In-person sessions are scheduled by the Hayward Fire Department and are from 5:30 - 9 p.m., Class size is limited to 60 participants. No walk-ins, pre-registration is required, . You are required to attend all five (5) classes in order to receive your certification. The training course will involve instructions in light fire suppression, hazardous materials situations, first aid, light search and rescue techniques, and procedures in organizing CERTs to aid and assist in times of disaster. You do not need any special skills to participate, just the willingness to learn…, Questions? Contact: The Public Education Officer at (510) 583-4948
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2026 City of Hayward Election, The City of Hayward will hold a General Municipal Election on, Nov. 3, 2026, . The following offices will be on the ballot: Mayor (four-year term) Council Member, District 1 (four-year term) Council Member, District 6 (four-year term) The City Council includes one mayor elected citywide and six council members elected by district. To run for office, you must be a registered voter in the City of Hayward. Candidates for City Council must live in the district they want to…, Candidate nomination period, The nomination period opens, July 13, 2026, , and closes at, 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2026, . If an eligible incumbent does not file a Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers by the deadline, the nomination period for that office will be extended until, 5 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, ., Nomination information, Obtain candidate nomination papers The City Clerk's Office issues candidate nomination papers during regular business hours., Office of the City Clerk, 777 B St. Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 583-4400 Office hours are, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, . Candidates may: Pick up nomination papers in person. Authorize a designee to pick up the papers. Appointments Appointments are required to receive or file candidate documents at City Hall. Schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are 30 minutes. Office hours are, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, . Complete the candidate oath Any document that requires the candidate's oath must be completed: Before a notary public. At the City Clerk's Office by appointment. File nomination papers Nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk of their designee, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, . All nomination papers must be submitted together and must include original signatures. Candidates are responsible for submitting all required documents with original signatures by the filing deadline. Candidates who do not meet the deadline will not qualify to appear on the ballot., November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate Calendar, July 13, 2026:, Under EC § 10220, the Nomination Period opens. This is the first day candidates may pick up nomination papers., July 31, 2026:, FPPC Form 460 Semi-Annual Statement is due. Candidates must file a financial disclosure report covering January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026., August 5, 2025 – November 3, 2026, : FPPC Form 497 (24-hour Contribution Report) must be filed when contributions or loans of $1,000 or more are received from a single source. Reports must be submitted within 24 hours., August 7, 2026:, The Nomination Period closes under EC § 10220. All required nomination papers must be filed by this date., August 8 – August 12, 2026:, The Nomination Extended Period (EC § 10225) begins if the incumbent does not file a Declaration of Candidacy. During these five calendar days, any candidate other than the incumbent may file., August 13, 2026:, The Secretary of State will conduct the Randomized Alphabet Drawing (EC § 13111) to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the ballot., September 24, 2026:, FPPC Form 460 (1st Pre-Election Statement) is due. The report must cover July 1, 2026 through September 19, 2026. Each candidate listed on the ballot must file either Form 460 or Form 470., October 22, 2026:, FPPC Form 460 (2nd Pre-Election Statement) is due. The report must cover September 20, 2026, through October 17, 2026., November 3, 2026:, Election Day (EC § 1000). Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for in-person voting and ballot drop-off. Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked no later than this date., February 1, 2027:, FPPC Form 460 Semi-Annual Statement is due. Candidates must file a financial disclosure report covering October 18, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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Dignitaries of the cities of Hayward and Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, gathered in Hayward earlier this month to celebrate the cities’ year-old Sister-City relationship with a flag exchange and mural unveiling. The flag exchange took place the morning of Monday, July 6, in the City Hall Rotunda followed by a raising of the Arandas flag on Hayward City Hall Plaza. During the exchange ceremony, Mayor…
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Photo of City Hall on a nice day. The City of Hayward formally began the transition to a district-based election system with the opening on Monday of the nomination period for candidates to pick-up and file paperwork to run for Mayor, District 1 Councilmember and District 6 Councilmember in the Nov. 3, 2026, Hayward general municipal election. The upcoming election is the first being held under …
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Photo of police officers and community members with a dog posing for a group photo during the 2025 National Night Out event. National Night Out is an annual summer event designed to strengthen police-community relationships and promote neighborhood camaraderie nationwide. In Hayward, neighborhood-based National Night Out gatherings will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4,…
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Photo of traffic lights at the interesection at D street, Winton, and Soto Road. New adaptive traffic signal timing technology is showing positive results by improving traffic flow within posted speed limits on stretches of Tennyson Road and Winton Avenue/D Street. The smart tech—installed through a Transportation Fund for Clean Air grant from the Bay Area Quality Management District—dynamically…
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Photo of a pedestrian crosswalk over railroad tracks. The Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (Alameda CTC) Rail Safety Enhancement Program is bringing safety and connectivity improvements to those that walk, roll, bike, or drive in Hayward and throughout Alameda County. The work is designed to enhance safety by upgrading crossing panels, pedestrian facilities, warning devices, and…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, June 28 - July 4, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 43, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,095, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 6, Weekly Reports Taken:, 111, Burglary— Non Residential , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 3, Burglary—Residential , 0, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,300, Theft , 19 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 , 0, Vehicle Theft , 10, Mental Health Calls , 19, Reports of Gunfire , 2 Significant Incidents VEHICLE RECOVERY: On 7/2/2026 at 10:49 PM officers observed a stolen vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 880. Officers conducted a traffic stop, detained the driver, and arrested the subject. The stolen vehicle was recovered. (Report #2026-035956) FIREARM RECOVERY: On 7/4/2026 at 4:33 AM officers responding to an unrelated call for service at a business near the…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 5 - July 11, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 36, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,947, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 10, Weekly Reports Taken:, 85, Burglary— Non Residential , 0, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0, Burglary—Residential , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,353, Theft , 10 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 , 11, Robbery , 6, Vehicle Theft , 5, Mental Health Calls , 26, Reports of Gunfire , 4 Significant Incidents VEHICLE RECOVERY: On 7/5/2026 at 2:41 PM Officers responded to the area of Harder Road and Santa Clara Street after receiving an alert for a stolen vehicle. Officers located the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, safely conducted a high-risk traffic stop, and detained the driver without incident. The driver was arrested, and the stolen vehicle was recovered (Report #2026-…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 16, 2026—Entrepreneurs from across Northern California are invited to apply for the 2026 Startup World Cup—East Bay Regional, taking place on Sept.10, 2026, at California State University, East Bay. Hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures and the East Bay Small Business Development Center (East Bay SBDC), the competition provides startups with the opportunity to pitch before investors and compete…, Event Information, Startup World Cup – East Bay Regional , Date, : September 10, 2026 , Time, : 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. , Location, : California State University, East Bay – University Union Multipurpose Room 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA, 94542, Application Deadline, : August 17, 2026 , Top 10 Finalists Announced, : August 28, 2026 For applications, registration, and additional event information, please visit the East Bay SBDC Startup World Cup – East Bay Regional webpage . Questions regarding eligibility, the application process, competition requirements, sponsorship opportunities, or event logistics should be directed to East Bay Small Business Development Center (East Bay SBDC), at ebinfo@eastbaysbdc.…
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