Hayward commission approves hyperscale data-center project
Hayward’s Planning Commission approved a large hyperscale data-center project after a July hearing, drawing concerns about power demand, scale and city oversight.
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Hayward approves eight-drone first-responder program for 911 calls
Hayward’s City Council approved a six-drone? No—an eight-drone first-responder program, with an estimated annual cost of $589,000 and bids due July 13.
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Hayward Tightens Rules for Future Data-Center Projects
Hayward now requires major permits, environmental review and public hearings for new data centers as two large projects remain under construction.
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Hayward Revisits Data-Center Rules After Major Project Approval
A Hayward data-center approval is prompting a review of city development rules as officials confront the project’s reported electricity demand.
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Hayward business-tax measure heads toward November ballot
Hayward’s proposed business-tax update faces an August 7 filing deadline before a November vote that could produce about $12 million a year.
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Hayward’s adaptive traffic signals show early gains on two busy corridors
Hayward reports faster measured traffic on parts of Tennyson Road and Winton Avenue/D Street after adaptive signal upgrades began in 2025.
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Hayward’s New Data-Center Rules Face Their First Major Test
Hayward’s 2026 data-center rules add City Council hearings for future projects, but they do not reopen STACK’s already approved 76.6-megawatt campus.
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Hayward rail-crossing work resumes Aug. 4 with path closures through Aug. 8
Temporary pedestrian-path closures are scheduled at two Hayward Union Pacific crossings from Aug. 4 through Aug. 8 as a broader rail-safety project continues.
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Hayward voters will decide whether to update the city’s 48-year-old business tax
Hayward voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to update the city’s 1978 Business License Tax structure, with a City Attorney analysis due Aug. 3.
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Hayward-Area Gas Edges Up as Diesel Climbs Faster on July 31
Hayward-area regular gas rose 0.2 cents, while diesel gained 2.3 cents in AAA’s July 31 Oakland metro check, adding pressure on drivers and businesses.
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Hayward’s 2026 election filing window is open through Aug. 7
Hayward candidates face a 5 p.m. Aug. 7 filing deadline for mayor and two council seats, while voters should check districts and campaign-finance dates.
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Hayward Daily Briefing: City Hall updates, council action, and weekend events
Hayward, CA — February 6, 2026 — City updates include a council decision, a public safety alert, and weekend events shaping life across Hayward today.
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Hayward, CA — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
Hayward, CA — February 5, 2026 — Recent developments in Hayward include a fatal collision investigation and a community birthday party announcement.
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Hayward, CA — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Hayward, CA — February 3, 2026 — A gas explosion in Hayward’s Ashland neighborhood injured six people and destroyed a home. The National Transportation Safety Board is investiga…
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Hayward, CA Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:09 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Hayward, CA: 48°F (Fog/Mist) · Feels like 46°F · Humidity 87% · Wind 6 mph
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Hayward, CA — January 31, 2026 — Local News Update
Hayward, CA — January 31, 2026 — A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Hayward, urging residents to take precautions against potential flooding due to high tides and storm s…
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Hayward, CA Weather Snapshot – January 31, 2026
5:44 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Hayward, CA: 63°F (Clear) · Humidity 63% · Wind 6 mph