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
Shock, confusion after LA deputy mayor suspected of bomb threat against City Hall
Many were blindsided after word broke that the FBI raided the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor in connection with a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall.
California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes
After winning widespread support in the November election, Prop. 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, is now in effect.
Details emerge in Hannah Kobayashi's possible ties to immigration marriage scam
The family of Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who mysteriously vanished after landing in L.A. weeks ago, is investigating if she was involved in an immigration marriage scam.
Trump planea eliminar el crédito fiscal para vehículos eléctricos; California podría sustituirlo
Preocupados por una posible caída en ventas de vehículos eléctricos si Trump elimina el crédito fiscal federal, legisladores de California buscan un nuevo incentivo estatal.
Trump plans to kill federal electric vehicle tax credit. California could replace it
California lawmakers, worried electric vehicle sales will lose traction if President-elect Donald Trump kills a federal tax credit, are considering replacing that credit with a new state incentive.
Man accused of smuggling weapons to North Korea in shipping containers from Long Beach
A Chinese national living in Ontario was allegedly paid millions of dollars by North Korea to smuggle weapons and prohibited military-grade technology, authorities say.
Man in his 80s dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Koreatown; suspect sought
A man in his 80s died Wednesday after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Koreatown, police said.
Mexican cartel leader arrested in Riverside and accused of faking his death back in court
A high-ranking leader of a Mexican drug cartel accused of living in the U.S. under a phony identity after faking his own death was back in court Tuesday.
Weekend rain raising concerns about mud, flooding in Ventura County's Mountain Fire areas
Forecasters for now don't think this weekend's rain will bring heavy damage to Mountain Fire burn areas, but caution residents to be prepared just in case.
Attorney for Menendez brothers reacts to Newsom's comments on clemency, incoming DA Hochman
The attorney for Eric and Lyle Menendez is reacting after Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won't decide on clemency for them until the new Los Angeles County district attorney reviews the case.