Sons sue over medicine mix-up that killed Navy vet in sheriff's custody

A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.

Protests put spotlight back on military equipment acquired by Bay Area law enforcement

Bay Area law enforcement agencies have requested and acquired surplus military equipment from the federal government including everything from night vision goggles and flashlights to military-style rifles and mine-resistant vehicles.

Inmates: 'inhumane conditions' at California prison amid COVID-19

State data shows more than 1,200 positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths reported among all California prison inmates. More than 230 guards and prison staff have also contracted the virus.

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.