Hayward Collects Its Debts
In Which: Old Highland history is explained; The City prepares to collect on unpaid bills; and Lobbying definitely pays off for the City.
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Police Invest Big In Surveillance
In Which: You are encouraged to map your neighborhood. HPD provides military equipment update. And New Urbanism reforms could benefit Public Safety.
Beautiful Data Center Wows Council
In Which: Small Business Development Center shouts out easy money for businesses, Data Center buys Community Benefits for height, and El Pollo Loco makes me feel old.
Councilmember Makes Budget Ultimatum
In Which: A long-serving Fire Chief retires, Financialized housing plan is further explained, and Council is split between panic and calm on the budget.
HUSD Updates Faulty Charts
In Which: A reader points out a big mess-up, I speculate about an elevator lawsuit, And we discuss money--lots and lots of money.
2 Draft HUSD District Maps Appear!
In Which: We get a first look at the draft district maps for HUSD, Older white folks dominate public comment for City districts, And City Council remains mixed on the districting process.
A Push For More Downtown Cops
In Which: I highlight Eric Swalwell's moral bankruptcy, We finally finish the budget meeting, and Mayor Salinas worries about future district infighting.