Registration is now open for an all-virtual version of the annual Junior Giants Summer Baseball program supported by Hayward Police Department. Sign up today for a free Junior Giants Digital Dugout account at https://jrgiantsathome.org/ or by downloading the Junior Giants app. For nearly 20 years, the Hayward Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Bureau (YFSB), in partnership with the…
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The second foloor of the Downtown Library next to the the text: We're Open On Monday, June 21, the Hayward Public Library will extend its downtown branch hours as well as expand its new limited walk-in service, HPL Express, to the Weekes branch library, allowing members of the public to enter the branch during two-hour sessions. HPL Express services include self-service check-out of materials and…, Locations & Hours, page. Occupancy limits will be in place during each HPL Express session. For the safety of the public and library staff, the following additional steps are being taken: Seating for reading and studying will be limited Study rooms will remain closed Meeting rooms will not be available to rent Story-times and homework help to remain virtual Toys, puzzles and games in the Children’s Library will not…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 6-12, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 32 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,083 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 221 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, , Theft , , 24, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 5, Vehicle Theft , , 36, Mental Health Calls , , 29, Reports of Gunfire , , 8, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 06/07/2021, at 3:57 AM, officers responded to the 29000 block of Mission Blvd regarding a robbery that took place inside a business. Officers responded, located the suspect, and took him into custody. (Report #2021-31195), Carjacking:, On 06/10/2021, at 12:37 AM, the victim was walking near the 25000 block of Carlos Bee Blvd when the suspects robbed the victim of his keys at gunpoint. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in another city’s jurisdiction. (Report #2021-31932), Robbery:, On 06/10/21, at 1:39 PM, officers responded to the 24000 Block of Mission Blvd regarding a robbery that took place inside a business. Officers responded, located the suspect, and took her into custody. (Report #2021-32029), Vehicle Theft:, On 06/12/2021, at 12:34 AM, officers conducted a security check near the 30000 block of Industrial Pkwy SW. Officers located a stolen vehicle parked in the area, contacted the occupant, and took him into custody. The vehicle was released to the registered owner. (Report #2021-29269) , Brandishing a Weapon: , On 06/12/2021 at 10:20 AM, officers responded to the 22000 block of Mission Blvd regarding the report of a brandishing of a weapon. The involved parties were contacted, and the suspect was taken into custody (Report #2021-32429), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Alka Joshi, Many Voices Series: Author Talk Featuring Alka Joshi, On Wednesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m., meet Alka Joshi, author of , The Henna Artist, , discussing her new novel, , The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, , on Zoom! Part of our new program series, Many Voices. In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free copy of Alka Joshi's new novel The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. (…, Questions? Contact:, Sally Thomas | sally.thomas@hayward-ca.gov | (510) 881-7700 A colorful banner with the text: Reading colors the world, Take the Summer Reading Challenge (June 21 - July 31, 2021), : For all ages Read, learn, and explore! Register and report your minutes online, or stop by the Main Library after June 21st to pick up your reading log. Children's Summer Reading Challenge (babies - age 12): For every 20 minutes that you read (or are read to), color in a square on your reading log or, report your minutes online, . When you have finished a reading log, bring it to the Downtown Library or Weekes Branch during our, HPL Express Hours, to pick up your prizes, then get a new reading log and keep going! For every reading log that you return to the library, you will win a brand new book of your choice and entries into our weekly raffles. Teen Summer Reading Challenge (ages 13-18): Track the number of minutes that you read online or by using your reading log. For every 300 minutes that you read, stop by the Downtown Library or…, HPL Express Hours, to pick up your prizes and be entered into our weekly raffles. Complete the Summer Reading Challenge by reading 20 hours (1200 minutes) from June 21st-July 31st and receive a $5.00 gift card of your choice! Adult Summer Reading Challenge (ages 18+): Why let the kids have all the fun? Log your progress as you complete activities. Read a book, read with your child, attend a library program,…, Register online, *Please note: only minutes read between June 21st and July 31st can be counted for the Summer Reading Challenge. Prizes will be available beginning Monday, June 28th., Green and white banner with the text: Lunch at the library. Monday - Friday, June 21 - July 31, 11 a.m. - noon, Lunch at the Library, : Stop by the Downtown Library (888 C Street) to pick up a free healthy lunch for children and teens aged 18 and under. There is no sign-up, application, income verification or identification needed. Meals are served to all children on a first come, first served basis. Presented in partnership with Hayward Unified School District, through the USDA Summer Food Service Program., Monday-Friday, June 21st - July 31st, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Cartoon of a child reading a book sitting next to their lunch, Virtual Words for Lunch, : Children of all ages can register for an engaging, one-hour virtual reading experience with a trained read-aloud volunteer. Words for Lunch programming promotes literacy development for participating children and families. Children under the age of 18 years old can visit the Downtown Library or Tyrrell Elementary, Monday-Friday, between 11 am and 12 pm, to pick up a Grab and Go lunch and a, FREE, book to build your in-home Library! Available to children under the age of 18 years old Virtual Reading Circles start June 21, 2021, every Monday and Wednesday, from 1-2 pm Free meals start June 21, 2021, Monday thru Friday, until August 2, 2021 Registration is required Register (English) Register (Spanish) A cartoon child floating in a space suit next to toys and learning supplies, Virtual Summer Learning Camp, : Camps aim to help students remain academically active throughout their summer vacations and help students improve their math, science, computer, reading, and writing skills. Trained volunteer tutors, from the Library’s well-known After-School Homework Support Center, work with students in small, age-specific groups on specified enrichment activities for each themed week. Lesson plans are…, Register at one of the following links. Please select ONE camp:, Camp 1: June 21, 22, 23 (3 pm to 5 pm), Camp 2: June 28, 29, 30 (3 pm to 5 pm), Camp 3: July 12, 13, 14 (3 pm to 5 pm), Camp 4: July 19, 20, 21 (3 pm to 5 pm), Camp 5: July 26, 27, 28 (3 pm to 5 pm), SLC Waitlist for all weeks, *Please note: all camps offer the same activities, Cartoon children running and playing, Virtual Junior Summer Learning Camp, : Online craft videos posted to Hayward Public Library’s YouTube channel will be available to TK-1st grade students. Craft activities aim to help students remain academically active throughout their summer vacations. Children will receive a, free craft kit, for various activities and access to a collection of craft videos to complete at home. Available to children entering K-1st grades Registration is required (free craft supplies are limited to the first 100 registrants) Once registration is completed, students will receive a link to the craft videos, as well as instructions for the date and time for the craft and book pickups Waitlists are…, Virtual Math Review Circles, : Virtual Math Review Circles is a program where students receive weekly experiences that promote math development. Participating students will receive an engaging, 1-hour math experience with a trained volunteer tutor. Available to students entering 3rd-6th grades Starting June 22, 2021, every Tuesday thru July 27, 2021, from 1-2 pm Registration is required Register in English Register in…, Questions? Contact, : Ari Nussbaum | ariana.nussbaum@hayward-ca.gov Colorful yarn and crochet hooks Do you knit or crochet or spin or tat or weave or do anything else with sticks & string? Would you like some good conversation, encouragement, and/or advice while you work on your projects? Come join us at Sticks & String! On Friday, July 2, from 7-8:30 p.m., we'll be hosting a trivia game on Kahoot. No app…, Questions? Contact, : Michelle Nogales | michelle.nogales@hayward-ca.gov | (510) 293-3315
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 13-19, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 51 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,277 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 184 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 9, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 6,213 , Theft , , 19, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 19, Robbery , , 5, Vehicle Theft , , 33, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 06/13/2021, at 08:33 AM, the victim observed the suspect cutting the catalytic converter from his vehicle near the 30000 block of Brookside Ln. The suspect brandished a firearm at the victim and fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2021-32640), Robbery:, On 06/13/2021, at 11:46 PM, the suspect approached the victim in the 27000 block of Huntwood Ave. The suspect punched the victim and took property from the victim before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-32804), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/14/2021, at 12:33 AM, officers responded to the 24000 block of Mission Blvd Ave regarding an occupied stolen vehicle parked in the area. Officers arrived on scene, located the vehicle, and arrested the occupant inside. (Report #2021-32810), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/16/2021, at 12:01 AM, officers located a stolen vehicle near the 30000 block of Mission Blvd. The suspect was detained and taken into custody without incident. (Report #2021-33294) , Carjacking: , On 06/17/2021 at 10:55 PM, the victim was sitting in his parked vehicle near the 2400 block of Industrial Pkwy W. The suspect entered the victim’s vehicle, so the victim got out of the car. The suspect fled from the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2021-33770), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Fatal Collision Investigation, HAYWARD, Calif., , June 24, 2021 - On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at about 9:13 PM, officers responded to the report of an injury collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist near the intersection of W. Tennyson Rd and Dickens Ave. Upon arrival, it was revealed the driver involved in the collision fled the scene. The bicyclist was located at the scene, suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 28, 2021—The City of Hayward announced today it will oppose a request by Calpine to restart its Russell City Energy Center until the cause of a recent explosion at the power plant is known, and an assessment and public review of potential environmental and health impacts of the proposed resumption of operations is complete. Shortly before midnight on May 27, the Hayward Fire Department…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 2, 2021—The City of Hayward announced today it will reopen City Hall effective Tuesday, July 6, for in-person services on a part-time basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The part-time reopening will begin following the closure of all City facilities on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday—and is part of a phased approach to bringing City Hall-…
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HAYWARD, Calif, ., July 1, 2021— The City of Hayward Economic Development Division, Hayward Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association are teaming up to hold a downtown grand re-opening celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Following on the heels of the July Fourth weekend, the special downtown grand re-opening Together for Hayward event is a celebration of the lifting of…, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 20-26, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 42 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,242 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 199 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,887 , Theft , , 23, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 13, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 40, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/20/2021, at 4:39 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 25000 block of Santa Clara St and located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot. The occupants were contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-34370), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/23/2021, at 7:25 AM, officers responded to the 300 block of Lexington Ave regarding an auto burglary in progress. Officers located the suspect who fled in a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located, and the occupant was taken into custody. (Report #2021-34907), Purse Snatch Theft: , On 06/25/2021 at 12:53 PM, the victim was standing near the 900 block of Southland Dr. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her purse, and fled the scene. (Report #2021-35397), Robbery:, On 06/26/2021, at 1:10 PM, the victim was seated near the 100 block of B St when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect punched the victim several times and took his property before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-35624), Attempted Robbery:, On 06/26/2021, at 9:27 PM, the suspect entered a business in the 30000 block of Huntwood Ave. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money. The victim yelled for help, so the suspect fled the scene. (Report #2021-35734) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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