Hayward is a city in Alameda County, California, with a population of approximately 162,954.
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All news →James Hayward, influential California abstract painter, dies at 82
James Hayward, influential California abstract painter, dies at 82 San Francisco Chronicle
Thousands of marijuana plants seized from 3 Hayward locations
Thousands of marijuana plants seized from 3 Hayward locations KRON4
After three pedestrian deaths in 10 days, Hayward adopts safer streets plan
After three pedestrian deaths in 10 days, Hayward adopts safer streets plan The Mercury News
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