CHP investigating deadly highway crash in East Bay
A fiery crash off I-580 and I-238 lead to a fatality on Saturday night, CHP said.
A fiery crash off I-580 and I-238 lead to a fatality on Saturday night, CHP said.
$3,000 reward for outstanding suspect in death of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
Mother of 8-year-old Hayward girl found dead charged with murder, abuse
Samantha Johnson told a Merced police detective that her boyfriend had kept Sophia Mason, 8, in a shed outside the Merced house and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
Samantha Johnson told a Merced police detective that her boyfriend had kept Sophia Mason, 8, in a shed outside the Merced house and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
Candlelight vigil held for Hayward 8-year-old Sophia Mason
Friends and family of eight-year-old Sophia Mason of Hayward held a candlelight vigil in her honor Saturday night outside Hayward City Hall. Merced Police continue to investigate the circumstances of Mason's tragic death, and what role the girl's mother and mother's boyfriend allegedly played in it. Family members of Sophia Mason told KTVU the Merced County District Attorney is also investigating her murder.
Friends and family of eight-year-old Sophia Mason of Hayward held a candlelight vigil in her honor Saturday night outside Hayward City Hall. Merced Police continue to investigate the circumstances of Mason's tragic death, and what role the girl's mother and mother's boyfriend allegedly played in it. Family members of Sophia Mason told KTVU the Merced County District Attorney is also investigating her murder.
Coroner confirms body found in Merced home is of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The coroner's bureau confirmed Tuesday that the body found inside a Merced home last week is of 8-year-old Sophia Mason.
The coroner's bureau confirmed Tuesday that the body found inside a Merced home last week is of 8-year-old Sophia Mason.
Family believes jealousy played a role in the death of 8-year-old Hayward girl
The child found dead in the Merced home of her mother's boyfriend is that of an 8-year-old Hayward girl who had been reported missing, a relative of the girl said Monday, adding she believes jealousy may have played a role in her killing.
The child found dead in the Merced home of her mother's boyfriend is that of an 8-year-old Hayward girl who had been reported missing, a relative of the girl said Monday, adding she believes jealousy may have played a role in her killing.
Sophia Mason's family: 'This could have been totally avoided'
Samantha Johnson was arrested on suspicion of murder after a child's body was found at her boyfriend's home, Merced police said. The body is believed to be Sophia Mason's, who has been missing since December. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for the boyfriend.
Samantha Johnson was arrested on suspicion of murder after a child's body was found at her boyfriend's home, Merced police said. The body is believed to be Sophia Mason's, who has been missing since December. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for the boyfriend.
Hayward mom arrested on murder charge in connection with death of 8-year-old daughter
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Child's body found at Merced home in search of missing Hayward girl
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
Hayward police seek information for welfare check on girl reported missing
Police in Hayward are trying to find an 8-year-old girl who may be with a parent but hasn't been seen by other relatives since December.
Police in Hayward are trying to find an 8-year-old girl who may be with a parent but hasn't been seen by other relatives since December.
Hayward bar owner convicted for trying to smuggle cocaine through SFO
A Hayward man has been convicted in a drug smuggling scheme. He faces possible life in prison.
A Hayward man has been convicted in a drug smuggling scheme. He faces possible life in prison.
Young man fatally shot several times near Hayward liquor store
A young man was shot dead Saturday night in Hayward. The shooting happened a few blocks from Cherryland Elementary School.
A young man was shot dead Saturday night in Hayward. The shooting happened a few blocks from Cherryland Elementary School.
Mountain lion seen prowling Hayward neighborhood
A mountain lion was caught on surveillance camera roaming in Hayward early Friday morning.
A mountain lion was caught on surveillance camera roaming in Hayward early Friday morning.
Homeless man held in transient's slaying outside BART station
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a remote area outside of BART's South Hayward station on Wednesday afternoon, agency officials said.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a remote area outside of BART's South Hayward station on Wednesday afternoon, agency officials said.
Man enters plea deal in death of Hayward police Sgt. Scott Lunger
An Oakland man entered a plea deal Tuesday with Alameda County prosecutors that may send him to prison for at least 50 years for killing Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger in 2015.
An Oakland man entered a plea deal Tuesday with Alameda County prosecutors that may send him to prison for at least 50 years for killing Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger in 2015.
Hayward power plant explosion blamed on equipment design flaws
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
Hayward Unified students returning to class after one week of remote learning
Last week Hayward students were learning remotely due to a surge in COVID cases. The school district announced they will be back in the classroom on Tuesday.
Last week Hayward students were learning remotely due to a surge in COVID cases. The school district announced they will be back in the classroom on Tuesday.
82-year-old man goes missing from Hayward, police ask for help locating him
An 82-year-old Asian man went missing Friday morning and Hayward police are asking for help locating him, police said.
An 82-year-old Asian man went missing Friday morning and Hayward police are asking for help locating him, police said.
Hayward Unified to go remote despite warnings not to; risks losing $2.5M a day
The Hayward Unified School District will switch to all-remote learning for its 20,000 students on Tuesday, making it the first in the Bay Area to revert to online learning for the next week despite being warned by the county and the state that they should not do that.
The Hayward Unified School District will switch to all-remote learning for its 20,000 students on Tuesday, making it the first in the Bay Area to revert to online learning for the next week despite being warned by the county and the state that they should not do that.
Hayward schools return to distance learning amid COVID surge
In response to the recent surge in COVID cases, Hayward students will return to virtual learning.
In response to the recent surge in COVID cases, Hayward students will return to virtual learning.