Alameda became the second city in the county to allow the issuance of citations to those who do not wear masks during the pandemic and fail to adhere to social distancing protocols. Fines will begin at $250 for a first… Read More ›
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Hayward officials ‘regrettably’ delay minimum wage increase for six months
Workers earning a minimum wage in Hayward will not receive a previously promised $2 an hour raise for, at least, another six months, the Hayward City Council decided on Tuesday. A majority of the council, some voicing regret for delaying… Read More ›
San Leandro adds just-cause to proposed mobile home rent ordinance
San Leandro councilmembers asked city staff last March to go back to drawing board and improve a proposed mobile home rent ordinance. On Monday night, San Leandro will make a second attempt at passing what is now a beef-up ordinance… Read More ›
San Leandro is showing interest for allowing retail adult use cannabis
San Leandro city staff is also recommending an expiration date for its two unopened permitted dispensaries.
San Leandro mobile home park rep says evicted elderly renter who was arrested wants to be a martyr
John Busch, the 82-year-old San Leandran who was evicted last year from his space at the Bayshore Commons mobile home park following his refusal to pay a large rent increase, has been a cause celebre for renters’ rights advocates in… Read More ›
HAYWARD: Wahab proposes equal pay for equal work ordinance
Hayward Councilmember Aisha Wahab is proposing a citywide equal pay for equal work ordinance. She made the referral at the end of the council’s first meeting of the year Tuesday night. “To me, we need to pursue any form of… Read More ›
Hinting at San Leandro scandal, council calls for ordinance to track lobbyists
Proposed ordinance would track interactions between paid lobbyists and city officials, but there were many hints as to why it’s needed.