Black and white tea cup drawing, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. | Online Tea Tasting with Library Director Jayanti Addlemen, : Are you a tea fancier? Do you enjoy trying new teas and discussing the various nuances of the brew? Would you like to learn more about tea? Come join Library Director and tea aficionado Jayanti Addleman online to try four different teas. You provide the cup and hot water, we'll provide the tea bags and tea evaluation cards: just come by the library after registering online to pick up your…, Aug. 21, 12 p.m. | Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments, : The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. In a one-on-one telephone appointment, the lawyer can answer questions on most legal topics. If legal help is required, people are referred to other agencies. Appointments usually run for about 10-15 minutes. Due to limited availability, we…, * Please do not send any confidential information in your email. Library staff will get back to you within three business days., This program is co-sponsored by Alameda County Bar Association, Legal Access Alameda . A cartoon woman reading a book, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. | Teen Book Club: Theme TBA, The Teen Book Club is back! Stay tuned to hear what our September theme is. Read any book that fits our theme and join us via Zoom at the end of the month to discuss what you read and hear from other teen readers. All teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the event., Questions?, Email Teen Librarian Ari at ariana.nussbaum@hayward-ca.gov Register online
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, August 8-14, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 52 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,123 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 6, Weekly Reports Taken:, 200 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 7, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,767 , Theft , , 13, 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 , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 18, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, Significant Incidents, Carjacking/Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 08/09/2021, at 7:28 AM, the victim was standing outside of her running vehicle near the 1000 block of B St when the suspect approached her. The suspect got inside the victim’s vehicle and drove away, striking and injuring the victim with the car as he fled. (Report #2021-45259), Robbery:, On 08/09/2021, at 11:27 AM, the victim was approached by the suspect near the 27000 block of Industrial Blvd. The suspect used force and robbed the victim of his property before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-45297), Recovered Firearm:, On 08/09/2021, at 8:21 PM, officers conducted an enforcement stop near the 24000 Block of Grand Ave. A record check revealed the driver to have outstanding felony warrants. A search of the vehicle revealed a handgun inside the car. (Report #2021-45407), Recovered Stolen Vehicle: , On 08/11/2021 at 2:54 PM, officers observed an occupied vehicle that was parked near the 24000 block of Grand Ave. A record check of the vehicle’s license plate revealed it to be stolen. The occupant was taken into custody. (Report #2021-45812), Robbery:, On 08/12/2021, at 3:37 AM, the suspect went into a business near the 24000 block of Santa Clara St and brandished a handgun. The suspect took property from the business and fled the scene. (Report #2021-45949), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Aug. 24, 2021—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ranked the City of Hayward among its top 30 on-site generators of renewable energy among more than 1,700 participating public and private entities in the agency’s Green Power Partnership . According to the latest EPA Green Power Partnership Top 30 Ranking issued on July 26, Apple Inc., The Proctor & Gamble Company and General Motors…
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The City of Hayward is committed to connecting its Afghan community members to affordable legal advice in multiple languages and other resources amid concern about the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan—and has established a City, website, to help facilitate these efforts. We will work with immigration lawyers to compile answers to frequently asked questions and provided targeted assistance. Questions can be asked through an, online form, available on the City website at, www.hayward-ca.gov/AfghanRelief, . The East Bay is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the United State. The City of Hayward stands with our friends, neighbors and community members during this difficult time, and commits to working jointly with other local agencies and organizations to do so effectively efficiently and compassionately. To that end, the City is in contact with multiple organizations to facilitate…, Afghan Coalition, , a community-based organization in the East Bay that provides support and services to local Afghan community members. The, International Rescue Committee of Northern California, , which helps refugees who have been granted sanctuary in the Bay Area become self-sufficient., Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay, , which has a Refugee Services team that welcomes new refugee in the East Bay and helps them with resources. They also are looking for volunteers., Fremont's Afghan Refugee Help Fund, , which will work with local Afghan partner organizations to determine priorities and needs of new arrivals to the United States. Funds will be used for housing, food, clothing, and other items or services to assist refugees expected to arrive in our area. If you or an organization with which you are affiliated are looking to coordinate with the City of Hayward, you can contact City staff at, community@hayward-ca.gov, .
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Aug. 25, 2021—The Hayward Fire Department today called on all Hayward residents to take two important emergency preparation steps by going online to a new fire service-supported website called Zonehaven AWARE to familiarize themselves with new evacuation zones and signup to receive AC Alert emergency notifications. The Zonehaven Aware website at https://community.zonehaven.com is being built…
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Hayward Police Department Badge The Hayward Police Department is offering special online sessions of its Community Academy program in English over four weeks this October. The Hayward Police Department’s Community Academy is a certified educational program designed to give community members a working knowledge of how the Police Department is organized and operates in Hayward. Goals include…
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German Shepherd Puppy Bring your dog and join the Hayward Police Department at Eden Greenway Dog Park, 2133 Boca Raton Street, Saturday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know your Hayward Police Officers. For your safety, and the safety of others, we are asking that you keep your pet on a leash during the event. For more information, contact Mary…, Mary.Fabian@hayward-ca.gov, . Pups with Police, an extension of the Coffee with a Cop program, is designed to give police officers and community members an opportunity to have a relaxed, informal and open conversation about issues in Hayward.
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Brainfuse logo The Hayward Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow™. This versatile online service supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills. To access JobNow/VetNow™, please visit…, www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library/resources/brainfuse, . , JobNow/VetNow™ includes the following features, : , LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS, : VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources: Answer questions related to benefits eligibility Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare, and education benefits Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents, JOB TOOLS, : Designed to help with all stages of the job-hunting process, VetNow’s Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more: Use the career resources to discover one’s best career fit based on education, experience, and personality Search for a job with nationwide and local resources Download templates for the most common resume types Receive resume…, LEARNING TOOLS, : Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including: LearnNow - Live skills tutoring and an extensive library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, GRE, GMAT. and more LEAP - build academic skills through targeted lessons, quizzes Flashbulb - create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games MEET - schedule…, ADULT LEARNING CENTER, : The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to job seekers. Also, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors., About Brainfuse™, : Brainfuse is one of the nation's leading online tutoring providers, serving a diversified client base of libraries, school districts, and colleges/universities for over 20 years. With Brainfuse, users receive real-time tutoring from instructors via our proprietary online classroom. They serve hundreds of library systems throughout the country, including the California State Library, New Mexico…, info@brainfuse.com, .
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Cracks in asphalt from an earthquake, a wildfire and flooded street Throughout September, the City of Hayward will be participating in the federal government’s National Preparedness Month campaign by highlighting weekly emergency preparation activities and providing resources to help Hayward households get ready. The week 1 focus is on encouraging households to Make a Plan , which entails…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, August 22-28, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 44 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,070 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 194 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 8, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,876 , 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 , , 19, Robbery , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 39, Mental Health Calls , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 12, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 08/25/2021, at 12:18 AM, the suspect entered the victim business near the 300 block of W. Tennyson Rd. The suspect used force and took items from inside the business. Officers responded to the scene, located the suspect, and took him into custody. (Report #2021-048652), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 08/25/2021, at 9:40 PM, officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle near the 600 block of Sycamore Ave. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2021-48853), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 08/27/2021, at 4:20 PM, officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle that was parked near the 30000 block of Industrial Pkwy SW. The occupant of the vehicle was contacted by police and was taken into custody. (Report #2021-48335), Robbery: , On 08/27/2021 at 3:38 PM, the victim was approached by the suspect near the 21000 block of Hesperian Blvd. The suspect used force to steal property from the victim before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2021-49251), Attempted Kidnapping:, On 08/28/2021, at 3:23 PM, the suspect approached the victim near the 800 block of Southland Dr. The victim attempted to kidnap the victim and chased the victim as she ran away. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody. (Report #2021-49482), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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