Green traffic sign with white text that reads: "Funding" The City of Hayward has published a, notice of funding availability, for community-based projects to be implemented July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. A mandatory Bidders' Conference will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Meeting details are provided on the Notice of Funding Availability page, here, . Applicants must be a registered non-profit through the California Secretary of State or a government organization. Those who cannot attend the mandatory Bidders’ Conference are encouraged to reach out to staff. In Spring 2026, the City of Hayward Community Agency Funding Program will award federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to successful applicants for eligible community…, emily.hwang@hayward-ca.gov, and/or Community Services Division Manager Amy Cole-Bloom at (510) 583-4201 or by email at, amy.cole@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Green clean up flyer with green text that reads: Neighborhood Clean-up Join the Hayward Clean and Green Commission for the next Keep Hayward Clean and Green neighborhood clean-up event in the Southgate area on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at Southgate Park, 26780 Chiplay Ave., at 8 a.m. to pick up litter and report blight around Chiplay Ave. and the surrounding…, this link, to pre-register for free. Same-day registration will be available at the clean-up starting at 8 a.m. Adult supervision is not provided by the City, and all volunteers under 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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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 29, 2025— The City of Hayward received its first Gold Award of Excellence from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its innovative Hashtag Hayward program, the highest honor in its category. The program was also nominated for Best in Show, IEDC’s most prestigious award, out of more than 450 submissions this year from across the globe. The Hashtag Hayward program…, webpage, .
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 7, 2025 - September 13, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 35, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,909, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 10, Weekly Reports Taken:, 132, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,488, , Theft , , 11, 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 , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 7, Mental Health Calls , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 09/08/2025 at 09:08PM, a robbery and assault with a deadly weapon occurred on the 30700 Block of Weigman. The victim was driving southbound on Wiegman Road when her check engine light activated near this location. She pulled over, stopped the vehicle, and a black sedan then drove up alongside her. Two subjects (both) described as males wearing ski masks exited the suspect vehicle. Subject #2…, Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 09/09/2025 at 10:49PM, an assault with a deadly weapon occurred on the 400 block of W Harder Rd. The unhoused Victim was sitting in front of a grocery store when a subject (an unhoused male in his 30’s) approached the victim, brandished an airsoft gun, pointed it at him, and pulled the trigger. The subject asked the victim about his lack of fear, then raised a hammer and threw it at the victim…, Strong Arm Robbery:, On 09/11/2025 at 2:41PM, a strong-arm robbery occurred on the 28000 block of Mission Blvd. The victim parked her car near her residence and exited her vehicle. A female subject approached the victim, who proceeds to grab her by her hair and punch the victim in the face. The subject then reached into the victim’s car and removed a backpack and gym bag before fleeing. The victim located the subject…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hayward Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For sixteen years, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped…, What:, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, When:, Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Who:, Hayward Police Department, Where:, 300 W. Winton Ave., Hayward CA, 94544 In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 19.8 million pounds (10,000 tons) of medication from circulation since its inception. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 14, 2025 - September 20, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 29, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,800, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 84, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,340, , Theft , , 15, 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 , , 10, Robbery , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 10, Mental Health Calls , , 17, Reports of Gunfire , , 4, Significant Incidents, Stolen Vehicle and Parole Violation, : 09/14/2025 at 12:51 AM, Hayward PD’s ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) system alerted officers of a stolen vehicle detected in the area of Tennyson and Calaroga. Once officers located and stopped the vehicle, they determined the driver was not the owner of the vehicle. The driver who is also on parole from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was arrested for…, Burglary, : 09/14/2025 at 12:13 PM, Officers responded to 275 Goodwin Street (Sorensdale Recreation Center) to investigate a burglary in progress. After arriving on scene, officers noticed the forced entry into the main office. They searched the surrounding area and located a male subject (Hayward resident) who was in possession of the stolen property. The subject was arrested for burglary, and the stolen…, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, : 09/17/2025 at 01:47 AM, while patrolling in the 25000 block of Mission and Central Blvd, an officer located a parked stolen vehicle that was occupied by two individuals. The driver, a non-Hayward resident, was taken into custody for possessing the stolen vehicle; and the passenger (also a non-Hayward resident) was interviewed and released at the scene. The officer contacted the registered owner…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released):, 46, , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,935, , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 14, Weekly Reports Taken:, 157, , Burglary— Non Residential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,967, , Theft , , 25, 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 , , 10, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 23, Mental Health Calls , , 16, Reports of Gunfire , , 1, Significant Incidents, Possession of Stolen Property:, 09/22/2025 at 4:27PM, the victim located his stolen motorcycle listed for sale on an on-line marketplace and arranged a meeting with the seller. Officers were flagged down at the meeting location, where Subject 1 (male adult) and Subject 2 (male juvenile) were detained. Subject 1 was taken into custody, and Subject 2 was cited and released to a parent. Case Report # 2025-55078, Vehicle Theft and Other Charges, : 09/24/2025 at 03:12AM, officers were flagged down at Mission and Industrial Blvd by the victim who stated her vehicle was stolen by a known subject. Officers utilized the ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) system and began searching the 500 block of West A St (last known whereabouts) for the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and the subject who stole the vehicle in a parking lot at an…, Vandalism and Other Charges, : 09/27/2025 at 12:53AM a security officer from the grocery store on the 27000 block of Hesperian Blvd reported two males were attempting to break into the Wells Fargo ATM at the location. Officers arrived on scene and detained subject 1 in the parking lot. Subject 2, who officers located near the Eden Greenway began to evade them, but the officers were able to chase and detain him. Both subjects…, For additional information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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Hayward, CA.-, The Hayward Police Department was awarded a $235,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support our ongoing enforcement programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The Hayward Police Department was also awarded a $25,000 grant from OTS for our Civilian Motorcycle Safety Course, an education program to increase safety on Hayward…
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The, Council Budget and Finance Committee, reviews and considers items related to investment policy, budget updates, and revenue measures. Matters of this nature have a direct impact on the community and warrant additional consideration before they are presented to the full City Council. What is on the agenda for tonight? Want to learn more? Check out the full agenda for tonight below. Agenda and Reports How to watch the meeting: View the…, City of Hayward Youtube Channel, How to submit written Public Comment: Send an email to, Crissy.Mello@hayward-ca.gov, by 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the Council Budget and Finance Committee and City staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda., https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, When submitting written comments, indicate in the email if you want your comment read into the record. Requests will be allowed provided the reading will not exceed three (3) minutes consistent with the time limit for speakers at Council Committee meetings. Email comments will become part of the record of Council Committee meetings. The Chair can limit the time for reading written comments., GUIDE TO ATTENDING VIRTUAL MEETINGS, *Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400. If you require translation services during the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk 48 hours in advance of…, Want information on upcoming legislative meetings, meeting agendas and related meeting staff reports? Visit our, meetings and agendas center, .
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The, Council Budget and Finance Committee, reviews and considers items related to investment policy, budget updates, and revenue measures. Matters of this nature have a direct impact on the community and warrant additional consideration before they are presented to the full City Council. What is on the agenda for tonight? Want to learn more? Check out the full agenda for tonight below. Agenda and Reports, How to watch the meeting, : View the meeting on the, City of Hayward Youtube Channel, How to submit written Public Comment, : Send an email to, Crissy.Mello@hayward-ca.gov by 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the Council Budget and Finance Committee and City staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda., https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, When submitting written comments, indicate in the email if you want your comment read into the record. Requests will be allowed provided the reading will not exceed three (3) minutes consistent with the time limit for speakers at Council Committee meetings. Email comments will become part of the record of Council Committee meetings. The Chair can limit the time for reading written comments., GUIDE TO ATTENDING VIRTUAL MEETINGS, *Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400. If you require translation services during the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk 48 hours in advance of…, Want information on upcoming legislative meetings, meeting agendas and related meeting staff reports? Visit our meetings and agendas center .
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