Police Department

Man arrested for elder abuse and hate crime after assaulting elderly woman outside grocery store

A man was arrested for elder abuse and a hate crime after he struck an elderly woman outside a...
July 27, 2023
photo of City Hall in Hayward
City Government

Application period for appointment to City of Hayward commissions closes Aug. 4

The annual recruitment period for applicants to serve on City of Hayward commissions and the Keep...
July 26, 2023
Sustainability

Help keep Hayward clean and green by participating in Plastic Free Summer

Plastics are used every day in Hayward, with an increased reliance during the summer when residents...
July 25, 2023
Sustainability

Learn how to save on energy bills with your time-of-use rate plan

Did you know that time-of-use (TOU) rate plans can save you money on your energy bills? East Bay...
July 25, 2023
Library, Sustainability

The Downtown Hayward Library becomes a certified LEED Platinum building, showcasing the City's commitment to sustainability and innovation

Last month, the City of Hayward was officially awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum certification...
July 25, 2023
Sustainability

Hayward makes progress toward its clean energy goals by installing new heat pump water heaters at several city facilities

Last year, the City partnered with PG&E and Willdan to replace nineteen natural gas-fired water...
July 25, 2023
Sustainability

Hayward relaxes water shortage restrictions as drought conditions improve

Responding to improved drought conditions, the City of Hayward has relaxed certain water shortage...
July 25, 2023
National Night out
Community, Police Department

National Night Out festivities going ahead as planned Aug. 1—but without Car-a-van kickoff

The Hayward Police Department-led Car-a-van announced for Tuesday, July 25, as a kick-off of...
July 19, 2023
News Release, Police Department

Multiagency enforcement operation focuses on sideshows and street racing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Multiagency enforcement operation focuses on sideshows and street racing...
July 19, 2023
Library

Some library services temporarily unavailable

Hayward Public Library Service Impact of the Recent Cyber-Security Incident: Color printing at the...
July 13, 2023
City Government

Hayward restores access to official website amid recovery from ongoing cybersecurity event

HAYWARD, Calif. , July 11, 2023— The City of Hayward restored public access to its official website...
July 11, 2023
News Release, Police Department, Public Safety

Violent holiday night in Hayward leads to multiple injuries, two fatalities

HAYWARD, Calif. , On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, and into the early hours of this morning, Hayward...
July 5, 2023
Police Department, Public Safety

Happy Fourth of July from Hayward PD

From all of us at Hayward PD, we would like to wish you a safe and Happy 4 th of July. A few...
July 4, 2023
Police Department, Public Safety

Officers recover loaded handgun inside a residence during search warrant related to domestic violence incident:

Officers received reports of an estranged relationship in which the ex-boyfriend had previously...
July 3, 2023
Fireworks
Advisories, Fire Department, Police Department

All Fireworks are illegal in the City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection Districts.

With the July Fourth holiday around the corner, the City is reminding residents that all forms of...
June 29, 2023
Library

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
June 29, 2023
Get an early start on the Fourth of July holiday from Downtown to South Hayward
City Government, Events

Get an early start on the Fourth of July holiday from Downtown to South Hayward

The City of Hayward invites you to get an early start on the Fourth of July holiday with Hayward...
June 28, 2023
Police Department, Public Safety

Hayward PD participates in 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch (LETR) run is to support Special Olympics through...
June 27, 2023
News Release, Police Department

Press Release - Fatal accident involving all-terrain vehicle on Peterman Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Officer Cassondra Fovel (510)293-7064 Fatal Accident involving...
June 25, 2023
Police Department, Public Safety

Hayward PD offers fitness program to help applicants prepare for physical test

If you're considering a career in law enforcement but are nervous about or don't know what to...
June 23, 2023
City Government, Community, News Release, Police Department, Public Safety

Hayward sues Alameda County over failure to protect foster children at transitional center

HAYWARD, Calif. , June 22, 2023— The City of Hayward filed a lawsuit today asking a judge to...
June 22, 2023
City Government, Fire Department

New Hayward Fire Training Center and Fire Station No. 6 opens at Hayward Executive Airport

The City of Hayward and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District celebrated yesterday the...
June 22, 2023
City Government, Community

Hayward Russell City Reparative Justice Project in national spotlight

A national reporting team from NBC News recently came to town to report on the Hayward Russell City...
June 21, 2023
Aerial view of the Fire Training Center
City Government, Fire Department, News Release

Hayward, Chabot-Las Positas College District open new Regional Fire Training Center and firehouse

HAYWARD, Calif., June 21, 2023—The City of Hayward and Chabot-Las Positas Community College...
June 21, 2023