Ghost Ship's Derick Almena will not get extra jail time for bows and arrows
An Alameda County Superior Court judge on Friday ruled that the former Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena will not get extra jail time for having bows and arrows and other weapons in his home.
Oakland orchestra holds concert to honor Ghost Ship fire victims on 6-year anniversary
In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called "Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words" and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.
Oakland orchestra holds concert to honor Ghost Ship fire victims on 6-year anniversary
In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called “Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words” and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.
‘Do better’: Newsom pauses $1B in homelessness spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he will delay $1 billion in funding to local governments because he says they are not being aggressive enough to curb homelessness in their communities.
Ghost Ship's Derick Almena could head back to jail over bullet
The Alameda County District Attorney says that bows and arrows, a machete and one bullet were found during a search of Derick Almena's home in Mendocino County.
5-year anniversary of Ghost Ship tragedy continues to break families' hearts
On the five-year anniversary of Oakland's Ghost Ship warehouse fire, families continue to be heartbroken.
Ghost Ship building owner files bankruptcy, must pay $12M
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
Former Ghost Ship master tenant may be ordered to pay millions in restitution
As part of his plea deal, Derick Almena was ordered to pay $181,00 for funeral expenses and counseling.
Oakland pays $13.4 million to lawyers defending city in Ghost Ship lawsuit
Legal bills show Oakland paid outside lawyers for more than 27,000 hours to defend the city in the Ghost Ship lawsuit.
Derick Almena sentenced for deadly Ghost Ship fire, but avoids prison
Derick Almena received a 12-year sentence for the deadly Ghost Ship fire, but will avoid any more time in custody.
Ghost Ship master tenant pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter
Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody.
Ghost Ship defendant plans to plead guilty to deaths of 36 partygoers in fire
The master tenant of a cluttered, dilapidated San Francisco Bay Area warehouse where 36 people perished in a 2016 fire is scheduled to plead guilty.
Plea deal proposed for Ghost Ship defendant for a second time
Derek Almena will plead guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a nine-year sentence. However, according to the families, he won't have to be sent to prison because of credit for time served and good behavior.
Oakland inspection failures persist 4 years after Ghost Ship fire
An audit found the city of Oakland let 2,400 buildings go unchecked, violating state law and potentially putting people and businesses at risk.
Oakland agrees to settle last lawsuit from Ghost Ship fire
The Oakland City Council has approved a $399,000 settlement of the last lawsuit over a 2016 fire at an illegally converted warehouse dubbed the Ghost Ship that killed 36 people.
Oakland city auditor says fire department slow to reform after deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire
"Unfortunately, the audit found that OFD has been slow to learn from the past and critical works remains to be done."
$32.7M settlement in Ghost Ship fire civil case
The City of Oakland announced a $32.7 million settlement on Thursday for the families of 32 of the 36 victims in the 2016 Ghost Ship Warehouse fire. Attorney Mary Alexander, who represented those families, talks about what that settlement means and how it gives some sense of justice and accountability.
Oakland settles Ghost Ship fire lawsuit for $32.7M
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
$32.7 million settlement in Ghost Ship civil case
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena released from Santa Rita Jail
Derick Almena was released from Santa Rita Jail Monday on $150,000 bail.