For the fifth year in a row, the City of Hayward has made the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 List for on-site generators of renewable energy, coming in at #27 out of more than 1,700 participating public and private entities in the agency’s Green Power Partnership . This year, Apple, The Procter & Gamble Company, and State of California topped the list in first, second, and…
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Despite the recent rain, California’s drought continues, and Stage 2 water shortage restrictions remain in effect, including limiting residential irrigation to three evenings per week. To assist, the City recently added the Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller to its suite of conservation incentive programs—providing Hayward customers a $180 discount on the normally $280 device. The Rachio 3…
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Free mattress and box spring disposal is now available to all Alameda County residents through the “Bye Bye Mattress” program, operated by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC). Through the program, residents can dispose of a combined-total of up to five mattresses and box springs per day at Waste Management’s Davis Street Transfer Station . They will be disassembled and the steel, foam, fiber,…
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The City is partnering with local power provider East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) to bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to municipal parking lots and garages in downtown Hayward. EBCE is funding the purchase and installation of the chargers, which can charge an EV in 20 to 50 minutes. California aims to have 5 million EVs on the road by 2030 and the Bay Area is leading the way…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064, Arrest made in double homicide that occurred near the 100 Block of Lund Ave., HAYWARD,, Calif., , On Sunday, September 25, 2022, at about 9:51 PM, Hayward PD Detectives arrested 22-year-old Hayward resident, Oscar Josue Arevalo-Baquiax, in connection with the homicide that occurred earlier that morning. Arevalo-Baquiax is currently being held on murder charges at the Hayward PD Jail. On September 25, 2022, at about 4:25 AM, the Hayward Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding an…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, september 4-10, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 45 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,153 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 159 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 6,215 , Larceny , , 16, 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 , , 8, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 28, Mental Health CFS , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, CASE SYNOPSIS, Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 09/04/2022, at 8:54 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd. Officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop but the suspect fled the area. Moments later, officers were advised the vehicle had crashed and the driver had fled the scene. A perimeter was set, a search was conducted, and the suspect was located and taken into custody. (Report #2022-050493), Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 09/05/2022, at 10:16 PM, the victim was approached by the suspect near the intersection of Marin Ave and S. Garden Ave. An argument ensued and the suspect assaulted the victim with a deadly weapon before fleeing the scene. The victim received treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (Report #2022-050855), Brandishing a Weapon:, On 09/06/2022, at 7:45 PM, officers responded to the 24000 block of Amador St regarding the report of a subject brandishing a firearm and a sharp object. Officers located the suspect and took her into custody. (Report #2022-050585), Robbery:, On 09/09/2022, at 10:00 PM, two victims were walking in the area of Hesperian Blvd and Bolero Ave when they were approached by three suspects. The suspects used force and took property from the victims before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-051778), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 11-17, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 42 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,112 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 196 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 9, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,747 , Larceny , , 19, 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 , , 10, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 37, Mental Health CFS , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, CASE SYNOPSIS, Firearm Recovery:, On 09/11/2022, at 12:49 PM, officers responded to the report of a man with a gun near the 28000 block of Huntwood Ave. Officers located the suspect who had a ghost gun in his waistband and took him into custody without incident. (Report #2022-052116), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 09/13/2022, at 1:09 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle parked near the 25000 block of Industrial Blvd. Officers contacted the driver and took him into custody. (Report #2022-052717), Recovered Firearm:, On 09/13/2022, at 3:30, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Whipple Rd and Industrial Pkwy SW. A record check revealed the driver to be on parole with a search clause. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm. The driver was taken into custody. (Report #2022-052466), Robbery:, On 09/15/2022, at 10:00 PM, the victim was walking near the 27000 block of Leidig Ct when he was approached by three suspects. The suspects brandished a firearm and used force to take property from the victim before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-053187), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Light Up the Season, the annual downtown Hayward winter-time celebration and lighting ceremony, is returning to the City Hall rotunda and plaza the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Dec. 3, and local organizations, businesses, associations and school groups are welcome to participate. After two-years of virtual and scaled-back Light Up the Season programs due to COVID-19, the City of Hayward…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, September 18-24, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 43 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,952 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 196 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,650 , Larceny , , 17, 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 , , 14, Robbery , , 8, Vehicle Theft , , 45, Mental Health CFS , , 21, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, CASE SYNOPSIS, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, On 09/18/2022, at 3:38 AM, officers responded to the 25000 block of Cypress Ave regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect was located and taken into custody. The victim received treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (Report #2022-53647), Shooting:, On 09/19/2022, at 11:34 PM, officers responded to the 24000 block of Broadmore Ave regarding reports of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence that a shooting took place and that the suspects had fled the scene. No victims related to this shooting were located. (Report #2022-053991), Home Invasion Robbery:, On 09/21/2022, at 6:51 PM, the victim was inside her residence near the 21000 block of Gary Dr when several subjects with firearms entered the home. The suspects brandished the weapons and took property from the residence before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-054416), Robbery:, On 09/23/2022, at 12:20 AM, the victim was outside near the 29000 block of Pacific St when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect used force and took property from the victim before he fled the scene on a scooter. (Report #2022-054639), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Cassondra Fovel (510)293-7064, Homicide Investigation, 25000 block of Carlos Bee Blvd, HAYWARD,, Calif., , On Monday, October 3, 2022, at about 5:54 hours, officers responded to several reports of a possible shooting near the 25000 block of Carlos Bee Blvd. Officers responded to the scene and located an unconscious male suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded, rendered aid to the victim, and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity is known but is being…
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