Rob Hayes
ABC7 Eyewitness News
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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CHP, Ventura County Sheriff's Office accused of using excessive force on 80-year-old Army veteran
An 80-year-old Army veteran has filed a lawsuit against the CHP, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and others after he says his arm was broken when he was handcuffed for two hours. → Read More
Woman who smashed cars in OC parking lot was under influence of drugs, sheriff's deputies say
Authorities say the 33-year-old woman seen on video smashing into cars and trying to run over bystanders in an Orange County parking lot was under the influence of drugs. → Read More
Protesters demand LA County DA Gascón prosecute police officers involved in fatal shootings, arrests
Activists are demanding L.A. County DA George Gascón hold police accountable for recent deadly encounters. They protested outside his office, along with family members of the men recently killed by police. → Read More
Lawsuit expected against Huntington Park police in shooting of double amputee
The family of Anthony Lowe, a disabled man shot and killed by Huntington Park police officers last week, is expected to file a lawsuit against the city. → Read More
Newsom, other CA leaders announce new push for gun safety laws after mass shootings
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders say a new gun safety measure will go before lawmakers this year, promising to make sure licenses for concealed-carry weapons won't end up in the wrong hands. → Read More
Project proposed to add Costco in Crenshaw with 800 units of housing on top
A developer is proposing a mixed-use complex in Crenshaw that will feature a Costco with 800 residential rental units above. → Read More
Community rallying support to honor slain Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun
Friends and community members are honoring slain Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun and showing support to his family. → Read More
LAPD facing likely suit over fatal shooting of man with knife undergoing mental crisis
The family of a man fatally shot by LAPD officers last week is demanding the DA prosecute the officers involved and plans to file a lawsuit. → Read More
Deaths of 3 men involved in separate encounters with LAPD prompts release of bodycam videos
LAPD Chief Michel Moore said he's concerned about a trio of use-of-force incidents involving officers that left three suspects dead in the first three days of the new year. → Read More
Trapped hikers, including 5 kids, rescued from rising rivers in Big Tujunga Canyon
Eight hikers, including five children, who were trapped were rescued after storm runoff flooded two rivers in Big Tujunga Canyon. → Read More
Therapy dogs make the rounds at SoCal airports to help lower stress of holiday travel
A big Midwest storm means holiday travel this week could be more stressful than usual, but therapy dogs may help out a bit. → Read More
Some LA City Council members concerned for their safety following recent protests
Some members of the L.A. City Council say they fear for their safety because of aggressive protesters. → Read More
Pregnant woman's two French bulldogs stolen at gunpoint in Studio City
A woman who is nine months pregnant had her two French bulldogs stolen from her at gunpoint in Studio City, LAPD says. → Read More
Inglewood man makes 1st court appearance, charged with murder after baby girl found dead in LA River
A 22-year-old Inglewood father was charged with murder Wednesday for allegedly killing his 1-year-old daughter, whose body was found in the Los Angeles River in Long Beach. → Read More
'Happy Days' actor Anson Williams trailing in Ojai mayoral race as final results still pending
Anson Williams, who played Potsie on "Happy Days," is still waiting for final results to see if he'll become the next mayor of Ojai. → Read More
Despite dip in LA County gas prices, protestors slam oil companies after record-high profits
In some areas, the cost of a gallon of regular gasoline is well under $5, but during a protest outside of the Phillips 66 refinery, some people called out big oil companies over alleged "price gauging" and reported record-high profits. → Read More
2 women sue George Foreman, alleging former boxer sexually abused them as young teenagers
Two women accusing former boxer George Foreman of sexually abusing them when they were children spoke publicly about their allegations. → Read More
Smoking marijuana may be more harmful to lungs than smoking cigarettes, study finds
People who smoke marijuana were more likely to have certain types of lung damage than people who smoked cigarettes, according to a new study. → Read More
Polls show LA County's Sheriff Villanueva behind in reelection bid
Alex Villanueva made history four years ago when he unseated the incumbent LA County sheriff - but that history may repeat itself this year. → Read More
La Cañada Flintridge pickleball fans in a pickle over game's loud noise level
Pickleball may be finding a home in the hearts and souls of millions of fans, but it's having a hard time finding a home in La Cañada Flintridge, where residents are complaining about the amount of noise the sport generates. → Read More