Hayward power plant where turbine exploded restarts to help power grid amid extreme heat
A power plant in Hayward has officially restarted after a massive explosion and fire in May that still remains a mystery. California Energy Commission says Russell City Energy Center is needed to help supply power to the state grid as extreme heat is expected.
A power plant in Hayward has officially restarted after a massive explosion and fire in May that still remains a mystery. California Energy Commission says Russell City Energy Center is needed to help supply power to the state grid as extreme heat is expected.
Increase in COVID-19 cases prompts Hayward residents to line up for vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Hayward says they are seeing renewed interest in vaccinations, due to the COVID-19 Delta variant and a surge in new coronavirus cases.
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Hayward says they are seeing renewed interest in vaccinations, due to the COVID-19 Delta variant and a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Increase in COVID-19 cases prompts Hayward residents to line up for vaccine
Organizers say people began driving up to this pop-up vaccination clinic even before it officially opened at 9 a.m. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports.
Organizers say people began driving up to this pop-up vaccination clinic even before it officially opened at 9 a.m. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports.
East Bay Regional Park offers a peaceful escape to the great outdoors
East Bay Regional Park District provides an escape to nature without traveling too far away from home.
East Bay Regional Park District provides an escape to nature without traveling too far away from home.
Hayward city officials disappointed with state decision to reopen power plant
Hayward city officials are disappointed the state approved the reopening of the Russell City Energy Center, before the results are known from an investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire at the facility May 27.
Hayward city officials are disappointed the state approved the reopening of the Russell City Energy Center, before the results are known from an investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire at the facility May 27.
Hayward power plant approved to restart following massive turbine explosion
The California Energy Commission voted unanimously Thursday to allow the Russell City Energy Center to restart following a massive explosion and fire that sent debris flying hundreds of feet in the air. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
The California Energy Commission voted unanimously Thursday to allow the Russell City Energy Center to restart following a massive explosion and fire that sent debris flying hundreds of feet in the air. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
California regulators approve plans to restart Hayward power plant following massive explosion
When a gas-powered turbine exploded at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward, it sent shrapnel hundreds of feet into the air. Now, California regulators have approved plans for the plant to resume power generation, even as the cause of the turbine explosion remains a mystery. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
When a gas-powered turbine exploded at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward, it sent shrapnel hundreds of feet into the air. Now, California regulators have approved plans for the plant to resume power generation, even as the cause of the turbine explosion remains a mystery. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
Safety violations found 2 years before unexplained explosion at power plant
Corrosion, leaks, broken equipment and fire equipment defects were among the problems found two years before a massive explosion and fire at a power plant in Hayward.
Corrosion, leaks, broken equipment and fire equipment defects were among the problems found two years before a massive explosion and fire at a power plant in Hayward.
Stolen puppies OK after Hayward carjacking, crash
He was supposed to see a man about a dog. He ended up in law enforcement's doghouse, according to Hayward Police.
He was supposed to see a man about a dog. He ended up in law enforcement's doghouse, according to Hayward Police.
Daly City police investigation travels near Hayward, ATF agents involved
Heavy law enforcement activity was present in Hayward on Tuesday morning with Daly City police, Alameda County sheriff's deputies and federal agents from the ATF on hand.
Heavy law enforcement activity was present in Hayward on Tuesday morning with Daly City police, Alameda County sheriff's deputies and federal agents from the ATF on hand.
Turbine explosion sends heavy metal flying in Hayward, cause unknown
A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.
A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.
Hayward police searching for dark pickup truck involved in fatal hit-and-run
On a busy street in Hayward, the family of 55-year-old Richard "Ricky" Leon Heard Jr. lit candles and laid flowers at the place where a hit-and-run driver killed him while he was on his bicycle.
On a busy street in Hayward, the family of 55-year-old Richard "Ricky" Leon Heard Jr. lit candles and laid flowers at the place where a hit-and-run driver killed him while he was on his bicycle.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-880 in Hayward
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.
Family of Caleb Smith plans to sue City of Hayward after deadly police shooting
An attorney for Caleb Smith's family says Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son.
An attorney for Caleb Smith's family says Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son.
Hayward police release body cam footage of fatal police shooting at Motel 6
Hayward Police Department on Friday released police-worn body camera footage and other videos of the fatal shooting of Caleb Smith at a Motel 6 parking lot back in March.
Hayward Police Department on Friday released police-worn body camera footage and other videos of the fatal shooting of Caleb Smith at a Motel 6 parking lot back in March.
Motorcyclist killed after collision with maintenance truck along I-880 in Hayward
A man driving a motorcycle south on I-880 in Hayward died early Saturday when his bike hit the rear truck in a slow-moving caravan sweeping the roadway.
A man driving a motorcycle south on I-880 in Hayward died early Saturday when his bike hit the rear truck in a slow-moving caravan sweeping the roadway.
State agency fines Hayward nursing home for COVID violations; 14 deaths recorded
Cal-OSHA fined Parkview Healthcare Center $67,500 for four serious violations. A total of 14 people have died of COVID at the Hayward nursing facility.
Cal-OSHA fined Parkview Healthcare Center $67,500 for four serious violations. A total of 14 people have died of COVID at the Hayward nursing facility.
Hayward nursing home fined $67,500 after Cal-OSHA identifies four serious violations
Besides the Cal-OSHA fines, a total of 14 people have died of COVID-19 at the Parkview Healthcare Center in Hayward. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Besides the Cal-OSHA fines, a total of 14 people have died of COVID-19 at the Parkview Healthcare Center in Hayward. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
CHP pursuit of speeding Mercedes driver leads to fatal crash near Hayward
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.