The City of Hayward is committed to connecting its Afghan community members to affordable legal advice in multiple languages and other resources amid concern about the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan—and has established a City, website, to help facilitate these efforts. We will work with immigration lawyers to compile answers to frequently asked questions and provided targeted assistance. Questions can be asked through an, online form, available on the City website at, www.hayward-ca.gov/AfghanRelief, . The East Bay is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the United State. The City of Hayward stands with our friends, neighbors and community members during this difficult time, and commits to working jointly with other local agencies and organizations to do so effectively efficiently and compassionately. To that end, the City is in contact with multiple organizations to facilitate…, Afghan Coalition, , a community-based organization in the East Bay that provides support and services to local Afghan community members. The, International Rescue Committee of Northern California, , which helps refugees who have been granted sanctuary in the Bay Area become self-sufficient., Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay, , which has a Refugee Services team that welcomes new refugee in the East Bay and helps them with resources. They also are looking for volunteers., Fremont's Afghan Refugee Help Fund, , which will work with local Afghan partner organizations to determine priorities and needs of new arrivals to the United States. Funds will be used for housing, food, clothing, and other items or services to assist refugees expected to arrive in our area. If you or an organization with which you are affiliated are looking to coordinate with the City of Hayward, you can contact City staff at, community@hayward-ca.gov, .
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Aug. 25, 2021—The Hayward Fire Department today called on all Hayward residents to take two important emergency preparation steps by going online to a new fire service-supported website called Zonehaven AWARE to familiarize themselves with new evacuation zones and signup to receive AC Alert emergency notifications. The Zonehaven Aware website at https://community.zonehaven.com is being built…
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Hayward Police Department Badge The Hayward Police Department is offering special online sessions of its Community Academy program in English over four weeks this October. The Hayward Police Department’s Community Academy is a certified educational program designed to give community members a working knowledge of how the Police Department is organized and operates in Hayward. Goals include…
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German Shepherd Puppy Bring your dog and join the Hayward Police Department at Eden Greenway Dog Park, 2133 Boca Raton Street, Saturday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know your Hayward Police Officers. For your safety, and the safety of others, we are asking that you keep your pet on a leash during the event. For more information, contact Mary…, Mary.Fabian@hayward-ca.gov, . Pups with Police, an extension of the Coffee with a Cop program, is designed to give police officers and community members an opportunity to have a relaxed, informal and open conversation about issues in Hayward.
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Brainfuse logo The Hayward Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow™. This versatile online service supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills. To access JobNow/VetNow™, please visit…, www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library/resources/brainfuse, . , JobNow/VetNow™ includes the following features, : , LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS, : VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources: Answer questions related to benefits eligibility Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare, and education benefits Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents, JOB TOOLS, : Designed to help with all stages of the job-hunting process, VetNow’s Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more: Use the career resources to discover one’s best career fit based on education, experience, and personality Search for a job with nationwide and local resources Download templates for the most common resume types Receive resume…, LEARNING TOOLS, : Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including: LearnNow - Live skills tutoring and an extensive library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, GRE, GMAT. and more LEAP - build academic skills through targeted lessons, quizzes Flashbulb - create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games MEET - schedule…, ADULT LEARNING CENTER, : The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to job seekers. Also, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors., About Brainfuse™, : Brainfuse is one of the nation's leading online tutoring providers, serving a diversified client base of libraries, school districts, and colleges/universities for over 20 years. With Brainfuse, users receive real-time tutoring from instructors via our proprietary online classroom. They serve hundreds of library systems throughout the country, including the California State Library, New Mexico…, info@brainfuse.com, .
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VetNow™, includes the following features: , LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS, VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources, : Answer questions related to benefits eligibility Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare, and education benefits Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents, JOB TOOLS, Designed to help with all stages of the job-hunting process,, VetNow, ’s Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more, : Use the career resources to discover one’s best career fit based on education, experience, and personality Search for a job with nationwide and local resources Download templates for the most common resume types Receive resume and cover letter assistance from trained experts Brush up on job interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches, LEARNING TOOLS, Users build academic skills and prepare for college with, VetNow', s array of tools, including, : LearnNow - Live skills tutoring and an extensive library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, GRE, GMAT. and more LEAP - build academic skills through targeted lessons, quizzes Flashbulb - create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games MEET - schedule online sessions using the Brainfuse MEET whiteboard Brainwave - a versatile whiteboard where…, ADULT LEARNING CENTER, The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to job seekers. Also, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors. Check out Brainfuse VetNow This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered…
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Questions about the projects below? Contact the Fire Administration Office, : (510) 583-4930 or , FiresafeHFD@hayward-ca.gov, See what special projects we have been working on below, :
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, Month 7 - 13, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 40 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,912 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , Weekly Reports Taken:, 211 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,975 , Theft , , 28, 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 , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 48, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, Warrant Service:, On 3/10/2021, at 4:30 AM, Hayward’s Special Response Unit (SWAT Team) served an arrest and search warrant in the 100 block of Burbank St. The suspect was safely taken into custody. (Report #2021-012577), Carjacking:, On 3/12/2021, at 6:31 AM, a carjacking occurred in the 400 block of C St. A man forced his way into the victim’s vehicle. Once the victim exited; the suspect drove off. He was later located and arrested by another agency. (Report #2021-013001), Robbery:, On 3/13/2021, at 12:13 PM, officers responded to the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd. for report of a robbery. The suspect entered a bank and stole cash. He fled prior to police arrival and was not located. (Report #2021-013265) , Robbery: , On 3/13/2021, at 2:37 PM, a robbery occurred in the 600 block of Gleneagle Ave. Two women were unloading groceries when the suspect approached and stole their purses. He quickly fled and was not located. (Report #2021-013295), Criminal Threats/Evading a Peace Officer:, On 3/13/2021, at 4:06 PM, officers responded to the 300 block of Jackson St. for report of an armed robbery. After initially fleeing on foot, the suspect then got out of the vehicle and ran. Officers were able to locate and arrest him. A loaded firearm was found inside his car. (Report #2021-013312), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , March 25, 2020—The Hayward City Council adopted unanimously on Tuesday a resolution denouncing racism, xenophobia and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander people and communities. The resolution denounces the stigmatization, racism, xenophobia and violence perpetrated against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond and reaffirms the City’s…
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