Folklórico dancers at the 2025 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Downtown Hayward The City of Hayward will begin accepting applications on Tuesday for grant funding and associated permits to hold public Special Events in Hayward during the City’s upcoming fiscal year starting July 1. Last year, the City introduced a new system to streamline, customize and make more accessible and transparent City…, here, on the City of Hayward website or contact Zach Ebadi of the Hayward Community and Media Relations Division at, SpecialEvents@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 583-3911. Permitting requirements for Special Events and deadlines for submitting applications and associated documentation are determined based on event size, location and planned activities to best protect public health and safety and appropriately manage legal liability.
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The Downtown Hayward branch will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 7. 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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B Street in Downtown Hayward Safe Streets is a City of Hayward initiative to transform streets with the highest rates of serious-injury and fatal collisions to make them safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Last month, as part of this project, we invited community members to follow along and provide input on Safe Streets’ plans to make the, Downtown Loop, safer and more accessible. Over the next few weeks, we are inviting additional participation and feedback on Safe Streets’ improvement plans for, three additional high-traffic corridors, : A Street between Hesperian and Mission boulevards, B Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Mission Boulevard, and Tennyson Road between Hesperian and Mission boulevards. These initial rounds of Safe Streets planning will help form a set of potential upgrades for the roadways involved by fall 2025—eventually, the City will create Safe Streets conceptual plans to compete for…, Vision Zero, , or the elimination of all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in Hayward.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 8, 2025 - June 14, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 43, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,913, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 8, Weekly Reports Taken:, 159, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 10, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 3, , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,602, , Theft , , 30, 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 , , 16, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 18, Mental Health Calls , , 16, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, Significant Incidents, VEHICLE RECOVERY, : On 6/10/2025 at 6:54 PM while stopped at a signal near the intersection of A St and Santa Clara Street, officers observed an occupied stolen motorcycle. Officers contacted the suspect and safely took him into custody. The motorcycle was recovered, and the suspect was arrested (Report #2025-033135), FIREARM RECOVERY, : On 6/11/2025 at 4:38 PM while patrolling the area near Mission Blvd and A St, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop, officers discovered a concealed firearm in the driver’s waistband. As the investigation continued, the passenger voluntarily disclosed that he also had a concealed firearm in his waistband. Both individuals were taken into custody, and two firearms were…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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Fireworks with a red no symbol With the Fourth of July holiday this Friday, the City of Hayward encourages residents to be a good neighbor, celebrate safely and follow the City’s fireworks ban: All forms of fireworks are illegal in Hayward. People caught using fireworks are subject to criminal citation and owners of property where illegal fireworks activity takes place are subject to fines. The…, here, .
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Hayward, California – The Hayward Police Department reminds the public to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday responsibly by planning ahead by designating a sober driver, using public transportation or ride share or calling a cab. In 2023, 617 people were killed in crashes throughout the U.S. during the Fourth of July holiday period. Of those deadly crashes, 38% involved alcohol. In California…, 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:, If you plan to drink, use public transit or a rideshare service, or call a cab. , Host Responsibly:, If you’re hosting, offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverage options and make sure your guests have safe, sober rides home., Look Out for Others:, Don’t let friends or family members drive impaired. Take their keys and help arrange a safe ride., Stay Alert, : Watch for impaired drivers on the road and report them to local law enforcement by calling [510-293-7000 or 911]. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Hayward, Calif., , – On July 3, 2025, at approximately 12:18 PM, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a house fire near the 27000 block of Mandarin Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from injuries consistent with a fireworks-related explosion. While officers were on scene, a second explosion occurred, leading to the evacuation of the home and nearby areas. Firefighters…
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Folklorico dancers on stage at Cinco de Mayo 2025 The City of Hayward began accepting applications last week for grant funding and permits to hold public Special Events in Hayward during the new fiscal year that started on July 1. Last year, the City introduced a new system to streamline, customize and make more accessible and transparent City processes for awarding grants, determining permit…, here, on the City of Hayward website or contact Zach Ebadi of the Hayward Community and Media Relations Division at, SpecialEvents@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 583-3911. Permitting requirements for Special Events and deadlines for submitting applications and associated documentation are determined based on event size, location and planned activities to best protect public health and safety and appropriately manage legal liability.
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Flyer that reads: Downtown Hayward Street Party The Hayward summertime tradition of Thursday evening downtown Street Parties returns next week from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. Presented by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Hayward, the Downtown Hayward Street Parties will take place on B Street between Foothill and Mission boulevards and Main Street between…, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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Blue National Night Out Logo National Night Out is an annual summer event designed to strengthen police-community relationships and promote neighborhood camaraderie nationwide. In Hayward, neighborhood-based National Night Out gatherings will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This event, held annually on the first Tuesday in August, encourages neighborhoods to host events…, register, your neighborhood event by Tuesday, July 22. Event ideas for National Night Out include ice cream socials, disaster preparedness trainings, games, contests, food and clothing drives, neighborhood clean-up and beautification projects and discussions or planning of a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you prefer a simpler show of support, leave your porch light on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more about…, here, .
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