Rob Hayes
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
Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva denies claims he used committee to intimidate officials
Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva may have been out of office for nearly two years now, but L.A. County's Civilian Oversight Commission still has him in its crosshairs, grilling two of his former investigators under oath.
7 On Your Side Investigation reveals massive price tag, challenges to plug LA County's zombie wells
A 7 On Your Side Investigation revealed the daunting costs and challenges associated with plugging L.A. County's abandoned oil wells, which studies show can pose health risks to urban communities.
¿Qué es la Proposición 33? Lo que se sabe sobre la medida de control de alquileres en California
En noviembre, los votantes de California decidirán si los gobiernos locales deben tener la facultad de ampliar el control de alquileres si así lo desean. Esta es la Prop. 33 explicada.
What is Prop 33? A look at California's ballot measure on expanding rent control
In November, California voters will decide if local governments should be given the power to expand rent control if they wanted to. This is Prop 33 explained.
Dodgers fan who threw first ball at Padres players during NLDS Game 2 speaks out
"It just puts a black eye on the Dodger's market because 99.9% of the people are not like that," the Dodgers fan said. "You get those one-percenters that just ruin for everybody."
Newsom gives $131M more to clear homeless encampments to CA cities, counties
Gov.Gavin Newsom is hoping his latest round of homeless encampment resolution funding will not just help clear the state's sidewalks -- but also hold cities and counties more accountable for making it happen.
California attorney general wants LA City Council to redraw council districts, report says
California Attorney General Rob Bonta wants Los Angeles to start the redistricting process for the city's 15 council districts.
'Pee Bandit' mystery: Who is leaving bottles of urine near Pasadena neighborhood?
People who live around a utility box near a Pasadena intersection say someone has been consistently stacking bottles of urine there for the past six years.
Air taxis in LA? Aviation startup wants to bring rideshare aircraft to SoCal, reduce gridlock
A Santa Cruz-based aviation company is hoping to shake up the taxi and rideshare industry by skipping crowded roads and instead flying customers overhead.
Long Beach starts homeless encampment crackdown
On the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision and strong urging from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the city of Long Beach has begun a widespread cleanup of homeless encampments, now using the threat of citations or arrest to clear public areas.