The Herald Three Years In
As the Hayward Herald turns three, we take stock of the last year: how we've grown, what residents care about, and where we're going next.
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Hayward's First Bartender Battle At Storybook
East Bay bartenders showed off their custom concoctions for judges and attendees.
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.