A GIF with flyers and information about the three events happening this summer: World Cup Soccer Watch Parties, Juneteenth, and the The summer event season gets off to a fast start this month with soccer watch gatherings, the return of third Thursday downtown summer street parties and Hayward’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, which takes place Saturday, June 20, at a new location. For fans of the…
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With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the City of Hayward encourages residents to be good neighbors, celebrate safely and follow the City’s fireworks ban: All forms of fireworks are illegal in Hayward. People caught using fireworks are subject to criminal citation and owners of property where illegal fireworks activity takes place are subject to fines. The ban is in place to reduce the…
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The City of Hayward will begin enforcing parking time limits on streets and in City parking lots and garages in the downtown area starting July 1. While parking is free on City streets and in City lots and garages, please observe time limits where posted—and keep in mind that overnight parking is prohibited in City lots and garages. The enforcement is beginning on July 1 to provide adequate…
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The City of Hayward is updating its water management and water-shortage contingency plans and is inviting public review and comment before the plans are presented to the City Council for adoption next Tuesday, June 16. Under state law, the City and other agencies that provide 3,000 or more acre feet of water per year or have 3,000 or more service connections are required to adopt an Urban Water…
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In so doing, the Council also approved a resolution calling for the drafting of a ballot argument to be included in the Alameda County Voter Information Guide for the Nov. 3 election explaining the BLT and the importance of updating the tax., What is the Hayward Business License Tax?, The Hayward Business License Tax is an annual fee paid by businesses that are registered to operate in Hayward. The amount paid is based on a flat rate applied by business category, a business’s total number of employees or its level of gross receipts., How is Business License Tax revenue used by the City?, The Hayward Business License Tax is a general tax. It raises revenue that goes into the City General Fund to support general city services, including police protection, firefighting, 911 response, library operations, pothole repair, maintenance and graffiti cleanup. Spending of BLT revenue is approved annually following a public hearing as part of the City’s General Fund budget and the funding…, Why does the City Council want to update the Business License Tax?, The current Hayward Business License Tax was established on July 11, 1978. Its structure and rates haven’t been amended in the past 48 years to keep up with changes in the local economy and business environment or the cost of delivering generally municipal services., How would the proposed ordinance change the Business License Tax?, The proposed ordinance, appearing on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot as Measure CC, would transition the City toward a more progressive gross-receipts-based structure with higher BLT rates for higher-grossing, typically larger businesses and lower rates for lower-grossing, typically smaller businesses., How was Business License Tax modernization ordinance developed?, The proposed ordinance to modernize the Hayward BLT was developed by an interdepartmental team of City staff who were assisted by outside consultants and legal professionals with experience helping other municipalities update their business license taxes. The City also consulted with and received input from the Hayward business community and labor unions representing City workers., Why is it up to Hayward voters to approve a Business License Tax update?, Beginning in 1978, the constitution of the State of California has required that local government tax increases be approved by local voters. The proposed Hayward Business License Tax modernization ordinance that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would establish new business categories and higher rates for certain categories. In total, the proposed update would increase annual BLT revenue by…, What is the wording of the question that will appear on Nov. 3, 2026, ballot?, HAYWARD BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION: Shall the measure updating the Hayward Business License Tax for the first time since 1978, to support general city services, including neighborhood police protection, firefighting, 911 response, libraries, and pothole repair, generating an additional $12 million annually until repealed, with a minimum tax rate of $60 and rates from $.30 to $3.75 per $1,…, Who can I contact with questions, to provide input and to get more information?, Individuals who would like to ask questions, provide or learn more about the proposal to modernize the Hayward Business License Tax can contact the Office of the City Manager at (510) 583-4300 or email HaywardBLT@hayward-ca.gov ., Additional Information, Sources of General Fund Revenue Fiscal Year 26-27 General Fund Revenue: $249,085,224 Chart Key: Transfers In: 12.6% Property Tax: 32.6% Real Property Transfer Tax: 4.4% Sales Tax: 18.7% Utility Users Tax: 10.5% Franchise Fees: 5.6%, Business License Tax: 1.5%, Other Taxes: 3.9% Charges for Service: 5.8% Other & Interest: 1.6% Intergovernmental: 3% Fines: 1.5% Where the money goes Fiscal Year 26-27 General Fund Expenditures: $249,084,593 Chart Key: City Attorney: 0.83% City Clerk: 0.65% City Manager: 2.6% Development Services: 5.3% Finance: 2.7% Fire: 28.5% Human Resources: 1.6% Library: 3.9% Maintenance Service: 3.4% Mayor & City Council: 0…, Tax Revenue, (2026), , Average Eff. Tax Rate, (per $1,000), Tax Category Payers Gross Receipts (2026) Min. Tax $0M - $5M >$5M - $10M >$10M - $25M >$25M - $50M $50M + Current Rate Proposed Rate Current Rate Proposed Rate Retail Sales 1,341 $2,917,255,148 $60 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $694,021 $1,742,255 $0.24 $0.60 Grocers 58 $311,466,346 $60 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $36,695 $136,839 $0.12 $0.44 Automotive Sale 103 $671,723,379 $60 $0…, Total, 14,466, $15,042,736,931, Total Estimate Base Taxes (excluding penalties) , $3,564,937, $15,610,804, $0.24, $1.04, Estimated Penalties $95,866 $419,016 , Total Estimated Business Tax Revenue, $3,660,804, $16,029,820, Legislative History, Feb. 28, 2026:, The City Council held a public budget work session that included discussion of a potential ballot measure to update the Hayward Business License Tax. The work session staff report, associated documents and a video recording of the work session are available on the City of Hayward legislative website ., April 7, 2026: , The City Council held a public work session on a proposed update to the Hayward Business License Tax that reflected changes in the local economy and business environment and in the cost of delivering municipal services since the tax was last updated in1978. The work session staff report, and a video recording of the work session are available on the City of Hayward legislative website ., June 2, 2026:, The City Council voted unanimously to place a measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot seeking Hayward voter approval of an ordinance updating the City’s Business License Tax. The staff report, associated documents and a video recording of the deliberations and vote are available on the City of Hayward legislative website . Hayward Election Information For more information on the Nov. 3, 2026,…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 26 - May 2, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 53, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,888, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 10, Weekly Reports Taken:, 188, Burglary— Non Residential , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, Burglary—Residential , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,715, Theft , 23 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 , 18, Robbery , 12, Vehicle Theft , 20, Mental Health Calls , 12, Reports of Gunfire , 3 , Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 04/28/2026 at 2:58 PM the victim was near the 19000 block of Hesperian Blvd when she was approached by two female subjects. One of the subjects placed a necklace around the victim's neck and knowing this was a known scam the victim held onto her chain. The subject then grabbed the victim's chain from her hand. The subjects fled in a vehicle before officer arrival. (Report #2026-023249) , VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 5/1/2026 at 11:39 PM officers located a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Harder Rd. and Tarman Ave. As officers approached, all four occupants fled on foot. Officers detained two of the four occupants. A records check revealed the vehicle had been stolen but was not yet reported stolen. The vehicle was recovered, and the owner was contacted. (Report #2026-023947) , For additional information, visit: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 3 - May 9, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 46, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,895, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 15, Weekly Reports Taken:, 186, Burglary— Non Residential , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, Burglary—Residential , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,509, 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 , 27, Robbery , 3, Vehicle Theft , 15, Mental Health Calls , 25, Reports of Gunfire , 6, Significant Incidents, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 05/07/2026 at 8:26 AM officers responded to a stolen vehicle alert near the intersection of Huntwood Ave and Industrial Pkwy involving a vehicle reported stolen through the Fremont Police Department. The vehicle was located and stopped, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2026-024906) , ROBBERY:, On 5/8/2026 at 9:34 AM a subject entered a business near the 100 block of Tennyson Ave., forcibly took cash from the counter, and attempted to flee the store. An employee attempted to stop the subject, at which time a firearm fell from the subject’s person. Officers located the subject and conducted a traffic stop on the subject’s vehicle. The subject was taken into custody. (Report #2026-025112), For additional information, visit: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 10 - May 16, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 40, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,814, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 8, Weekly Reports Taken:, 158, Burglary— Non Residential , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, Burglary—Residential , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,847, 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 , 21, Robbery , 2, Vehicle Theft , 2, Mental Health Calls , 29, Reports of Gunfire , 1, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 5/15/2026 at 2:38 PM officers were advised of a felony vehicle in the area near Southland Mall. Officers located the vehicle, and the occupants fled on foot. Officers located and detained all involved subjects. A records check later revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen, and several subjects were identified as being involved in a previous robbery and having outstanding warrants. (…, ROBBERY:, On 5/16/2026 at 10:18 AM the victim was near the intersection of Grand Ave and D St when a subject assaulted her from behind and took her belongings. The subject fled on foot prior to officer arrival. (Report #2026-026610), For additional information, visit: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 17 - May 23, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 44, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,023, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 9, Weekly Reports Taken:, 123, Burglary— Non Residential , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0, Burglary—Residential , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,353, Theft , 15 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 , 8, Robbery , 1, Vehicle Theft , 11, Mental Health Calls , 18, Reports of Gunfire , 4 , Significant Incidents, FIREARM RECOVERY:, On 05/20/2026 at 2:04 PM officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Harder Road and Bishop Avenue. During the stop, officers observed contraband in plain view and conducted a search of the vehicle. A firearm was recovered from inside the vehicle, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2026-027348) , ROBBERY:, On 5/23/2026 at 9:15 PM responded to the 27000 block of Sleepy Hollow Avenue following reports of a physical altercation involving family members. Following an investigation, one individual was arrested and subsequently placed on a mental health hold. (Report #2026-028042), For additional information, visit: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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