Solar array at the Water Pollution Control Facility The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency earlier this summer 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…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 13, 2021— The City of Hayward has established a new webpage for following implementation of new initiatives intended to address community concerns about policing and public safety in Hayward. On May 18, the City Council directed City staff to begin testing and implementing nine high-priority initiatives that grew out of a series of community conversations on policing and public safety…
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Bright yellow sign "Online Trivia" Online Trivia Night:, Friday, Sept. 17, 7:00 p.m., Join us for an online trivia night on Zoom! Players join by simply using their web browser on their smartphone, tablet or PC. No special app is necessary. When you join us on Zoom, you'll be given a unique room code to enter on Jackbox.tv on your web browser and enter the room code to play along. The Zoom Meeting Code and password will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Register A blue…, Saturday, Sept. 18, 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 can…, michelle.nogales@hayward-ca.gov, or call (510) 881-7980. Please do not send any confidential information in your email. Library staff will get back to you within three business days. A painting of an unhoused person Making Visible the Invisible:, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, Local community leaders and artists will highlight the works in the current exhibit at the Downtown Library, share personal stories of being unhoused and finding a path to stable housing, discuss the new Let’s House Hayward! strategic plan, promote compassion and empathy for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and learn about the City of Hayward’s mission to empower unhoused…, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 4:00 p.m., The Teen Book Club is back! Our September theme is Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice 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, Ongoing events in September, : , Library Card Sign-Up Month:, September 1-30, During the month of September, enter weekly & grand prize drawings by signing up for, replacing, renewing, or just visiting us and showing us your Hayward Library card! Learn more VetNow and JobNow:, Live help every day from 1:00-10:00 p.m., Returning to civilian life can be a big change. Get help with the transition by connecting with an anonymous live veteran navigator. All Brainfuse navigators are veterans. Learn more Online Spanish Conversation Circles:, Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., Online Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish speaking skills. Learn more Online English Conversation Circles:, Tuesdays at Noon, Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m., Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills. Learn more Teen Book Reviews: Want to volunteer from home? Through the Teen Volunteer Book Reviewers Program, you can earn community service hours by writing reviews for books that you read! Learn more
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Three More Arrested in Robbery Purse Snatch Series, , HAYWARD, Calif., , September 17, 2021 — Over the last several months, the Hayward Police Department and other surrounding law enforcement agencies have been investigating a series of purse snatch robberies that occurred throughout the Bay Area, including in Hayward. In most cases, the suspects watched the victims after they conducted a bank transaction or purchased items at different shopping centers. Once the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 21 th 2021 , Contact, : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov , 4 Arrested at Hayward DUI Checkpoint, Hayward, Calif. – 2 arrested for DUI while conducting a DUI checkpoint on 9/17/2021. The checkpoint was held at Foothill Blvd and City Center Drive from 8 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 38 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 754 vehicles were contacted. 2 were arrested for felony warrants. Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 12-18, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 39 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,123 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 226 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 6,054 , Theft , , 18, 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 , , 15, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 18, Mental Health Calls , , 9, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Shooting:, On 09/13/2021, at 4:24 AM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 22000 block of Kings Ct. Officers located evidence of a shooting, however there were no reports of injuries. (Report #2021-52814), Firearm and Narcotics Recovery:, On 09/13/2021, at 8:02 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop near the 300 block of Jackson St. During the stop, a search revealed suspected narcotics and a loaded handgun. The driver was taken into custody without incident. (Report #2021-52981), Robbery:, On 09/14/2021, at 8:10 PM, the suspects entered the victim business near the 1000 block of A St. The suspects grabbed property from the store and brandished a firearm before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-53282), Robbery:, On 09/15/2021, at 6:00 PM, the suspects entered the victim business near the 400 block of W. Harder Rd. The suspects grabbed property from the store and fired several rounds from a handgun outside the business before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-53394), Robbery: , On 09/17/2021 at 3:33 PM, officers responded to the report of a robbery near the 200 block of W. Jackson St. The suspect was no longer on scene but was located by officers and was taken into custody during an area check. (Report #2021-53797), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 24, 2021—Hayward will resume in-person City Council meetings beginning Tuesday, Sept. 28, while continuing to offer members of the public, city staff and Council members the ability to attend and participate remotely by using the Zoom webinar platform. The new hybrid-style meetings will take place in the City Council chambers at City Hall, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19…, YouTube channel, , and overflow seating will be provided at City Hall for watching the proceedings. In-person meetings of the Hayward Planning Commission—with the virtual attendance and participation option—are expected to begin in October. All other Council-appointed bodies and Council committees and task forces will continue meeting virtually for the foreseeable future. As documentation of full COVID-19…, here, to the City of Hayward website or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400.
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The consumption of single-use food ware has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help limit the waste generated by these products by bringing your own reusables like utensils, straws, and mugs to restaurants and stores. Alameda County allows their use so long as they are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and staff are not required to touch them. The Centers for Disease Control…
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The Hayward City Council recently voted to make Renewable 100 the new default electricity product for Hayward customers served by East Bay Community Energy (EBCE). The new default product, which is 100 percent sourced from solar and wind energy in California, was selected following EBCE’s announcement that Brilliant 100, the current default product in Hayward, will sunset on Jan. 1, 2022.…, Opt-Up to Renewable 100 Today, : While most will be automatically opted up to the Renewable 100 product on Jan. 1, customers can also opt into Renewable 100 today to start getting 100 percent renewable energy even sooner. Opting up to Renewable 100 will, for most customers, result in a $4 to $5 increase in their monthly bill. To change your electricity product to Renewable 100, fill out the opt up form here ., Opt-Down to Bright Choice Today:, Bright Choice is sourced from a power mix including 33 percent renewable energy, and has a slightly lower rate than PG&E. Customers may opt down to the Bright Choice product on the EBCE website at any time. Customers can also choose to opt out of EBCE and return to PG&E service on the same webpage. For more information on changing your electricity product, visit the EBCE website or call…, Enroll 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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Recycling rules can be confusing. Everyone has felt that moment of hesitation at the recycling bin, but keeping these three basic rules in mind can help:, 1.) Recycle only bottles, cans, paper and cardboard., 2.) Keep food and liquid out of recycling., 3.) Don’t place bagged recycling or plastic bags in the recycling, . Hayward’s recycling program is designed to manage specific items such as bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard. Putting other items in the recycling container can contaminate the material, causing it to be landfilled instead of recycled. Take the City of Hayward’s recycling quiz to test your sorting knowledge and learn how to avoid common mistakes. Participants can enter to win a solar-powered…
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