Man detained by BART police for eating sandwich files claim against transit agency
The Concord man, who was handcuffed and cited after a confrontation with a BART police officer for eating a sandwich while on a station platform, is now suing BART.
Controlled burns in East Bay part of California's wildfire abatement project
Some East Bay folks saw smoke on the top of a nearby wildland and breathed a sigh of relief knowing that it was done to protect them.
Cell phone towers go dark during shutoff
Data voluntarily submitted by wireless companies to the Federal Communications Commission shows that more than 700 cell phone towers were down across California on Oct. 28. Brooks Jarosz reports
State Sen Wiener drafts bill to turn PG and E into public utility
State Sen Scott Wiener proposes legislation to force a government takeover of the troubled utility
CPUC launches formal investigation into PG&E power shutoffs
The California Public Utilities Commission has announced a formal investigation into PG&E's historic and controversial Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month to assess whether the company's leadership properly balanced the utility's need to provide safe and reliable service.
Hospital dresses up ‘newest neighbors’ in tiny red Mister Rogers cardigans for World Kindness Day
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh welcomed its newest and most adorable neighbors on World Kindness Day, dressing them in tiny Mister Rogers-style cardigans.
Despite bankruptcy, PG&E continues to spend millions on lobbying
In the midst of bankruptcy, liability for wildfires and ongoing scrutiny over public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), PG&E continues to spend millions of dollars in lobbying. The company’s latest filing with the secretary of state shows it has spent nearly $2.1 million this year to influence lawmakers, pay lobbying firms and compensate in-house lobbyists.
Shawny Williams sworn in as Vallejo's new police chief
Vallejo's new police chief was sworn in at a packed ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday. Shawny Williams is the first African American to head the department and he said he's ready for change.
Deadline for North Bay fire victims to file claims against PG&E extended amid bankruptcy
North Bay fire victims have more time to file insurance claims after a bankruptcy court extended the deadline.
Santa Rosa brewery apologizes for 'F—PG&E' beer after fierce backlash
A Santa Rosa brewery issued an apology over the name of its newest ale that was inspired by Pacific Gas and Electric.
Regulators open investigation into Apple Card for possible gender discrimination
New York's Department of Financial Services is investigating gender discrimination complaints over Apple's new credit card.
Father of 6 shot and killed by off duty Richmond police officer following confrontation
Vallejo police and the Solano County District Attorney's office are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Valero gas station at the corner of Fairgrounds Drive and Sereno Drive on Sunday.
PG&E likely sparked nearly 2,000 CA fires, 30% involved equipment failure
Fire incident data obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E believes its equipment was involved in nearly 2,000 fires in the last five years.
Planned Kaiser strike postponed following death of Kaiser CEO
A planned five-day strike by 4,000 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, mental health therapists and other medical professionals, originally to have started Monday, has been postponed in acknowledgement of the death Sunday of Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson.
Father of 6 shot and killed by Richmond police officer
An off duty Richmond police officer shot and killed a man following a confrontation
Kaiser workers postpone strike after death of company CEO
Union officials representing mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente postponed a planned five-day strike across California that was to set begin Monday in deference to today's passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson.
Bernard Tyson, Kaiser Permanente CEO dead at 60
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente announced late Sunday morning that chairman and CEO Bernard Tyson passed away Sunday. He was 60 years old.
Oakland police investigating shooting that killed woman, injured man
Oakland homicide investigators are working to determine who fatally shot an adult woman and wounded an adult male.
Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson dies at age 60
The health care giant announced the death of their CEO Sunday afternoon.
San Jose police shoot, kill passenger during traffic stop on Highway 85
San Jose police on Saturday shot and killed a passenger in a car pulled over by officers, a man police said was wanted on an outstanding warrant and who "produced" a handgun when officers approached.