HAYWARD, Calif, ., Sept. 14, 2017—Responding to traffic-safety concerns downtown, Hayward traffic engineers plan to shorten traffic-signal cycles along Mission and Foothill Boulevards later this month as part of a traffic-calming pilot project. Signal cycles are being shortened by a third at each intersection in the loop north Fletcher Lane. The move is intended to reduce overall traffic speeds by eliminating…
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The Friends of Hayward Library have announced a juried poetry contest to celebrate the grand opening of Hayward’s 21st Century Library and Heritage Plaza. Original works of poetry on the theme “Celebrating Hayward: Past, Present, Future” may be entered for consideration in one of two categories—Poetry (text only) or Graphic (text and design). The contest is open to all ages with a limit of one…
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Updated: Nov. 29, 2018, DATE:, Tuesday, December 18, 2018, TIME:, 7:00 p.m., LOCATION:, City Hall Council Chambers 777 B Street Hayward CA 94541-5007 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hayward on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the hour of seven (7) o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard, at the location noted above, will conduct a public hearing regarding the following item: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT…, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:, Jessica Lobedan, Community Services City of Hayward 777 B Street, Hayward CA 94541-5007 (510) 583-4252 or amy.cole@hayward-ca.gov A copy of the staff report may be reviewed at the office of the City Clerk, 777 B Street, or at the Weekes Branch Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue, or linked below. Staff reports are available the Friday before the hearing. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit…
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A collage of traffic calming devices including a flashing beacon, speed bumps and a stop sign Hayward residents contending with speeding motorists and other concerning traffic conditions can organize their neighbors to apply to have City engineers design and eventually implement traffic “calming” solutions on qualifying neighborhood streets. The new Hayward Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Feb. 13, 2019—Residents contending with speeding motorists and other concerning traffic conditions can organize their neighbors to apply to have City engineers design and eventually implement traffic “calming” solutions on qualifying streets. The new Hayward Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program announced today is intended prioritize available funding for projects with strong neighborhood…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 30, 2019—In recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride, the City of Hayward will raise the gay Pride flag at 9 a.m. on Saturday at City Hall Plaza and will once again fly the rainbow-colored banner for the entire month of June. LGBT Pride events are being held the world over during the month of June to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York…
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Info-graphic over an image of a hand holding a sparkler., June 29, 2022: This news item has been updated. Click the button below to report illegal fireworks :, Report Illegal Fireworks, As the July 4 th holiday approaches, the Hayward Police Department is reminding residents and property owners that fireworks are illegal in the City of Hayward. Fireworks are classified as explosives, and annually are a cause of maiming injury, fire and fright for people, pets and wildlife. Specifically, the Hayward Municipal Codes states: “It shall be unlawful for any person at any time, to fire…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 21, 2019—The City of Hayward has been awarded nearly $1 million in state Proposition 47 funding to support operation of a new Housing Navigation Center intended to move people living on the streets into permanent housing. The Navigation Center, expected to open this fall at Whitesell and Depot roads in the City’s industrial zone, will serve as transitional short-term housing for up to 45…
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The mural unveiling Congressman Eric Swalwell and Mayor Barbara Halliday joined Hayward Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne on Aug. 21 for a special mural unveiling ceremony at Eldridge Elementary School in Hayward. The artwork is a replica and adaptation of a mural that previously adorned a building on Berry Avenue. In conjunction with the original artist, Suzanne Gayle, Eldridge…
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A woman staring at a computer screen The Hayward Building Division is pleased to announce that self-help kiosks providing quick access to building and property records are back in service outside the City of Hayward Permit Center. The kiosks provide the ability to read and print electronic copies of certain public records on buildings and properties located within the jurisdiction of the City of…
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