Legislators sideline Assemblymember Alex Lee’s proposed wealth tax
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Alex Lee’s effort to pass a wealth tax aimed at the richest people in the state has…
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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…
Márquez, Syrop among 300 officials calling for ‘durable ceasefire’ in open letter to Biden, Congress
A coalition of elected officials from across the country, including 2nd District County Supervisor Elisa Márquez and Hayward City Councilmember…
State Sen. Aisha Wahab moves to consolidate Bay Area’s 27 transit agencies
SACRAMENTO — There are more than two dozen transit agencies operating across the Bay Area, and State Sen. Aisha Wahab…
Hundreds of demonstrators rally for ceasefire in Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Hundreds of Pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend to urge the public…
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…
Rep. Eric Swalwell defends position on Israel-Palestine at virtual town hall
At Tuesday afternoon’s virtual town hall, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-14th District) spent much of the hour defending his stance on…