Pedestrian Deaths Force Changes
Three pedestrian deaths in 10 days causes advocates to push for immediate changes. Plus, repaving plans don't line up with larger street safety plan, and lower staffing is "new normal" according to City Manager.
Labor
SEIU Calls Out Library Staff Cuts
Budget woes cause cuts to Library service and SEIU speaks out. Robust bike paths coming to Whitman in the Jackson Triangle.
Cannabis Businesses Clash Over Hayward
In Which: Unions fight against layoffs close to Christmas, Dispensaries may have fomented rage against a future competition, And Mayor Salinas rails against dispensaries for 20 minutes
Firefighters Union Suing City For Overtime
In Which: Former Navigation Center site is closer to being sold, City faces down multiple Worker's Compensation appeals, and Firefighters sue Hayward for lost overtime pay.
Council Approves Millions In Cuts
In Which: Unions propose solutions, Former Councilmembers scold City Council, and City Council apologizes for the budget crisis
Labor, Outreach, and Lunches at HUSD
In Which: Noon supervisors protest wages and work conditions, Outreach on more cuts are incoming, and HUSD takes a long look at school nutrition.
Labor, Students, and Trains
In Which: SEIU Clerical calls out broken promises, Capitol Corridor changes rankles Mayor Salinas, And Syrop is concerned about overcomplicated projects.