Developing Hayward's Downtown
In Which: Council discusses ways to revive Downtown, Councilmembers take aim at unhoused and street vendors, and Police Captains get raises despite massive deficit.
City Hall
Budget News Near And Far
In Which: We take a cursory look at National politics, Police compaction helps drive the City deeper into the red, and Council may be interviewing new City Managers this weekend.
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
Displaced Residents And Skywest Trees
In Which: Residents of Bridge Court complain about displacement, SOS Skywest brings high schoolers to City Hall, and Some on Council open to re-examining Airport Plans
Pride Month And Planning For HUSD
In Which: Hayward announces a Russell City Redress Fund with the County, HUSD's LGBTQ+ Comms Plan on shaky ground after cuts, And The SIR reveals issues with how things are done