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
Peaceful protesters help clean up Little Tokyo museum damaged during ICE protest
In the wake of several days of destructive protests in Los Angeles, one particularly unlikely target of the demonstrators is left dealing with extensive damage.
Newsom visits school in Compton, touts statewide education programs
Gov. Newsom recognized Compton Unified School District's recent gains in academic scores, while also pushing his statewide education goals.
Blowtorch burglars hit another jewelry store in Encino, cutting hole through shared wall
The thieves got in by breaking into a vacant storefront next door. They then cut a hole in the shared wall and used a blowtorch to get into the safes.
Disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to 87 months for stealing $15M from clients in Ponzi scheme
Former legal heavyweight Tom Girardi has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for stealing $15 million from injured clients in a long-running Ponzi scheme.
CHLA patient, 4, could die within days if deported; DHS says family's case is still being considered
A 4-year-old girl is receiving lifesaving care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles amid deportation fears triggered by an order from the Trump administration.
Eaton Canyon remains closed in aftermath of wildfire, but alternative hiking trails are available
Los Angeles County parks officials are urging hikers to stay away from Eaton Canyon and turn instead to other, nearby trails.
Man in his 90s killed, 2 LAPD officers hospitalized after violent car crash in Sun Valley
LAPD said two officers were responding to a call with lights and sirens when they collided with a Honda Accord.
Hacienda Heights neighbors say LA County's short-term rental law is flouted at 'nuisance' house
Residents of a quiet Hacienda Heights neighborhood say Los Angeles County's short-term rental law is being flouted at a local "nuisance" house.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against LASD after deputy was burned in mobile firing range fire
The wrongful death lawsuit claims the department failed to clean up gunpowder and other flammable materials before the mobile firing range caught fire in October 2023
Judge says Taylor Swift fans can amend lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
Taylor Swift fans were back in court in their fight against Ticketmaster over its ticket-purchasing process.