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.