FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510)293-7064, Update Regarding Homicide on 100 block of Cassia Dr, HAYWARD,, Calif., , On Thursday, May 11, 2023, at about 2:00 PM, officers responded to the 100 block of Cassia Dr after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls about gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located two adult victims inside a residence, suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded, and both victims were transported to a local medical facility for treatment. A five-year-old child was also…
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Last month, Hayward hosted its annual Earth Day celebration featuring the 2023 Poster & Writing Contest and 40th Annual Clean-Up and Community Fair. On April 18th, Mayor Mark Salinas and Council members honored nineteen local students as the winners of the 2023 Earth Day Poster and Writing Contest . The Poster & Writing Contest is an important part of the City’s Earth Day festivities,…
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Are you interested in trying out induction cooking? The City of Hayward has partnered with East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and Acterra to expand their induction cooktop lending program with a new location to borrow kits from Hayward City Hall. Through the Induction Cooktop Lending Program, you can sign up to borrow a cooktop kit for up to a month. Borrowers can sign up with EBCE to be placed on…
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On March 15th, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) overwhelmingly passed amendments to Rules 9-4 and 9-6, requiring that natural gas water heaters and furnaces, when replaced, be switched to zero-NOx alternatives like heat pumps beginning in 2027. Natural gas-fired space and water heaters generate significant nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions, which are linked to health issues…, Starting in 2027, : only zero NOx water heaters can be sold or installed in the Bay Area., Starting in 2029, : only zero NOx furnaces can be sold or installed in the Bay Area., Starting in 2031, : only zero NOx large commercial water heaters can be sold or installed in the Bay Area. High efficiency water heaters and space heaters are available today. Incentives are available from East Bay Community Energy and BayREN . Additional information and resources about the benefits of electric appliances are available at The Switch Is On . For more information on the upcoming regulations,…
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The City of Hayward is now recruiting for two Fellows to serve in the City’s Environmental Services Division through the Sustainability Service Corps (SSC) . SSC is a bridge-to-career AmeriCorps Fellowship program that delivers professional development to emerging climate protection leaders who implement projects related to sustainability, education, and community engagement for municipalities,…
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The City of Hayward is once again partnering with local nonprofit Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (Rising Sun) to help households reduce their carbon footprint and their utility bills. Through Rising Sun’s “Green House Call” program, Hayward residents can take this 15-minute survey to have a free energy and water efficiency kit delivered right to their door. Green House Call kits include: Up…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: , Officer Cassondra Fovel (510)293-7064, Homicide suspect arrested – Located by U.S. Marshals Service in Seattle, Washington, HAYWARD, Calif., , On Monday, May 22, 2023, at about 4:15 PM, homicide suspect, Vaughn Boatner was located and arrested in a residential neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Boatner was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service, Seattle Police Department, and Kings County Sheriff's Office. The Hayward Police Department had been actively searching for Boatner with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals…
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Image of Pride Flag against a blue sky. In recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride, the City of Hayward will hold a Pride flag raising ceremony at noon Thursday, June 1, on City Hall Plaza and will fly the rainbow-colored banner for the entire month of June. In addition, the Hayward City Council will issue a proclamation on Tuesday, June 6, designating June as Lesbian, Gay…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169, “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Wear Their Seat Belt, Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day, Hayward, Calif. – Hayward Police reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats. This year’s, Click It or Ticket, campaign is from May 22-June 4. During this time, the Hayward Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats. “Wearing a seat belt should be an automatic for all drivers and passengers,” Hayward Police, Sergeant, Tasha DeCosta said. “…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 26, 2023— Applications are now being accepted from low- and extremely low-income individuals and households to move into one of the most complete expressions of newly constructed affordable supportive housing ever to open in the San Francisco Bay Area. The new residential community of 125 micro studio apartments at 2595 Depot Road in Hayward is a partnership of the City of Hayward and…
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