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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Project Overview, : Updates to Hayward’s Housing Element, Climate Action Plan, Hazards Element, and the addition of a new Environmental Justice Element began in 2021 and were adopted in 2024 as amendments to the 2040 General Plan. These four elements of the General Plan were prepared together because issues of housing, environmental justice, safety and hazard planning and climate change are inextricably linked.…, Why update the Climate Action Plan, ? View of Hayward and the Bay from the hayward Hills The purpose of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is to make Hayward a more environmentally and socially sustainable community by equitably reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new, updated CAP identifies the actions needed to achieve the City’s 2030 greenhouse gas emission target and put the City on a path to carbon neutrality by 2045. The…, 2024 Climate Action Plan:, 2024 Climate Action Plan [[{"fid":"92351","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"link_text":"Appendix A_Climate Regulatory Context.pdf","type":"media","field_deltas":{"3":{"format":"default"}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] [[{"fid":"92356","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"link_text":"Appendix B_GHG Inventory Methodology…, Previous Climate Action Plans, :, Original Climate Action Plan, was adopted by the City Council in 2009., 2014 Climate Action Plan, was incorporated into the City’s General Plan and adopted in 2014., Why include Environmental Justice & Safety Element as part of this project, ? Wildfire smoke In 2016, the California legislature adopted Senate Bill (SB) 1000 requiring local jurisdictions to review and update Safety Elements of the General Plan to address and update hazards related to flooding, fires and to include climate adaptation and resilience strategies. In addition, SB 1000 added the topic of Environmental Justice to be addressed in local jurisdictions’ General…, low-income communities and communities of color have experienced disproportionate environmental effects, pollution burdens and related health impacts, . As a result, these communities face barriers to overall health, livelihood, and sustainability. Based on State guidance, Environmental Justice-related work must disclose and work to reduce the disproportionate health risks in disadvantaged communities, to promote civic engagements in the decision-making process and to prioritize improvements that address the needs of identified “disadvantaged…, Contacts, : If you have any questions or would like to get involved in the, Housing Element, Safety Element and Environmental Justice, , please reach out to, leigha.schmidt@hayward-ca.gov, or call Leigha Schmidt, the project planner, at 510-583-4113. If you have any questions or would like to get involved in the, Climate Action Plan, , please reach out to, environment@hayward-ca.gov, or call 510-583-4700.
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About the program: The Together for Hayward program helps increase sales for local businesses that experienced setbacks during the pandemic, while also benefiting consumers and providing a boost to the local economy. , How it works, : The e-gift cards can be purchased on the , City of Hayward’s gift card page, , which includes a list of participating merchants. The cards purchased can be redeemed at any participating Hayward business. The digital nature of the gift cards allows customers to split the original and bonus portions to keep for themselves or gift to others via text or email., For Merchants, : Join the 100+ businesses currently participating in the Together for Hayward Gift Card program. There is still time for local business owners to sign up. For those businesses interested in signing up to be a qualified merchant, they can do so by filling out, this form, . Learn more by visiting our, Merchant Information, page. Businesses can continue to sign up for the Together for Hayward gift card program even after the initial launch, so customers are encouraged to check back frequently to see the , expanding merchant list., Frequently Asked Questions, :, Download the PDF
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Martin Webb, : “Arch Rock,” 60x96” I first made paintings that included boats several years ago after visiting the coast of Senegal where I was struck by how close people’s relationship was to the water. More recently I’ve revisited the boat motif, this time thinking about boats as symbolizing exploration, transformation, danger and safety, and as a precarious edge between us land-based humans and the natural…, Martin Webb, Nga Trinh, :, Windows Into Childhood Fantasyland, explores children's fairy tale role playing such as princess, prince, wizard and more. It also shows children's love for animals such as dogs, rabbits, dinosaurs, horses, butterflies and so on., Red and Blue Tiles/Girls' Power, displays ordinary looking girls/women who don't need to wear capes, masks or carry weapons and acquire an extraordinary non-human power to be formidable - smartness, righteousness and fairness is all they need to fight all the evil forces in the world. Nga Trinh came to the US as a refugee at the end of April 1975 from Sai Gon, Viet Nam. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Fine…, - Nga Trinh, Ann Weber, : Moon Void of Course 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 color. Weber’s sculptures…, Jeff Hantman, : These are 5 of 14 monoprints completed in 2017 at at Interbang Press in Cerrillos, NM. The project was a diversion from my studio in Oakland which is full of woodworking tools and scraps of found plywood. The project forced me to slow my process down as each layer of ink had to be thoughtfully and purposefully applied. I used a combination of paper stencils, Xerox transfers, ink and paint…, Jeff Hantman
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If you need further assistance, please contact our staff at the Rent Review Office. Staff is available to assist by e-mail,, housing@hayward-ca.gov, or phone at , (510) 583-4454, . Para español llamar , (510) 583-5547, ., Resources and information, :
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 4-10, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 39 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,607 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 220 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,989 , Theft , , 21, 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 , , 11, Robbery , , 7, Vehicle Theft , , 29, Mental Health Calls , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Shooting:, On 07/05/2021, at 10:00 AM, the victim noticed her vehicle had been struck by what appeared to be a bullet/projectile near the 26000 block of Gamboa St. Officers responded, confirmed there was evidence of a shooting, and processed the scene. (Report #2021-37856), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 07/05/2021, at 7:42 PM, officers conducted a security check near the 25000 block of Industrial Blvd and located an occupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot. The occupant was contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-37938), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 07/06/2021, at 1:00 AM, officers conducted a security check near the 30000 block of Industrial Blvd and observed a subject pushing a motorcycle. A record check of the motorcycle revealed it to be stolen. The subject was contacted and taken into custody. (Report #2021-37991), Robbery: , On 07/06/2021 at 1:08 AM, the victim interrupted the suspects removing the catalytic converter from her vehicle near the 22000 block of Valencia Pl. One of the suspects brandished a handgun before all the suspects fled the scene. (Report #2021-38000), Shooting:, On 07/10/2021, at 7:15 AM, the victim discovered her vehicle and home had been struck by gunfire near the 22000 block of S. Garden Ave. Officers responded, confirmed there was evidence of a shooting, and processed the scene (Report #2021-38951) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 19, 2021—The California Energy Commission approved on Thursday an application by Calpine Corp. to resume operation of its Russell City Energy Center power plant following an unexplained explosion and over the objections of the City of Hayward. The City opposed the application saying the plant shouldn’t be allowed to be restarted until the cause of a May 27 explosion and fire at the…, here, to the Russell City Energy Center page on the City of Hayward website.
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An owner of a market rate unit should have their chosen real estate professionals contact the City at the start of the refinance process. The information below will help homeowners who have a market rate unit with a City loan understand their options. , Options, Borrowers who have a City loan and are looking to refinance may have a couple of options. Sometimes your options may be dependent on your Lender and/or your financial situation. Payoff your City loan Request the City subordinate the City loan to your new Lender loan, City Payoff Request Process, Connect your chosen real estate professionals with the City. , Ask your real estate professionals to e-mail, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, as soon as possible to make a payoff request and ensure a timely close of escrow., Provide Required Documents, . Your real estate professionals will need to provide the Required Documents for Payoff Request., Payoff Statement., Once the City has received the Required Documents, we will provide a Payoff Statement, summarizing the amount outstanding owed on the loan., Pay the payoff amount to the City., The Escrow Officer will ensure the City is paid concurrently with the close of escrow, the amount outstanding on the Payoff Statement., Close., Required Documents for Payoff Request, Escrow Officer, Your Escrow Officer needs to provide the City with the documents below, : Prelim report Payoff demand letter Borrower's Authorization to Disclose Information (e-signature is acceptable) Estimated Closing Settlement Statement Prepaid shipping label to send reconveyance to escrow after receipt of payment., City Subordination Request Process, Connect your chosen real estate professionals with the City., Ask your real estate professionals to e-mail , housing@hayward-ca.gov, as soon as possible to make a subordination request and ensure a timely close of escrow. If you choose not to payoff your City loan, the City will need to review and approval the terms of your refinance. Approval is at the discretion of the City., Provide Required Documents., Your real estate professionals will need to provide the Required Documents for Subordination Request to the City for review., Review Required Documents., The City requires a minimum of seven (7) business days once all Required Documents are received to review. This timeline is only an estimate and may be extended if applications are incomplete or the City requires additional information to evaluate your refinance request., Refinance Request Response Letter., Once the City has finished its review of the Required Documents, we will provide a Refinance Request Response Letter approving or denying the refinance. If the refinance is denied, the City will provide an explanation of the denial. , Subordination., The City will require a minimum of 15 business days from the date of refinance approval or from the date of Lender’s subordination request, whichever is later, to route the paperwork for signatures and deposit in escrow., Deposit City documents in escrow., Once the City documents are signed, the City will deposit in escrow., Close., Required Documents for Subordination Request, Lender, Your Lender needs to provide the City with the documents below, : Borrower's Authorization to Disclose Information (e-signature is acceptable) 1003 - signed by Borrowers 1008 Credit Report Loan Estimate (include City's Administrative Fee - see below) Anticipated closing date of new First Lender Loan Subordination request (if applicable - see below) Vesting for trustor, trustee, and beneficiary of new First Lender Loan as it will appear on new First Lender…, Escrow Officer, Your Escrow Officer needs to provide the City with the documents below:, Prelim report Estimated Closing Settlement Statement (include City's Administrative Fee - see below) Prepaid shipping label so City documents can be deposited directly into escrow, Proof of Property Insurance, Homeowners with a City loan are required to maintain a standard all risk property insurance policy equal to the replacement value of the Home naming the City as an additional insured and loss payee. The City requires proof of property insurance when a homeowner refinances. , Signed in Counterpart, If subordination is requested, Lender/Broker must work with a third-party escrow company. Documents must be signed in counterpart and deposited with third-party escrow prior to close., General Timelines, The estimates given are general timelines. Please be advised that lender/broker/escrow delays responding to the City’s requests for information/documents can increase these timelines. The City will require seven (7) business days from the date of receipt of the refinance documents to review and approve. If subordination is requested, the City will require a minimum of 15 business days from date…, Submitting a Request, Howeowners should have their real estate professionals e-mail , housing@hayward-ca.gov, . , General Questions, For general questions, please e-mail , housing@hayward-ca.gov, .
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National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event designed to strengthen our neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. The goal of NNO is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, build support and participation and most importantly, send a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This year on, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, , (due to COVID-19), we will not celebrate NNO in the traditional manner with neighborhood block parties. Instead, we are planning to have a CAR-A-VAN. In partnership with Hayward Neighborhood Alert the evening will begin with a meet-up at Southland Mall at 5:00 pm. A planned caravan style route covering residential neighborhoods will take place with police sirens and horns honking! The…, State of California’s COVID page, for guidelines on how to safely gather. Next year, hopefully, we will be back to our traditional (pre COVID-19 NNO celebration with our usual police department staff and city officials visiting our Hayward neighborhoods). For those that are not familiar with NNO visit the , National Association of Town Watch, . If you have questions about National Night Out in Hayward, please call the Hayward Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit at 510-293-5051.
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