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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PG&E executive gets major salary increase in light of bankruptcy, records show
A Pacific Gas and Electric executive is getting a $75,000 raise, despite the utility’s plan to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 2 Investigates found.
CPUC only says it's ‘monitoring' PG&E amid company's uncertain future
The California Public Utilities Commission would not comment on its role in the potential bankruptcy filing of Pacific Gas and Electric but a spokesperson did say Monday PG&E has the resources to continue to safely meet its core responsibilities and obligations.
1 in 10 disabled parking placards being misused, 2 Investigates
On a brisk morning before the sun rises in Oakland, a group of investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles set their sights on disabled parking spaces and placards, hoping to send a message that misuse and abuse of the placards is not only against the law, but prevents those with actual disabilities from getting a close place to park.
Wag! dog walker charged with animal cruelty; customers concerned about industry background checks
A Danville couple is questioning the vetting process of walkers hired through a popular dog-walking app after home video appears to capture a man kicking and whipping their family pet.
Fears loom that sexual assault cases involving Massage Envy will remain private
A national massage chain sued for hundreds of alleged sexual assaults by therapists is now being accused of trying to cover things up and prevent cases from being made public.
Some postal workers say they falsify deliveries to make quotas, USPS disputes claims
A U.S. Postal Service employee in San Francisco and two in Salt Lake City say they are being pressured to falsify delivery notifications in order to maintain delivery rates this holiday season.
Video shows suspected terrorist revealing his Bay Area attack plans
A suspected terrorist was captured on newly released FBI surveillance video where he explained his plan for a series of Bay Area attacks. Amer Alhaggagi will be sentenced Monday in federal court in San Francisco after pleading guilty for his role in plotting an elaborate scheme that he said would “redefine terror.” An FBI investigation began in the summer of 2016 when agents flagged some of...