City expansion of transitional programs contributed to a decline in the number of unsheltered people in Hayward. Meanwhile, dozens of new below-market housing units received crucial financing approvals, came under construction, or became available for purchase and lease in 2022. The drop in the City’s unsheltered population was recorded through the Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing…
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Russell City mural From exploration of the fairness and effects of past decision-making to how core municipal resources are deployed today, the City of Hayward in 2022 sought to elevate racial equity in how it operates as a local government. In June, the City began the Russell City Reparative Justice Project , designed as a community-led initiative to explore, document and recommend reparative…
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Graphic of food and shopping bags with the logo Together for Hayward #HaywardUpward. The City of Hayward stepped up economic support and added new marketing and promotional activities to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. In April, the City Economic Development Division introduced new grants to support the relaunch of local restaurants and refurbishing of local…
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With rain and episodes of gusty winds remaining in the forecast through Wednesday, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant about potential flooding and use caution on roads and highways. Pre-filled sandbags are available for community members to pick up outside the Hayward Animal Shelter at 16 Barnes Court while supplies last—up to 10 a piece per household or local business. A self-fill…, AC Alert, and , Nixle, and follow the Hayward Police Department on , Twitter, . To monitor your local weather forecast, go online to the National Weather Service at , https://www.weather.gov/, . Tweets by HaywardPD , Weather awareness is key for winter preparedness, : Winter can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds along with a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Follow the tips on our website to keep you & your family safe:, Learn More,
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Jan. 10, 2023—Planning Commissioner Dan Goldstein was appointed to the City Council on Monday night to complete the unexpired term of the Council seat vacated by Mark Salinas following his election and swearing-in as Hayward Mayor. Goldstein was appointed on a 5-0 Council vote with one member abstaining and after having finished third among eight candidates for two open Council seats in the Nov…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, December 25-31, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 36 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,782 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 120 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 4,825 , Larceny , , 11, 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 , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 16, Mental Health CFS , , 13, Reports of Gunfire , , 4, CASE SYNOPSIS, Shooting:, On 12/25/2022, at 11:12 PM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 24000 block of Mohr Dr. The suspected shooter was located at the scene and was taken into custody. A firearm and ammunition were also recovered at the scene. (Report #2022-073514), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 12/29/2022, at 9:27 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 2000 block of Sea Haven Ct. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled and collided into a patrol car. The driver then ran away but was quickly taken into custody. There were no injuries associated with this incident. (Report #2022-074114), Robbery:, On 12/19/2022, at 1:52 PM, officers responded to the report of a disturbance near the 300 block of W. Tennyson Rd. Officers arrived on scene and learned the disturbance was a robbery in progress and the suspect was still on scene. The suspect was taken into custody. (Report #2022-074160), Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 12/31/2022, at 1:05 AM, the victim was outside near the intersection of Alice St and Pamela Ct when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect then used an object and struck the victim several times before they fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim received medical treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (Report #2022-071829) Find more information and updates…, 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 .
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HAYWARD, Calif., , Jan. 11, 2023— Hayward will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a program of music and song, poetry, community-award recognitions, a keynote address by Chief of Police Toney Chaplin and other activities starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Chabot College Performing Arts Complex. The annual Hayward celebration of the great social justice and civil rights…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, January 1-7, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 46 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,838 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 206 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 9, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,435 , 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 , , 11, Robbery , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 27, Mental Health CFS , , 17, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, CASE SYNOPSIS, Attempt Robbery:, On 01/03/2023, at 12:00 AM, the victim parked and exited her vehicle near the 27000 block of Hesperian Blvd when she was approached by the suspect. The suspect used force and tried to take property from the victim, but she was able to hold onto her items. The suspect fled the scene on foot. (Report #2023-000344), Robbery:, On 01/03/2023, at 10:22 AM, the victim parked and exited his vehicle near the 22000 block of Flagg St when he was approached by two suspects. The suspects brandished handguns and took property from the victim before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2023-000402), Carjacking:, On 01/05/2023, at 11:00 AM, the victim met with someone he met online to sell his vehicle near the 2000 block of American Ave. The suspect approached the victim, assaulted him, and fled the area in the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2023-000823), Robbery:, On 01/06/2023, at 1:37 PM, the victim was walking near Southland Mall Dr when she was approached by the suspect. The suspect used force, took property from the victim, and fled the scene on foot. (Report #2023-001017) 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 .
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, January 8-14, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 36 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,012 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 195 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,550 , Larceny , , 18, 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 , , 13, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 42, Mental Health CFS , , 18, Reports of Gunfire , , CASE SYNOPSIS, Carjacking, On 01/08/2023, at 6:30 AM, the victim was inside his vehicle near the 1000 block of Skokie Ln when he was approached by suspect. The suspect brandished a gun in his waistband and ordered the victim out of his car. The suspect then fled the area in the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2023-001312), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 01/08/2023, at 11:23 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of W. A St and South Garden Ave. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2023-001338), Burglary:, On 01/09/2023, at 1:14 PM, Officers responded to the 20000 block of Hesperian Blvd regarding a burglary that just occurred. Officers located the suspect who was still in the area and took him into custody. A firearm and suspected narcotics were also recovered during the incident. (Report #2023-001546), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 01/14/2023, at 9:21 PM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle that was parked near the intersection of Cliffwood Ave and Bolero Ave. Officers contacted the driver and took him into custody. (Report #2022-73720) 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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In August 2022, the federal government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), authorizing $369 billion in spending towards clean energy and climate action programs -- $8.8 billion of which is designated to fund new and renewed electrification incentives. The IRA will enable 7.5 million families to save money on home electrification projects and electric vehicle purchases through upcoming tax…
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