Hayward Fault: Bay Area's Hidden Earthquake Threat | California News

Forget the San Andreas—earthquake experts are sounding the alarm on the Hayward Fault, the Bay Area’s hidden time bomb. Running straight through Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Jose, this active fault threatens millions living above it, with schools, transit lines, and even the Oakland Zoo in its crosshairs. A recent 3.8 quake in Oakland is a chilling reminder: this isn’t fiction—it’s unfolding beneath our feet. The next big shake could be closer than you think. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f3ffd3e006f7360