Rob Hayes
Rob Hayes is a general assignment reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News who joined ABC7 in 2004.

Rob is a Cum Laude graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Il with a degree in journalism

Rob's first on-air job came while he was a student at Bradley University when he was hired by WHOI as a weekend reporter. Rob went on to work at stations in Oregon, Washington, New York, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and California.

Rob has earned eight Emmy nominations. He has also won several awards from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists.

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Rob's Stories
MacArthur Park drug raid renews debate over needle exchange programs
A sweeping federal raid has spurred local business owners to ask for an end to city-run needle exchange programs.
Metrolink sees surge in ridership as soaring gas prices push SoCal commuters toward public transit
With gas prices soaring in Southern California and beyond, more commuters are leaving their cars behind and turning to Metrolink.
Northbound 110 Freeway remains shut down in San Pedro after fire erupts in tunnel
The northbound side of the 110 Freeway remains shut down in San Pedro after a fire broke out in a tunnel that runs under the freeway.
Concejal de Los Ángeles quiere permitir que personas sin ciudadanía voten en elecciones municipales
Un concejal de Los Ángeles está impulsando la exploración de si las personas sin ciudadanía deberían tener el derecho de votar en futuras elecciones municipales.
Big Bear eaglets officially have names: Sandy and Luna
The two eaglets of beloved Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have officially been named Sandy and Luna.
LA councilmember wants to allow noncitizens to vote in city elections
A Los Angeles city councilmember is pushing to explore whether noncitizens should be allowed to vote in future city elections.
ABC7 interview from 2017 appears to feature SoCal man arrested in Correspondents' Dinner shooting
An Eyewitness News interview from 2017 appears to feature the Torrance man accused of charging the dinner, firing as he ran toward the ballroom.
Opening statements begin in civil case against socialite Rebecca Grossman, former Dodger
Six years after a crash killed two brothers, the boys' family is taking socialite Rebecca Grossman to court. This time, it's for a wrongful-death lawsuit.
Altadena family breaks ground at site of grandmother's home destroyed in Eaton Fire
After receiving help from a fellow survivor of the Eaton Fire, the Williams family broke ground at the site of their grandmother's burned-down home in Altadena.
Bass pushes new LA film incentive programs to keep production in city
Los Angeles officials unveiled new efforts aimed at keeping film and television production in the city.