Landlords 'taking the law into their own hands' during coronavirus pandemic
Renters complain that their landlords are demanding payment, threatening eviction, or using other tactics to put pressure on them despite rent and eviction moratoriums during the pandemic.
Latino communities among hardest hit by Bay Area coronavirus pandemic
Struggling to survive, Latino and Hispanic communities in the Bay Area are at a disadvantage amid the coronavirus pandemic and at the highest risk of catching and spreading COVID-19.
Oakland police now allowing sex offenders to register remotely or in-person
The Oakland Police Department said it began allowing sex offenders to register in person or remotely on Tuesday after KTVU began asking questions about its shuttered registry unit.
Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
California farmers fear COVID-19 fallout could last months, cause more food waste
Farmers in California report food is increasingly going to waste amid the coronavirus pandemic. They are bracing for major financial losses because of slowing production and purchases among restaurants, schools and businesses.
New California nurses jobless during coronavirus pandemic
Some newly registered California nurses are left sitting at home. Many have been applying, but said even with the coronavirus pandemic, they can't get a job.
PG&E fined $900,000 for gas explosion in San Francisco
An investigation into a 2017 gas explosion in San Francisco has resulted in a citation and $900,000 fine for utility PG&E because it failed to properly seal and cap a line more than 14 years ago.
Muni bus drivers fearful of coronavirus even with route reductions
Some San Francisco Muni bus drivers said they don't feel safe after five employees tested positive for COVID-19 and they're taking matters into their own hands to protect themselves.
Masks auctioned off for $25,000+ during coronavirus pandemic
Pallets of masks that were once government surplus have been auctioned off for tens of thousands of dollars amid the coronavirus pandemic and states are in a fierce battle to get them in the hands of first responders.
Homeless at high risk for contracting coronavirus
With 50 percent of the California homeless population over age 50, plans and precautions must be put in place now to prevent widespread illness and death.
Tesla employees fear coronavirus despite plan to reduce workforce
Thousands of Tesla employees were still working Wednesday even with Alameda County's "shelter in place" order. The company blamed "conflicting guidance."
Alameda Co. Sheriff faces state audit over jail conditions, spending
State auditors are will examine spending and conditions at Alameda County jails after local officials' “refusal” to open an audit into the sheriff’s department, despite multiple calls for stronger oversight from local legislators and inmates’ rights activists.
Loophole could allow double voting in California Primary Election
There's a loophole that enables California voters to cast two ballots and if elections officials aren't looking for it, double voting can go undetected.
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy resigns during investigation over texting jail photos
Chris Spadaro resigned Thursday afternoon, following an IA investigation launched at the end of January by his ex-girlfriend, Reshmika Dayal.
Oakland landlord rents deplorable properties for decades
In Oakland, a longtime landlord has had a history of dilapidated and dangerous properties and the city has failed to adequately follow-up. As a result, many people and families are living in deplorable conditions including mold, lead, rodents and safety hazards.
Delivery workers sue over lack of independence, pay & benefits
Delivery workers are suing Linn Star Transfer Inc. claiming they're misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees and receive no minimum wage, no overtime and no coverage of business-related expenses despite having little control of their loads, schedules or routes.
PG&E could receive tax break for settling with wildfire victims
Some lawmakers argue it's allowing the utility to benefit from what should be a penalty, but because the settlement is not technically a fine, PG&E says it can deduct the money from its federal and state taxes.
Deadly year at Santa Rita ends with 10 inmate deaths
KTVU’s review of autopsies dating back five years shows that 2019 was the deadliest year since 2014 for inmate jail deaths.
Affordable housing replacing deplorable Oakland hotel
The former dilapidated hotel in Oakland will soon reopen as affordable housing.
PG&E employee: wildfire safety complaints lead to firing
Wildfire safety complaints voiced to PG&E by a veteran lineman were ignored and led to his termination, according to a $7.6 million lawsuit filed against the bankrupt utility.