philp McDonald reviews new local restaurant Storybook for the Hayward Herald.
Finding Community on Avenue Q
How Chabot College students built more than a musical.
Grocery Store Fire Leaves Restaurant In Limbo
Fire at new Indian grocery store leaves long-time local Thai/Vietnamese restaurant on the ropes. Plus, The Pioneer reports that the Spanish BA program at CSUEB will stay for now.
Kirk LeClaire: Who Knows Where the Time Goes
CSUEB Art Professor muses on his career and the future of Fine Arts at the University.
City Addresses Fatalities With Traffic Plan
City Manager comments on bribery allegations against HPD Officer Yarbrough. Staff proposes traffic safety changes and increased traffic enforcement.
Cal State East Bay’s Spanish Degree Program Faces Elimination
Despite increasing enrollment, Cal State East Bay President plans to cut the Spanish B.A. Students and Faculty insist program helps Latine students in harsh political climate.
DHIA And Council Against Absentee Landlords
The DHIA talks development and vacant properties in Downtown with Council. Plus the CIP gets a new dashboard that can help the public track projects better.
OTLS: City's birthday, planning for pedestrian safety, and deportation cruelty hits home
Nestor and Collin dive into the city's response to a string of pedestrian deaths and the abduction of a Hayward family before being deported to Columbia.
Dual Language Program Stalled Despite Board Support
We explain the Dual Language Program and the progress it's made. However, Trustees wonder why it hasn't expanded the way they expected.
New Condos Coming To Walpert Street
Residents concerned about creek, while Commissioners are skeptical of traffic impact reports. Plus President Bufete missing from recent meeting after potential medical issues.