Community Hub The City of Hayward has successfully launched a partnership with Hayward Promise Neighborhoods to create a full-service, one-stop location for accessing community education, health, employment and family services. Opened in June 2025, the Community Hub aims to make community services more accessible in a centrally located, widely trusted community space: the Downtown Library.…, City of Hayward website, . To learn more about Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, visit the , Cal State East Bay website, .
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 16, 2025— The City of Hayward has successfully launched a partnership with Hayward Promise Neighborhoods to create a full-service, one-stop location for accessing community education, health, employment and family services. Opened in June 2025, the Community Hub aims to make community services more accessible in a centrally located, widely trusted community space: the Downtown Library.…, City of Hayward website, . To learn more about Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, visit the , Cal State East Bay website, .
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The City of Hayward now offers expanded paratransit services for Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, unincorporated San Leandro, Ashland and Cherryland residents who are at least 70 years of age or at least 18 of age with a medical or disabling condition that prevents them from using conventional public transit such as buses or BART. Called Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP), the program…, East Bay Paratransit, service when it isn’t available and includes: , Curb-to-Curb Transportation—, Discounted Uber rides for participants who can enter and exit vehicles independently, Companion Rides—, Rides with trained drivers available to help with entering and exiting vehicles, getting to and from vehicles and handling mobility aids, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Transportation—, Rides with motorized wheelchair lifts and ramps for powered wheelchairs and electric scooters, Text-to-Book Self-Service Transportation Reservations—, Reserving and requesting rides directly by texting on a smart phone, Means-Based Fare Program for Very Low-Income Residents—, Zero cost rides on any available services for income-verified riders, Mobility Management and Application Assistance—, Help with understanding mobility options and applying for HOP and East Bay Paratransit. For more information, go online, here, to the City of Hayward website, call (510) 583-4230 or email, paratransit@hayward-ca.gov, . HOP is funded with Alameda County Measure BB sales tax revenue administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 17, 2025—The City of Hayward now offers expanded paratransit services for Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, unincorporated San Leandro, Ashland and Cherryland residents who are at least 70 years of age or at least 18 of age with a medical or disabling condition that prevents them from using conventional public transit such as buses or BART. Called Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP),…, East Bay Paratransit, service when it isn’t available and includes: , Curb-to-Curb Transportation—, Discounted Uber rides for participants who can enter and exit vehicles independently , Companion Rides—, Rides with trained drivers available to help with entering and exiting vehicles, getting to and from vehicles and handling mobility aids , Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Transportation—, Rides with motorized wheelchair lifts and ramps for powered wheelchairs and electric scooters , Text-to-Book Self-Service Transportation Reservations—, Reserving and requesting rides directly by texting on a smart phone , Means-Based Fare Program for Very Low-Income Residents—, Zero cost rides on any available services for income-verified riders , Mobility Management and Application Assistance—, Help with understanding mobility options and applying for HOP and East Bay Paratransit. For more information, go online, here, to the City of Hayward website, call (510) 583-4230 or email, paratransit@hayward-ca.gov, . HOP is funded with Alameda County Measure BB sales tax revenue administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).
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Photos of a townhome mentioned in the article. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse-style condo at 22716 Atherton Street that is part of the City of Hayward’s Affordable Housing Program is available for purchase. Moderate income households making 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) or below may apply through Oct. 15. Located in Hayward’s Renaissance Walk development, near the Hayward…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 23, 2025—Facing a budgetary shortfall in the City’s General Fund that pays for most municipal services, Hayward’s Mayor, City Councilmembers and Executive Team have voluntarily agreed to take pay cuts through the end of the current fiscal year. The Mayor and Councilmembers agreed to a salary cut and to forego a cost-of-living increase that together amount to a 6.5-percent reduction in…
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Green cartoon trash can Lottie Sortwell Hayward is welcoming a new member to its recycling team. Meet Lottie Sortwell, a chatbot dedicated to helping Hayward residents sort their waste properly., Lottie, is an AI-enabled digital assistant designed to chat via texts or online, offering the latest information about recycling in Hayward. Hayward’s recycling program uses a combination of machinery and hand sorting at the recycling facility to manage items such as bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard. Placing non-recyclable items in the recycling container can contaminate valuable materials, causing…, Lottie Sortwell, with your recycling questions. For additional guidance, try the , Re:source, tool, which will tell you how to dispose of certain products within your specific zip code. For even more rules and tips, check out Waste Management’s Recycling Myths guidebook, or visit the City’s , website, .
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Hetch Hetchy The City of Hayward’s drinking water, purchased by the City from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), is delivered to the City through the San Francisco Regional Water System. Most of this water originates as snow melt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, travels through the Hetch Hetchy aqueducts, and includes treated water that the SFPUC produces from its local…, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report) ,
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Clean Energy Credits Flyer Hayward residents still have time to take advantage of valuable federal tax credits for clean energy upgrades — but deadlines are quickly approaching. These tax credits can save you thousands on electric vehicles, home energy improvements, and clean power systems, while lowering your utility bills and reducing carbon emissions. , Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and Chargers , Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle (EV)? Now is the perfect time. Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used EVs are only available through September 30, 2025. Best of all, the savings apply at the time of purchase for qualifying vehicles and income-eligible buyers — meaning you don’t have to wait until tax season to benefit. Need a charger, too? You…, Plug In America’s EV tax credit guide, to see which vehicles qualify and whether you’re eligible. , Residential Clean Energy Credits , Have you been on the fence about installing rooftop solar, a battery storage, or a geothermal heat pump? Now is the time to act. Federal credits allow you to claim 30% of the total project cost if you purchase and install by December 31, 2025. , Energy Efficient Home Upgrade Credits , Upgrading your home is one of the smartest investments you can make — for your comfort, your wallet, and the environment. Until December 31, 2025, you can take advantage of tax credits that reduce the cost of modern, efficient technologies, including: , Heat pump systems —, up to $2,000 in credits for energy-efficient heating and cooling , Heat pump water heaters —, up to $2,000 , Insulation, air sealing, and weatherization —, up to $1,200 , Electrical panel upgrades —, up to $600 to support electric appliances and EV chargers, Home energy audits —, up to $150 to help identify where you can save the most on energy costs These upgrades can lower monthly utility bills, improve indoor comfort, and shrink your carbon footprint — but the credits won’t last forever. , Summary of Deadlines , Residential Tax Credits (In Order of Expiration), Tax Credit (with IRS code sections), Description, Eligibility Timeline, New EV (30D), Up to $7,500 for a new vehicle from a registered dealership. Vehicles acquired before September 30, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Used EV (25E), Up to $4,000 for a used vehicle from a registered dealership. Vehicles acquired before September 30, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Heat pump air conditioner / heater (25C), Up to $2,000 for a heat pump air conditioner / heater. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Heat pump water heater (25C), Up to $2,000 for a heat pump water heater. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Weatherization / insulation (25C), Up to $1,200 for weatherization upgrades and improvements like insulation and air sealing. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Electrical panel (25C), Up to $600 for installation of an electrical panel. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Home energy audit (25C), Up to $150 to conduct a home energy audit. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible. M, ore Info, Rooftop solar installation (25D), 30% of qualifying costs related to the purchase and installation of solar panels on your home. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Battery storage installation (25D), 30% of qualifying costs related to the purchase and installation of battery storage on your home. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, Geothermal heating installation (25D), 30% of qualifying costs related to the installation of geothermal heat pumps on your home. Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible., More Info, EV charger (30C), Up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of an EV charger on your home. Chargers placed in service before June 30, 2026 are eligible., More Info,
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HAYWARD, Calif., , On September 20, 2025, at approximately 2:55 a.m., officers responded to a reported sound of gunshots heard around the 27000 block of Manon Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located a middle-aged male with gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded, rendered aid to the victim, and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity is unknown. We are awaiting formal identification…
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