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Russell City Energy Center
The 600-megawatt power plant, under construction by Bechtel in Hayward will be making some noise on May 11th to May 12.PG&E has scheduled a tie in to their gas transmission line number 153, which serves the power plant, and they will be working with their contractor, ARB, to tie in the line starting on Friday, May 11th and continuing into the weekend.
The tie-in work will necessitate venting the gas lines, which will release some gas into the atmosphere. The only venting location in Hayward will be at West Winton Avenue near the railroad tracks. ARB’s crew will be working all day and the operation will be loud. PG&E will be employing all necessary safety and health measures, including installation of Air Movers at both locations. Air Movers are pieces of equipment necessary to circulate the air for quicker dissipation of gas into the atmosphere, and they will likely add to the noise levels.
Also, members of PG&E’s Customer Impact team will be canvasing the area around the venting site on Wednesday, May 9th and speaking to the customers near the site to inform them of the scheduled work. An automated voice phone recording is also scheduled to be sent on Thursday, May 10th to customers within 500 feet of the test segment. |
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IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
HAYWARD MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012
May 21, 2012
Last Day to Register to Vote for the June 5, 2012 Election
May 29, 2012
Last day to Apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot
Applications must be received by the Registrar of Voters Office no later than 5:00 pm
1225 Fallon Street, Rm. G-1, Oakland, CA 94612-4283
Early Voting
Available at the Registrar of Voters Office
1225 Fallon Street, Rm. G-1, Oakland, CA 94612-4283
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Ballot Box
Available in the Office of the City Clerk
777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, CA 94541
May 16, 2012 to June 5, 2012
Alameda County residents can drop off their Vote by Mail ballots at this location Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 5, 2012 – Election Day
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Maddie's Match Maker Adoptathon
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National Arbor Day - Celebration of Trees
City of Hayward
Hayward Unified School District
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Ruus Elementary School
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Summer Events Calendar - 2012
This summer is shaping up to be action packed again at the Hayward City Hall Plaza area (“777 B Street”) with over 6 concerts, and 5 movies running from May 18 through October 18. The Concert Series will commence on Friday, June 8 with the “Run for Cover” band at 5:30pm. They are a local rock group that will perform several Classic Rock hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. They have something for everyone!
The Concert Series will also feature the “Jack Da Hat Luna” with the “Jackettes” (R&B/ New Orleans style Jazz) band on June 22 and “Sector 7” (original Rock and Roll) on July 27. Rounding out the calendar includes “Sunny Gunn’s Firestorm” (Rock) on August 24, “Stay Away Joes” (Rockabilly Revival) on September 28, and a “Mariachi Festival” on October 12. A complete list of bands and dates can be found on the flyer attached. All concerts will begin approximately at 5:30pm on the various dates outlined. Additionally, the regionally acclaimed Blues Festival is back again on July 7 & 8 at City Hall Plaza, with two stages this year for the same price.
If live music does not excite you, there will be five movies on the Plaza shown in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (“HARD”). Each movie will begin at 8:15pm and will be projected on 12-foot high inflatable screen right on the Plaza. The movie dates are Friday, May 18 (“Happy Feet 2”), Friday, June 22 (“Kung Fu Panda”), Friday, July 27 (“The Muppets”), Friday, August 24 (The Smurfs) and Friday, September 28 (“Lorax”).
There is something for everyone and the whole family, and all the events are free with ample free parking across the street at the City Hall Garage at B & Watkins. There will also be several food vendors on hand at these events as well. You are encouraged to arrive early and stay late for what will be an entertainment filled summer. Please feel free to circulate to family, friends, and others. Everyone is welcomed!
See You at the Plaza –
Celebrate and Recreate in Hayward!
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“Third Thursdays”
As a follow up to Restaurant Walk, the City of Hayward is pleased to present “Third Thursdays”.
Stroll Hayward and enjoy great food with great deals! The City of Hayward in partnership with local restaurants will feature “Third Thursdays” on Thursday, May 17th, which showcases restaurants within the City. You can enjoy selected items at each of the 5 Hayward Restaurants below for 50% OFF. The participating restaurants for this month will be:
Shark Shack (871 B Street)
Me Restaurant & Lounge (926 B Street) – After 5pm only
Bijou Restaurant (1036 B Street) (salads only) – After 5pm only
Snappy’s Café (978 A Street)
Carmen & Family BBQ (692 West A Street)
No pre-purchase necessary. Items will be offered at participating restaurants at a valued price, just ask for the “Third Thursday” selections.
More information can be found on the attached flyer or by calling (510) 583-8520. |
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City Manager Appoints New Fire Chief
City Manager Fran David is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Garrett Contreras as Fire Chief for the City of Hayward, CA.
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Hayward Clean-Up Day!
You are invited to come out to help keep Hayward Clean and Green!
Hayward Clean-Up Day is a fun-filled, community event hosted by the City of Hayward.
Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter, trash, and other basic clean-up tasks in our neighborhood streets on:
Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Weekes Park, 27182 Patrick Ave
(free thank you gift and BBQ lunch for a all volunteers)
Don't Delay! Register by May 18, 2012
You may register online at www.hayward-ca.gov/CleanUpDay
For more Information, please visit, email or call…
www.hayward-ca.gov/CleanUpDay
cleanupday@hayward-ca.gov
(510) 583-4777
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"A Taste of Hayward" - 2012
Sample Wines from over 20 wineries
and taste food from the area’s Best
Restaurants, Caterers, and Retailers.
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County-Wide Ordinance Requiring All Multi-Family Complexes & Larger Businesses to Have Recycling Programs by July 1, 2012:
The City Council has decided to participate in this County-wide ordinance. There will be no additional costs to residents or businesses to participate in these services.
Information about recycling services offered to multi-family residents is HERE
For businesses is HERE
For questions, please call the Public Utilities & Environmental Services Department at
583-4700. More information is included in the Ordinance Summary
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County-Wide Ordinance Banning Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Bags at Checkout:
The City Council has decided to participate in a County-wide ordinance banning distribution of single-use plastic bags at checkout. The ban will be effective January 1, 2013. This ban is expected to have a positive impact on reducing used plastic bags on our streets, in our storm drains and creeks, and in the Bay. More information is included in the Ordinance Summary.
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WARD Creek Defensible Space Project Update Report
The Hayward Fire Department received a grant to improve wildfire safety around the Ward Creek Drainage and Fairview area funded through a National Fire Plan grant from the Cooperative Fire Program of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Pacific Southwest Region, though the California Fire Safe Council. The document below is the project update report.
Final Summary Report Ward Creek Fuel Reduction Projects »
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"Hayward Honors Women" Video!
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2012 Hayward Neighborhood Leadership Academy
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Hayward Arts Council
Hayward Arts Council is pleased to announce the reopening of Cinema Place Gallery, 1061 B Street. An Invitational Show featuring thirty-plus noted, local artists will open Thursday, April 5 and run until Friday, June 8.
Gallery hours are: Thurs, Fri & Sat from noon until 8:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm.
A reception for the Artists will be held in the gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 12; it is a great time to talk with artists about their work. |
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South Hayward BART Parking & Access Study, draft report (March 2012)
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ACWMA Rebate for Small Commercial Businesses Buying Green Materials for Remodeling Projects
Small businesses in Alameda County are eligible for cash rebates of up to $5,000 when buying reused or recycled content materials for building upgrades. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Hayward Arts Council
"In Focus"
A Phantom Photo Show
When:
March 30th through June 1st, 2012
Where:
John O'Lague Galleria
Reception will be held at the John O'Lague Galleria on Friday April 6th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Public is welcome.
Website:
Information on this and other exhibits along with sample photos will be posted to www.haywardarts.org. |
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Share your appreciation of the City’s renowned murals!
A limited supply of collector-quality note cards featuring images of twelve
of the City’s murals is now available - suitable for framing, sending or sharing.
Each card includes artist, location and factual information about Hayward.
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Upcoming Free CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Program
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Income Tax Fraud
Income tax fraud is one of the fastest growing types of Identity Theft and the most difficult to prevent. It cannot be detected by a fraud alert, credit freeze or by monitoring your other existing accounts. The only way to prevent income tax fraud is by making sure you file your taxes before anyone else can. If you are already the victim of identity theft or believe your information has been compromised you may also file an affidavit with the IRS. Once filed, the IRS attaches a password to your social security number, which is sent to you prior to tax time and is required to file your taxes. Unfortunately the Franchise Tax Board does not yet offer the same option.
If someone has filed a tax return using your personal information or you receive a notice of back taxes owed do to someone having worked using your personal information….contact the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board, in addition to the steps already listed above. Do not assume that it is only your taxes that are affected.
IRS
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f14039.pdf
Franchise Tax board
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/id_theft.shtml
If you are a victim of Identity Theft, you may also call the Identitty Theft Coouncil: 1-800-771-0767 or visit their WEBSITE
For More Information About Identity Theft
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Hayward Highlights Newsletter - Winter Issue
The latest edition of Hayward Highlights has arrived. You can download it now from the Newsletter’s webpage on the City’s website. Also, we’re looking to get more people reading and subscribing to Hayward Highlights. It’s useful information on what we’re doing and how you can help. If you know someone who might be interesting in what the City is doing, please forward them this email or mention it is available on the City’s website.
You’re receiving this Hayward Highlights email because you subscribe to it. You can manage your subscription on the Newsletter’s webpage. |
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WARD Creek Defensible Space Project
The Hayward Fire Department has received a grant to improve wildfire safety around the Ward Creek Drainage and Fairview area. Over the next few months we will be asking the community to join us to make their neighborhood a safer place from wildfire. Lack of winter rain can mean more than just drought. A dry winter can result in wildfire. Learn how to use this dry weather to protect your home from wildfire.”
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Hayward Fire Department Community Workshop Coverage
On Saturday, January 7, 2012 the Hayward Fire Department sponsored a “Community Defensible Space Training” workshop in the Ward Creek area. Which is going to be one of many meetings with the WARD Creek Community in order to have follow-up work sessions and a planning session to identify and prioritize short and long term community fuel reduction projects.”
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$25 Million - 5 yr. - Promise Neighborhood Implementation Grant
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City of Hayward's Adopt-a-Block Program
This Program allows individuals, businesses, faith based groups, non-profit organizations, schools, and other entities to take ownership of and participate in enhancing the appearance of our wonderful City.
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Earthquake Upgrade Construction to Begin
Along the Hayward Elevated Structures
December Update
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Neighborhood Partnership Meeting Schedules
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Help Support the Literacy Plus Program!
Everyone knows recycling is good for the environment, but did you know that recycling is also good for Literacy Plus? We have just partnered with Planet Green, a printer cartridge and cell phone remanufacturing and recycling company, to start an exciting new fundraiser that recycles mobile phones and used printer cartridges – and we want you to be part of it!
If you use a printer, each spent cartridge could earn the Literacy Plus program up to five dollars! Any old cell phones in your drawer? Those can make up to $40. One phone may not seem like much, but if you get your co-workers and family involved – recycling is a great way for everyone to go green, while raising money for a cause!
Taking part is easy – simply drop off your used inkjet cartridges (inkjet ONLY) and old cell phones with us – you can include cell phone batteries and even cell phone chargers. The drop-off location is Literacy Plus/Hayward Public Library 835 C Street, Hayward, CA 94541.
Your participation in this recycling campaign will raise greatly needed funds for the Literacy Plus program. Let’s work together, one cartridge and cell phone at a time, to clean up the planet and raise money for a worthwhile cause! |
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View the "Volunteer Open House 2011" Video!
Volunteers - A Gift To The Community!
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Polystyrene Foam Food Containers Banned at Retail Food Providers
as of July 1, 2011
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SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE
Now available on the Police Dept. Page..
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5/17/12
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