6-Car Crash Makes Slow San Mateo Bridge Commute
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:12:31 GMT

All lanes on the westbound side of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge reopened around 7:20 a.m. today after a multiple-vehicle collision blocked several lanes and stalled commuter traffic, according to the California ...

East Bay Digest
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:02:39 GMT

Brian Anderson, 36, and Denise Farrall, 30, who police say are tied to dozens of similar incidents throughout the area in recent months, were arrested on at least six burglary counts, Lt.

2 killed in Interstate 880 crash, fire
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:54:01 GMT

A freeway that skirts San Francisco Bay was shut down for several hours between San Leandro and Hayward on Thursday following a crash between a tractor-trailer and two smaller trucks that left two people dead.

Hayward council OKs $206M budget
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:33:27 GMT

With six meetings on the matter already under its belt, the City Council had little to discuss Tuesday night before passing a $206 million budget for fiscal 2009 that's intended to avoid a projected $14.5 ...

Police arrest Hayward molestation suspect
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:05:36 GMT

Sheriff's deputies on Monday arrested a man suspected of molesting a toddler, authorities said.

Hayward to retire from CHP
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:48:10 GMT

LAKE COUNTY Lt. Dane Hayward is retiring from the California Highway Patrol after seven years as the commander of the Clear Lake Area office.

Hayward police chief promises more responsiveness
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:44:01 GMT

Interim police Chief Ron Ace plans tonight to outline a restructuring plan that he says is designed to make the Hayward Police Department more responsive to community concerns.

Hayward boy slightly hurtin drive-by shooting
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:41:04 GMT

A drive-by shooting downtown late Sunday night left a 14-year-old boy with minor injuries, police said.

Tesla to build electric car factory in Bay Area
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:28:36 GMT

In a surprise move, Tesla Motors will build its electric-car factory in the Bay Area, not New Mexico as previously announced, Gov.

At Cherry Hill, 'every day is still a struggle"
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:40:30 GMT

Hakim Harvey isn't just going through the motions when he tells first-timers at Cherry Hill Detox Center he understands what they're going through.

Corkheads: El Sol Wines
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:33:44 GMT

WINERY OWNERS are guys who wear ascots and have second homes on the Riveria, right? Not quite.

Berkeley Tree-Sitters Hanging On
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:21:48 GMT

In December 2006, protesters angry about campus expansion plans clambered into the branches of a threatened oak grove at the University of California, Berkeley.

Company disputes Eastshore ruling
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:28:02 GMT

Developers of a proposed 115-megawatt power plant on the Hayward shoreline said a state energy commissioner's recommendation last week to deny the facility is inconsistent with previous rulings from the agency.

Hayward infant scalding victim dies
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:58:22 GMT

A toddler who suffered massive burns, allegedly at the hands of his mother's boyfriend, died Tuesday at a Sacramento hospital, police said Wednesday.

Chevron in talks with Iraq to provide support to oilfield
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:48:01 GMT

San Ramon-based Chevron and Total SA, Europe's third-largest oil company, are in talks with Iraq for an agreement to provide technical support for the West Qurna oilfield.

Dave Newhouse: Back at Mack
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:28:39 GMT

Twenty-three years ago, I met Brian McGhee at McClymonds High School. He was an honor student and a star athlete who had earned a football scholarship to UC Berkeley.

Rodeo contractor defends use of prods
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:06:59 GMT

The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Association's animal supplier responded Wednesday to a recommended punishment for using a "hot shot" electric prod on balky broncs during the Rowell Ranch Rodeo in May.

Police: Spike in downtown Hayward attacks against women
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:06:28 GMT

Police are urging the public to be aware of a spate of attacks against women in downtown Hayward.

Castro Valley barber to hang up clippers after 52 years
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:45:13 GMT

For his entire 46-year life, Hayward Fire Chief Craig Bueno has had only one barber - his Uncle Floyd.

Judge rules in U.C. Berkeley sports stadium case
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:34:42 GMT

BERKELEY -- Supporters and foes of a proposed University of California sports center that ignited a rancorous tree-sitting protest claimed victory Wednesday after a judge issued a complex ruling on the matter.