14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold

A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.

Hayward-based dog expert: why training starts with the human
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Every dog has the potential to be a great companion with the right guidance. A Hayward-based mobile dog training company is helping families gain confidence, build better habits, and create happier relationships with their pets. Fabiola Avalos, owner and canine behavior specialist at Level Up Canines, explains why successful dog training starts with teaching the people first.

32 years later, Jenny Lin's parents keep memory alive through program and concert

To honor Jennifer Lin, the 14-year-old Castro Valley girl who was murdered over 30 years ago, it all comes back to one of her favorite pastimes, music.

Missing Hayward baby found safe, mother in custody

A missing 3-month-old boy out of Hayward was found safe Wednesday afternoon, and his mother is in custody following an Amber Alert, authorities said.

2 detained in Hayward shooting

Hayward police responded Monday afternoon to a shooting, though no injuries have been reported.

Hayward family who lost home in blast sues PG&E, Alameda County

Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.

BART seeks community input for new Hayward station development

BART is moving forward with plans to transform the Hayward station into a transit-oriented development, and officials are seeking community feedback to shape the project's future.

BART legacy car to become Arthur Mac’s new dining space in Hayward

Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.

Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines

Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.

Wild video shows driver in stolen car crash into semi during Hayward street takeover

Video showed a large crowd of spectators gathered at the intersection as a stolen Camaro performed doughnuts in the middle of the street and eventually crashed into a semi-truck.

Big rig overturns following crash on I-238 near Hayward

A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say. 

Hayward cop accused of trading protection for $1K, free sex pleads not guilty

A Hayward police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that he accepted a $1,000 bribe and free sexual services in exchange for protecting an illegal brothel, prosecutors said.

Hayward cop accused of taking $1K, free sex to protect illegal brothel

A Hayward police officer is under investigation for alleged bribery after authorities say he accepted money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection.

California leaders seek return of Hayward deaf boy deported to Colombia

New efforts are underway to bring a 6-year-old boy who is deaf back to the Bay Area after he, his mother, and younger brother were suddenly deported to Colombia.

Swalwell staffer flies to Colombia to give hearing aid to deported deaf boy

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday held a press conference to say that a member of his staff flew to Colombia to bring a hearing aid for a six-year-old deaf son of a mother who was not allowed to bring the device to her home country when federal officials removed the family from the country last week.

Woman dies in Hayward crash that left 6-year-old injured

The 60-year-old man who was driving the car involved in the crash remained at the scene and provided police with a statement.