Hayward’s Budget Is “Balanced,” But Staff Says the City Still Needs Another $2M to $4M Cushion
Hayward officials are presenting a budget plan they describe as balanced. But in the City’s own budget materials, staff also...
Tom Wong
As an investigative reporter focusing on municipal governance and fiscal accountability in Hayward and the greater Bay Area, I delve into the stories that matter, holding officials accountable and shedding light on issues that impact our community. Candidate for Hayward Mayor in 2026.
What We Know About the Fatal Minneapolis Border Patrol Shooting That Sparked Protests
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, a federal Border Patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex J. Pretti during immigration enforcement operations...
Hayward’s Budget Fix Depends on Staffing Cuts That May Not Hold
Hayward leaders are leaning on a familiar promise to close the City’s budget gap: reduce staffing costs. In the City’s recent...
Alameda County ICE-Free Zones: Protecting Immigrants or Shielding Criminals?
Defiance in the Name of Sanctuary In a move that prioritizes political ideology over the rule of law, Alameda County...
Hayward’s Budget Is Counting Money That Is Not in the Bank Yet
In Hayward, the most dangerous budget problem is not always the headline deficit number. It is the quieter habit that...
Alameda County Homeless Count: Why This Two-Year Headcount Matters More Than Ever
On a single night in Alameda County, hundreds of volunteers and public officials fan out across streets, shelters, and encampments...
Hayward’s “Balanced Budget” Is Built on Borrowing and One-Time Fixes, Not Reform
The most telling moment in Hayward’s latest budget update is not a dramatic vote or a fiery speech. It is...
Hayward Eyes New Taxes and Fee Hikes as Budget Pressure Pushes City Hall Toward the Ballot
Hayward’s budget troubles are no longer just an internal accounting problem. They are moving toward the public, where taxpayers could...
Fed Rate Hold Through 2026: Why Central Bank Independence Matters for Economic Growth
A Critical Crossroads for American Prosperity The U.S. Federal Reserve stands at a pivotal moment. As economists predict the central...
When Judges Break Bad: The Israel Claustro Fraud Case and the Crisis of Judicial Accountability
On January 13, 2026, Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro stood before a federal court—not to dispense justice, but...
Americans Could Soon Buy $15,000 Cars Again—If This Trump Plan Survives
When Did Affordable Cars Become Impossible? Remember when young families could buy a reliable new car for under $20,000? When...
When Sanctuary Becomes Target: The St. Paul Church Disruption and the Erosion of Religious Freedom
A Line Crossed On Sunday, January 18, 2026, something unprecedented occurred at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. During a...
Trump’s Greenland Play at Davos Exposes Europe’s Strategic Weakness and America’s Vital Interests
When President Donald Trump arrives in Davos, Switzerland this week to address the World Economic Forum, he won't be delivering...
Trump Administration Demands California Repay $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds Spent on Illegal Immigrant Healthcare
In a bombshell revelation that underscores the fiscal recklessness of progressive governance, the Trump administration has uncovered that California and...
Federal Overreach or Necessary Enforcement? The Battle for Minneapolis and American Sovereignty
A City on the Brink Minneapolis stands at a crossroads. With 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby and federal immigration agents...
Venezuela Interior Minister Betrayal: How Diosdado Cabello Enabled Maduro’s Capture
The most stunning revelation from the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro isn't just the audacity of...
Is Trump Crazy to Threaten Tariffs Over Greenland? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You
When Strength Looks Like Provocation President Donald Trump's announcement that he may impose tariffs on nations opposing U.S. control of...
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota: When Federal Law Enforcement Comes Under Attack
The streets of Minneapolis have erupted into chaos once again, but this time the violence isn't directed at local businesses...