Hayward

Was Hayward’s divestment vote an anti-Israel statement?

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When the Hayward City Council voted to divest $1.6 million from four seemingly unrelated companies in the city’s investment portfolio, pro-Palestinian activists claimed that the move was a major victory for an international divestment campaign targeting companies that “participate in Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.” Hayward City Council Mayor Mark Salinas. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group … Read more

Why people from Mexico City rave about this Bay Area salsa

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Not all salsas are created equal. If you live in San Francisco, you probably love La Corneta’s zesty salsa verde or the smoky, reddish version at Papalote. But there’s a more versatile salsa out there, and it has a fascinating story: salsa macha — an oil-based, tomatoless condiment with seeds for texture and chili peppers … Read more