As required by, Government Code Section 54220 of the State of California, , City of Hayward is providing notification that the City intends to sell the surplus property listed in the, accompanying table, . In accordance with, Government Code Section 54222, , you have sixty (60) days from the date this offer was sent via certified mail or electronic mail to notify the City of your interest in acquiring the property. However, this offer shall not obligate the City to sell the property to you. Instead, the City would enter into at least ninety (90) days of negotiations with you pursuant to, Government Code Section 54223, . If no agreement is reached on sales price and terms, or lease terms, the City may market the property to the general public. As required by, Government Code Section 54227, , if the City receives more than one letter of interest during this 60 day period, it will give first priority to entities proposing to develop housing where at least 25 percent of the units will be affordable to lower income households. If more than one such proposal is received, priority will be given to the proposal with the greatest number of affordable units. If more than one proposal…, communityservices@hayward-ca.gov, or by calling (510) 583-4250. Entities proposing to submit a letter of interest are advised to review the requirements set forth in the, Surplus Land Act, (Government Code Section 54220-54234)., Surplus Land Web page
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Calendar with a text box that states: Mark your calendars, the City of Hayward is hosting FREE educational workshops for tenants and landlords The City of Hayward is partnering with nonprofits Echo Housing and Project Sentinel to offer a series of informative free rental housing workshops for both landlords and tenants. The workshops—which will be held on select Saturdays in February, March,…, here, .
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Staff members unloading debris during a part disposal days activity The City of Hayward's Maintenance Services Department is hosting its next Disposal Days event on Saturday, Feb. 8. These events provide community members additional opportunities to dispose of household debris safely and legally free of charge. The Disposal Days program allows residents to bring up to five cubic yards of…, here, to the program page on the City of Hayward website or contact City Maintenance Services at (510) 881-7745 or, disposal@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Wooden sign that reads, "Spring Cleaning" next to green grass and yellow daffodils The new year inspires many of us to clean our homes and get rid of what no longer has use. Whether you’re going through old cabinets, cleaning out your garage, or gathering items you want to be rid of, these tips and reminders will help you refresh your space and dispose of old items sustainably. If you have large…, bulky item pick up service, , which is free for Hayward residents. Residents in single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes may schedule two pickups each calendar year. , Items accepted for collection include, : 2 cubic yards of trash 3 pieces of household furniture, including rolled and securely tied carpet 3 large appliances or other scrap metal items 2 mattresses 2 electronic scrap items, including televisions, computers, monitors, computer printers, DVDs or VCRs 4 passenger car tires , Items not accepted for collection include, : Hazardous materials (paint, motor oil, solvents, cleaners, pesticides, car batteries) Any single item over 75 lbs. (except furniture and appliances) Medical waste Construction or demolition debris Rocks, bricks, dirt, or concrete Hazardous materials can be dropped off at a proper disposal facility such as the, Hayward Household Hazardous Waste Facility, (, 2091 West Winton Ave, ) operated by StopWaste. Thinking about flushing items down the toilet? Think again! To avoid plumbing issues and keep our wastewater systems working correctly, the only thing that should be flushed down the toilet is human waste and toilet paper. Medicine and prescription drugs should never be flushed, unless it specifically states so on the packaging. All other medicines and prescription drugs…, 243 Jackson St, ), CVS Pharmacy (, 26059 Mission Blvd), , Tennyson Pharmacy (, 589 W Tennyson Rd, ), and Ted’s Drugs (, 27453 Hesperian Blvd, ). You can find more disposal locations throughout the Bay Area using, StopWaste’s RE:Source online directory link, . Collection kiosks require you bring pills in a sealed plastic bag and tightly close liquids and creams in their original container. Aerosols should have their protective cap on, and inhaler vials must be removed from the inhaler mechanism. To protect your privacy, you may remove or obscure any labels that show your name and personal information.
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Blue circle Spare the Air logo You may have noticed recently alerts in the local news about prohibiting wood burning. These alerts, known as Spare the Air Alerts, are part of the, Spare the Air Wood Burning Rule, passed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in 2008 to reduce harmful smoke particulates in the air produced from woodburning. On calm winter days an inversion layer of warm air can sit over the cold air, trapping and condensing any harmful smoke particulates. When these conditions are expected, BAAQMD will call a Spare the Air Alert for particulate pollution, during which the…, here, to stay informed.
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black car icon, black recycle icon, next to a drawing of pink and green flowers Happy belated New Year! If you’re looking to start the new year off by incorporating eco-friendly practices, look no further. Below are some tips for making your lifestyle more sustainable while improving your finances., Support local businesses, : Buying goods from local businesses and community organizations reduces greenhouse gas emissions by shortening the distance from production of an item to its location of sale, while supporting the local economy and your neighbors’ businesses., Use alternative transportation:, Walking, biking, carpooling and using public transportation reduce our carbon footprint and improve our health. If you drive your kids to school every morning, consider carpooling with other parents to save time, stress, and gas., Reuse old goods and buy secondhand:, Consider buying goods secondhand or reusing goods you might normally throw away. A few reuse ideas include: Reusing egg cartons to start seedlings in or to organize small objects. Reusing plastic shopping bags for shopping trips, as package cushioning, or around plants to trap moisture when going out of town. Using glass jars as water cups, to hold dry foods and spices, and hold veggies and…, Plant Pollinator Friendly Gardens:, With spring coming up, now is the perfect time to start planting, and we couldn’t recommend enough the benefits of native and pollinator friendly plants. The following plants can attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees into your garden, use less water, and add nutrients to the soil: Showy Milkweed, Showy Milkweed, (Asclepias speciosa), Narrow Leaf Milkweed, Narrowleaf Milkweed, (Asclepias fascicularis), Frikarts Aster, Frikart’s Aster, (Aster x frikartii) , California Poppy, California Lilac, (Ceanothus sp.) , California Poppy, California Poppy, (Eschscholzia californica) , California Yarrow, Yarrow, (Achillea sp.) , California Sage, California Sages, (Salvia sp.) , california Penstemons, California Penstemons, (Penstemon sp.) , For more plant suggestions and educational resources check out the following webpages, : UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden - Support California native bees with these 10 plants
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Upclose picture of styrofoam takeout container Keen eyes may have noticed a recent change at the local grocery store. Bags provided to customers before they reach checkout are now required to be paper or compostable in order to comply with, California law SB 1046, . While many stores are now offering compostable pre-checkout bags, please note that Waste Management of Alameda County does not accept plastic bags or compostable bags in the residential organics stream. Screening equipment at the composting facility cannot distinguish the type of bag and removes all bags, including those labeled as compostable. Consider using reusable produce bags to reduce…, SB 1053, , a law that updates California’s 2014 plastic bag ban. The latest revision, effective January 1, 2026, removes an exception that allowed for thicker plastic bags. The thicker bags see little reuse, do not decrease overall plastic use, and are not accepted by municipal recycling facilities. Instead, expect to see more paper bags offered at check out. The law also requires that the recycled…, SB 54, , the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. SB 54 also requires that by 2032, all single-use packaging and plastic foodware is able to be recycled or composted, and that 65% of those products distributed are actually recovered. The burden of responsibility for this change lies with the producers who create the materials, but Californians can expect to see…
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Lawn edger Those taking a stroll in the motorized landscaping equipment aisle of their local hardware stores may notice something in common among the newest models — they are all electric. The latest California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations on, small off-road engines (SORE), took effect on January 1, 2024, requiring new models to be zero-emissions. Generators and large pressure washers are given a bit more time to meet this standard – their start date begins in 2028. Residents and businesses are free to continue using their existing gas-powered equipment or buying used, though there are plenty of benefits to switching to electric. Electric tools are price-competitive…, StopWaste’s RE:Source tool, details locations and programs for recycling old equipment. Hayward residents can also call Waste Management at (510) 537-5500 to schedule a free bulky pickup to get the gear where it needs to go.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, January 12, 2025 - January 18, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 66, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,959, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , Weekly Reports Taken:, 189, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 11, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,547, , Larceny , , 16, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were re-ported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Larceny From Auto , , 16, Robbery , , 7, Vehicle Theft , , 31, Mental Health CFS , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , CASE SYNOPSIS, ROBBERY:, On 01/12/2025 at 4:33 AM, HPD dispatch was contacted by a male victim who was an employee at a business near the 24000 Block of Mission Blvd. He advised a vehicle crashed into the front doors of the business and 10 male subjects entered, taking various amounts of unpaid merchandise. The victim attempted to confront one of the males but was threatened by a male stating he had a weapon. The…, ROBBERY:, On 01/17/2025 at 2:00 PM the male victim was near the Industrial Pkwy and Pacific St intersection when he was approached by two male subjects. The two males began to check the victims' pockets and took several items of property form the victim. The suspects fled on foot before officers arrived on scene. (Report #2025-003481), ROBBERY:, On 01/18/2025 at 2:30 PM the victim was exiting her vehicle near the 2100 block of Aldengate Way when a male subject approached her vehicle, brandished a weapon, and demanded her property. The victim complied with the subjects demands and gave her belongings out of fear for her safety. The suspect fled in a vehicle before police arrival. (2025-003700) Find more information and updates about…, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif, ., On February 2, 2025, at approximately 09:12 a.m., officers responded to the report of a woman stating her landlord was shot near the 500 block of Ramos Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located a 68-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim's identity is being withheld at this time. As detectives were…
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