Hindi to be offered at Irvington High, Horner Middle next year
FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont Unified School District’s Board of Education has approved a Hindi language pilot program for two…
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Union City considers banning sales of vaping products
UNION CITY, Calif. — Union City is considering a blanket ban on the sale of all electronic cigarette products in…
Fremont residents save fire-damaged Sunderer Boot Shop building from demolition
FREMONT, Calif. — Fremont residents fighting to save one of the last remaining historical buildings in Mission San Jose won…
Hayward City Council narrowly approves divesting $1.6M from companies with ties to Israel
HAYWARD, Calif. — After months of work, Hayward residents have succeeded in pushing the city to divest from four corporations…
James Logan High School students call for a ceasefire in Gaza
UNION CITY, Calif. — Students at James Logan High School want the city’s leadership to take a clear stance on…
Hayward takes bold step to shape downtown’s future with $8.5M movie theater purchase
HAYWARD, Calif. — The city of Hayward is buying the movie theater building downtown to increase public influence over a…
New Haven Unified school board passes resolution supporting ceasefire
UNION CITY, Calif. — The New Haven Unified School District is joining the call for a ceasefire in the Gaza…
St. Rose Hospital makes progress on finding partner as Hayward offers ongoing support
HAYWARD, Calif. — St. Rose Hospital is making headway in its quest to join a larger health care system, buoyed…
Hayward City Council establishes new public safety committee
HAYWARD, Calif. — The Hayward Community Services Commission wanted an advisory panel convened by the city’s police chief to be…
‘Do you believe that I’m a racist?’ — Old tensions flare up over selection of Hayward Unified school board president
HAYWARD, Calif. — In a night marked by heated exchanges and conflicting viewpoints, Peter Bufete secured another term as president…