The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) are currently offering rebates up to $2,000 between you and your contractor when you invest in a heat pump water heater (HPWH). HPWHs are up to three times more efficient than gas-powered units, reducing your carbon footprint and resulting in additional savings on your monthly energy bills. Installing electric…
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Last week, Hayward was again recognized as one of 122 local governments worldwide and among five other jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Area on the 2022 CDP Cities A List for its leadership in environmental action. The CDP A-List designation marks the fourth time in five years that Hayward has earned the honor. The designation recognizes the City of Hayward for municipal investment in on-…
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The City of Hayward is in the final stages of introducing an online system to allow residents, builders and developers to conduct project review, building permitting, code enforcement and related activities with a click of a mouse or touch of a screen. Soon, you will be able to apply for a permit, track your application, request an inspection and much more, all digitally. The new e-permit system…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Dec. 1, 2022—The City of Hayward, in partnership with community organizations, is bringing singing and instrumental music to B Street in the late afternoon and early evening each Saturday in December as we count down to the start of the winter holiday season. Through, Together for, Hayward Sounds of the Season, , an initiative of the City of Hayward Economic Development Division, volunteer musical groups will perform on public right of way at Cinema Plaza at 1069 B Street or the plaza near the Music Depot shop at 944 B Street. The music is a new component of the City’s, Together for Hayward, program to support small, independent business owners as they recover from COVID-19 pandemic disruptions—and is intended to encourage community members to come to downtown Hayward to shop and dine on Saturdays this December. Among volunteer groups performing as part of the, Sounds of the Season, series are:, Portuguese Band of San Leandro, . Founded in 1980 by amateur musicians who wanted to enrich their community through music, this group is committed to impacting lives through music education and mentorship opportunities. They believe in supporting musicians of all walks and stages of life. They believe love for music bonds us all and they want to share it., Horizons Ensemble, –, A part of the East Bay Youth Orchestra., This student-led chamber group, featuring some of the best musicians in EBYO, rehearses and performs community service outreach concerts and events. The Horizons Ensemble typically performs in Art IS Education-supported programs in libraries, nursing homes, and civic events around the East Bay., East Bay Brass Quintet., Formed during the pandemic, the East Bay Brass Quintet would rehearse, socially distanced, outside in a park. The group is a traditional brass quintet with two trumpets (Fazio Carlo and Alan Osofsky), a French horn (Elise Jackson), trombone (Ben Sira) and tuba (Thomas Sorenson)., Starr King Choir., The Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church of Hayward prides itself as a group that “welcomes you – your whole self – and people of all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and creeds.”, East Bay Symphonic Band., The East Bay symphonic Band is comprised of musicians from pre-teens to members in their eighties. Member occupations include students, military personnel, scientists, retirees, teachers, engineers, truck drivers and airline pilots. The band has been playing since 1982. See below for a schedule of performance dates, times and locations. The City’s Economic Development Division conducted a call…, Date, Time, location, Group, December 3 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cinema Plaza Portuguese Band of San Leandro December 10 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cinema Plaza Horizons Group December 10 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Plaza near Music Depot East Bay Brass Quintet December 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cinema Plaza Starr King Choir December 17 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cinema Plaza East Bay Symphonic Band December 17 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cinema Plaza Portuguese Band of San…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: , Sergeant Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169, Plan Ahead This Holiday Season: Be Safe and Drive Sober, Hayward, Calif. – Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Hayward Police Department encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season Nov. 28-Dec. 13, The Hayward Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064, Hayward PD Critical Incident Video Release, HAYWARD, Calif, ., Dec. 8, 2022 – Today, the Hayward Police Department released police officer body-worn camera video, security camera video, and other information relevant to the Oct. 24 officer-involved shooting that occurred on Eden Canyon Road, north of Highway 580. Initially, the body-worn camera footage and other video was withheld to preserve the integrity of the investigation and in the interest of…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel 510-293-7064, Fatal Collision – Harris Rd/Manon Ave, HAYWARD, Calif., , On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at about 7:50 AM, officers responded to the report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle near the intersection of Harris Rd and Manon Ave. Officers and Hayward Fire personnel arrived on scene and located the pedestrian who was trapped underneath the driver’s car. Hayward Fire Personnel pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene. Prior to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: , Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169, Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly, National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14, Hayward, Calif. – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, Hayward Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, Hayward Police will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol…, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes. Hayward Police encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, October 23-29, 202 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 51 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,867 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 189 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,091 , Larceny , , 9, 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 , , 19, Robbery , , 10, Vehicle Theft , , 25, Mental Health CFS , , 20, Reports of Gunfire , , 1, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 10/23/2022, at 6:56 PM, the victim was walking near the intersection of Huntwood Ave and Harris Rd when he was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects struck the victim with an object and took property from the victim before both suspects fled the scene on foot. (Report #2022-060910), Robbery:, On 10/24/2022, at 12:27 PM, officers responded to the report of a robbery near the intersection of B St and Second St. Officers located the victim and suspect at the scene. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim’s property that had been stolen was located and returned. (Report #2022-061023), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 10/25/2022, at 6:48 PM, officers located a stolen trailer that was attached to an occupied vehicle. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2022-061295), Robbery:, On 10/29/2022, at 8:51 PM, the victim was walking near the intersection of B St and Grand St when he was approached by the suspect in a vehicle. The suspected exited the car and demanded property from the victim. The suspect then used force and took property from the victim before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-062160) Find more information and updates about homicides, on our…, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, October 30-November 5, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 57 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,977 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 188 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 9, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,303 , Larceny , , 8, 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 , , 6, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 41, Mental Health CFS , , 4, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 10/30/2022, at 1:39 AM, the victim was walking to his vehicle near the 100 block of W. Tennyson Rd when he was approached by several suspects. The suspects used force and took property from the victim before they fled the scene by unknown means. (Report #2022-062219), Robbery:, On 10/30/2022, at 11:53, the victim was standing outside his vehicle near the 200 block of Arrowhead Way when he was approached by three suspects. The used force and took property from the victim before they fled the scene. (Report #2022-062395), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 10/31/2022, at 6:05 PM, officers located a parked, occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of Jackson St and Silva Ave. Officers took the occupant into custody and recovered the stolen vehicle. (Report #2022-062531), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 11/05/2022, at 11:24 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of Arnold Court and Alice St. Officers contacted the driver who then exited the vehicle and ran from officers. Officers located the suspect a short distance away and took her into custody. (Report #2022-063562) Find more information and updates about homicides, on our website, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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