Hayward

Hayward is a city located in Alameda County, California, approximately 25 miles east of San Francisco. The population was 149,392 as of the 2010 census making it the sixth largest city in the Bay Area and third largest in Alameda County. It also boasts being one of five cities that form the Tri-City area along with Union City and Fremont.

History
William Dutton Hayward founded Haywards during 1852 after purchasing land from Rancho San Lorenzo which included both sides of what later became Mission Boulevard for his cattle ranch. He built a hotel on A Street (now Castro Valley Blvd.) across from where he planted many oak trees so travelers would be able to easily recognize it when they arrived by stagecoach or train station at nearby Shinn’s Station (currently known as Hayward Regional Shoreline). By 1870 there were several small stores springing up near each other around town which eventually formed into today’s downtown district. In 1880 an election was held to incorporate Hayward but failed due to opposition within local businesses who felt taxation would harm their business interests; however another attempt succeeded two years later leading to its official incorporation on March 14th 1886.
Economy

Today much of Hayward’s economy centers around retail such as Southland Mall and Hilltop mall while industrial production remains key source employment with companies like Hunt Manufacturing Co., Clorox Company, Schilling Robotics LLC., Flextronics International Ltd., AT&T Mobility LLC., among others setting up shop here throughout its history . There are also numerous educational institutions including Cal State East Bay University Campus , Chabot College , UC Berkeley Extension Center & Institute for Career Development all based out here giving students more options when looking for higher education opportunities.. Additionally healthcare has seen growth over past few decades thanks largely expansion done Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers located just outside city limits providing quality care residents alike!

Geography & Climate

Located right next door Oakland Hills Nature Preserve offers stunning views overlooking bay below while Lake Elizabeth provides great fishing spots locals enjoy year round – not mention variety parks offer plenty recreational activities everyone can participate!. As far climate goes weather tends range between mild warm summers cooler winter months making perfect place live work play outdoors any time day night… Rainfall averages about 20 inches per annum most coming November December though snow does rarely occur too!