Phot of the St. Regis Building from above. The City of Hayward and Bay Area Community Services (BACS) will hold a community meeting on Saturday, Aug. 16, to provide information and listen to feedback on the planned transformation of the former St. Regis Retirement Center into a housing, treatment and care campus for people experiencing homelessness, especially those with complex medical needs. …
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Hayward Public Library is pleased to announce the reopening of its Weekes Branch in South Hayward with a formal Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 16th, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Join us to celebrate the completion of the recent Weekes Branch renovation. This targeted and impactful renovation focused on preventing further decline of this aging facility and to compassionately re-envision several…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, JUly 6, 2025 - JuLY 12, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 49, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,943, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 14, Weekly Reports Taken:, 173, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,640, , 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 , , 7, Robbery , , 10, Vehicle Theft , , 22, Mental Health Calls , , 16, Reports of Gunfire , , Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 7/6/2025 at 5:08 PM the victim was sitting in his vehicle near the intersections of Bruno St and W Tennyson Rd when a known male subject to the victim approached the victim and took his personal belongings. Officers responded, located the subject, and placed him under arrest. (Report #2025-038522), ROBBERY:, On 7/08/2025 at 1:40 PM the victim was near the 600 block of W Tennyson Rd when a vehicle parked near him and a male subject exited the vehicle. The male approached him, pointed a weapon at him, and took the victims personal belongings. The male returned to the vehicle and fled. Officers broadcasted the vehicle description and were able to locate the vehicle, conduct a high risk stop, and took…, VEHICLE RECOVERY: On 7/12/2025 at 11:13 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 1800 block of Castro Street. A records check revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen from a nearby city. The driver was taken into custody, and the stolen vehicle was recovered. A records check of the individual also revealed an outstanding warrant, for which he was additionally arrested. (Report #2025-039650), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 13, 2025 - JuLY 19, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 42, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,825, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 11, Weekly Reports Taken:, 154, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,914, , 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 , , 8, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 10, Mental Health Calls , , 19, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 7/14/2025 at 9:36 PM a male subject entered a business near the 26000 block of Mission Blvd. The subject selected several items of merchandise and approached the register. The subject reached towards his waistband and asked the employee how much money was in the register. The employee believed the subject had a weapon in his waistband and backed away from the register. The subject reached into…, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 7/15/2025 at 7:16 AM officers locate a stolen vehicle near the intersection of W Winton ave and I880. The officer conducts a traffic stop on the vehicle and takes the driver into custody. The driver is arrested, and the vehicle is recovered. (Report #2025-040144), ROBBERY: , On 07/17/2025 at 1:13 PM a male subject entered the business near the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd, filled a bag with merchandise, and attempted to leave without paying. An employee attempted to stop the suspect but was assaulted in the process. The male was identified and was taken into custody a few hours later by officers. (Report #2025-040635), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 20, 2025 - JuLY 26, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 29, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,753, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 8, Weekly Reports Taken:, 147, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 6, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 4, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,820, , Theft , , 21, 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 , , 9, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 26, Mental Health Calls , , 17, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 7/23/2025 at 8:31 PM a male suspect entered a business near the 400 block of W. Harder Road, displayed a weapon, and demanded money from the owner. The owner complied, and the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. (Report #2025-041995), VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 7/23/2025 at 11:23 PM officers located a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mission Avenue and Sunset Avenue. They conducted a traffic stop, took the driver into custody, and recovered the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to HPD Jail for booking. (Report #2025-042021), Vehicle Recovery: , On 07/26/2025 at 2:45 PM Officers located a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Grand Street. They detained the occupants and discovered a firearm inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested and booked into HPD Jail. (Report #2025-042561), For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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Weekes Branch Library Lion Statue Join the Hayward Public Library to celebrate the reopening of the Weekes Branch Library with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m., ahead of the library’s official reopening on Monday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. The celebration will feature live performances, a donor acknowledgement and will provide attendees with a sneak preview of the new…, here, , and be sure to visit the Weekes Branch when it is fully operational beginning Monday, Aug. 18.
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Yellow, blue and green street party flyer Visit Downtown Hayward for the final Summer Street Party of 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. Presented by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Hayward, the Downtown Hayward Street Parties take place on B Street between Foothill and Mission boulevards and Main Street between A and C streets. Admission is free for…, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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A drawing of people cleaning and greening Join the Clean and Green Commission and other community members for the next Keep Hayward Clean and Green clean-up and beautification event in South Hayward on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at Weekes Park, 27182 Patrick Ave., at 8 a.m. to pick up litter and report blight around the park and in the greater Tennyson…, this link, to pre-register for free. Same-day registration will be available at the event starting at 8 a.m. Adult supervision is not provided by the City, and all volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. To learn more about the Clean and Green Commission and its programs, visit the City of Hayward website here , or contact Colleen Kamai at (510) 881-7745 or, Colleen.Kamai@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Members of the HEART Team The City of Hayward is working to improve response to people experiencing mental illness, substance use disorder and homelessness by ensuring we are dispatching the right teams and following up to connect individuals with support services. We strive to accomplish this through the Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams, HEART, for short, an evolving program which provides…, hayward-ca.gov/HEART, .
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Trees lining B Street The Hayward City Council on Aug. 19 will hold a hearing and vote on proposed updates to the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, changes that include extending protections for native trees to rear yards and establishing further protections for trees of highest community and ecological value. Hayward’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, first established in the late 1950s, received…, here, on the City of Hayward website. For additional information, please contact Peter Jensen, Landscape Architects for the City of Hayward, at, theo.spores@hayward-ca.gov, and, peter.jensen@hawyard-ca.gov, . To provide input on proposed updates to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, please email comments to, tree.ordinance@hayward-ca.gov, .
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