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.
Women sue Santa Rita over humiliating treatment; sheriff says facility is "best big jail in nation"
Candace Steel joins at least 28 other women who have sued the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office since 2014, alleging the deprivation of civil rights, medical malpractice and emotional distress. Sheriff Greg Ahern however, gives Santa Rita an “A” in terms of how he and his staff address women’s needs. “I think we’re the best big jail in the...
Candace Steel joins at least 28 other women who have sued the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office since 2014, alleging the deprivation of civil rights, medical malpractice and emotional distress. Sheriff Greg Ahern however, gives Santa Rita an “A” in terms of how he and his staff address women’s needs. “I think we’re the best big jail in the...
Death on the Delta puzzles fishing community, state officials
For two decades now, Michael Birch has spent about 150 days a year bass fishing for sport and in big-money tournaments on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
For two decades now, Michael Birch has spent about 150 days a year bass fishing for sport and in big-money tournaments on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
Dozens of more women claim sexual assaults at national massage chain
For more than a decade, a woman from the Bay Area has been getting massages to relieve her upper back pain, however, after what she describes as a traumatizing experience, she now claims she will never get another massage in her life.
For more than a decade, a woman from the Bay Area has been getting massages to relieve her upper back pain, however, after what she describes as a traumatizing experience, she now claims she will never get another massage in her life.
Salesforce Transit Center – the players behind the project and its problems
It took seven years for the Salesforce Transit Terminal to debut. To say the project has encountered bumps in the road would be an understatement at best. The $2.2 billion dollar publicly funded transit center has been fraught with budget overruns, deadline delays and a $260 million bailout. And with the recent discoveries of – not one – but two cracks in steel support beams, there are new...
It took seven years for the Salesforce Transit Terminal to debut. To say the project has encountered bumps in the road would be an understatement at best. The $2.2 billion dollar publicly funded transit center has been fraught with budget overruns, deadline delays and a $260 million bailout. And with the recent discoveries of – not one – but two cracks in steel support beams, there are new...
Oakland human rights clinic provides rare, forensic medical evidence for tortured asylum seekers
In six years, Dr. Nick Nelson’s medical team at Highland Hospital’s Human Rights Clinic - the only one of its kind in Northern California -- has helped at least 200 immigrants receive asylum in the United States. There are only about 20 such clinics nationwide. With the help of physicians like Nelson, alongside the work of immigration attorneys, refugees are granted asylum 87...
In six years, Dr. Nick Nelson’s medical team at Highland Hospital’s Human Rights Clinic - the only one of its kind in Northern California -- has helped at least 200 immigrants receive asylum in the United States. There are only about 20 such clinics nationwide. With the help of physicians like Nelson, alongside the work of immigration attorneys, refugees are granted asylum 87...
Task force targets ships illegally smuggling drugs and people through Bay Area ports
Every day, ships cross under the Golden Gate bridge, bound for the Port of San Francisco or the Port of Oakland, all while law enforcement agencies are on watch to target illegal activities, contraband or even people onboard.
Every day, ships cross under the Golden Gate bridge, bound for the Port of San Francisco or the Port of Oakland, all while law enforcement agencies are on watch to target illegal activities, contraband or even people onboard.
Video shows moments before BART mob-attack, 2 Investigates confirms arrests
These clips show the minutes before three members of the group allegedly beat and robbed Rusty Stapp of Dublin, his family and another man in what’s been dubbed as a “mob-style” attack on April 22, 2017 at 9:22 p.m.
These clips show the minutes before three members of the group allegedly beat and robbed Rusty Stapp of Dublin, his family and another man in what’s been dubbed as a “mob-style” attack on April 22, 2017 at 9:22 p.m.