Bite-Sized Updates From Around Town
In Which: The City spends grants on infrastructure improvements, HARD promotes a sports league in South Hayward, and BART is looking to develop in Hayward again.
City Hall
Council Gets Ahead Of Budget Shortfall
In Which: We talk about the City Budget, Staff introduces 10 levers to fix the problem, And Council reveals what's important to them when it comes to your money.
Council Fights Capitol Corridor Changes
In Which: The City Manager re-re affirms Hayward's Sanctuary status, Council butts heads with the Capitol Corridor, And The Library Strategic Plan reveals understaffing.
Bike Vouchers, School Budgets, & Fences
In Which: The Mayor's Bike Voucher program starts to take shape, HUSD faces County oversight in response to budget deficit, And HARD turns to fencing out unhoused residents in Weekes Park.
City Makes Way For Supportive Housing
In Which: A Pastor criticizes a recent Weekes Park encampment sweep, Mayor Salinas criticizes public commenters, and We see the dollar cost of doing nothing on homelessness.
Trains, Navigation Center, and Investments
In Which: We speculate why the City is suing Union Pacific, A year on and no sign of ethical investment policy, And Trustee Bruckner-Carrillo's parting comments from the CSC
Landlords Impede Green Upgrades
In Which: Residents call for preserving green space at Skywest, Hayward plans to eliminate natural gas emissions, and Landlords stand in the way of green upgrades