California man incarcerated for 27 years graduates college
Forrest Jones spent over two decades in California state prisons, but on Sunday, he graduated from college.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Hayward shooting: Police
The search for answers is on for a fatal shooting that left one dead and another injured in Hayward, authorities said.
Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
Mother of 22-year-old killed by wrong-way driver says son was her 'superhero'
Mother of 22-year-old man killed in wrong-way crash on South Bay freeway says her son was a "good person, and a good son."
2 dead, 2 injured in Hayward shooting
Two people died, and two others were injured in an alleged targeted shooting in Hayward Saturday morning.
Hayward homicide suspect arrested, charged with murder after returning to U.S. from Mexico
Hayward police on Wednesday announced the arrest of an Oakland resident for a 2019 homicide.
Hayward man dies in electric scooter crash
A Hayward man died in a collision involving an election scooter, announced Hayward police on Friday.
Grandma of murdered 8-year-old Hayward girl sues Alameda County
The grandma of Sophia Mason, the 8-year-old who was found dead in a bathtub in March 2022, is suing Alameda County.
Hayward apartment tenants relocated after roof repair during storm leads to flooding
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex, upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units, are now being relocated to a hotel.
Hayward apartment roof repair during storm leads to flooding
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex are upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units.
Car falls in water off San Mateo bridge, driver rescued
A car went into the water off the San Mateo bridge Saturday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. Firefighters rescued the driver who had suffered a medical emergency.
Thieves steal mail from Hayward residents 9 times so far this year
A group of residents in Hayward are fed up about thieves stealing their mail over and over again – and they are at wit's end about what to do about it.
'Person of Interest' identified in Union City homicide
A "person of interest" has been named in a late-night homicide that occurred on Monday in Union City.
Hayward couple sues tour boat company that left them stranded in the ocean
A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.
Hayward teacher on leave after complaints of antisemitic conspiracy theories being taught
A teacher at Mt. Eden High School has been placed on administrative leave following two months of complaints that he taught antisemitic conspiracy theories to students.
11-year-old girl missing in Hayward found safe in Oakland neighborhood
Around 1:30 Monday afternoon, Hayward police issued an alert that an 11-year-old girl was missing and asked for the public’s help in finding her. A short time later, Hayward police confirmed the girl had been found safe.
Hayward Unified schools staff rally for affordable health care plans
SEIU Local 1021 and the Assoc. of Educational Office and Technical Employees have partnered to negotiate benefits with the district. The group says the average yearly salary for members is about $48,000 but most private healthcare plans start at around $10,000 per year.
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle dies
District 2 Supervisor representing Alameda County, Richard Valle, has died, the board of supervisors' president confirmed on Wednesday.
Young woman dies on I-580 after exiting car: CHP
A 28-year-old woman from Turlock who appeared to have exited out of a car died Monday morning at Interstate Highway 580 and the 238 connector in Castro Valley.
Family of man who died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail can't afford his body's release
The family of a Hayward man who died by suicide this month at Santa Rita Jail said they can't afford to pay for his body's release until the cremation they desire is paid for in full.