The City of Hayward will host a special regional Great California Shakeout event from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in partnership with the Statewide California Earthquake Center, Earthquake Country Alliance and the California Office of Emergency Services. The event, taking place on Hayward City Hall Plaza, 777 B Street, will feature the Big Shaker earthquake simulator, an earthquake…
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, Hayward Measure CC explained, 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., Read the full article, Hayward Executive Airport Open House event returns Sunday, Sept. 13 , 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., Read the full article, Hayward Council to consider move to ban data centers at its upcoming Sept. 15 meeting , 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., Read the full article, Celebrate Mexican culture at the Hayward Mariachi Festival, Sept. 26, A vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, the Hayward Mariachi Festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the San Francisco Bay Area., Read the full article, No-Cost Residential Chipping and Assistance Programs are back, In its ongoing effort to reduce wildfire risk in high-hazard areas, the Hayward Fire Department is accepting applications through Oct. 1 for its Fall Chipping program. Fall chipping is being scheduled between the weeks of Sept. 1 and Nov. 13 or until funds are depleted., Read the full article
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Oct. 12, 2026,, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Oct. 13, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Oct. 13, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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November 12, 2026 Special Meeting Topic: Environmental & Economic Impacts from Data Centers, The Council Sustainability Committee meets twice a year to discuss policy issues related to Hayward's environmental goals. Special Meetings may be added as needed to discuss additional topics. Want information on upcoming legislative meetings, meeting agendas and related meeting staff reports? View Meeting Agendas and Reports How to submit written Public Comment: Send an email to erik.pearson@…, Links will be provided the week before the meeting., GUIDE TO ATTENDING VIRTUAL MEETINGS *Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or TDD (510) 247-3340. If you require translation services during the meeting, please…
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December 7, 2026 Special Meeting Topics: Sea Level Rise; Draft Implementation Strategy for the Hayward Regional Shoreline Master Plan; and Governance Assessment of the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency, The Council Sustainability Committee meets twice a year to discuss policy issues related to Hayward's environmental goals. Special Meetings may be added as needed to discuss additional topics. Want information on upcoming legislative meetings, meeting agendas and related meeting staff reports? View Meeting Agendas and Reports How to submit written Public Comment: Send an email to erik.pearson@…, Links will be provided the week before the meeting., GUIDE TO ATTENDING VIRTUAL MEETINGS *Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or TDD (510) 247-3340. If you require translation services during the meeting, please…
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What is the Library of Things? The library of things is a collection of items available to check out from the library. Including ukuleles, board games, outdoor gear, tools and new technology- borrow items instead of buying! Where is the Library of Things? You can browse the Library of Things collection in the lobby of the Downtown Library, near the C Street entrance. Grab a checkout slip and…, you can browse from here, but, items are not holdable. , library catalog, Current Collections
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Request a Meeting Room Study Room Booking Calendar, Meeting Rooms, Meeting rooms for larger groups are available at our Downtown and Weekes locations:, Variable hourly rates Meeting room applications must be submitted online Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance All meetings must be held during library hours For further details, please download our Library Meeting Room Rental Policy Questions? Contact us at reservations@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-2118, Study Rooms, Individuals or small groups may reserve a study room at the Downtown Library: Study room use is free Maximum of 2 hours per day Groups of 8 or more members should reserve a paid room using the link above Study rooms may be reserved in person, online, by phone, or by chat Study Rooms may be reserved for the same day or the next day, Contact Us, if you need help reserving a study room Study Room Calendar ← Day Day →, Study Room Reservations, ← Room Room → Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room D Time Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve
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