A person warming their feet by the fire It’s that time of year when the longer nights are filled with holiday lights, the weather is colder, the warm blankets come out, and turning up the heater frequently crosses your mind. With the holiday season upon us, here are some ways you can celebrate the festive and chilly season while saving on your utility bills: To get the most sunlight and heat…
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Green mountains and a tree On November 5, California voters approved Proposition 4, a $10 billion dollar bond to fund natural resource protection and climate resilience projects. Bond allocations include: $3.8 billion for state agencies and localized projects to ensure all communities have access to safe drinking water, flood and drought resilience, and water conservation; $1.5 billion for the…
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Recyclable glass bottles During the holidays families and friends often choose to break out some spirits to enjoy. This year take advantage of changes to the California Redemption Value (CRV) program by including your liquor and wine containers when you redeem bottles and cans at your local recycling center. Governor Newsom approved SB 1013 in early 2024, a law that allows wine and liquor…
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A full Thanksgiving Dinner Holiday meals, and their delicious leftovers, fill our hearts and our stomachs. Too often though, they end up filling our landfills too. As a country America throws out 200 million pounds of turkey each Thanksgiving, and that’s only a portion of a single meal. This year, take a moment to be sure that none of this special food, as well as the resources it took to produce…
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People volunteering to serve meals Food insecurity hits harder during the holidays, challenging spirits and stomachs during times of celebration and gratitude. The Alameda County Community Food Bank and its network of community partners work year-round to serve hot meals and distribute free groceries to those in need. Visit the Alameda County Community Food Bank ( foodnow.net) to learn more about…
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Photo of the Hayward City Hall building. The City of Hayward is committed to equal treatment and service to all community members and building trust to help us keep Hayward neighborhoods safe. To these ends, City employees do not ask about, collect or keep information about the immigration status of community members or anyone else we serve. And the Hayward Police Department does not…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel #340 (510) 293-7064 F atal Collision – Jackson Street/Santa Clara Street HAYWARD, Calif. , On Monday , 11 / 2 5 / 2024 , at approximately 9:54 p.m ., officers responded to the report of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian outside of the marked intersection near Jackson Street and Santa Clara Street . Witnesses advised the driver originally waited at the…
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Jan. 20, 2025,, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Jan. 21, . 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. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both 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. 21, 2025. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21., 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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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025,, in observance of President Lincoln's Birthday. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Thursday, Feb. 13, . 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. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both 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 Feb. 13, 2025. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13., 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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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Feb. 17, 2025,, in observance of Presidents' Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Feb. 18, . 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. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both 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 Feb. 18, 2025. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18., 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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