Fate of Peruvian woman in Hayward offers window into new Trump administration deportation tactics

The fate of a Peruvian woman seeking asylum offers a window into how the Trump administration is using new tactics to dismiss cases – and deport people -- essentially stripping immigrants of any previous protections traditionally afforded by court hearings. 

2 injured after fireworks explode inside Hayward home

Fireworks exploded at a home in Hayward, leaving two people critically injured on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Eligible OUSD graduates can automatically enroll at Cal State East Bay

The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.

Retired BART cars getting a second life, from a baseball concession stand to a vacation rental

Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired. 

'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says

“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."

Hayward driver charged in fatal crash allegedly closed eyes while speeding

A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.

2 flee after passenger dies in early morning Hayward crash

One person was killed early Sunday morning in Hayward when the vehicle they were in collided with a curb and tipped on its side, according to police.

Person killed outside Lucky's grocery store in Hayward

A man was killed outside a Lucky's grocery store in Hayward on Saturday night, police officials reported. 

Watch: Hayward police saves choking baby

A Hayward police officer saved a choking baby, which was captured on video.

Quadruple shooting outside Hayward restaurant

At least four people were shot Saturday night at a Hayward restaurant's parking lot, Hayward police said.

Preschool teaching assistant mourned in Hayward after car crashes onto sidewalk

Loved ones are remembering a preschool teaching assistant whose life was tragically taken Monday morning in Hayward. 26-year-old Lydia Guerra was walking to work at Ruus Elementary when an out-of-control driver struck her on the sidewalk.

Hayward pedestrian struck by SUV dies at hospital

A pedestrian who was struck by an SUV in Hayward on Monday morning has died from their injuries, officials say. 

Hayward vehicle collides into pedestrian: viewer video

Hayward officials say a pedestrian is being treated for her injuries after the driver of an SUV struck her Monday morning. 

Thousands of chopsticks spill onto Hayward highway

A Hayward highway was temporarily shut down due to a sticky situation: thousands of chopsticks spilling from a vehicle's cargo load. 

Hayward man charged with killing friend of 25 years

In an update to Hayward's first reported homicide of 2025, authorities have charged a man in the fatal shooting of a landlord killed in his own home. 

15-year-old reunited with first responders who saved his life

It was a heartwarming reunion on Saturday morning when first responders were reunited with a 15-year-old boy whose life they saved. 

Burglars break into GameStop, steal eggs from Elio's in San Leandro: police

A group of burglars broke into GameStop early Christmas Eve morning, stealing gaming consoles from the Fashion Faire shopping center before heading to Elio's Family Restaurant to take liquor, food – including high-priced and hard-to-find eggs – and cash, San Leandro police said. 

Video shows man attack child at Hayward middle school

Surveillance video provided to Fox 2 shows an adult suspect assaulting a child at a Hayward middle school Dec. 11. Hayward police said Julies Monroe was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault. Investigators said the victim suffered non-life threatening wounds.