HAYWARD, Calif., , On August 22, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m., officers responded to a reported medical incident near the 30000 block of San Antonio Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 43-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died. The identity of the victim is currently being withheld, pending notifications…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, August 24, 2025 - August 30, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 32, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,126, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 145, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,003, , Theft , , 16, 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 , , 17, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 18, Mental Health Calls , , 17, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, Robbery, : On 08/26/2025 at 8:46 AM, a robbery occurred at the grocery store on the 200 block of Jacson St. The store manager confronted a subject who was concealing bottles of alcoholic beverages. Confronted by the store manager, the subject broke one of the bottles and brandished the neck of the bottle at the manager and exited the door. Officers arrived at the parking lot, located the subject who…, Strong Armed Robbery, : On 08/26/2025 at 6:41 PM, officers responded to a strong-armed robbery that occurred on the 200 block of Jackson St. The security guard watched as a subject walked into the grocery store with an empty bag, filled it with items, and walked past the self-checkout area. He attempted to stop and check the subject’s bag, but a fight ensued where the guard was scratched on the arm, and the subject…, Theft by False Pretenses, : On 08/29/2025 at 2:55 PM, an elderly person who lives on the 900 block of Malcom Ln was scammed out of a large sum of money. An unidentified subject (S1) claimed to work for an anti-virus company and deceived the victim into believing funds were accidentally deposited into the checking account; and were needed to be returned. The victim withdrew the money, which was collected by an Identified…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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Sept. 17 11 am to 1pm Fall Job & Resource Fair The Hayward Public Library, with Rubicon Programs-Eden Area America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), will host the Fall Job and Resource Fair at the downtown Hayward Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leading employers and community organizations will be in attendance offering job openings, interviews and general…
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Graphic with photos of propeller planes, a police dog, and a classic car. Text reads: Hayward Airport Open House Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hayward Executive Airport will host its annual Open House on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature food and drink vendors and showcase static aircraft displays, classic cars and equipment used by Hayward’s…
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Hayward Chamber of Commerce Mariachi Festival Sept. 27 12-6 Southland Mall The Mariachi Festival returns to Hayward on Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., this time at Southland Mall. Hosted by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, the event will celebrate Mexican culture with mariachi performances, ballet folklorico and lucha libre, as well as a mercado of food and drink vendors and merchants.…
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The Weekes Branch of the Hayward Public Library has officially reopened! The renovated library opened on Aug. 18, with improvements to the building and surrounding property. Interior improvements include fresh paint, removal and replacement of worn and damaged carpeting, furniture and shelving, as well as a new display screen and AV equipment in the updated Community Meeting Room. Exterior…
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Street sign that reads: Earthquake ready? The City of Hayward, in partnership with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate’s Outsmart Disaster Program, will host the HayWired Earthquake Scenario Toolkit Workshop Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the downtown Hayward Public Library. The free in-person workshop is open to business owners, managers and staff. Participants…
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The Hayward Police Department would like to provide our community with an update regarding our radio communications system, which is used to transmit sensitive and private information during the course of our duties. The Hayward Police Department is authorized by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) to access CLETS, the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. CLETS is a…
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All library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14. Online check-outs of books, movies and more are available via our digital library, here, .
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, August 31, 2025 - September 6, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 33, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,874, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 5, Weekly Reports Taken:, 73, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,925, , 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 , , 19, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 18, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, Robbery and Vehicle Theft Warrant, : On 09/01/2025 at 1:21 PM, officers were alerted to a felony LPR (License Plate Reader) hit in the area of Mission and Jackson Street. The vehicle was located parked and unoccupied on the 25000 block of Cypress Avenue. As officers were inspecting the vehicle, a subject exited a residence and began to walk away. Officers stopped, identified, and arrested the subject as the person listed on the…, Theft and Vandalism, : On 09/02/2025 at 12:07 AM, officers were called to the 29000 block of Dixon Street for a subject who vandalized a doorbell type of camera from a residence and stole shoes off the porch from another residence. Officers located the subject, who matched the description and was likely the same person from prior thefts in the area, and arrested him for petty theft and vandalism. Report 2025-50686, Robbery, Brandishing a Weapon, and Others, : On 09/04/2025 at 08:09 AM, officers were sent to a robbery that occurred at a gas station on the 700 block of W Tennyson Road. The victim was at the gas station when he was approached by the subject, who presented a knife and stole the victim’s cell phone. While officers were interviewing the victim, they noticed the subject had returned to the gas station. The officers detained the subject,…, Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Resisting Arrest, : On 09/04/2025 at 4:08 PM, officers were dispatched to the railroad tracks near the 50 block of Trestle Drive for a subject beating a person with metal pole. Officers arrived on scene and noticed a subject running away. Officers stopped the subject, contacted the victim who positively ID’d the subject, and arrested him for assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. The victim was treated…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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