A smiling Black family posed for a photo including: a mother, father, daughter, and son. 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,…, English, and, Spanish, . The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 calls for localities to produce and adopt Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMPs) to be eligible to receive planning and preparation grants and fully funded federal assistance following a natural disaster. The purpose of the plans is to guide hazard mitigation activities. This year, as part of the update, the City of Hayward is renaming the document…, here, on the Hayward Fire Department website.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, september 26-october 2, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 41 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,183 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 216 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,992 , Theft , , 19, 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 , , 13, Robbery , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 40, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, Robbery/Vehicle Theft, : On 09/26/2021, at 4:08 AM, the victim was standing near the 100 block of W. Tennyson Rd when he was assaulted by an unknown number of suspects. The suspects took property from the victim, including his vehicle, and fled the scene in an unknown direction. (Report #2021-55783), Recovered Stolen Vehicle, : On 09/26/2021, at 6:51 PM, officers conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle for traffic violations near the 24000 block of Santa Clara St. A record check of the vehicle revealed the car to be stolen. The driver was taken into custody. (Report #2021-55908), Robbery, : On 09/29/2021, at 6:50 PM, the suspect approached the victim near the 24000 block of Mission Blvd. The suspect brandished a firearm at the victim, stole property from the victim, and fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2021-56637), Robbery, : On 09/30/2021, at 3:42 PM, officers responded to the 300 block of Southland Dr regarding a robbery that just occurred. During an area check, officers located a vehicle that matched the suspect vehicle’s description. An enforcement stop was conducted, one of the occupants was positively identified as the suspect and was taken into custody. (Report #2021-56844), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Paris, France Online French Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your French speaking skills. Circles are facilitated by a French speaker who will guide conversation and answer questions, the circle is designed for all levels to provide the opportunity to speak and listen to one another in French. Participants work toward strengthening their French conversation…, Online Registration Form, ., Questions? Email michelle.gee@hayward-ca.gov, Stay up to date with library happenings! Sign-up for our, newsletter, today.
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Volunteers working at the Book Sale Mark your calendars for the next book sale, planned for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Follow us on social media for updates on this and other exciting events. Get a great deal on books! You'll find great deals on books for kids, teens, and adults. 100% of the proceeds benefit library programs for kids and adults. In the meanwhile, please hold on to all…
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A rendering of Curbie our bookmobile Let's welcome Curbie, our new bookmobile, to Hayward, Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Heritage Plaza. We are so excited to have a brand new bookmobile to bring the library to all the neighborhoods. Help us celebrate on Saturday, October 30, at the Heritage Plaza (where the old Downtown Library used to be)! There’ll be free fun for the…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Oct. 14, 2021—The City of Hayward and its Economic Development Division received two Excellence in Economic Development Awards this month from the International Economic Development Council for its work attracting advanced industrial investment and providing grant support to local small businesses. The recognitions by the IEDC, a non-profit organization of more than 5,000 members drawn from…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, October 3-9, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 34 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,009 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 7, Weekly Reports Taken:, 207 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,793 , Theft , , 27, 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 , , Vehicle Theft , , 33, Mental Health Calls , , 16, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, Significant Incidents, Shooting, : On 10/03/2021, at 3:14 AM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 500 block of Panjon St. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence of a shooting. No victims or suspects were located at the scene. (Report #2021-57418), Robbery, : On 10/03/2021, at 8:13 PM, officers responded to the report of a robbery near the 100 block of W. Tennyson Rd. Officers arrived on scene, located the suspect, and took her into custody. (Report #2021-57546), Recovered Stolen Vehicle, : On 10/05/2021, at 11:52 PM, Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 2000 block of Whipple Rd. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and took the suspect into custody. (Report #2021-57994), Recovered Stolen Vehicle, : On 10/07/2021, at 2:26 AM, officers observed an occupied vehicle near the 400 block of W. Tennyson Rd with license plates that did not match the vehicle’s make and model. Officers discovered the vehicle had been stolen and took the driver into custody. (Report #2021-58227), Shooting, : On 10/08/2021, at 8:44 PM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 700 block of Sycamore Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence of a shooting. No victims or suspects were located at the scene. (Report #2021-58617), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Oct. 19, 2021—Hayward businesses claimed top honors in three of 10 categories in the ninth-annual East Bay Economic Development Alliance East Bay Innovation Awards competition. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Fatal Collision – Huntwood Ave/Salmon Ln, HAYWARD, Calif., , October 21, 2021 - On Monday, October 11, 2021, at about 12:58 AM, officers responded to the report of a disturbance near the intersection of Huntwood Ave and Salmon Ln. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a collision involving a truck and pedestrian. The driver of the truck was not injured, remained on scene and was cooperative during the investigation. The pedestrian, a 56-year-old male…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Oct. 26, 2021—The City of Hayward is starting a new electronic gift card program to support local businesses, and help residents get more for their shopping, dining, and gift-giving dollar. Just in time for the holiday season, the new, Together for Hayward, e-gift cards can be purchased online here in any denomination and used at local participating businesses . Additionally, the City will provide spending power boosts for each e-gift card purchased at certain levels, while City funding lasts. Customers who purchase a $40 gift card will receive a second e-gift card worth $10. A $75 e-gift card will come with an extra $20 bonus card, and a $100-…
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