The Together for Hayward e-gift card program is turning one-year-old and is celebrating by introducing bigger BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One Free) promotions and a new promotional contest. Since the program’s launch by the Hayward Economic Development Division last November, community members have purchased $134,000 in Together for Hayward e-gift cards and have used them at 63 of 88 local Hayward…, City of Hayward's gift card page, , which includes a list of participating businesses. Cards purchased can be redeemed at any participating Hayward business. The digital nature of the cards allows customers to use the original and added promotional bonus value themselves or gift all or a portion of the value to others via text or email. Under the new promotional campaign starting Nov. 1, customers who buy a $50 card get an…
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For the fifth year running, the City of Hayward has made the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s , Top 30 List, of onsite generators of renewable energy, coming in 27 th out of more than 1,700 participating public and private entities participating 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 third place. The County of Santa Clara, the only other Bay Area local government to make the list, came in at No. 15. Since first appearing on the Top 30 list in 2015, the City of Hayward has continued to climb the rankings as it expanded on-site renewable energy across its municipal…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Cassondra Fovel 510-293-7064, Fatal Collision – W. Winton Ave/Thunderbird Pl, HAYWARD, Calif., , On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at about 2:48 AM, officers responded to the report of a collision involving two vehicles near the intersection of W. Winton Ave and Thunderbird Pl. Officers arrived on scene and discovered both involved vehicles still on scene. One of the parties, who was believed to have been sitting in his parked vehicle when the collision occurred, was found unconscious and…
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Photo of voting stands against a brick wall. All Hayward registered voters should be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot with a prepaid postage return envelope for the Nov. 8, 2022, general election. If voters don’t receive their ballot by Oct. 17, they can contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters online at www.acvote.org , by telephone at (510) 272-6973 or in person at 1225 Fallon Street,…
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Hayward Police Department Reminds Drivers to Always Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week, Hayward, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21), Hayward Police Department supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers on the dangers of passing a stopped school bus. Drivers are required to come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended, and the red lights are flashing. Held annually during the third week…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, October 2-8, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 28 , Homicide, , 2, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,820 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 6, Weekly Reports Taken:, 176 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,388 , Larceny , , 27, 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 , , 16, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 30, Mental Health CFS , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 4, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 10/04/2022, at 11:16 AM, the victim was driving near the 1000 block of B St when he got into a verbal argument with the suspect over a road rage incident. Both subjects pulled over and the suspect assaulted the victim, took property from the victim, and fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-056916), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 10/05/2022, at 12:22 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 300 block of W. Tennyson Rd. The officers conducted a vehicle stop and took the driver into custody. (Report #2022-057032), Recovered Firearm:, On 10/08/2022, at 12:29 AM, officers conducted a vehicle stop near the intersection of Cypress Ave and Austin Ave for a vehicle code violation. A record check revealed the driver to be unlicensed. While conducting inventory of the vehicle prior to it being towed, a loaded firearm was located. The driver was taken into custody for the incident. (Report #2022-057639), Carjacking:, On 10/08/2022, at 11:12 PM, the victim was approached by two suspects near the 200 block of Burbank St. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and ordered the victim to exit his car. Out of fear, the victim complied and both suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2022-057831), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: , Officer Cassondra Fovel (510)293-7064, Fatal Collision – Hesperian Blvd/Turner Ct, HAYWARD, Calif., , On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at about 6:16 AM, officers responded to the report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle near the intersection of Hesperian Blvd and Turner Ct. Officers and medical personnel arrived on scene and located both parties involved in the collision. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and was cooperative during the investigation. Medical personnel…
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Contact, : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint November 4th ., Hayward, Calif. – The Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint November 4 th from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Hayward. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel #340 (510)293-7064, Officer Involved Shooting Investigation, HAYWARD, Calif, ., October 24, 2022— The Hayward Police Department is working collaboratively with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office regarding a shooting and domestic violence incident that started in Hayward and concluded with an attempted carjacking and officer involved shooting near Eden Canyon Rd and Hwy 580. Today, at about 9:56 AM, officers were dispatched to a disturbance near the 21000 block of Gary Dr.…
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Media Point of Contact:, Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169, Hayward Police Awarded $210,000 Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety on Roads, Hayward, Calif. – The Hayward Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the community,” Hayward Police, Sergeant, Tasha DeCosta said. “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous…
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