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Advisories, City Government, News Release

Hayward City Hall to remain closed to public on Fridays and City Council to continue online only meetings through February

Hayward City Hall will remain closed to the public today and Fridays through the month of February...
February 3, 2022
News Release, Police Department

Fatal Collision Update - Arrest Made

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Charges filed in major...
February 3, 2022
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City Government, Community, Events, News Release

Hayward’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration event postponed due to surging coronavirus infections

HAYWARD, Calif. , Jan. 7, 2022—The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration held annually in...
January 7, 2022
News Release, Police Department

Three Major Traffic Collisions Resulting in Two Fatalities and Other Major Injuries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Three Major Traffic...
January 7, 2022
News Release, Police Department

Hayward PD Partners with Cordico to Provide Wellness Application to Personnel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Hayward PD Partners...
January 4, 2022
Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward revving up bonus e-gift card promotion to support local business during California Restaurant Month

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 29, 2021—Every January is California Restaurant Month, when destinations and...
December 29, 2021
Image of rolling green hills with a view of the City of Hayward at night. On top of the image in white text on a red box: CDP Disclosure Insight Action A List 2021.
City Government, News Release, Sustainability

Hayward wins third A-List recognition as global leader among cities in climate protection

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 27, 2021— Hayward has been recognized as one of 95 cities worldwide and...
December 27, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - Post DUI Checkpoint Statistics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23rd, 2021 Contact: Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@...
December 23, 2021
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City Government, News Release

Hayward to open screening process for new commercial cannabis permit applicants

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 20, 2021— The City of Hayward will begin accepting applications starting Jan...
December 20, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - DUI Enforcement Campaign

December 15th, 2021 Contact : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov Don’t...
December 15, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Upcoming DUI Checkpoint

December 3, 2021 Contact : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov Hayward...
December 3, 2021
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City Government, News Release

City of Hayward announces appointment of new Assistant City Manager

HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 2, 2021 — City Manager Kelly McAdoo has named Regina Youngblood as Assistant...
December 2, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - Homicide Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Homicide Investigation...
December 2, 2021
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Community, Events, News Release

Hayward’s Light Up the Season community building event returns on Dec. 11

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 1, 2021—The City of Hayward and Eden Area Interfaith Council will hold a...
December 1, 2021
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City Government, Community, News Release

New community-based Afghan relief donation hub in Hayward to hold Open House event Dec. 4

HAYWARD, Calif. , Nov. 23, 2021—Hayward community members and the City of Hayward are working with...
November 23, 2021
Russell City mural with painting of Jazz singers and performers as well as a little Black boy dancing.
City Government, City Services, News Release

Hayward City Council issues formal apology for City’s role in racial discrimination—and mass displacement of Russell City residents

HAYWARD, Calif. , Nov. 17, 2021—The Hayward City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a...
November 17, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - Fatal Collision Calaroga Ave/Southgate St

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Fatal Collision –...
November 15, 2021
A rendering of Curbie
Library, News Release

Curbie is coming to a neighborhood near you!

Curbie, your curbside library, is coming to a neighborhood near you! We'll be visiting school sites...
November 5, 2021
A rendering of Curbie the bookmobile
Community, Events, Library, News Release

Help us welcome our new bookmobile!

Let's welcome Curbie, our new bookmobile, to Hayward, Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...
October 29, 2021
Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward introduces new electronic gift card program to support local merchants

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 26, 2021—The City of Hayward is starting a new electronic gift card program...
October 26, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Fatal Collision - Huntwood Ave/Salmon Ln

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Fatal Collision –...
October 21, 2021
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Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward businesses win 2021 East Bay Innovation Awards

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 19, 2021—Hayward businesses claimed top honors in three of 10 categories in...
October 19, 2021
Economic Development staff members Paul Nguyen and Catherine Ralston smiling at the IEDC Awards
City Government, News Release

City of Hayward recognized for excellence in attracting advanced industries and supporting minority-owned small business

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 14, 2021—The City of Hayward and its Economic Development Division received...
October 14, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - Fatal Collision - Hesperian Blvd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Fatal Collision...
October 5, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Homicide Investigation - Foothill Blvd/Hazel Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 Homicide Investigation...
October 4, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Pedestrian Safety Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2021 Sergeant Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@hayward-ca...
October 1, 2021
News Release, Police Department

Press Release Bissell Adoption Event

Contact Information: Hayward Animal Services Alyse Lui (510) 293 – 7200 Animal.Services@Hayward-ca...
September 30, 2021
City Services, Community, News Release

Financial help to cover back rent, utility expenses remains available as State COVID-19 eviction moratorium winds down

HAYWARD, Calif. , Sept. 28, 2021— Financial assistance is available to both income-eligible tenants...
September 28, 2021
Hayward City Council Chambers
City Government, News Release

In-person Hayward City Council meetings to resume with COVID-19 vaccination requirement to attend

HAYWARD, Calif. , Sept. 24, 2021—Hayward will resume in-person City Council meetings beginning...
September 24, 2021