Hayward power plant explosion blamed on equipment design flaws
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
4 correctional employees at Dublin prison - including warden - charged with sex crimes
Four correctional employees - including the warden - at the federal all-women's prison in Dublin have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with an array of sexual assault crimes in a widening probe that is exposing an apparent abuse-of-power pattern at a single East Bay facility.
Four correctional employees - including the warden - at the federal all-women's prison in Dublin have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with an array of sexual assault crimes in a widening probe that is exposing an apparent abuse-of-power pattern at a single East Bay facility.
Disability claims still in limbo as California EDD battles fraud
As scammers target California's disability insurance program, numerous legitimate claimants have had their benefits cut off after the Employment Development Department froze their claims.
As scammers target California's disability insurance program, numerous legitimate claimants have had their benefits cut off after the Employment Development Department froze their claims.
Increasing COVID-19 outbreaks among California nursing home workers
With the rapid spread of the omicron variant, data shows 10,000 California nursing home workers are infected right now, with roughly 800 new cases of COVID-19 tallied each day. The state is allowing health care workers who test positive and are asymptomatic to continue coming to work.
With the rapid spread of the omicron variant, data shows 10,000 California nursing home workers are infected right now, with roughly 800 new cases of COVID-19 tallied each day. The state is allowing health care workers who test positive and are asymptomatic to continue coming to work.
California EDD freezes 345,000 disability insurance claims
California's Employment Development Department has frozen 345,000 claims for disability benefits while it investigates fraud and a widespread identity theft scam. The EDD's suspicions were piqued by a sudden surge in applications for benefits.
California's Employment Development Department has frozen 345,000 claims for disability benefits while it investigates fraud and a widespread identity theft scam. The EDD's suspicions were piqued by a sudden surge in applications for benefits.
California nursing homes requiring vaccine booster and negative COVID test
Nursing home visitors are now required to show proof of vaccination, a booster shot, and a negative COVID-19 test in order to go inside a California facility, following a state health order.
Nursing home visitors are now required to show proof of vaccination, a booster shot, and a negative COVID-19 test in order to go inside a California facility, following a state health order.
Tesla drivers able to play video games while behind the wheel
A recent software update has given Tesla drivers the ability to play video games from the center display screen. An investigation is underway regarding the new feature.
A recent software update has given Tesla drivers the ability to play video games from the center display screen. An investigation is underway regarding the new feature.
High school basketball shooting machine sparks civil rights investigation
Athletes from the James Logan High School girls basketball team are calling foul over inequality because the boys team has access to equipment that isn't shared with them. A Title IX complaint led to a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation.
Athletes from the James Logan High School girls basketball team are calling foul over inequality because the boys team has access to equipment that isn't shared with them. A Title IX complaint led to a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation.
Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
Increasing homicides in Oakland leaving families and community traumatized
This year's increase in homicides in Oakland is leaving family members and the community traumatized. Even if the bloodshed begins to decrease, the effects of the violence will likely last decades, experts say.
This year's increase in homicides in Oakland is leaving family members and the community traumatized. Even if the bloodshed begins to decrease, the effects of the violence will likely last decades, experts say.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Live updates as former venture capitalist testifies
A venture capitalist and former investor in Theranos took the witness stand Thursday in the federal fraud trial against Elizabeth Holmes.
A venture capitalist and former investor in Theranos took the witness stand Thursday in the federal fraud trial against Elizabeth Holmes.
Supply chain crisis at California ports could sink holiday gifts
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an online shopping surge, causing a supply chain crisis and bottleneck at California's ports. It is all threatening the holiday shopping season.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an online shopping surge, causing a supply chain crisis and bottleneck at California's ports. It is all threatening the holiday shopping season.
As Oakland expands guaranteed income program, early recipients call it success
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
Landlord threatens eviction, sparks battle with tenants during moratorium
In Alameda County, evictions are illegal for unpaid rent, unless there's a threat to health or safety or if the owner wants to sell the property, which this landlord claims he wants to do. But the tenants say they're being harassed and bullied into leaving.
In Alameda County, evictions are illegal for unpaid rent, unless there's a threat to health or safety or if the owner wants to sell the property, which this landlord claims he wants to do. But the tenants say they're being harassed and bullied into leaving.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Former Theranos product manager on the stand
A dermatologist-turned-lab-director who briefly oversaw Theranos’ testing lab will resume his testimony in the federal fraud trail against the company’s former CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Friday.
A dermatologist-turned-lab-director who briefly oversaw Theranos’ testing lab will resume his testimony in the federal fraud trail against the company’s former CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Friday.
Mom accused of throwing teen sex parties busted in Idaho with underage boys and girls
Detectives are concerned Shannon O'Connor may have been holding similar drunken sex parties for teenagers at her home in Idaho.
Detectives are concerned Shannon O'Connor may have been holding similar drunken sex parties for teenagers at her home in Idaho.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: judge to address issues raised by journalists on witness list
A busy day of testimony is expected Thursday in the federal fraud case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
A busy day of testimony is expected Thursday in the federal fraud case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
Bay Area traffic ticket lawyer faces a dozen disciplinary charges
Robert Amparan, owner of California Traffic Defenders, is facing a dozen charges and had his license put in "inactive" status by The State Bar, making him unable to practice law in California.
Robert Amparan, owner of California Traffic Defenders, is facing a dozen charges and had his license put in "inactive" status by The State Bar, making him unable to practice law in California.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates as defense cross-examines crucial witness
The former lab director for Theranos was set to take the witness stand under cross examination Tuesday as testimony from the crucial witness winds down.
The former lab director for Theranos was set to take the witness stand under cross examination Tuesday as testimony from the crucial witness winds down.
Mother of 22-year-old man killed in SF's Oceanview 5 years ago desperate for answers
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Oceanview neighborhood almost five years ago. San Francisco police investigators believe there are many people involved in his death, but the trail has gone cold.
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Oceanview neighborhood almost five years ago. San Francisco police investigators believe there are many people involved in his death, but the trail has gone cold.