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.
California city charging $3,000 deposit to mother seeking records after son killed by police
Theresa Smith has been trying to unseal all the records into her son's death for the last decade. And last month, the city of Anaheim, Calif. said that would finally be possible -- as long as she put down a deposit of $3,000.
Theresa Smith has been trying to unseal all the records into her son's death for the last decade. And last month, the city of Anaheim, Calif. said that would finally be possible -- as long as she put down a deposit of $3,000.
Judge rules in favor of releasing some police personnel records
A Contra Costa County judge ruled Friday in favor of releasing years’ worth of some police personnel records, including misconduct and use-of-force files that have been sealed in California for decades.
A Contra Costa County judge ruled Friday in favor of releasing years’ worth of some police personnel records, including misconduct and use-of-force files that have been sealed in California for decades.
‘What is it that they're trying to hide?' Senator asks of police blocking release of personnel files
As some police departments around the state are busy complying with a new transparency law mandating the release of certain personnel files, others are vigorously fighting to keep them under wraps.
As some police departments around the state are busy complying with a new transparency law mandating the release of certain personnel files, others are vigorously fighting to keep them under wraps.
Dog-walking app customers recount horror stories from creepy to obscene
From the creepy to the obscene, 2 Investigates has received multiple reports of dog walks gone wrong after an investigation last month revealed a Wag! dog walker in Danville kicking and whipping a family pet. The walker was later charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty.
From the creepy to the obscene, 2 Investigates has received multiple reports of dog walks gone wrong after an investigation last month revealed a Wag! dog walker in Danville kicking and whipping a family pet. The walker was later charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Vallejo cop under fire for detaining man has aggressive past, exclusive video shows
The Vallejo police officer who drew his weapon last week on man in a viral video is the same officer seen pulling his gun out in a busy Walnut Creek shopping plaza this summer exclusive 2 Investigates video shows.
The Vallejo police officer who drew his weapon last week on man in a viral video is the same officer seen pulling his gun out in a busy Walnut Creek shopping plaza this summer exclusive 2 Investigates video shows.
Vallejo officer under fire placed on leave
The Vallejo police officer seen in a recent viral video detaining a man for recording a traffic stop is on administrative leave, according to information obtained on Monday by 2 Investigates.
The Vallejo police officer seen in a recent viral video detaining a man for recording a traffic stop is on administrative leave, according to information obtained on Monday by 2 Investigates.
First batch of Bay Area police misconduct records released under new transparency law
For the first time in California history, certain records involving police misconduct are now publicly available because of a new state law, and 2 Investigates is shining a light on the findings throughout the Bay Area.
For the first time in California history, certain records involving police misconduct are now publicly available because of a new state law, and 2 Investigates is shining a light on the findings throughout the Bay Area.