Hayward City Councilman Francisco Zermeño is a strong advocate for Localnomics, a term he coined years ago to encourage residents to prioritize shopping within the city, keeping money circulating locally and supporting the community.

California State University East Bay (CSUEB) President Cathy Sandeen was invited to attend a Town Hall organized by the East Bay Chapter of the California Faculty Association (CFAEB) on March 13. The standing room only event focused on the drastic course cuts and reduction in faculty over the past three semesters. It was co-hosted by…