June 29, 2022: This news item has been updated. Click the button below to report illegal fireworks :, Report Illegal Fireworks, HAYWARD, Calif., , April 28, 2022— An updated City of Hayward nuisance ordinance taking effect May 5 makes Hayward property owners responsible for illegal fireworks activity taking place on their properties. The updated nuisance ordinance, approved unanimously by the City Council earlier this month, is intended to enhance the City’s ability to enforce Hayward’s fireworks ban. Under the amended nuisance ordinance…, here, on the City of Hayward website. To report illegal fireworks activity, contact the Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000, the Code Enforcement Division of the Hayward Development Services Department at (510) 583-4143 or online, here, through the City’s Access Hayward customer service system. To report a fire resulting from fireworks or any other cause, call 911.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 17-23, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 56 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,872 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 201 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 7, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,269 , 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 , , 14, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 33, Mental Health Calls , , 19, Reports of Gunfire , , 4, Significant Incidents, , Recovered stolen vehicle, : On 04/17/2022, at 7:10 AM, officers responded to the report of an occupied stolen vehicle near the 300 block of Smalley Ave. Officers contacted the driver who fled the scene a short distance before the vehicle became inoperable. Officers utilized de-escalation techniques and the driver eventually surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. (Report #2022-021080), Shooting, : On 04/19/2022, at 12:18 AM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 400 block of Shepherd Ave. Officers locate evidence of a shooting and one victim who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect(s) are unknown and at large. (Report #2022-021363), Robbery, : On 04/19/2022, at 10:56 AM, the victim was approached outside near the 27000 block of Manon Ave by one suspect. The suspect used force and took the victim’s purse before fleeing the scene on foot. (Report #2022-021448), Assault with a deadly weapon, : On 04/22/2022, at 12:09 AM, officers responded to the 300 block of W. Tennyson regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. An area search was conducted, the suspect was located and positively identified, and was taken into custody. (Report #2022-022086), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 3, 2022— Hayward People’s Budget voting is now open to decide which community-proposed projects should receive a share of $350,000 in funding through the City’s first participatory budgeting process. Select which proposals you want to see implemented in your neighborhood. Any Hayward resident age 10 and older can vote. No registration or identification is required. Vote online, here, or in person at one of these locations: Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mia’s Playground, Tennyson Park, 28377 Huntwood Ave. Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hayward Farmers Market, 777 B Street. Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Southland Mall, the main entrance near the movie theater. Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd. At Hayward, Mt.…, project website, to look up your sector and see your sector’s voting guide. Over the past five months, neighborhood delegates and other community members have conducted outreach to solicit ideas and have used these ideas to create project proposals. In each sector, the top two voted projects will receive funding, and the next voted projects will receive any remaining funds. Voting closes on May 15. If you have…, community@hayward-ca.gov, or call (510) 583-4227.
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, MEDIA POINT OF CONTACT: , Sgt. Tasha DeCosta (510) 293-7169, , Tuesday-Friday 9am-7pm, , Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Hayward, Calif. — During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Hayward Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always a good practice.” Sergeant Tasha DeCosta said, “Motorcycle riders are out in the elements and do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do.…, Drivers, Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance. If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead., Motorcyclists, Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection. Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing and motorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you. Ride defensively. Don’t assume a driver can see you. Avoid riding in a driver’s blind spot. Always keep your lights on, even…
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A person wearing safety gear chipping branches The Hayward Fire Department is now accepting applications through May 31 from residents in the Hayward Hills, Fairview and Five Canyons who are interested in participating in the department’s no-cost Residential Chipping and Assistance Program. Under the program, residents cut, gather and stack their own branches to be chipped at the front of their…, here, on the Hayward Fire Department website. To determine eligibility for funding support to cover the cost of gathering and stacking material to be chipped, please email the Hayward Fire Department at, FiresafeHFD@hayward-ca.gov, , and include your full name and residential address.
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Grey map of Hayward with people doing activities Hayward’s People’s Budget voting is being extended through May 20 due to increasing interest among residents in having a say on the allocation of $350,000 to fund community-proposed neighborhood projects. The People’s Budget is Hayward’s first participatory budgeting process and, by voting, residents can indicate which proposals they would like to…, project website, to look up you sector and see your sector’s voting guide. Over the past five months, neighborhood delegates and other community members have conducted outreach to solicit ideas and have used these ideas to create project proposals. In each sector, the top two voted projects will receive funding, and the next voted projects will receive any remaining funds. If you have questions about the…, community@hayward-ca.gov, or call (510) 583-4227.
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Fireworks in the night sky, June 29, 2022: This news item has been updated. Click the button below to report illegal fireworks :, Report Illegal Fireworks, An updated City of Hayward nuisance ordinance that took effect May 5 makes Hayward property owners responsible for illegal fireworks activity taking place on their properties. The updated nuisance ordinance, approved unanimously by the City Council last month, is intended to enhance the City’s ability to enforce Hayward’s fireworks ban. Under the amended nuisance ordinance, owners of properties…, here, on the City of Hayward website. To report illegal fireworks activity, contact the Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000, the Code Enforcement Division of the Hayward Development Services Department at (510) 583-4143 or online, here, through the City’s Access Hayward customer service system. To report fire resulting from fireworks or any other cause, call 911.
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Hayward Youth Commissioners cleaning a local park Applications are still being accepted through May 20 from students interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission. The City seeks students eager to represent the interests, needs and concerns of young people in Hayward and provide input to elected officials of the City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, and the…, here, , through the, Youth Commission page, on the City of Hayward website, or by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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A person typing on a laptop next to the Alameda County Logo Alameda County announced last month it is making federally funded cash assistance grants to local nonprofit and business organizations to spur recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on the county’s share of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, the county Board of Supervisors allocated $3.1 million per county…, announcement, of the county’s ARPA Supervisorial District Community Needs Cash Aid Grants program, the grant-making is intended to prioritize organizations serving populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 with individual grant maximums of up to $100,000 a piece. “Through the application process, applicants must demonstrate and attest to the harm and economic loss sustained by the organization due to…, here, on the County of Alameda website. Hayward-based organizations also can direct questions to the Office of District 2 Supervisor Richard Valle by email at, District2@acgov.org, or by telephone at (510) 272-6692.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 24-30, 202 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 41 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,699 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 218 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , 4, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,719 , Theft , , 24, 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 , , 14, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 47, Mental Health Calls , , 10, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, Significant Incidents, Recovered stolen vehicle, : On 04/24/2022, at 4:50 AM, officers responded to the report of an occupied stolen vehicle near the 21000 block of Mission Blvd. Officers located the vehicle and took the occupants into custody. (Report #2022-022494), Shooting, : On 04/24/2022, at 8:13 PM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 29000 block of Pacific St. Officers arrive on scene and locate evidence of a shooting. No injuries were reported for this incident. (Report #2022-022614), Robbery, : On 04/24/2022, at 9:45 PM, the victim was approached outside by two suspects near the 28000 block of Huntwood Ave. The suspects used force and took property from the victim before fleeing the scene on foot. (Report #2022-022627), Assault with a deadly weapon, : On 04/26/2022, at 6:06 AM, officers responded to the 22000 block of Mission Blvd regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. An area search was conducted, the suspect was located and positively identified, and was taken into custody. (Report #2022-022835), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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