The Hayward Fire Department is hosting its free semi-annual Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for members of the public and has opened registration for the fall session beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact them based on where they live and trains them in basic disaster response skills,…
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On June 2, 2026, the Hayward City Council voted unanimously to place a measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot seeking voter approval of an ordinance updating the City’s Business License Tax. The Business License Tax, or BLT, is an annual fee paid by businesses registered to operate in Hayward to support general city services, including police protection, firefighting, 911 response, library…
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The Hayward Executive Airport will host an open house this Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families and aviation lovers are invited to this free event, which will feature a variety of entertainment options for people of all ages. This year’s open house will feature aircraft displays, local agencies and their equipment, and classic cars. Restaurants and vendors will be onsite selling…
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The Hayward City Council will discuss at its Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting a potential City ban on development of new data centers in the City of Hayward. Specifically, the Council will take up a formal request, known as a legislative referral, from Mayor Mark Salinas, Mayor Pro Tempore George Syrop and Councilmember Angela Andrews directing staff to begin the process of amending the Hayward…
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A vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, the Hayward Mariachi Festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the San Francisco Bay Area. Renowned mariachi bands will showcase the genre's rich heritage through stunning regalia, intricate instrumentation, and soulful vocals. Beyond electrifying performances, the festival features a vibrant mercado with local artisans, authentic…
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The, Planning Commission, conducts public hearings and makes decisions on use permits, variances, site plan and architectural reviews and related planning and zoning actions for residential, commercial and industrial development, and subdivisions of land. The Commission also makes recommendations related to planning regulations, design review policies, development of parks and open space, and the General Plan. This…, Agenda and Reports
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The Personnel Commission is responsible for the adoption and modification of new and existing job descriptions for Hayward city government. The Commission also reviews the City's employment lists and the City's Affirmative Action Plan. The Commission may hold hearings for employee grievances or complaints and for appeals to disciplinary action. The Commission issues an advisory decision to the…, Want to learn more? Check out the full agenda for tonight below, :, Agenda and Reports
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, August 16 - August 22, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 41, Homicide, 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,123, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 11, Weekly Reports Taken:, 193, Burglary— Non Residential , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1, Burglary—Residential , 0, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,195, Theft , 33 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 , 26, Robbery , 5, Vehicle Theft , 18, Mental Health Calls , 11, Reports of Gunfire , 2, Significant Incidents, CARJACKING:, On 8/18/2026 at 5:09 AM the victim was leaving his residence in his vehicle near the 22000 block of Filbert St when he was approached by a masked subject armed with a firearm. The subject forced the victim out of the vehicle, took his personal property, and struck him with the firearm before fleeing in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.…, ROBBERY:, On 8/22/2026 at 12:17 PM a subject entered a business near the 20000 block of Hesperian Blvd, selected merchandise, and left the store without paying. When staff attempted to intervene, the subject assaulted them. Officers searched the surrounding area and located the subject shortly after. The subject was positively identified and arrested. (Report #2026-046582) For additional information,…
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Storytime is returning on September 8 and we're excited to see familiar and new faces! Storytime is getting a brand new schedule. All storytimes will begin at 10:30 a.m. and some locations have changed, so please check the calendar., Tickets - one for each person in attendance - will still be distributed 30 minutes before storytime starts., Storytime Calendar, Storytimes at Hayward Public Library, Music and Movement - For Ages 0-5, Children are born with an innate love of music and movement, which play pivotal roles in the development of young children. Early literacy, physical, motor, and social-emotional skills are enhanced when children engage in activities such as dancing, singing the alphabet song, and reciting rhymes. Music and Movement Schedule, Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües - For Ages 6 and under, Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües con rimas, canciones, y cuentos en Inglés y Español! Join us for bilingual storytime with rhymes, songs and stories in English and Spanish! Bilingual Stories Schedule, Chinese Storytime 中文 故事會 - For Ages 6 and under, 每個人 將需要一張票參加故事會。座位（票）有限。先到先得。在每次故事會開始前30分鐘，在兒童部前臺領取票。不預留座位（票）。每個大人和小孩都需要凴自己的票入場。 Chinese Storytime Schedule, Preschool Stories - For Ages 3-5, Fun pre-literacy and school readiness activities for preschool-age kids. After the 30-minute storytime there will be 15 minutes for crafts, coloring sheets, or manipulatives. Preschool Stories Schedule, Saturday Storytime - For Ages 6 and under, Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills. Saturday Storytime Schedule, Want more library news? , Keep up to date with the library and upcoming programs by signing up for our newsletters. Subscribe to Children's Newsletter Subscribe to Teen Newsletter Subscribe to Adult Newsletter
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, March 29 - April 4, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 38, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,009, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 11, Weekly Reports Taken:, 182, Burglary— Non Residential , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2, Burglary—Residential , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,407, Theft , 31 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 , 15, Robbery , 6, Vehicle Theft , 25, Mental Health Calls , 29, Reports of Gunfire , 3, Significant Incidents, ROBBERY:, On 8/25/2026 at 12:12 AM the victim parked her vehicle at a business near the 25000 block of Hesperian Blvd when two subjects approached her, displayed a firearm, and demanded her property. The victim complied, and the subjects fled on foot prior to officers’ arrival. (Report #2026-047092) , WEAPON RECOVERY:, On 8/27/2026 at 6:45 PM officers working DUI enforcement conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations near the intersection of Santa Clara Ave and Larchmont St. During the investigation, the occupants were removed from the vehicle. As a juvenile passenger exited the vehicle, he advised officers he had a firearm in his waistband. The firearm was recovered, and the juvenile was arrested and…, VEHICLE RECOVERY:, On 8/28/2026 at 7:50 AM officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 200 block of Valle Vista Ave and conducted a high-risk traffic stop. The driver was arrested without incident, and the stolen vehicle was recovered. (Report #2026-047707) , For additional information, visit: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/transparency/crime-data-dashboard
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