A red image of the State of California Alameda and Contra Costa County and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced an agreement yesterday to continue operation of the Oakland Coliseum COVID-19 vaccination site to at least May 9 after it had been scheduled for closure. Under the agreement to take over responsibility from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 4-10, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 61 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,064 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 224 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 1, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 6,023 , Theft , , 26, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 9, Robbery , , 10, Vehicle Theft , , 36, Mental Health Calls , , 13, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, Significant Incidents, Shooting:, On 04/04/2021, at 3:33 AM, a shooting occurred in the 2000 block of American Ave. There was report of property damage and three victims with non-life-threatening injuries. (Report #2021-017692) , Assault with a Deadly Weapon: , On 04/06/2021 at 3:13 PM, an argument occurred in the 500 Block of Smalley Ave. The suspect brandished a weapon and threatened to harm the victim. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody. (Report #2021-018268), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/09/2021, at 7:27 PM, a stolen vehicle associated with a carjacking from another agency was seen by an officer driving in the 24000 block of Santa Clara St. Officers responded and took the suspects into custody. (Report #2021-018967), Robbery:, On 04/10/2021, at 7:32 AM, the suspect approached the victim in the 22000 block of Main St. The suspect punched the victim and took the victim’s property. The suspect was located by officers and was taken into custody. The victim’s property was located and returned to the victim. (Report #2021-019064), Indecent Exposure:, On 04/10/2021, at 1:14 PM, officers responded to the report of a man exposing himself in public. The subject was identified and was taken into custody. (Report #2021-019115), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 11-17, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 42 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,073 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 179 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,364 , Theft , , 20, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 10, Robbery , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 41, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, Shooting:, On 04/11/2021, at 12:28 AM, a shooting occurred in the 20000 block of Main St. Casings were recovered in the area. There were no reports of injuries. (Report #2021-019228) , Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/13/2021, at 7:17 AM, an outside agency followed a stolen vehicle to the 30000 block of Industrial Pkwy SW where the stolen car then parked. Officers responded and took the suspects into custody. (Report #2021-019653), Robbery:, On 04/13/2021, at 9:00 AM, the suspect entered a business in the 20000 block of Hesperian Blvd. The suspect brandished a weapon and demanded money from the store. The suspect took money from the business and fled the scene. (Report #2021-019664), Carjacking:, On 04/16/2021, at 12:32 AM, a victim was sitting in his vehicle in the 27000 block of Marigold Ct. The suspects approached the victim, brandished a handgun, and took the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2021-020296), Brandishing a Weapon: , On 04/16/2021 at 11:48 PM, an argument occurred in the 500 Block of Jackson St. Two suspects brandished a weapon and threatened to harm the victim before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-020518, For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , April 27, 2021— Hayward Library Director Jayanti Addleman announced today the downtown branch of Hayward Public Library (HPL) will reopen to the public for limited walk-in services on Monday, May 3. Through the new HPL Express walk-in service, library users will be able to enter the downtown branch during two-hour, limited-capacity sessions and will be required to follow all safety protocols,…
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See hours and holiday closures on our Locations & Hours page., Available Services, : Self-service check-out of materials and hold pick-ups New library cards and payment of charges Computer use for a maximum of one hour per day Browsing the collection Reference assistance Self-service copying, scanning, and printing Wi-Fi access , Limitations on Available Services, : For the safety of the public and library staff the following additional steps are being taken: Limited seating for reading and studying Study rooms will remain closed Meeting rooms will not be available There will be no in-person programming or events. Programs such as storytimes and homework help will remain virtual. Toys, puzzles, and games in the Children's Library will not be available. , Safety Rules While Visiting the Library, : Library visitors must follow all current and safety rules issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department, Retail and Shopping Center outlets, , as well as all posted signage and verbal instructions from staff, in addition to the following: Visitors must enter and exit the building through the garage side entrance. Any visitor two years or older must wear appropriately fitting protective, face covering/mask, . Any visitor must follow standard, social distancing guidelines, within the library or while waiting to enter. Eating or drinking are strictly prohibited within the library. Sanitizer will be available at the entry and visitors must sanitize their hands on entering the building. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any, COVID-19 symptoms, !, Contactless services that will continue at this time, :, All web-based services, including access to databases, the digital library, online homework help, and more, available at hayward-ca.gov/public-library, Online application for library cards, , placing of requests for materials, and account management services. Telephone reference and, Live Chat, , Please call 510-881-7980. , Virtual programs, for adults and children Virtual Literacy tutoring and Conversational Circles, Questions about the Hayward Library Reopening Plan, Contact, : library@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 881-7980
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Check out what is new and happening in your Hayward Public Library the week of May 1, 2021!, Coming Soon: HPL Express, , HPL Express Logo, Welcome back to Hayward Public Library! We are very happy to announce that beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, HPL's Downtown Library is launching HPL Express, our walk-in service. We will be open to the public with limited occupancy and offer select services. Walk-in services will be offered in two hour sessions, and anyone entering the building will be required to follow all safety protocols…, Introducing our new catalog experience, :, Library Catalog What's new? Easier searching, recommended reading lists, share reviews and ratings, and more. Browse our new catelog and find books, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks, music, periodicals, video games and more! It's all right here. Check out somethng new today! Try our new catalog, Hayward Book-to-Action 2021 takes on racial inequity in criminal justice and beyond, :, Michael B Jordan on the fron cover of Just Mercy Book-to-Action, the Hayward-born community-read project intended to spur civic responses to new-found knowledge, is taking on the issue of racial inequity in criminal justice and beyond through the memoir Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Book-to-Action programming this spring will highlight the work of local…, For more library news and events, be sure to visit our news and library events sections on our website:, Library Events Library News
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, april 18-24, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 23 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,864 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 183 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 4, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,064 , Theft , , 23, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 30, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, Significant Incidents, Carjacking:, On 04/19/2021, at 12:56 AM, a victim was sitting in his vehicle in the 900 Block of Clearbrook Cir. The suspects approached the victim, brandished a handgun, and took the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2021-020884), Robbery:, On 04/20/2021, at 10:02 AM, the victim was approached by suspects in the 27000 block of Patrick Ave. The suspects assaulted and robbed the victim. Officers responded and the suspects were located, positively identified, and taken into custody. (Report #2021-021155), Shooting: , On 04/23/2021 at 1:34 AM, a shooting occurred in the 2000 block of American Ave. Officers responded and located casings in the area. (Report #2021-021725), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/24/2021, at 2:33 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 400 block of West A St. Officers took the suspect into custody and recovered the vehicle. (Report #2021-021930), Shooting:, On 04/24/2021, at 5:38 PM, a shooting occurred in the 24000 block of Silva Ave. Officers responded, located the suspect, and took him into custody. (Report #2021-022024) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , April 29, 2021 — The Hayward Police Department has been investigating a series of smash and grab robberies over the last several months in Hayward and the surrounding Bay Areas. In most of these cases, the suspects watched victims after they conducted a bank transaction or purchased items in different shopping centers. Once the victims got into their vehicles, the suspects smashed the windows…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 4, 2021— Hayward City Manager Kelly McAdoo announced today the selection of Jana Sangy as the City’s new Human Resources Director. Sangy most recently served as Director of Labor Relations for the City of Seattle, Washington, where she led all labor relations and negotiations for that city and its 13,000 employees. Prior to that, she worked in California as Regional Director of Labor…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 25-May 1, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 43 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,047 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 174 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,182 , Theft , , 20, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 34, Mental Health Calls , , 23, Reports of Gunfire , , 13, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 04/25/2021, at 8:35 PM, the suspect approached the victim near the 800 block of Handcock St. The suspect robbed the victim at gun point and fled the scene. The suspect was later located and taken into custody. (Report #2021-022236), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/26/2021, at 1:45 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 300 block of W. Tennyson Rd. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2021-022264), Suspected Arson:, On 04/26/2021, at 2:17 AM, firefighters and officers responded to the report of garbage cans on fire near the 23000 block of Hesperian Blvd. The fires were extinguished, and no suspects have been located at this time. (Report #2021-022267) , Robbery: , On 04/28/2021 at 9:23 PM, several suspects approached the victim near the 900 block of Torrano Ave. The suspects brandished a weapon and took the victim’s property before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-022990), Carjacking:, On 05/01/2021, at 07:30 AM, a victim was standing outside his vehicle near the 26000 block of Tyrrell Ave. The suspect approached the victim and forcibly took the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-023444), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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