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
LA neighborhood swamped with parked Waymos causing frustration among residents
Residents in Westchester say Waymo cars have been repeatedly parking on their blocks at all hours, turning quiet residential streets into staging areas.
Two victims identified in deadly B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
As officials continue investigating a deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base, families are beginning to identify and remember the victims.
ATF agent testifies linking arson suspect to dark web and AI use in Lachman Fire trial
An ATF special agent returned to the stand Wednesday in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, telling jurors investigators found software on the defendant's phone linking him to the dark web.
Opening statements begin in trial for man accused of sparking Palisades Fire
Prosecutors allege the suspect's motive was anger at society because he had no friends and received no invitations to New Year's celebrations.
Film fans form 'Obsession' with North Hollywood restaurant featured in viral scene
A booth inside Little Toni's restaurant has become an unexpected tourist attraction after appearing in a key scene from the new film "Obsession," drawing crowds of fans eager to snap photos where the moment was filmed.
Autopista 405 reabre casi 8 horas tras tiroteo policial con un sospechoso de robo en Playa Vista
Todos los carriles en dirección norte de la autopista 405 en Playa Vista reabrieron tras una persecución policial que culminó con la muerte a tiros de un sospechoso.
NB 405 Freeway reopens nearly 8 hours after police shoot and kill robbery suspect in Playa Vista
All northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in Playa Vista are open again after an early morning police chase ended in the deadly shooting of a robbery suspect.
Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning power-hungry data centers within city limits
The election data is in and data centers are out -- at least in Monterey Park.
Family seeks $439M from Grossman and former Dodgers pitcher in killing of 2 boys
A jury has begun deliberating how much financial compensation, if any, should be awarded to the family of two children struck and killed in Westlake Village.
TikTok star's father appears in LA court over alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting singer
Francisco Gonzalez is accused of trying to help his daughter, TikTok star Gabbie Gonzalez, hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend, singer Jack Avery.