Nepal Tibet Flood: A Warning System That Never Came
A wall of water and debris tore through the Nepal-Tibet border on a normal Wednesday morning, and as the death...
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.
New York ICE Law: Inside the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act
As the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act formally takes effect, county sheriffs and a sitting county executive are refusing to...
Mexicali Cartel Threat: What Triggered the U.S. Shutdown There
As U.S. officials suspend government activity in a Mexican border city, Americans are left asking a basic question: what exactly...
Robotic Blood Draw Device: FDA Authorization and What It Means
The FDA just cleared a machine to stick a needle in your arm without a human doing it. As the...
Nidal Hasan Execution: Why Justice Remains on Hold 13 Years Later
Seventeen years after a mass murder on American soil, the man responsible has exhausted every appeal — yet the order...
DataRepublican: How a Search Tool Tracks Federal Grant Spending
As federal grant records pile up by the millions, a single search tool built by one private citizen is doing...
Trump Administration Plans 200,000 Asylum Visa Revocations: What to Know
As the State Department moves to cancel up to 200,000 business and tourism visas tied to asylum claims, Americans are...
Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling: What It Actually Allows?
As the Supreme Court clears the way for parts of President Trump's mail ballot order, Americans are asking a sharper...
Oakland Speed Cameras: Where Does the Citation Money Go?
City officials insist the cameras exist purely to save lives, not raise money. Six months of data now lets taxpayers...
Oakland AI Data Center: What Rules Actually Apply Downtown?
A developer bought a former federal lab building. Now the city admits it doesn't yet know what rules apply —...
Oakland Mob Store Theft: What’s Behind the Sixth Incident?
As East Oakland business owners board up storefronts and beg for patrols, millions of Bay Area residents are asking: who...
Flock Camera Lookup Guide: How to Legally Find Cameras Near You
As a viral clip pushes an unfamiliar "Flock camera lookup" website, millions are asking a fair question — who's actually...
California vs. Meta: What the $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Could Cost You
As Attorney General Rob Bonta's case against Meta opens in an Oakland federal courtroom, Californians are left asking a harder...
Oakland Fire Advisory Near EBMUD: What Residents Should Know
As Oakland Fire Department issues an urgent advisory for a fire near West Grand and Wake Avenue, residents are asking...
Fresno Prosecutor Stabbing: Suspect Charged in Targeted Attack
A senior Fresno County prosecutor was stabbed three times in broad daylight. Now investigators say it wasn't random at all....
D.C. Circuit O’Keefe Ruling: What the Court Actually Decided
As a federal appeals court wipes out a $120,000 judgment against James O'Keefe, both sides are claiming victory. The real...
Syria and Israel War: What the Latest Escalation Actually Means
As chants against Israel spread online from Syrian troops, and Israeli jets strike inside Syrian territory, millions are asking: is...
Aisha Wahab Special Election: Outside Spending, By the Numbers
Aisha Wahab called her win proof that "our district cannot be bought." The final vote margin tells a more complicated...
