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City Makes Way For Supportive Housing
In Which: A Pastor criticizes a recent Weekes Park encampment sweep, Mayor Salinas criticizes public commenters, and We see the dollar cost of doing…
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Collin Thormoto
Trains, Navigation Center, and Investments
In Which: We speculate why the City is suing Union Pacific, A year on and no sign of ethical investment policy, And Trustee Bruckner-Carrillo's parting…
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Collin Thormoto
Landlords Impede Green Upgrades
In Which: Residents call for preserving green space at Skywest, Hayward plans to eliminate natural gas emissions, and Landlords stand in the way of…
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Collin Thormoto
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.
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Collin Thormoto
Friday, the day just before the weekend...
and when a new Over the Loud Speaker episode drops!
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Nestor Castillo
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.
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Collin Thormoto
HUSD Talks Assessment And Budget
In Which: Assessment shows progress on absenteeism, Public calls to keep Family Engagement Specialists and drop punitive practices, And The budget…
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Collin Thormoto

December 2024

Big Plans For Homelessness
In Which: Old City Hall gets a small fix due to homelessness, Student Homelessness gets some direct attention, and Homelessness only happens because of…
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Collin Thormoto
Commission Shifts To Right On Supportive Housing
In Which: We answer the question "What is public land?", Commissioner Meyers gets his Neighborhood Council, and Commissioner Stevens calls Council…
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Collin Thormoto
Filipino Advocates Fight US Military Aid
In Which: Government violence in the Philippines continues, Your tax dollars fund a fascist regime, And Eric Swalwell remains silent on funding human…
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Collin Thormoto
Who Watches The Watchers?
In Which: Police surveillance is on the rise, Councilmembers push private businesses to clean themselves up, and Councilmember Bonilla unconcerned with…
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Collin Thormoto
Who doesn't like a special announcement?
And a little suspense...
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Nestor Castillo
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