People walking in Downtown Hayward at a previous street party All of Hayward is invited to celebrate summer 2022 with the return of the Chamber of Commerce-led Downtown Hayward Street Party from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. The event will have all of the elements Hayward residents have come to expect from the Street Party Series over the past 20 years: lively bands, a variety of food…
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Townhouse style condos and common areas at SoMi Development Developers of two new Mission Boulevard residential communities are accepting applications this month for lotteries for a chance to buy one of 34 condominiums and townhomes being sold at below-market rates to moderate- and lower-income buyers. Homes Built for America is presenting 20 income-restricted, below-market rate (BMR) condos for…, SoMi, development on the north side of Mission Boulevard at W. Tennyson Road in South Hayward near the South Hayward BART Station. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 19 for an Aug. 25 lottery for an opportunity to buy one of the first seven BMR units at SoMi. SoMi BMR units are priced at $447,814 for a two-bedroom condo and $500,923 for three bedrooms. For more information, go online , here, to the Homes Built for America SoMi BMR website or contact Barbara Sciorra of Homes Built for America at , Barbara@BuiltForAmerica.com, or (800) 219-0084. Also this month, Meritage Homes is bringing to market 14 income-restricted BMR townhomes at its Mission Crossing development on the site of the former Ford automotive dealership at 25501 Mission Blvd. Applications from moderate- and lower-income buyers are being accepted until Aug. 23 for a Sept. 6 lottery for an opportunity to buy one of Mission Crossing’s two- and four-…, HouseKeys, at 1-877-460-KEYS or , https://www.housekeys8.com/, . In Alameda County, moderate income ranges from a gross maximum income of $119,950 per year for a household of one person to $185,050 a year for a household of five individuals.
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[video:https://youtu.be/n48_OIwu-bY width:768 height:384 autoplay:0] Mayor Barbara Halliday gave the annual State of the City presentation at the Hayward Public Library on June 23—her last as Mayor of the City of Hayward. The State of the City is an update on the City of Hayward's progress, meeting the opportunities and challenges of the day and a look forward into the future. It is delivered…
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Fireworks with a red "No" symbol Fireworks of any type are illegal in Hayward—and yet their ongoing use over holidays and other special events is a continuing concern and frustration of residents and firefighters alike. That remained the case over the Fourth of July this year with widespread explosions, burning projectiles and other incendiary devices drawing hundreds of complaints and with…, here, on the City of Hayward website or email the fireworks ban enforcement project team at , fireworks@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Food on a car, a grey kitten, classic cars and a puppy The Hayward Animal Shelter will host their annual Hot Paw-gust Nights car show fundraiser and animal adoption event for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Aug. 27. All pet adoptions to qualified homes will be $20 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. To view pets available for adoption visit , www.haywardanimals.org, . In the spirit of the original Hot August Nights, the shelter will showcase an array of classic cars and trucks at 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward. There also will be live bands, food, raffles, activities for kids and a special guest appearance by Nate Branch, legendary 15-year veteran of the Harlem Globe trotters. If you are interested in displaying your car to help support the shelter, fill out the…, here, by Wednesday, Aug. 24. There is a suggested donation of $25 per entry/car. All proceeds raised from this event (including the car registration fees) go to the Hayward Animal Shelter's Animal Medical and Spay/Neuter funds to support the shelter animals.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, july 24-30, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 39 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,030 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 5, Weekly Reports Taken:, 213 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,404 , Larceny , , 27, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were re-ported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Larceny From Auto , , 22, Robbery , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 46, Mental Health CFS , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, CASE SYNOPSIS, Attempted Robbery:, On 07/28/2022, at 2:53 PM, the victim was approached by two suspects near the 27000 block of Tampa Ave. The suspects brandished a firearm and used force to take property from the victim. One of the suspects dropped the property as they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-041601), Firearm Recovery:, On 07/29/2022, at 10:51 PM, officers conducted a vehicle stop near the 300 block of Panjon St for a vehicle that had a misdemeanor warrant attached to the license plate. During the stop, it was determined the driver had an outstanding warrant. During a search incident to arrest, suspected narcotics and a loaded firearm was located. The driver was arrested for the warrant, possession of narcotics…, Firearm Recovery:, On 07/29/2022, at 10:51 PM, officers located a parked vehicle near the 1000 block of Tennyson Rd that had a seizure warrant attached to the license plate. The registered owner, who was inside a local business, hid a firearm inside the store before walking outside. The firearm was located, and the suspect was placed under arrest for firearm charges. The vehicle was also subsequently towed. (Report…, Robbery:, On 07/30/2022, at 2:01 PM, the victim was approached by several subjects in a vehicle near the intersection of Winton Ave and Alice St. The suspects brandished a firearm and used force to take property from the victim before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-42872), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064, Hayward PD seeking assistance with identifying person of interest in homicide, investigation, HAYWARD,, Calif., , The Hayward Police Department is seeking assistance with identifying a person of interest related to a homicide that took place on Friday, April 8, 2022. The investigation began after officers responded to the area of Jackson St and Soto Rd regarding reports of a “man down.” Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded to…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Aug. 23, 2022—Two Hayward companies won awards at the 10 th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards held Aug. 4 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland. Organized by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance and often referred to as the “Academy Awards" of East Bay industry, the event honors the region’s most cutting-edge and impactful companies and organizations. This year, more than over 200 nominations…, DuPont EKC Technology (Advanced Manufacturing Category):, This nearly 40-year-old Hayward company designs and produces specialized chemistries that are critical in the production of semiconductors. DuPont EKC’s new formulas of solvents are helping computer chip manufacturers scale up production faster to meet the global chip shortage., Eikon Therapeutics (Life Sciences Category):, This company is developing new technology at the interface of biology, engineering, and chemistry to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon Therapeutics’ discovery platform, built on groundbreaking innovations from its Nobel Prize winning founders, is a super-resolution microscope that enables real-time measurements of protein movement in living cells. This technology will…
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Contact, : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint September 2nd., Hayward, Calif. – On, September 2nd, , the Hayward Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint 7:00 PM from to 2:00 AM at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064, Homicide, Investigation – 2500 block of Oliver Dr, HAYWARD,, Calif., , On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at about 9:52 PM, officers responded to the 2500 block of Oliver Dr after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls about gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that had collided into parked vehicles in the area of the reported gunshots. The car was occupied by an unresponsive adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel…
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