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VOL 25 NO 16
Ursula Jones Dickson gives updates on first year in office. 8
APRIL 14-20, 2026
Hayward approves city speed management strategies
By Roelle Balan On April 7 the Hayward City Council approved a plan to reduce speeds in the city. The speed management plan will be implemented immediately, with visible changes on roads, additional signs and red-light cameras. The cit y worked on the plan since December 2024, starting with gathering data. The findings say that fatalities and severe injuries involving pedestrians or bicyclists happen when drivers are driving at only 30 miles per hour. The plan includes three solu— More on page 5
Members discuss transparency and hiring process. 8
Courtesy of Luke Bailey, (left) Victor Carvellas
● Guidelines prioritize safety for pedestrians and bicyclists
Charter meeting
A professional shearer helps a sheep doff its winter coat. OUT ON A LAMB Ardenwood staff and volunteers guide visitors through making a Wooly Lambs craft, a longstanding Ardenwood tradition.
Ranch life Historic rancho welcomes 4th graders for education day. 17
World of wool ● Ardenwood event invites families to learn the ins and outs behind their clothes By Shiv Gurjar
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isitors of all ages will have the opportunity to see sheep up close and
learn more about them at Ardenwood Historic Farm’s annual Sheep Shearing Day on April 18. The long-running springtime event invites families to
learn the ins and outs behind their clothes. Running from 11am to 3pm, the event will feature live demonstrations of sheep shearing alongside activities like handson wool carding and felting. It aims to give visitors a deeper — More on page 6
Middle School Milers Club welcomes young aspiring runners. 20