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.
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.
City Explores Tax Revenues
Business Tax update gets serious consideration, Councilmembers suggest crackdown on Airbnbs, and sales taxes have limits.
Council Brings Ideas For Budget Solutions
In Which: Council looks to offload services to other agencies, ideas for making money are suggested, and Council worries about rebuilding trust.
OTLS Friday Episode Drop
Over The Loud Speaker kicks off 2026 with a new episode featuring: local headlines, Hayward happenings, and more!
The Heart of Hayward: Animal Shelter In Crisis
Hayward’s animal shelter and the cost of structural neglect