Voter Guide Pt 3: Measures RTM and CC
The final Voter Guide for Hayward, we explain the Regional Transit Measure and the Hayward Business License Tax Update.
Elections
Hayward Election Guide Pt 2: MORE Propositions
We return with Part 2 of our Proposition coverage. We go over each one and outline how it will affect us, or not, here in Hayward.
Hayward Election Guide Pt 1: Propositions
With 14 propositions on the ballot, we dive into the first seven—laying it out in plain language, how they could affect us in Hayward, and who's bankrolling them.
Following The Money In Local Politics
The Hayward Herald digs into campaign finance at the local, county, and state levels to show that money isn't always for spending in politics.
2026 Appointments And Elections In Hayward
We examine local candidates for November while also taking an early look at Commissions, the proving ground for future elected leaders.
Local Elections 2026: What We Know So Far
Despite the shift to District Elections, it's shaping up to be an unusually quiet election season.
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.