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.

Vote NO on Proposition 50: Stop the $250 Million Power Grab That California Can’t Afford

Tom Wong October 9, 2025 0

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Your Ballot is Already in the Mail! California voters face a critical decision...

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Alameda County’s Cowardly Dance: Supervisors Adopt “Ethical” Investment Policy They’re Too Scared to Implement

Tom Wong October 7, 2025 0

Local officials cave to activist pressure while avoiding real accountability in shameful display of political theater In a masterclass of...

Oakland’s Crime Wave Vindicated: Voters Choose Safety Over Ideology

Tom Wong October 3, 2025 0

For years, conservative voices warned that Oakland's embrace of progressive criminal justice policies would lead to disaster. They were dismissed...

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California Lawmakers Duck Tough Votes: Democrats Avoid Accountability on Key Bills

Tom Wong October 3, 2025 0

When Californians elected their representatives to Sacramento, they expected leadership—not legislators who vanish when the going gets tough. Yet across...

Trump’s Strategic Government Shutdown: Cutting ‘Democratic Agencies’ to Drain the Swamp

Tom Wong October 2, 2025 0

How the 47th President is Using Constitutional Powers to Permanently Reduce Federal Bloat and Restore Constitutional Government October 2, 2025...

ICE Arrest at Alameda County Courthouse Sparks Concerns: What Law, Order, and Community Safety Demand

Tom Wong October 2, 2025 0

In mid-September, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a man outside a courtroom in Oakland following a routine...

Dublin City Council Navigates Political Tensions as September Brings Renewed Focus on Governance

Tom Wong September 30, 2025 0

Mayor Sherry Hu's administration faces ongoing challenges following summer appointment controversy while advancing key city initiatives Dublin, California – As...

California’s $200M Detention Facility Faces Complaints Despite Taxpayer Investment

Tom Wong September 30, 2025 0

Federal immigration enforcement facility represents significant investment in border security infrastructure, yet faces criticism from advocacy groups In the desert...

Alameda County’s Foster Care Crisis: A Conservative Perspective on Mismanagement, Accountability, and the Children Left Behind

Tom Wong September 29, 2025 0

The results of a recent state audit have laid bare the troubling failures of Alameda County’s foster care system. According...

California’s Power Grab: How Gavin Newsom and Sacramento Elites Tighten Their Grip While Voters Pay the Price

Tom Wong September 20, 2025 0

California is burning—literally and politically. As wildfires rage across the Sierra Nevada and smoke chokes the air in cities from...

The Silent Treatment: How Livermore School Board Ignored 180 Emails About Girls’ Sports While Burning Through Your Tax Dollars

Tom Wong September 16, 2025 0

After Superintendent Gibson's 48-hour betrayal, 180 parents demanded action. The board's response? Radio silence and administrative weakness. Remember when Superintendent...