CERT trainees extinguishing a fire The Hayward Fire Department is hosting its free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for members of the public, and registration is open for the summer session beginning on Monday, Aug. 18. Participants in the course learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors, as well as organize a neighborhood…, here, and learn more about CERT on the Hayward Fire Department’s website, here, .
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Interim City Manager Jayanti Addleman The Hayward City Council voted June 24 to formally appoint Hayward Director of Library Services Jayanti Addleman to the position of Interim City Manager. Addleman’s appointment as the City’s interim chief executive officer took effect July 1, when Acting City Manager Michael Lawson returned to his longstanding position as Hayward City Attorney. Lawson was…
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Black and white flyer that reads: Local Author Festival Calling all California Authors! We would like to invite you to participate in the Hayward Public Library’s 2025 Local Author Festival! This event will take place on, Saturday, October 4, from, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at the Hayward Public Library’s Downtown Library (888 C Street, 2nd Floor, Fremont Bank Room). The Local Author Festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and no registration is required. Showcase your fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, children's books, or other written work. Meet readers, network with fellow authors, and sell your titles in Hayward's beautiful Downtown Library. How to…, July 12, 11:59 PM, :, http://bit.ly/3FHFQJ9, We look forward to your submission!
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 15, 2025 - June 21, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 50, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,982, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 6, Weekly Reports Taken:, 167, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,759, , 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 , , 20, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 14, Mental Health Calls , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY, : On 6/17/2025 at 3:04 AM the victim was sleeping in his vehicle near the 600 block of Orchard Ave when he was woken up by a male subject, armed with a weapon. The victim noticed the subject already had some of his personal belongings but still demanded “everything”. The subject fled on foot prior to police contact. (Report #2025-034369), ROBBERY:, On 6/21/2025 at 1:35 PM the victim and subject had made an online arrangement for the purchase of a vehicle. The two met near the 22000 block of Peralta St. The subject produced a weapon and demanded the victim's belongings. The victim complied out of fear and the subject took off on foot. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate the subject. (Report #2025-035275), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 22, 2025 - June 28, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 25, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,958, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 6, Weekly Reports Taken:, 112, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,745, , Theft , , 14, 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 , , 3, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 13, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 1, Significant Incidents, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 6/26/2025 at 3:19 PM officers located a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mission Blvd and Carlos Bee Blvd. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and took the driver into custody. (Report #2025-036304), ROBBERY:, On 6/28/2025 at 9:10 PM the victim was near the 22000 block of Mission Blvd washing her vehicle when a male subject approached her and pushed her to the ground. The subject pointed a weapon at her and demanded her personal belongings. The victim complied out of fear and provided the subject with her belongings. The subject fled on foot prior to officer contact. (Report #2025-035275), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 10, 2025—The City of Hayward and Alameda County Supervisors Elisa Márquez and Nate Miley jointly announced plans to establish a $900,000 redress fund to make amends to former Russell City residents who had property seized during the 1960s. During the period, approximately 700 parcels of Russell City land were acquired, and approximately 1,400 residents of the multi-racial, multi-ethnic…
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A portion of the Russell City Memorial Mural in downtown Hayward The City of Hayward and Alameda County Supervisors Elisa Márquez and Nate Miley jointly announced plans to establish a $900,000 redress fund to make amends to former Russell City residents who had property seized during the 1960s. During the period, approximately 700 parcels of Russell City land were acquired, and approximately 1,…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 29, 2025 - JuLY 5, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 35, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,254, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 9, Weekly Reports Taken:, 93, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,053, , Theft , , 10, 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 , , 4, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 12, Mental Health Calls , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, FIREARM RECOVERY:, On 6/29/2025 at 3:55 AM officers responded to the 27000 block of Grand View Ave for the report of a disturbance. Officers located the vehicle and made contact with the occupants. During the contact officers located a firearm in plain view. The occupants were detained, and the firearm was recovered. The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest and booked at HPD Jail. (Report #2025-036857), ROBBERY:, On 7/01/2025 at 6:17 PM the victim was near the 100 block of B St when he was approached by a male subject wearing a mask. The subject demanded the victim's bicycle and after the victim refused the subject pulled a weapon from his waistband and assaulted the victim. The victim surrendered the bicycle out of fear and the subject fled on the victims bicycle. Officers responded to the area and…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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Photo of a sign that says Downtown Hayward with a mural in the background. The City of Hayward is seeking input about ways to make it easier for businesses to locate and thrive in Downtown Hayward and elsewhere in the city. The initiative, called Business Friendly Hayward, aims to create a supportive environment for local businesses, attract new investment and strengthen the local economy. The…
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Aerial photo of senior housing building under construction. Hayward Senior Commons, a new 100-percent-affordable housing development, will begin accepting applications starting today from very low-income seniors who are interested in participating in a lottery for an opportunity to rent an apartment in the complex. The deadline to apply to participate in the lottery is July 29. Located at 22500…
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