Grey house An opportunity for affordable homeownership is now available in the new La Playa Place community of single-family homes by builder D.R. Horton near Southland Mall located at 24701 Calaroga Avenue. The application period to enter the lottery to purchase these homes is open now through Feb. 5 for three four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom homes available to moderate-income buyers and for two…
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The City of Hayward will begin holding monthly informational workshops starting Jan. 31 as part of the implementation of the City’s new Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance and Sidewalk Vending Permit process. The time and location of the first workshop is 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Tech Center of the downtown Hayward Public Library at 888 C Street. Computers will be available to…, here, on the City of Hayward website, or contact the Planning Division at (510) 583-4216 or by email at sidewalkvending@hayward-ca.gov .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused on Monday,, Feb. 19, 2024, in observance of President's Day. Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Regular street-sweeping will resume on the Tuesdays following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both library branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Jan. 16, 2024. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on the Tuesdays following the closures. , Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at (510) 293-7272. Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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The City of Hayward is holding an in-person public meeting to discuss community concerns and receive input on proposed traffic calming improvements on Orchard Avenue between Mission Boulevard and Soto Road. The time and location of the meeting is 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, in the Multi-Purpose Room at HUB Parent Resource Center at 24823 Soto Road. Spanish language translation service…
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Adopt-a-block sign The City of Hayward is looking for volunteers to Adopt-A-Block! As a volunteer, you can “adopt” an area that you will be responsible for keeping litter-free for a period of two years. By reducing litter, graffiti, and other environmental pollutants, you are improving the appearance, health, property values, and beautification of our city. Volunteers pledge to perform four clean…
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Windmills on a bright and clear day On Tuesday, January 30th, the City of Hayward’s updated draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) will be presented to the City Council for adoption as an amendment to the City’s General Plan. This update provides a list of programs and policies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 55% below 2005 levels. High levels of GHG, such as carbon dioxide and methane…
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A pot cooking on top of an induction cooktop Are you interested in induction cooking? Through a partnership with Ava Community Energy (previously known as East Bay Community Energy), Acterra, and the City of Hayward, you can try this quick and efficient form of cooking at no cost for up to 3 weeks. To borrow a cooktop, borrowers can sign up with Ava and will be notified via email when it is their…
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Volunteers sorting donated food Food recovery organizations are making a difference in Hayward. These organizations collect edible food that would otherwise go to waste and distribute it to people in need. When food and other organic materials go to the landfill, they release methane gas while decomposing. Senate Bill 1383 was passed in 2021 to curb this source of methane. One way it does this is…
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Bales of brightly colored recyclable plastic When trying to recycle plastic it can be tricky to know what items can be recycled and what can’t. What do those small numbers and recycling symbols at the bottom of plastic bottles and containers mean? Packaging makes up 50% of waste in California landfills by volume and recycling single-use plastic items can make a huge impact in reducing waste.…
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[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ZKCBAHXlQ width:768 height:384] The Keep Hayward Clean & Green Task Force and City of Hayward are inviting community members to join and help spread the reach of the City’s Adopt-a-Block program. Adopt-a-Block, which got up in running in 2015, is an initiative through which community members, families and other groups and organizations commit to…
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