Emeryville
California
City of Hayward
History :
In 1843, Mexican Governor Michaeltoreño rewarded Guillermo Castro for his past military and civil service by granting him "El Rancho San Lorenzo" - 27,000 acres of flatlands, hills and canyons now known as Hayward and Castro Valley. Castro erected an adobe house where the historic Hayward City Hall is located. Castro's corrals were in the area now occupied by the current Library and Post Office, and not far from the location of the Hayward Area Historical Society Museum. By 1852, Don Castro had laid out the town of San Lorenzo, four blocks square, on the area surrounding his rancho adobe and rodeo plaza. He donated land for schools and public places and began to sell off parcels of land.
How Hayward Got Its Name :
In 1851, during the time of the Gold Rush, William Hayward made his way to "El Rancho San Lorenzo," squatting on land in Palomares Canyon. In 1852, at the invitation of Don Guillermo Castro, Hayward bought 40 acres of land spanning what is now the downtown Hayward area. He opened a general trading store which soon prospered into a stagecoach stop, a post office, a hostelry and a dairy farm. Later, William Hayward became Post Master, Justice of Peace, County Supervisor and Eden Township Roadmaster. Hayward and his second wife, Rachel, also established the "Hayward's Hotel," one of the area's finest resorts.
Although Don Castro named what is now downtown Hayward "San Lorenzo," many people referred to the town as "Hayward's Place" or "Hayward's" because of the famous Hayward Hotel. When the post office was established in 1860, the town was given the official name of "Haywood," due to a clerical error. In 1876, "Haywood" was incorporated as the "Town of Haywards," with a population of 1,100. In 1894, the "s" in "Haywards" was dropped and on September 18, 1928, the status of the community was changed to the "City of Hayward."
Recent News
Join the Inaugural Hayward Restaurant Month During January 2024
Eat. Drink. Repeat. From morning breakfast ‘til dessert, “keep it Local” during the month of January for Hayward Restaurant Month 2024. Participating restaurants offer specially created menu items and/or discounts to showcase…
Read More »Registration Open for Next Hayward Disposal Days Event on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
The City of Hayward Maintenance Services Department is hosting its next Disposal Days event Saturday, Dec. 9, providing community members an additional way to dispose of household debris safely and legally free of charge. The 2023 Disposal…
Read More »Hayward City Council to Consider Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance
The Hayward City Council will consider on Tuesday the adoption of new regulations and guidelines for sidewalk vending in the City including the establishment of a new permitting program for sidewalk vendors. The proposals are intended to bring…
Read More »Hayward Municipal Computer Network Restored Following Disruptive Cybersecurity Event
Hayward, CA - The City of Hayward successfully brought back online its internal computer network on Tuesday, an important milestone in its recovery from an ongoing cybersecurity event in which intruders infiltrated City systems for the purpose of…
Read More »Disposal Days Program for Getting Rid of Household Debris Returns June 10, 2023
Disposal Days program for getting rid of household debris returns Saturday, June 10 The City of Hayward’s Maintenance Services Department is hosting its next Disposal Days event on Saturday, June 10. These events provide community members…
Read More »City of Hayward News - Hayward to Update City’s Sidewalk-Vending Ordinance
Hayward to update City’s sidewalk-vending ordinance The City of Hayward is updating local rules related to sidewalk vending of food and merchandise in the City and invites community members to provide input on the topic and let us know if…
Read More »City Of Hayward : The Stack - February 2023
Hayward Police Activities League basketball clinic starting Wednesday, Feb. 15 The new Hayward Police Activities League Program is tipping off with a 2023 Basketball Clinic taking place each Wednesday through June 7 at Matt Jimenez Community…
Read More »City of Hayward: Statement On The Passing Of Alameda County Supervisor Richardvalle
Dear Hayward Community, Yesterday, Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle passed away. Colleagues and friends across the East Bay are devastated and feeling sad. Supervisor Valle’s district included Hayward, Union City, Newark, and parts of…
Read More »City of Hayward News - Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas Statement on the Death of TyreNichols
Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas statement on the death of TyreNichols Dear Hayward Community, I just finished watching the disturbing video released from the City of Memphis. Like you and your neighbors, I am disgusted and frustrated. I am heartened…
Read More »City of Hayward The Leaflet - January 2023
Federal government adopts Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), providing $8.8 billion in new and renewed electrification incentives to US households In August 2022, the federal government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), authorizing $369…
Read More »City of Hayward : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration eventreturns Monday, January 16
HAYWARD, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023— Hayward will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a program of music and song, poetry, community-award recognitions, a keynote address by Chief of Police Toney Chaplin and other…
Read More »City of Hayward News - Dan Goldstein Appointed to Hayward City Council
Dan Goldstein appointed to Hayward City Council Planning Commissioner Dan Goldstein was appointed to the City Council on Monday night to complete the unexpired term of the Council seat vacated by Mark Salinas following his election and swearing-in…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack: Year in Review - January 2023
New Hayward mayor, council members elected in 2022 Councilmember Mark Salinas took the oath as Mayor and Planning Commissioner Julie Roche and community organizer George Syrop were sworn in as new City Council members in 2022. Read the full…
Read More »City of Hayward : Mark Salinas takes oath as Mayor with Call For Hayward To Become An Education City
Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas took the oath of office Tuesday and set forth a vision of Hayward becoming an “Education City” where every high school graduate can locally go to college or learn a trade and build a healthy, happy life. In…
Read More »City of Hayward : Sounds of the Season in downtown Hayward starting December 3, 2022
The City of Hayward, in partnership with community organizations, is bringing singing and instrumental music to B Street in the late afternoon and early evening each Saturday in December as we count down to the start of the winter holiday season.…
Read More »City of Hayward News : Together for Hayward Sounds of the Season in Downtown Haywardstarting Dec.ember3
HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022—The City of Hayward, in partnership with community organizations, is bringing singing and instrumental music to B Street in the late afternoon and early evening each Saturday in December as we count down to the…
Read More »City of Hayward - Online Development Planning, Building Permitting
Coming Dec. 5—Online development planning, building permitting and code enforcement The City of Hayward is in the final stages of introducing an online system to allow residents, builders and developers to conduct project review, building…
Read More »City of Hayward The Leaflet - November 2022
$2,000 in local rebates available for energy efficient water heater The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) are currently offering rebates up to $2,000 between you and your contractor when you invest in a…
Read More »City of Hayward -Hayward Recognized For Third Year Straight As Global Leader Responding To Climate Crisis
HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022—Hayward strategic planning prioritizes responding to the climate crisis and the City’s work and investments in this area have been recognized for the third consecutive year on a prestigious list of local…
Read More »City of Hayward- Hayward Recognized As Global Leader Responding To Climate Crisis
Hayward recognized as global leader responding to climate crisis Hayward strategic planning prioritizes responding to the climate crisis and the City’s work and investments in this area have been recognized for the third consecutive year on…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - November 2022
Hayward to elect new mayor and Council members today Hayward voters will elect a new Mayor and two new City Council members in today’s municipal election. Read the full article Save the date—Light Up the Season festivities coming…
Read More »City of Hayward Announces Appointment Of New Human Resources Director
HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2022—Hayward City Manager Kelly McAdoo has appointed Brittney Frye the City’s next Human Resources Director, the City announced today. Frye is coming to the City of Hayward from public-serving Alameda County…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - October 2022
Annual Make-a-Difference Day community beautification event Oct. 22 Fall is a great time of year to pick up and clean up, meet neighbors and earn community-service credit along the way by joining a Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force…
Read More »City of Hayward : Apply now for Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grants
Hayward small businesses and sole proprietorships with 25 or fewer employees may be eligible for $5,000 and $10,000 Alameda County Small Business Recovery grants but will need to act fast. The Small Business Recovery Grant Program is being…
Read More »City of Hayward Annual Minimum Wage Increase To Occur Jan. 1
Minimum wage workers in Hayward are to receive a pay increase starting Jan. 1, 2023, under the City’s two-year-old local minimum wage ordinance. On April 14, 2020, the Hayward City Council approved an ordinance to move the local minimum wage…
Read More »City of Hayward - Announcing the return of Light Up the Season on Dec. 3 - and an invitation to participate
Light Up the Season, the annual downtown Hayward winter-time celebration and lighting ceremony, is returning to the City Hall rotunda and plaza the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Dec. 3, and local organizations, businesses, associations and…
Read More »City of Hayward : The Leaflet September 2022
City of Hayward again named a top on-site generator of renewable energy For the fifth year in a row, the City of Hayward has made the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 List for on-site generators of renewable energy, coming in at…
Read More »City of Hayward News - Annual Hayward Mariachi Festival Returns September 30, 2022
Annual Hayward Mariachi Festival Returns September 30, 2022 Mariachi bands, a taco-eating contest and an outdoor market celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, food and art will highlight the…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - September 13, 2022
State backs Hayward affordable housing development to tune of $46 million The California Department of Housing and Community announced on Sept. 6 the award of $46 million from the California Housing Accelerator Fund to allow construction to…
Read More »City of Hayward News - The annual Hayward Executive Airport Open House event returnson Sunday, Sept. 11
For the first time since 2019, the Hayward Executive Airport will hold its annual Open House on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families and aviation lovers are invited to this free event, which will feature a variety of entertainment…
Read More »City Of Hayward Fire Department In-Person CERT Training Is Back With Openings August 30
The Hayward Fire Department is bringing back in-person Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for members of the public and has openings in its summer course session starting Tuesday, Aug. 30. The CERT program educates volunteers about…
Read More »Alameda County Public Health Authorities Holding An Online Public Town Hall On MPX
MPX, the viral infection formally referred to as Monkey Pox, will be the subject of an online public town hall meeting hosted by the Alameda County Health Services Agency and Department of Public Health taking place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. this…
Read More »City Of Hayward : Two Hayward companies win 2022 East Bay Innovation Awards
Two Hayward companies won awards at the 10th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards held Aug. 4 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland. Organized by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance and often referred to as the “Academy Awards" of East Bay…
Read More »City of Hayward - ICYMI—Mayor Halliday’s 2022 State Of City Address
ICYMI—Mayor Halliday’s 2022 State of City address Annual State of the City 2022 Mayor Barbara Halliday gave the annual State of the City presentation at the Hayward Public Library on June 23—her last as Mayor of the City of…
Read More »City of Hayward News - Artist All Call: 2022 Mural Art Projects
The City of Hayward would like to invite you to submit artwork for an upcoming project. The City of Hayward’s Mural Art Program is pleased to announce ten (10) new mural art projects. The Mural Art Program’s intent is to partner…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - August 2022
The return of Hot Paw-gust Nights car show fundraiser and adoption event The Hayward Animal Shelter will host their annual Hot Paw-gust Nights car show fundraiser and animal adoption event for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Aug. 27.…
Read More »City of Hayward New Way For Hayward Residents To Dispose Of Household Debris Debuts August 13
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Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - August 1, 2022
Fifty-nine notices of violation with penalties and counting as Hayward tries new approach to enforcing fireworks ban Fireworks of any type are illegal in Hayward and yet their ongoing use over holidays and other special events is a continuing…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - July 30, 2022
Opportunities for affordable home ownership are expanding in Hayward with new income-restricted townhomes coming on the market at Mission Crossing by Meritage Homes. Mission Crossing, at 25501 Mission Blvd. on the site of the former Ford…
Read More »City of Hayward Environmental Newsletter : The Leaflet July 2022
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Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - July 23, 2022
Hayward cuts ribbon on new Subaru One dealership Hayward celebrated the newest addition to Auto Row with a June 29 ribbon cutting at Subaru One Hayward—with the new dealership already cracking the list of top-five performers among Subaru…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - July 21, 2022
The Hayward Police Department invites community members to join its annual kick-off to National Night Out festivities with a police-led Car-A-Van taking off at 6 p.m. Monday, July 25, from the Firestone Tire parking lot at Southland Mall and ending…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - July 18, 2022
Hayward’s 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element is available for public review The Housing Element is the City’s blueprint to meet the community’s housing needs over the next eight years. It provides a comprehensive strategy for…
Read More »City of Hayward The Stack - July 2022
An opportunity for affordable home ownership is now open in South Hayward through the builder of 189 new, transit-friendly condos and townhouses including 20 units to be sold at below-market rates. Read The Full Article The City of Hayward is…
Read More »City of Hayward - Public workshop July 19 to discuss potential emission reduction measures for Hayward
The City of Hayward is seeking additional community input as it updates its Climate Action Plan (CAP) for reducing community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. On April 13, the City hosted its first…
Read More »City of Hayward - New below-market-rate condos for sale in South Hayward
An opportunity for affordable home ownership is now open in South Hayward through the builder of 189 new, transit-friendly condos and townhouses including 20 units to be sold at below-market rates. Homes Built for America, the homebuilding…
Read More »Four Hayward Companies Selected As Finalists For East Bay Innovation Awards
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) selected four cutting-edge Hayward companies as finalists for 2022 East Bay Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate and showcase outstanding organizations in the region that most…
Read More »Point-In-Time Count Affirms Hayward’s Progress Responding To Homelessness
Hayward’s two- and one-half-year-old Housing Navigation Center and other responses are successfully moving people off the streets and into permanent housing, results of the latest Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness…
Read More »City of Hayward And Waste Management Of Alameda County Reach New Franchise Agreement For Garbage, Organics, And Recycling Services
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Read More »Hayward City Hall To Be Lighted Pink In Support Of Abortion Rights
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