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Hayward approves agreement with Alameda County on Russell City Redress Fund

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Times Bay AreaPublished August 21, 2026Updated August 21, 2026English

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Hayward approves agreement with Alameda County on Russell City Redress Fund
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A fund established to compensate victims of the government-orchestrated destruction of Russell City, a predominantly Black town targeted by racist policies in the 1960s, will now be jointly administered by Alameda County and Hayward, officials announced this week. The Hayward City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to formalize an agreement with the county to help manage […] The post Hayward

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