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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This fall, the Hayward Compost Giveaway is returning following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hayward residents may come to the former Skywest Golf Course on Oct. 30, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to pick up four one-cubic-foot bags of free compost. Every year, the City gives away bags of compost to Hayward residents in partnership with Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC).…
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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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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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Dear Residents, 2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken at least 76 lives in Hayward. It has taken livelihoods, too. Ways of life, expectations and aspirations have been upset or put on hold. Other developments have brought additional challenges and contributed to individual, household and community concern—from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis to wildfires…
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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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