HAYWARD, Calif., , July 19, 2021—The California Energy Commission approved on Thursday an application by Calpine Corp. to resume operation of its Russell City Energy Center power plant following an unexplained explosion and over the objections of the City of Hayward. The City opposed the application saying the plant shouldn’t be allowed to be restarted until the cause of a May 27 explosion and fire at the…, here, to the Russell City Energy Center page on the City of Hayward website.
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National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event designed to strengthen our neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. The goal of NNO is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, build support and participation and most importantly, send a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This year on, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, , (due to COVID-19), we will not celebrate NNO in the traditional manner with neighborhood block parties. Instead, we are planning to have a CAR-A-VAN. In partnership with Hayward Neighborhood Alert the evening will begin with a meet-up at Southland Mall at 5:00 pm. A planned caravan style route covering residential neighborhoods will take place with police sirens and horns honking! The…, State of California’s COVID page, for guidelines on how to safely gather. Next year, hopefully, we will be back to our traditional (pre COVID-19 NNO celebration with our usual police department staff and city officials visiting our Hayward neighborhoods). For those that are not familiar with NNO visit the , National Association of Town Watch, . If you have questions about National Night Out in Hayward, please call the Hayward Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit at 510-293-5051.
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Hayward Executive Airport will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, as part of a recently launched community-based planning process for the future reuse of Skywest Golf Course. The objective of the planning process is to create a reuse site concept for the Airport’s 126-acre Skywest property, which Hayward Area Recreation and Park District ceased operating as a golf…, link, . Feedback and questions also can be directed to Erin Sheelen of the Airport’s Skywest reuse planning consultants Kimley-Horn at (669) 800-1985 or erin.sheelen@kimley-horn.com. For more background information on the project—including special requirements and regulations governing the use of airport land and facilities—visit the , project page, on the Hayward Executive Airport website, which contains a schedule of upcoming meetings and staff reports.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/22/2021 CONTACT: Sgt. Tasha DeCosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward, Police, Department, to hold DUI Checkpoint, use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers., Hayward, Calif. – Hayward Police Department will have additional officers on patrol August 6th, 2021 specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. DUI patrols will be throughout the City of Hayward from 6:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. In addition, the Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on 8/06/2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 11-17, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 69 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,018 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 189 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 6, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,204 , Theft , , 22, 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 , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 30, Mental Health Calls , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 07/12/2021, at 11:17 PM, the suspect was walking near the 25000 block of Industrial Blvd when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect used forced and robbed the victim before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-39606), Grand Theft:, On 07/13/2021, at 2:54 PM, the victim, a local news crew, set up a camera to record footage for an interview near the 22000 block of Mission Blvd. When the victim stepped away, the suspect took the camera and tripod and fled the scene. (Report #2021-39672), Robbery:, On 07/14/2021, at 4:24 PM, the victims were approached by two suspects with handguns near the 27000 block of Calaroga Ave. The suspects robbed the victims of their property and fled the scene. (Report #2021-39883), Attempted Robbery: , On 07/16/2021 at 9:15 AM, the suspect approached the victim near the 28000 block of Dixon St. The suspect threatened to rob the victim but ran away after the victim called to a passerby for help. (Report #2021-40195), Trespass:, On 07/16/2021, at 9:10 PM, officers responded to the 1000 block of Hamrick Ln regarding the report of two subjects trespassing. Officers arrived on scene and took the suspects into custody. (Report #2021-40337), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Hate Crime/Assault Investigation, HAYWARD, Calif., , July 23, 2021— The Hayward Police Department has arrested a subject believed to be responsible for the assault of an Asian man earlier this month in Hayward. The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Salvador Dominguez Jr. On Monday, July 5, 2021, at about 9:49 PM, the Hayward Police Department received the report of an assault that occurred at the Chevron Gas Station located at 24350…
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At its July 6 meeting , the Hayward City Council voted to select Renewable 100 as the new default electricity product for East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) customers in Hayward. The action was taken in response to EBCE’s 2020 announcement that Brilliant 100, the 100 percent carbon-free and current default product in Hayward, will sunset on Jan. 1, 2022. The vote was between two products: Bright…, Changing Your Default Electricity Product., Customers may opt down to the Bright Choice product on the EBCE website at any time. Customers also can choose to opt out of EBCE and return to PG&E-supplied electricity on the same webpage. For more information on changing your default electricity product, visit the EBCE website or call EBCE at 833-699-EBCE (3223) to speak with a representative directly to learn more about your options. To…, Enrolling in Discount Programs, . There are several programs available to help reduce the cost of your electricity and natural gas bill. The CARE Program provides low-income customers a 35 percent discount on their electric bill and a 20 percent discount on their natural gas bill. To learn if you qualify for the CARE Program and how to enroll, click here . Residents who need a medical device to treat ongoing medical conditions…
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Governor Newsom discusses drought emergency response at Lopez Reservoir in San Luis Obispo County On July 8, Governor Gavin Newsom called on Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15 percent with simple measures such as reducing landscape irrigation, running dishwashers and washing machines only when full, finding and fixing leaks, installing water-efficient showerheads and taking…
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Earlier this year, a Tri-CED recycling truck serving Hayward caught fire due to an improperly disposed lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries, like all types of batteries, are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Facility or other approved recycler. Lithium-ion batteries contain more power than other batteries and are delicately packaged. They are…
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At their July 20 meeting, the Hayward City Council adopted a resolution declaring the City’s support of the goal for California to reach 100 percent zero emission vehicle sales by 2030. Development of the goal, spearheaded by the ZEV2030 campaign , was prompted by a 2018 report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). According to the IPCC, in order to avoid the most…, Clean Cars 4 All, . The Clean Cars 4 All program helps lower-income consumers retire their older, high-polluting vehicles (2005 or older) and upgrade to cleaner models. Participants also have the option to replace their older vehicles with alternative mobility options, such as public transit passes. The application period will open in early Fall 2021. For more information and eligibility requirements, click here ., California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, . Through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), California residents can receive up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles. Those interested are encouraged to submit an application and join the program waitlist here . For a full list of incentive and rebate programs, please visit https://hayward-ca.gov/content/electric-vehicle-…
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