HUSD Students Behind In Foundational Math HUSD students are far behind in middle school math, and some student groups fare particularly badly. The FY27 budget looks bad—the city used up most of its tricks this year, but costs keep increasing.
Council Reverses Course On Commission With no funding left, the City Council changes course on the CSC after restricting it to funding allocations just last year.
City Plans Big Updates For Local Corridors Big transit corridors may see big changes and improved bike and pedestrian safety. Plus regional money is transit-oriented changes near BART stations in Hayward.
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.
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.
City Addresses Fatalities With Traffic Plan City Manager comments on bribery allegations against HPD Officer Yarbrough. Staff proposes traffic safety changes and increased traffic enforcement.