Fire Department Increases Response To Vegetation Fires

As hot weather approaches and vegetation dries out, the Alameda County Fire Department changes its response level.

Brinks Truck Driver Robbed At Gunpoint

The armored truck driver was fortunately not injured in the incident.

Man Dies In Weekend Rollover ATV Crash

The unnamed Hayward resident died at the scene despite life-saving measures, police said.

Hayward Sues Alameda County Over Foster Youth Center Management

Hayward filed the lawsuit against the county June 22, over alleged "willful mismanagement" of a transitional center for foster youth.

Mom, 2 Kids ID'd + 5 Freeway Shootings: CV, East Bay Crime News

Good Samaritans who helped woman escape kidnapper sought; 2 fiery crashes claim 3 lives; catalytic converters recovered from accused thief.

Man Shot To Death In Ashland Thursday Night

The killing happened in the parking lot of the Jack Holland Sr. Skate Park.

Fiery Crash Kills 2 + Fatal Shooting: CV, East Bay Crime News

9 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries; vehicle smashes into home; homicide victim's family upset with DA's charges.

Castro Valley Homicide Victim's Family Upset About Charges

The victim was an Apple employee who was attending graduate school with the aim of owning his own business.

Mom Kills 2 Kids, Herself + Arrests: CV, East Bay Crime News

Fugitive accused of East Bay killing arrested in Mexico; former anchor arrested twice in one day; woman robbed at gunpoint.

DA To Carefully Consider, Rather Than Avoid, Using Gun Enhancements

Enhancements won't be automatically applied unless required by law in a case involving a murder in Hayward.

Teen Sentenced In Fatal San Lorenzo Road Rage Shooting

A 17-year-old arrested last year was also a person of interest in two additional homicides in neighboring jurisdictions at that time.

Happy Ending For Stolen Puppy: Castro Valley, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay homicide suspect is arrested in Seattle; police body cam video of deadly shooting is released; sex offender compliance checks.

Man Accused Of Hayward Homicide Arrested In Seattle: Police

Vaughn Boatner is accused of shooting two people at a Hayward apartment with a 5-year-old child present.

Celebrate the Life of Jenny Lin Brutally Lost 29 Years Ago

Hear report from Alameda County Sheriff Sanchez on investigation of this 1994 murder. A $200,000 reward remains available.

Deputy Hurt + Bank Robbery Attempt: Castro Valley, East Bay Crime News

A good Samaritan was killed in a crash; $10,000 reward for arrest of homicide suspect; purse stolen from 91-year-old woman.

Photo Of Hayward Homicide Suspect Released: $10K Reward

Police consider the man to be armed and dangerous.

Resident Hurt In Fire + Costco Fight: CV, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay bank was robbed; a man was injured in a meat cleaver attack; one bicyclist was killed, a second injured in crashes.

Bicyclist Killed In Hayward Crash ID'd

The crash happened near an Interstate Highway 880 offramp.

Body In Barrel + Deadly Crashes: Castro Valley, East Bay Crime News

A kite surfer found a body near a marina; guns seized at high school and shopping center; school stabbing suspect charged; SUV into eatery.

Body Found In Barrel In Castro Valley Identified: Report

The barrel was found on April 10.

Arrest Made In Hayward Murder

The suspect is being held without bail in the January shooting death.

Hayward Murder Suspect Arrested At Mexican Border

U.S. customs agents took him into custody on April 14 after a records check revealed an outstanding warrant.

Woman Killed In Hayward Crash

The collision between two vehicles happened on San Benito Street.

Bay Area Man Arrested After Threats To CA Capitol, Shootings: Police

He is believed to be tied to shootings Wednesday in Roseville and Citrus Heights and threats against the Capitol, police said.

Man Dies In Hayward Electric Scooter Crash

Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle electric scooter crash near the 200 block of Benmore Drive Thursday, April 6.

'Get Off Your Apps' For Distracted Driving Awareness Month HPD Says

Hayward Police are focusing on enforcing California's hands-free cell phone law for Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Sextortion Warning From School Dist: Castro Valley, East Bay Crime

Vehicle flies off San Mateo Bridge; two injured in house fire; missing man found dead; homicide suspect flees through neighborhood yards.

Driver Rescued After Vehicle Flies Off San Mateo Bridge

There were no injuries in the single vehicle crash which occurred around 7 a.m. Saturday, March 25.

3 Homes Damed By Fire: Castro Valley, East Bay Police + Fire News

Burglars disguised as delivery drivers; homeless squatters in commercial building that burned; trees squash cars; postal workers attacked.

Hayward Home Depot Worker Arrested For Stealing Merchandise As Part Of Retail Theft Scheme

Home Depot estimated the loss from the stolen merchandise in excess of $300,000.

Missing Castro Valley Woman Located

The sheriff's office reported on Thursday that she had been found.

Man Dies In Collision Near Hayward Executive Airport

Sunday's crash is the first fatal collision of the year in Hayward, officials said.

Elderly Woman Purposefully Mowed Down By Driver In Church Parking Lot

Authorities have released video of the Castro Valley crime, hoping that someone recognizes the car or driver.

Hit-And-Run Suspect Sought Who Injured 77-Year-Old Woman In Castro Valley Parking Lot

The victim was knocked onto the hood of the car before she fell to the ground. The suspect then fled the scene.

Dating App Robbery + Fatal Crashes: Castro Valley, East Bay Crime News

A mother and son walking to school were hit by a car; an East Bay scuba diver dies; police say they arrested a gang member with a ghost gun.

Hayward Bicyclist Dies Following Crash

The bicyclist was hit on Jan. 31 in Union City and died this week.

‘Ghost Gun’ Seized In Castro Valley Man's Peninsula Arrest

The gun found in the alleged gang member's possession was loaded, police said.

Nearly $34M In Illegal Pot Seized During Raids In Hayward, Oakland

Along with the illegal cannabis plants, agents said an AR-style semiautomatic rifle was sezied, along with $68,841 in cash.

5 Teens Arrested In Connection With Castro Valley Armed Robbery Spree

East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley.

Mother And Son Struck By Vehicle While Walking To School

The child suffered only minor injuries in the incident, but the mother was transported to the hospital with severe injuries.