overhead shot of the City of Hayward with Mayor Mark Salinas photo and the text: "City of Hayward State of the City 2025_ Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas will deliver the annual Hayward State of the City address at a free public gathering at 6 p.m. tonight at the Hayward Unified School District Performing Arts Center at 2390 Panama Street in Hayward. The State of the City address is an opportunity…, City's YouTube channel, . To watch a recording on YouTube of Mayor Salinas’ 2024 State of the City address, which took place at California State University, East Bay, go online , here, .
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The Stack Center with a red ribbon being cut The City of Hayward is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of the first phase of the Stack Youth & Family Center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at the corner of Ruus Road and Panjon Street. Opening the Stack Center campus is an exciting milestone in a decades-long, community-led effort to create a…, here, to attend the Stack Center Phase 1 Ribbon Cutting, though pre-registration is not required. The first phase of the Stack Center increases access to affordable, high-quality childcare in South Hayward. In this phase, the City has created a new facility for full-time infant-to-preschool childcare, operated by Kidango, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free or reduced-cost childcare…, www.stackcenter.org, .
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Hayward Celebrates Earth Day 2025 Poster & Writing Contest Artwork Calling all Hayward students! In celebration of Earth Day and its principles, you are invited to submit entries to the 42nd Annual Earth Day Poster and Writing Contest. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14, and may focus on one or more of the following topics: water conservation, renewable energy, recycling and…, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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A hand holding house keys The City of Hayward is partnering with nonprofits Echo Housing and Project Sentinel to offer a series of informative free rental housing workshops for landlords and tenants—with the next workshop taking place at noon on Saturday, March 22. The workshops—which will be held on select Saturdays in March, April, May and June at the downtown Hayward Public Library—cover…, here, .
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A tree lined street in Hayward The Hayward City Council will hold a work session on March 18 to receive a presentation about, hear public comment on and discuss proposed updates to the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance. The work session, taking place during a regular meeting of the City Council, is intended to refine proposed changes for final consideration and adoption of an amended Tree…, here, to the City’s legislative website.
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Hayward, California –, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. However, as the festivities often include alcohol, Hayward Police Department is urging everyone to prioritize safety and avoid driving under the influence. Don’t rely on luck—plan ahead and make sure you have a sober way to get home. In 2022 alone, there were 74 drunk-driving fatalities during the St. Patrick’s Day…, Plan for a Safe Celebration, Before heading out for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, follow these tips to stay safe, : , Designate a Sober Driver, : Choose someone ahead of time who will stay alcohol-free and make sure everyone gets home safely., Use Ride-Sharing Services or Public Transportation, : Apps and transit options are great alternatives to driving if you've been drinking. , Look Out for Others:, Don’t let friends or family members drive impaired. Take their keys and help arrange a safe, sober ride. , Stay Alert:, Watch for impaired drivers on the road and report them to local law enforcement by calling (510) 293-7000. The Hayward Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, cannabis products and other drugs may also cause impairment. If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving warning label, let…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., officers responded to the report of a single vehicle collision near the intersection of Mission Blvd and Gresel St. Officers arrived on scene and found the vehicle had struck the east curb of Mission Blvd and rolled onto its driver side, coming to a rest near the curb. During the accident a passenger, 41-year-old Hayward resident, was…
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HAYWARD, Calif, ., On March 15, 2025, at approximately 09:18 p.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 22000 block of Mission Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and located an unknown age male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded and pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time, pending notifications to next…
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Screenshot of Fire-Hazard Severity Maps The Hayward Fire Department and Fairview Fire Protection District want to make residents and property owners aware of and invite feedback on new Fire-Hazard Severity Maps covering the City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection District. The, new maps, , released last month by the California State Fire Marshal, cover areas under the jurisdiction of all local fire departments (called Local Responsibility Areas, or LRAs, and assign comparative levels of varying fire-hazard severity based on climate and topography. Under state law, cities and other local governmental agencies are required to adopt or incorporate the new hazard designations of…, Local Responsibility Areas Fire Hazard Severity Maps, page on our website.
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Acterra Program Flyer The City of Hayward is excited to partner with Acterra to bring back the East Bay Induction Cooktop Lending program. This program allows East Bay residents to reserve and borrow an induction cooktop to try out at home. Those who sign up can borrow induction cooktop kits for up to 3 weeks at no cost. Residents can pick up the induction cooktop kits at six different partner…, East Bay Induction Lending Program –, webpage.
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