The Civics You Never Learned In School
An overview of the different departments in the city so you can be better prepared to make your government work for you.
Civics-Ed
Who Approved Hayward’s Largest Data Center?
How a 300,000-square-foot facility kept the public and City Council at arm's length
What Is Hayward Anyway?
In Which: I explain where Hayward actually is, why it's confusing to so many people, and why different identities is so important.
Complications Of Cooking In Public
In Which: Mayor Mark Salinas grills for volunteers in a park, We explore different rules for feeding people in public, And maybe we can all agree feeding people is good.
These Are Our Folks
In Which: Fremont may criminalize being poor, HARD may build a fence around Weekes Park to keep out unhoused people, Things we can do that actually help.
Examining Sanctuary Status In Hayward
In Which: ICE raids in Hayward are a false alarm, Hayward sanctuary policies are examined, and How we can keep each other safe.
Asking The Right Questions
In Which: I talk about fatherhood and the Socratic method, News stories are covered in brief, and You learn how to ask all the right questions.