HAYWARD, Calif., , Sept. 28, 2021— Financial assistance is available to both income-eligible tenants and to landlords who need help with unpaid or future rent or utility expenses because of COVID-19 financial struggles, Hayward housing officials announced today. The City of Hayward wants to make more tenants and landlords aware of the resources as the State of California’s COVID-19 emergency moratorium on…, www.ac-housingsecure.org, . The State eviction moratorium expiring on Sept. 30 includes protections for income-eligible tenants actively pursuing rental assistance—which is why it is important for tenants experiencing economic duress due to COVID-19 to apply for assistance now. For more information on the State law and program, tenants and landlords are encouraged to visit, www.housingiskey.org, . The City of Hayward offers additional resources to help prevent evictions, including free mediation services for tenants and landlords to negotiate repayment plans for unpaid rent due to COVID-19. There is no income-eligibility requirement, and any Hayward tenant or landlord can apply by filling out this, online form, . The form also can be accessed through the City’s, COVID-19 Housing Programs webpage, . Hayward tenants and landlords with questions about their rights and responsibilities also can contact the City’s Housing Division at, housing@hayward-ca.gov, and (510) 583-4454.
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Contact Information: Hayward Animal Services Alyse Lui (510) 293 – 7200 Animal.Services@Hayward-ca.gov Release Date: 9/30/2021 , EMPTY THE SHELTERS $20 ADOPTION EVENT, At the Hayward Animal Shelter, Sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation, Hayward CA – Tuesday, October 5 th thru Saturday, October 9 th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm each day of the event, Hayward Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event, sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation. Adoption costs are $20 for qualified homes and include spay or neuter procedures, vaccinations, and a microchip (adoption fee does not include $17 dog license fee for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 1, 2021 Sergeant Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@hayward-ca.gov, September was Pedestrian Safety Month: Be Predictable, Look Out for One Another, Hayward, Calif. – As part of Pedestrian Safety Month, the Hayward Police Department has supported efforts throughout September to improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes and injuries. Pedestrians are more and more at risk on the road. Based on data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) , 2020 had the largest ever annual increase, 21 percent, at which drivers struck and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Homicide Investigation – Foothill Blvd/Hazel Ave, HAYWARD, Calif., , October 4, 2021— On Friday, October 1, 2021, at about 11:05PM, officers responded to the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd regarding the report of a vehicle collision with an injured person inside, possibly suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle facing southbound Foothill Blvd, south of Hazel Ave with major front-end damage, consistent with having been involved in a…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Fatal Collision Investigation – Hesperian Blvd, HAYWARD, Calif., , October 5, 2021 - On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at about 6:08 AM, officers responded to the report of an injury collision involving a sedan and semi-truck near the intersection of Tennyson Rd and Hesperian Blvd. Upon arrival, it was confirmed a collision had occurred and the two occupants of the sedan were trapped inside the car, requiring the use of rescue equipment by the Hayward Fire…
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A family smiling The Hayward Fire Department is requesting the help of Hayward residents as it develops and refines strategies for reducing community risk of loss of life and property damage due to natural disasters. The information gathered will contribute to an update of the City of Hayward’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which received its last revision in 2016. Residents can help by…
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Mariachi Festival Poster Mariachi bands, a taco-eating contest and an outdoor market celebrating Mexico’s food and art will be highlights of the 11 th annual Hayward Mariachi Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at City Hall Plaza, 777 B Street. The free family-friendly event is hosted by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Roundtable, the City of Hayward, and the Downtown…
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A map of the City of Hayward with drawings of people doing activities in the community The City of Hayward is introducing a new participatory budgeting process through which residents will be able to submit and vote on proposals to increase community connections in their neighborhoods. Through the new People’s Budget pilot project to run from Sept. 2021 through December 2022, the City will be…
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A couple paying bills in their kitchen East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) residential customers who are behind on their bills can take advantage of a new statewide program aimed at helping relieve their debt. Through the program, each on-time payment of future bills earns customers forgiveness on one-twelfth (1/12) of their total eligible debt. In other…, https://ebce.org/paying-bills/, . Customers enrolled in CARE or FERA are eligible to participate in the AMP program if they also meet the following criteria: Owe at least $500 on their gas and electric bill Have some debt that is more than 90 days past due Have been a PG&E and/or EBCE customer for at least six months, and have made at least one on-time payment PG&E is managing this program for both PG&E and EBCE…, www.pge.com/amp, .
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Make a Difference Day 2021 Bring a friend, beautify your environment, celebrate our community Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 from 8am-12pm Weeks Park 27182 Patrick Avenue Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event held on the fourth Saturday in October. Join the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task force to make a difference where you live! This event will feature a special planting project…, here, before 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. Same-day registration is available at the event starting at 8 a.m. Adult supervision is not provided at this event by the City of Hayward. All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by supervising adult. For more information, check out the Make a Difference Day event page, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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