Attorneys sue over 'unjustified' fatal shooting of Hayward man holding knife
Oakland-based attorney John Burris said the city is liable because the officers were not disciplined after the shooting, which "demonstrates the existence of an entrenched culture" of excessive force. Burris said the police officers acted recklessly and with deliberate indifference.
10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' Award
In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.
Teen sues Hayward police after officers shoot him, pluck bullets from his back
A teenager is suing Hayward police after he says two officers shot him for simply trying to leave a chaotic scene and then tried to fix the situation by plucking the bullets from his back.
Defense blasts 'junk science' in Michaela Garecht case
The attorney for convicted murderer David Misch blasted what he called "junk science" used by investigators.
DA charges man with murder in 1988 kidnapping of Michaela Garecht
The FBI said that at the time an unknown male assailant in the parking lot of the Rainbow Market in Hayward on the morning of Nov. 19, 1988
Mother upset after Hayward officers arrest her son without wearing masks
Henry Lee reports.
Two men charged with attempted murder and assault for shooting at CHP officers
Two men were arrested in Hayward Tuesday night and are suspected of shooting at two California Highway Patrol Officers, police say.
Another victim of the pandemic: Hayward Hardware store closing
The Hayward Hardware store has seen three generations of customers.
Compromised COVID test ruins woman’s Hawaiian vacation
A Bay Area woman's vacation was ruined by a compromised COVID-19 test. She flew to Hawaii and back immediately because she would have had to quarantine.
Baby with leukemia needs donor of Filipino descent
A baby with leukemia is in need of a very specific donor of Filipino descent.
Hayward locate missing 14-year-old boy
If you see him, please call contact the Hayward Police Department at 510-293-7000 or call 911.
Oakland school officials address 'surprising letter' from Donald Trump inside free meal boxes
Oakland Unified School District officials on Monday addressed what they called a “surprising letter” from President Trump which was included in boxes of food distributed to families as part of the district’s “Grab and Go” free meals program.
City of Hayward apologizes for Trump letter in food boxes
A letter from President Trump was included in food bank boxes about a month before the presidential election.
Hayward extends moratorium on commercial evictions
On Tuesday, the moratorium was extended four months, to Jan. 31, after a broader moratorium was set to expire Sept. 30.
Illegal marijuana grow operation found in Hayward's Garin Regional Park
Officers with the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department were on routine patrol of Garin Regional Park when they located the illegal marijuana site.
BART cancels October weekend shutdown of service between Bay Fair and South Hayward
BART crews have been replacing aging track components like rock ballast, wooden ties and track switches near the Hayward station on weekends.
Student sues CSU claiming he earned most votes and should have won election
Mahdi Fugfugosh was the highest vote-getter in March with 43.28% of the vote. But the Election Committee called a run-off because he did not win a majority of the votes.
Man pleads not guilty after pursuit in Porsche stolen from Redwood City dealership
He remains in custody on $250,000 bail.
Hayward: Fire sweeps through building with four local businesses
The Hayward Fire Department is working to determine a cause for the fire and said investigators are looking into reports of homeless people on the roof of the building.
Computer science student gunned down while in prayer circle at friend's graduation
Investigators say Zavier Patton was in a prayer circle with other young people when he was shot.