If you are in crisis, , contact the Veterans Crisis Line : Dial 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255)., Resources at the library., We have a Veterans Resource Center located in the lobby. You can find books and information for veterans and their families about benefits for education, health, employment, housing, and more. , Military News., Free access with your library card to over 150 publications, including military history and current military news. Read here!, Live online help., Get started on learning about the benefits you are eligible to receive by accessing VetNow which will connect you to an expert who can help you learn more about VA benefits and community resources. Live online help is available every day from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM PST., Volunteers needed. , We are pleased to offer Veterans Connect @ the Library, to positively impact the quality of life for veterans. Join us in this effort -- download the volunteer benefits coach description . , Have questions? Contact librarian Hector Villaseñor at , hector.villasenor@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 881-7974., You can also contact your County Veteran Service Office or CalVet 1-800-952-5626, or visit the CalVet website . We look forward to providing on-site veterans benefits counseling at the Hayward Downtown Library. Stay tuned!, Additional Resources, Hotlines Alameda County Veterans Service Office : 510-577-1926 National Call Center for Homeless Veterans : (877) 4AID-VET (424-3838) Veterans Crisis Line : (800) 273-TALK (8255) Wounded Warrior Resource Center : (800) 342-9647 General Support U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and…, BRAINFUSE/VETNOW, connects you with an expert so you can learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources. VETNOW offers education help through its Adult Learning Center and supports career development via workforce tools and job-seeking support. Brought to you by the California State Library and CARES act. California Employment Development Department (EDD) Services for Veterans Provides priority…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 28, 2021—The City of Hayward announced today it will oppose a request by Calpine to restart its Russell City Energy Center until the cause of a recent explosion at the power plant is known, and an assessment and public review of potential environmental and health impacts of the proposed resumption of operations is complete. Shortly before midnight on May 27, the Hayward Fire Department…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 2, 2021—The City of Hayward announced today it will reopen City Hall effective Tuesday, July 6, for in-person services on a part-time basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The part-time reopening will begin following the closure of all City facilities on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday—and is part of a phased approach to bringing City Hall-…
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HAYWARD, Calif, ., July 1, 2021— The City of Hayward Economic Development Division, Hayward Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association are teaming up to hold a downtown grand re-opening celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Following on the heels of the July Fourth weekend, the special downtown grand re-opening Together for Hayward event is a celebration of the lifting of…, here, on the City of Hayward website.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 20-26, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 42 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,242 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 199 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,887 , Theft , , 23, 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 , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 40, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, , Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/20/2021, at 4:39 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 25000 block of Santa Clara St and located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot. The occupants were contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-34370), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/23/2021, at 7:25 AM, officers responded to the 300 block of Lexington Ave regarding an auto burglary in progress. Officers located the suspect who fled in a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located, and the occupant was taken into custody. (Report #2021-34907), Purse Snatch Theft: , On 06/25/2021 at 12:53 PM, the victim was standing near the 900 block of Southland Dr. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her purse, and fled the scene. (Report #2021-35397), Robbery:, On 06/26/2021, at 1:10 PM, the victim was seated near the 100 block of B St when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect punched the victim several times and took his property before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-35624), Attempted Robbery:, On 06/26/2021, at 9:27 PM, the suspect entered a business in the 30000 block of Huntwood Ave. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money. The victim yelled for help, so the suspect fled the scene. (Report #2021-35734) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Cars stuck in traffic, Background: , In May 2022, the City Council adopted a traffic impact fee (TIF) in accordance with the, Mitigation Fee Act, . The TIF is a fee paid by new developments to help mitigate cumulative transportation impacts of development growth. TIF fees are currently applicable to single family residential, townhome, industrial, and distribution developments. , The TIF is effective as of July 24, 2022., The current TIF rates can be found on the City's , Adopted Master Fee Schedule, . , Questions? , Please refer to the, FAQ, or contact the project team at , tif@hayward-ca.gov, Documents: , Multimodal Intersection Improvement Plan & Nexus Study, The Citywide Multimodal Improvement Plan (MIP) is a planning document that identifies measures to improve transportation conditions for multiple modes of transportation on the roadway network. , Download the PDF, May 24, 2022 -, City Council, Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Traffic Impact Fee, Setting Initial Fee Rates for FY23, and Amending the FY23 Master Fee Schedule, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details, May 17, 2022 -, City Council, Traffic Impact Fees: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Nexus Study and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Article 30 to Chapter 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code Regarding Traffic Impact Fees for Developers, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details Video, May 3, 2022 -, City Council, Proposed Traffic Impact Fee and Nexus Study, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details Video, Apr. 14, 2022 -, Planning Commission, Proposed Traffic Impact Fee and Nexus Study, Staff Report & Attachments, Mar. 31, 2022 - Stakeholder Meeting, Introduce and receive community feedback on establishment of a Traffic Impact Fee on new development. The Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) would raise money to pay for improvements necessary to keep traffic moving and address increased roadway usage stemming from residential, commercial and industrial growth in the City., Video, Feb. 23, 2022 -, Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee, (formally Council Infrastructure Committee), Review of Draft Traffic Impact Fee Recommendations, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details, Feb. 9 2022 - Stakeholder Meeting, Introduce and receive community feedback on establishment of a Traffic Impact Fee on new development. The Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) would raise money to pay for improvements necessary to keep traffic moving and address increased roadway usage stemming from residential, commercial and industrial growth in the City., Video
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 27-July 3, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 33 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,167 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 195 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 26, Weekly Calls Received:, 6,325 , Theft , , 26, 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 , , 17, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 27, Mental Health Calls , , 21, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, Significant Incidents, Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/27/2021, at 10:13 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 30000 block of Industrial Pkwy SW and located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot. The occupant was contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-35962), Trespassing:, On 06/27/2021, at 10:19 PM, officers responded to the report of a subject trespassing inside a business near the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd. Officers responded and the subject was taken into custody. (Report #2021-35969), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 06/28/2021, at 6:29 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 21000 block of Hesperian Blvd and located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot. The occupant was contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-36144), Catalytic Converter Theft: , On 06/30/2021 at 3:13AM, witnesses reported an in progress catalytic converter theft in the 1000 block of C St. Officers responded and the suspects fled the scene. The suspects were located and taken into custody. (Report #2021-36398), Illegal Fireworks Possession:, On 06/30/2021, at 3:40 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 1000 block of Folsom Ave when they observed two subjects in possession of illegal fireworks (approximately 57 pounds worth in an open trunk). One subject was taken into custody and the fireworks were confiscated. (Report #2021-36533) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Lisa Long, : In my artwork, I take ordinary pieces of paper and transform them into something that tells a story. I'm often influenced by human relationships and connections with nature. My style is whimsical and uplifting, and I hope that viewers will experience some of the joy I feel when creating., - Lisa Long, Sarah Sammi, : A colorful painting of a girl with two geese. The artist is Sarah Sammi. This Collection is the union of my two passions: birding and painting. The Turkey (Reggie) and the golden eagle (Solomon) are full time residents of Sulphur Creek. The Lake Elizabeth Geese in Fremont were as fascinated in the girl as she was in them. The angry rooster proudly protects the hens at the Dry Creek Cottage…, - Sarah Sammi, Marsha Balian, : Painting of a man in a black and white striped coat and black and white polkadot hat looking at an image of a steam boat and a man floating on his back in green swim shorts. As a self-taught artist I am perhaps removed from some of the constraints and expectations of those who are more formally trained. Not only can I invent and experiment with some disregard for the rules, but I can play in…, - Marsha Balian, Ann Weber, : A white and blue sculpture mounted on a wall Ann Weber makes monumental sculpture out of found cardboard boxes. Her interest is in expanding the possibilities of making beauty from a common and mundane material. After Ellsworth is part of a series in which she pays homage to the great abstract painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly while making her own statement about relationships, form and…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , June 12, 2021—The California Energy Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on Calpine Corp.’s application to restart its Hayward power plant following an unexplained explosion at the facility that sent chunks of hot metal flying hundreds of feet—including a 15 pound piece that cut through the roof of a recreation room 1200 feet away at a transitional housing center for people…, meeting ID 938-6923-0237, and the , password mtg@10am, . To participate by phone, dial (669) 900-6833 or (888) 475-4499 (toll free) and enter meeting ID , 938-6923-0237, . For Zoom technical support dial (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or contact the CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office for help at publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov , (916) 654-4489 or (800) 822-6228. For additional information on how to participate, and updates on the Russell City Energy Center and Calpine’s application to restart the power plant, go online here to the City of Hayward’s website.
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Hayward City Council Chambers The Hayward City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings and vote tonight on two related proposals—a homelessness-reduction strategic plan and a plan for use of federal COVID-19 recovery dollars received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Developed over 18 months, the proposed homelessness-reduction strategic plan, called, Let’s House Hayward, , is intended to make homelessness in Hayward rare, brief and non-reoccurring—and seeks to accomplish this through a range of existing, expanded and new shelter, transitional housing, and loss-of-housing prevention programs and services. The plan for use of Hayward’s $38 million allotment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds would allocate money into two broad categories—City Budgetary Fiscal…, here, to City’s online events calendar. To obtain copies of the meeting agenda and Let’s House Hayward and ARPA expenditure plans staff reports—go, here, to the City of Hayward’s legislative website.
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