Explosion near Hayward rocks neighborhood, leaves 6 injured

An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E. 

Residents describe dramatic moments when explosion, fire hit near Hayward

Residents in the area said the explosion was thunderous, shaking their homes. They could hear the boom from the explosion and see the fire.

Cal State East Bay gets $50M from MacKenzie Scott

California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday. 

Suspect tears down Ring camera amid string of Hayward car break-ins

Police in Hayward are investigating a series of early-morning car break-ins after several residents reported their vehicles were targeted Monday, including one victim whose Ring camera was stolen during the crime.

BART service resumes in East Bay after day-long disruption
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Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.

Federal agents visit Hayward elementary school

Federal agents visited a Hayward elementary school on Friday morning with a subpoena seeking information connected to a student, the school district confirmed.

BART service restored hours after vandalism stopped trains

Normal BART service was restored Friday afternoon after an apparent act of vandalism caused an hours-long disruption between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.

Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in Hayward cold case slaying

A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.

East Bay city losing a Safeway

A major grocery store in the East Bay is set to close early next year.

Southland Mall in Hayward gets new owners

The Southland Mall in Hayward has been sold for $70 million in cash to Namdar Realty Group, a New York–based company known for purchasing struggling retail centers.

5 suspects in East Bay lead CHP in 160 mph chase across Bay Bridge

The California Highway Patrol is searching for several suspects after a high-speed pursuit late Tuesday night that spanned multiple cities and reached speeds of up to 160 miles per hour.

Suspect in custody after exchange of gunfire with Hayward police officers

A suspect was injured in an exchange of gunfire with officers from the Hayward Police Department on Wednesday, police say. Now he's been charged with multiple counts of murder. 

Rep. Swalwell takes aim at Trump administration at Hayward town hall

Representative Eric Swalwell held a town hall in Hayward on Tuesday night, and community members pressed him for ways he and other California leaders are pushing back against the Trump Administration. 

Hayward man dead, parents wounded in shooting

A 38-year-old man is dead, and his parents were wounded in a shooting at a Hayward home, police said.

Mother mourns 15-year-old son killed on Hayward playground sticking up for sister

A Bay Area mother expressed pain, frustration, and anger as she fights for answers and justice two years after her son was shot and killed in Hayward.

2 men shot in Hayward; investigation underway

One victim walked into St. Rose Hospital seeking treatment for gunshot wounds, police said.

CHP investigating shooting on I-880 near San Leandro

According to CHP Hayward, shots were fired on southbound Interstate 880 between Davis Street and Marina Boulevard.