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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Despite controversy, Pacifica City Council narrowly approves plan to combat sea level rise
An ongoing debate over how to deal with sea level rise in Pacifica reached a vote among city council, approving an adaptation plan despite numerous homeowners pleading their cases to delay approval.
An ongoing debate over how to deal with sea level rise in Pacifica reached a vote among city council, approving an adaptation plan despite numerous homeowners pleading their cases to delay approval.
Unlicensed San Francisco fire alarm worker may be ignoring cease-and-desist order
A San Francisco-based fire alarm company is still open for business, according to multiple building owners, amid a cease-and-desist order and a criminal investigation into its owner.
A San Francisco-based fire alarm company is still open for business, according to multiple building owners, amid a cease-and-desist order and a criminal investigation into its owner.
Researchers in Monterey say they have proof N. Korea is expanding missile sites
Researchers at a college in Monterey said they have proof North Korea is not only operating and expanding a known missile base, but there’s another unknown site that is also active and growing.
Researchers at a college in Monterey said they have proof North Korea is not only operating and expanding a known missile base, but there’s another unknown site that is also active and growing.
Sea level rise preparation plan puts Pacifica property owners on edge
The Fairway Park West neighborhood in Pacifica has been the place Jeff Guillet and his family have called home for nearly a decade, but he’s concerned his property and its value could soon be at risk with the passage of a new coastal plan.
The Fairway Park West neighborhood in Pacifica has been the place Jeff Guillet and his family have called home for nearly a decade, but he’s concerned his property and its value could soon be at risk with the passage of a new coastal plan.
Why is violent crime on BART on the rise? 2 Investigates looks beyond stats
While violent crime on similar transit agencies are down, crime statistics show it is up and on the rise on Bay Area Rapid Transit.
While violent crime on similar transit agencies are down, crime statistics show it is up and on the rise on Bay Area Rapid Transit.