Rental Registry On Hold As Costs Increase
The cost of a rent registry appears to be increasing over time, both to the city and to landlords. And a transit-oriented development takes its first baby steps at Downtown Hayward BART.
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Advocates Win More Open Space At Skywest
A new plan doubles the open space at Skywest and almost halves development. While some advocates still aren't satisfied, the plan moves forward to allow more details to be sorted out.
Hayward Council Approves New Drone Program
HPD to purchase 8 new drones to autonomously fly to calls for service. Council believes policies are enough to counter privacy concerns.
Who Approved Hayward’s Largest Data Center?
How a 300,000-square-foot facility kept the public and City Council at arm's length
New Business Tax Rates For November Ballot
Hayward City Council approves updated Business Tax for voter approval in November. And with only one more tranche of votes left, we dig into local election results and their implications.
City Council Approves Undoing The Loop
City shows off plan to undo The Loop to increase safety and economic vitality to Downtown. Plus, Council passes balanced budget, but not without heavy reliance on Measure C funding, which some take issue with.
HPD To Expand Drone Program
HPD asks to buy 8 drones to respond to calls, adding to surveillance network. And crime is down in most categories despite fewer officers on duty, according to data.