Red, yellow, and green Juneteenth flyer with the text: Juneteenth Fest 2025 Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated in Hayward on June 21, with live music, spoken word, dance and drama performances, exhibitions, vendors, refreshments and activities for children. The annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration festival…, here, . Throughout the month of June, Hayward Public Library will also commemorate Juneteenth with book displays and special programs. For more information, view the HPL calendar of events, here, . Additionally, at noon on Wednesday, June 18, the City of Hayward will host ceremonial raisings of the Juneteenth and Pan African flags in recognition of the long history of African American liberation efforts, which inspired racial equity and freedom movements around the world. Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, is an observance of the…
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The Downtown Hayward branch will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, June 20. The Weekes branch is still closed for renovations. Online check-outs of books, movies and more are available via our digital library, here, .
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 30, 2025— The City of Hayward was declared a Sanctuary City in 2017 as one important step toward ensuring that all Hayward community members feel safe interacting with local police officers, first responders and other City employees. Notwithstanding a, statement, issued today by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that mischaracterizes the intent and effect of Hayward’s Sanctuary City declaration, the declaration and associated policies advance public health and safety in our community. Hayward’s Sanctuary City declaration and associated polices also are consistent with and protected by the California Trust Act, SB 54, a state law prohibiting the use…, here, on the City of Hayward website. There, one can find the Hayward Sanctuary City resolution adopted by the City Council on June 6, 2017, Hayward Police Department Policy 415, covering interaction with federal immigration officials, and City of Hayward Administrative Rule 1.10, which applies to all City employees and sets forth the City’s Immigration Status Non-Discrimination Policy. To read the…, here, on the City’s website.
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 2, 2025—Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated in Hayward on June 21, with live music, spoken word, dance and drama performances, exhibitions, vendors, refreshments and activities for children. The annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at…, here, . Throughout the month of June, Hayward Public Library will also commemorate Juneteenth with book displays and special programs. For more information, view the HPL calendar of events, here, . Additionally, at noon on Wednesday, June 18, the City of Hayward will host ceremonial raisings of the Juneteenth and Pan African flags in recognition of the long history of African American liberation efforts, which inspired racial equity and freedom movements around the world. Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, is an observance of the…
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A group of workers paving a road The City of Hayward’s annual Pavement Improvement Project is set to begin construction on June 23. This project will deliver over $12.5 million of street and curb ramp enhancements, including new striping for bike lanes and crosswalks, as well as additional upgrades to more than 41 lane miles of roadway. The project covers 65 street segments and is expected to be…, here, on the City of Hayward website. Questions and concerns also can be directed to Project Manager Yama Farouqi at (510) 583-4761 and, yama.farouqi@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Photo of a truck unloading bulky waste at the transfer station. Registration is now open for the next Disposal Days event, Saturday, June 14. Hosted by the City of Hayward Maintenance Services Department, the event provides community members an additional way to dispose of household debris safely and legally free of charge. The Disposal Days program allows residents of the City of Hayward to…, here, to the program page on the City of Hayward website or contact Maintenance Services at (510) 881-7745 or, disposal.days@hayward-ca.gov, .
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 18, 2025 - May 24, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 26, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,886, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 11, Weekly Reports Taken:, 175, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,778, , Theft , , 25, 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 , , 21, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 10, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 05/24/2025 at 2:17 PM a female subject entered a business near the 27000 block of Hesperian Blvd and loaded a shopping cart with merchandise. The subject left the business with unpaid merchandise and two additional subjects attempted to block an employee from stopping the subject with the merchandise. Two of the subjects assault the employee then all flee in a vehicle prior to officer arrival…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 11, 2025 - May 17, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 48, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,024, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 9, Weekly Reports Taken:, 176, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,821, , Theft , , 29, 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 , , 24, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 24, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 05/14/2025 at 2:59 PM, officers attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates in the area of Tennyson Rd and Patrick Ave. The vehicle fled and was involved in a collision. Three juvenile subjects fled on foot; two were quickly detained. A short time later, a resident reported a male hiding in their backyard. The subject surrendered to officers and was arrested. (Report #2025-027570), ROBBERY:, On 05/15/2025 at 3:05 PM Three juvenile subjects exited a business with unpaid merchandise. When confronted by employees, one subject pepper-sprayed an employee. The employee detained the subject. HPD officers responded and assisted in detaining the remaining two subjects. (Report #2025-027764), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 4, 2025 - May 10, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 36, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,971, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 10, Weekly Reports Taken:, 193, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 6, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,974, , 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 , , 26, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 26, Mental Health Calls , , 16, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 05/5/2025 at 8:02 AM, officers were alerted of a stolen vehicle in the area of Jackson Ave and Watkins St. Officers locate the vehicle and attempt to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle fled. Officers later relocated the vehicle and took the driver into custody. (Report #2025-025630), VEHILCE RECOVERY:, On 05/08/2025 at 5:16 PM while enroute to take a stolen vehicle report, officers spot the vehicle in the area of Sunset Blvd. Officers are able to detain the driver as he exits the driver's seat of the stolen vehicle. The suspect is taken into custody and the vehicle is recovered. (Report #2025-026338), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 9, 2025—In recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, the City of Hayward will host a ceremonial raising of the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, at Hayward City Hall Plaza. This most up to date version of the Progress Pride flag is flying at City Hall for the entire month of June, which is observed worldwide…
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