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Kids falling out of windows a common yet devastating occurrence
First grader Ruth Carpizo is both innocent and inquisitive, according to her mom. She also describes Ruth as a diva. “She loves to be in front of the camera and loves to dance and sing,” said mother Emily Carpizo. But Ruth's sweet voice was silenced last month. She was at ...
State medical board not protecting patients from incompetent doctors
Patients usually are able to put their trust in medical professionals, but in the Bay Area some bad doctors are showing up with perfect records because the medical board that oversees them isn't doing its job. Robyn Frankel had an active and accomplished life as a horsewomen and trainer in ...
Child resistant medicine bottles not as safe as you think
Prescription pills and over-the counter medications are required to have a child resistant safety cap, but in just the past decade, there has been a 30 percent increase in the number of children rushed to the emergency room after being accidentally poisoned by common medications. "The potential danger and risk ...
Google Glass may compromise privacy of user and others
With its built-in camera and internet capabilities, some argue the discrete new technology of Google Glass should be giving many people major privacy concerns. Lisa Oshima was one of the first to get the groundbreaking wearable technology. A business and tech consultant, she wears Google Glass at work and on ...
Tests show calories listed on food labels are often inaccurate
When it comes to the food you buy, some recent testing done for a KTVU investigative report determined that calorie labels on products aren't always accurate. The next time you roll a cart around the grocery store, you should be aware of diet-deceiving numbers could be lurking in the aisle. ...
Program used by cancer doctors may lead to overly aggressive treatment
While a breast cancer diagnosis is a frightening prospect, a KTVU investigation has uncovered that some women may be scared into getting more aggressive treatment than they need. Susan Fischer of Danville said she found a tiny lump in her breast two years ago. Despite being considered a low risk ...
Funding shortage leaves 'structurally deficient' bridges without repairs
Many of the thousands of aging bridges in California have been labeled as "structurally deficient," but the available transportation dollars don't always end up funding improvements and retrofitting on the spans that need the most help. A smooth highway ride often hides the rough condition of California bridges. "There are ...
State Controller sitting on billions in unclaimed property and cash
California may be struggling for cash, but the amount of money currently just waiting to be claimed at the State Controller's office is mind boggling. A recent KTVU investigative report uncovered more than $6 billion in property and checks sitting in a sort of financial limbo. There are a number ...
State struggles with experiment to shift inmates
In response to a federal court order, Gov. Jerry Brown pushed a novel approach through the Legislature two years ago to dramatically reduce California's prison population. People convicted of felonies that were considered non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious would serve their sentences in county jails rather than state prisons. Once released, ...
Unique program teaching Oakland kids about their emotions
It's not often you see a baby in a classroom, but the infant who is making regular visits to an elementary school in East Oakland is actually part of an unusual program designed to get children more in touch with their feelings and, by extension, deter violent crime. New Highland ...
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