Reflections And Closed Sessions
In Which: We speculate about what's going on behind closed doors at City Hall, And We reflect on the last year of the Hayward Herald and offer a hint of future plans.
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HUSD Budget Improves Despite Cash Issues
In Which: A Closed Session Item spills into the public view, New Bond money is coming to build Bret Harte, And Trustee Rawdon votes against enrichment programs to protest VAPA cuts.
City Explores Business-Friendly Policies
In Which: We talk outreach and demographics for downtown businesses, Accessory Commercial Units cause confusion and concern, and Commissioners grapple with who all this is supposed to serve
Big Lou’s Hayward: Painting a City’s Soul
An artist’s journey of resilience, roots, and representation in the Heart of The Bay.
Registry Derailed By Surprise Deficit
In Which: Councilmembers explain the City's budget deficit, Community turns out in force to support Rental Registry, And Budget forces City to delay helpful program.
City Budget In Danger
In Which: City's budget looks more bleak by the day, HUSD's budget still needs some work, and Vasko Yorgov joins the Planning Commission as its newest Commissioner.
Hayward Voices Speaker Series Kicks Off
In Which: New Hayward Voices speaker series comes your way, The City Council feels bad about its new attendance policy, and We look at candidates for the Planning Commission