Ghost Ship trial begins with debate over semantics; Oakland's mayor among many subpoenaed
The trial for two men charged in connection with the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire got underway Tuesday morning, where both prosecutors and defense attorneys argued which witnesses and evidence should or should not be presented to the jury, leading to some controversial subjects.
The trial for two men charged in connection with the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire got underway Tuesday morning, where both prosecutors and defense attorneys argued which witnesses and evidence should or should not be presented to the jury, leading to some controversial subjects.
ICE has access to driver location data from police, some in violation of Calif. law: ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday called for an immediate halt to information sharing by police departments with ICE, saying they have records showing that more than 9,000 federal immigration officers have gained access to a database operated by a Bay Area company.
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday called for an immediate halt to information sharing by police departments with ICE, saying they have records showing that more than 9,000 federal immigration officers have gained access to a database operated by a Bay Area company.
Vallejo police chief retiring, amidst recent criticism of police use of force
A Bay Area police chief whose department has paid out millions in civil rights lawsuits while also facing ongoing allegations of excessive force and racial profiling by his officers on Wednesday announced he is leaving the force after a decades-long career in law enforcement.
A Bay Area police chief whose department has paid out millions in civil rights lawsuits while also facing ongoing allegations of excessive force and racial profiling by his officers on Wednesday announced he is leaving the force after a decades-long career in law enforcement.
Federal monitor calls Oakland chief's findings 'disappointing,' 'myopic' after fatal shooting
A federal monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department had harsh words of the chief's assessments of what happened last March when officers fatally shot a 31-year-old homeless man, according to internal documents released Wednesday under a new police transparency law.
A federal monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department had harsh words of the chief's assessments of what happened last March when officers fatally shot a 31-year-old homeless man, according to internal documents released Wednesday under a new police transparency law.
How prosecutors say the admissions bribery scheme worked
Fifty people were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the nation's most elite universities. According to federal prosecutors, here is how the college admissions bribery scheme worked: THE SCHEME
Fifty people were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the nation's most elite universities. According to federal prosecutors, here is how the college admissions bribery scheme worked: THE SCHEME
A mother's struggle: son's homicide case remains unsolved 5 years after murder
Last week, Maria Climaco brought a bouquet of yellow roses to the spot in North Oakland where her son was gunned down five years ago.
Last week, Maria Climaco brought a bouquet of yellow roses to the spot in North Oakland where her son was gunned down five years ago.
KTVU investigation reignites interest in 'The Doodler' serial killer case from the 1970s
San Francisco Police's cold case unit is taking a closer look at an unsolved serial killer case from the 1970s, after questions from KTVU reinvigorated interest in the string of murders.
San Francisco Police's cold case unit is taking a closer look at an unsolved serial killer case from the 1970s, after questions from KTVU reinvigorated interest in the string of murders.
Unsolved: 1979 Payless murders
"Why did you do it and and did you realize what you did?"
"Why did you do it and and did you realize what you did?"
Unsolved: Mother and daughter killed in Fremont in 2004
It was the middle of the night on a Sunday when Maria Hernandez got up to go to work. She usually got a ride from her boyfriend, but for whatever reason, he couldn't take her.
It was the middle of the night on a Sunday when Maria Hernandez got up to go to work. She usually got a ride from her boyfriend, but for whatever reason, he couldn't take her.
17 year anniversary of unsolved murder that's still "an open wound" for Palo Alto Police Department
Seventeen years ago today, a young woman was shot and killed outside of a Palo Alto nightclub. The killer was never found, the murder weapon was never recovered, and despite interviewing hundreds of people, police could not find one eyewitness.
Seventeen years ago today, a young woman was shot and killed outside of a Palo Alto nightclub. The killer was never found, the murder weapon was never recovered, and despite interviewing hundreds of people, police could not find one eyewitness.
Unsolved: Hayward woman vanishes in 1971
She was six months out of high school, just starting college and about to start a new job. 19-year-old Christine Eastin, "Christy," as everyone called her, had saved up enough money to buy some boots that she wanted. So she phoned her friend Sandy to go shopping with her at Mervyn's on the night of Jan. 18, 1971.
She was six months out of high school, just starting college and about to start a new job. 19-year-old Christine Eastin, "Christy," as everyone called her, had saved up enough money to buy some boots that she wanted. So she phoned her friend Sandy to go shopping with her at Mervyn's on the night of Jan. 18, 1971.
Mother wants justice for Hayward teen's unsolved homicide, vigil held
On Wednesday evening, family and friends of Lamar Murphy honored his memory with a vigil.
On Wednesday evening, family and friends of Lamar Murphy honored his memory with a vigil.
Unsolved: 30 years later, Dublin teen's whereabouts a mystery
At 13, Ilene Misheloff was already an accomplished skater. The 8th-grader was often seen lacing up at Dublin Iceland.
At 13, Ilene Misheloff was already an accomplished skater. The 8th-grader was often seen lacing up at Dublin Iceland.
Internal investigation found Emeryville officer lied, was rude, police transparency records show
An Emeryville police officer resigned after an outside investigator found that he had left his jurisdiction to hang out in well-known prostitution areas, lied about his whereabouts and didn’t document why he used force when handcuffing citizens, among other sustained findings against him that were revealed in personnel files released under a new transparency law.
An Emeryville police officer resigned after an outside investigator found that he had left his jurisdiction to hang out in well-known prostitution areas, lied about his whereabouts and didn’t document why he used force when handcuffing citizens, among other sustained findings against him that were revealed in personnel files released under a new transparency law.
Protesters call for police accountability as more claims against Vallejo emerge
More than 50 protesters gathered in front of Vallejo City Hall Thursday calling on transparency and accountability from the police department as two more legal claims of officer misconduct were filed against the city that same day.
More than 50 protesters gathered in front of Vallejo City Hall Thursday calling on transparency and accountability from the police department as two more legal claims of officer misconduct were filed against the city that same day.
Judge sentences Oakland man who sought to aid Islamic State to 15 years in prison
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday sentenced a 23-year-old Oakland man to 15 years and eight months in prison for attempting to aid a foreign terrorist organization - namely, the Islamic State - by setting up social media accounts.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday sentenced a 23-year-old Oakland man to 15 years and eight months in prison for attempting to aid a foreign terrorist organization - namely, the Islamic State - by setting up social media accounts.
Vallejo police legal payouts total over $7M as father files claim over takedown in parking lot
A Concord father who was attending his son’s birthday party when he was held at gunpoint by an off-duty Vallejo police officer is taking legal action against the city. This is the latest in a string of claims and lawsuits against the city of Vallejo involving its police department. City public documents obtained by 2 Investigates show since 2011, Vallejo police have cost the city...
A Concord father who was attending his son’s birthday party when he was held at gunpoint by an off-duty Vallejo police officer is taking legal action against the city. This is the latest in a string of claims and lawsuits against the city of Vallejo involving its police department. City public documents obtained by 2 Investigates show since 2011, Vallejo police have cost the city...
California AG responds to barrage of criticism over not disclosing police personnel records
Since his decision to withhold police personnel files now required by be made public, the Attorney General of California has faced a barrage of criticism from major news organizations and has been sued by the First Amendment Coalition, alleging he is breaking the law. On Thursday, he responded to those complaints.
Since his decision to withhold police personnel files now required by be made public, the Attorney General of California has faced a barrage of criticism from major news organizations and has been sued by the First Amendment Coalition, alleging he is breaking the law. On Thursday, he responded to those complaints.
Woman fired for taking care of dying mother-in-law in violation of company policy
For 13 years, Ivania Centeno was a loyal employee working for Bon Appetit at one of the cafes at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, until she was abruptly fired.
For 13 years, Ivania Centeno was a loyal employee working for Bon Appetit at one of the cafes at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, until she was abruptly fired.
First Amendment Coalition sues California AG over his refusal to release police records
A nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech sued California's attorney general Thursday over his refusal to release police misconduct records.
A nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech sued California's attorney general Thursday over his refusal to release police misconduct records.