Monday Special: And then there were four. Supervisor applicant drops out

Race to succeed Richard Valle in District 2 tightens up ahead of Tuesday’s interview sessions

Mark Salinas was elected mayor of Hayward last November, although he ran unopposed.

—HE GONE—Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas is ending his bid for appointment to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in District 2.

—Salinas was scheduled to be one of five applicants to be interviewed by the board on Tuesday afternoon. An appointment by the board is schedule …