San Francisco's big backlog of bills could cost taxpayers
Taxpayers could be forced to foot the bill for interest on thousands of contractor and vendor invoices that have gone unpaid for months because of problems with San Francisco’s new financial system.
Taxpayers could be forced to foot the bill for interest on thousands of contractor and vendor invoices that have gone unpaid for months because of problems with San Francisco’s new financial system.
BART employees report being kicked, punched, spat on, held hostage
As police continue to investigate assaults and mob-style robberies against riders, attacks on BART employees are also steadily rising.
As police continue to investigate assaults and mob-style robberies against riders, attacks on BART employees are also steadily rising.
San Francisco payment system issues causes 4,000 contractor invoices to go unpaid
The city of San Francisco has failed to pay thousands of contractor invoices and left some contractors waiting in excess of seven months for payment.
The city of San Francisco has failed to pay thousands of contractor invoices and left some contractors waiting in excess of seven months for payment.
FBI: CA victims taken for more than $30M in ‘romance scams'
The FBI has a message for those looking for love online this week: watch your wallet. The agency is warning people that so-called “romance scams” have jumped 20 percent, and these types of schemes net some of the biggest financial losses compared to other online crimes.
The FBI has a message for those looking for love online this week: watch your wallet. The agency is warning people that so-called “romance scams” have jumped 20 percent, and these types of schemes net some of the biggest financial losses compared to other online crimes.
Surveillance program to catch illegal Oakland dumpers not working, city admits
The City of Oakland spent $100,000 on a pilot surveillance camera program to catch illegal dumpers. The problem is, even as a pilot program, the cameras don’t appear to be working to curb the larger problem.
The City of Oakland spent $100,000 on a pilot surveillance camera program to catch illegal dumpers. The problem is, even as a pilot program, the cameras don’t appear to be working to curb the larger problem.
Report: Nursing home patients over-medicated across U.S.
When 93-year-old Celia Christian from San Ramon first settled into her new nursing home, she started taking medication that caused her to hallucinate and sleep all day. One day, her daughter even got a call that her mother was seeing lady bugs coming from the ceiling.
When 93-year-old Celia Christian from San Ramon first settled into her new nursing home, she started taking medication that caused her to hallucinate and sleep all day. One day, her daughter even got a call that her mother was seeing lady bugs coming from the ceiling.
Half Moon Bay landlord caught entering tenant's apartment, drinking alcohol
A Half Moon Bay couple caught a man on camera entering their apartment when they weren't’t home, drinking their alcohol, and allowing his dog to urinate on the carpet. And even worse, that man was their own landlord.
A Half Moon Bay couple caught a man on camera entering their apartment when they weren't’t home, drinking their alcohol, and allowing his dog to urinate on the carpet. And even worse, that man was their own landlord.
'Bugs and errors' in OPD's $6M computer system to track officer misconduct, racial profiling
A federally appointed court monitor tasked with overseeing Oakland police has concluded that the department has spent $6 million on a computer system to track officer conduct, which doesn’t really work.
A federally appointed court monitor tasked with overseeing Oakland police has concluded that the department has spent $6 million on a computer system to track officer conduct, which doesn’t really work.
Edibles: What you need to know so you don't have a bad trip
As marijuana edibles are now legal in California, doctors are worried there will be more overdoses and accidental consumptions, especially by children. To prevent that, laws now mandate that cannabis products containing THC must be sold in smaller doses and the package labeling must reflect that. A KTVU investigation revealed that's not always the case.
As marijuana edibles are now legal in California, doctors are worried there will be more overdoses and accidental consumptions, especially by children. To prevent that, laws now mandate that cannabis products containing THC must be sold in smaller doses and the package labeling must reflect that. A KTVU investigation revealed that's not always the case.
Blind man upset with crosswalk upgrades; changes being made in Union City
A man from Union City who is blind said he was caught off guard when the buttons to activate crosswalks in his neighborhood seemed to disappear.
A man from Union City who is blind said he was caught off guard when the buttons to activate crosswalks in his neighborhood seemed to disappear.
Computer glitch at CSU fails to upload SAT scores making applications incomplete
A computer coding issue is worrying prospective California State University students after their SAT and ACT scores failed to upload and attach to their applications.
A computer coding issue is worrying prospective California State University students after their SAT and ACT scores failed to upload and attach to their applications.
Days on the tracks, new BART cars have maintenance issue
BART took two of its 10 new cars out of service Monday, just three days after debuting the new train, KTVU has confirmed. The new 10-car train will now operate as a 8-car train until further notice, according to a spokesperson. This comes after years of problems with the "Fleet of the Future" project and Canadian manufacturer Bombardier.
BART took two of its 10 new cars out of service Monday, just three days after debuting the new train, KTVU has confirmed. The new 10-car train will now operate as a 8-car train until further notice, according to a spokesperson. This comes after years of problems with the "Fleet of the Future" project and Canadian manufacturer Bombardier.
New BART cars go into service Friday
The California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized BART to put 10 new train cars from its Fleet of the Future project into service. Passengers may be able to ride them as soon as Friday afternoon.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized BART to put 10 new train cars from its Fleet of the Future project into service. Passengers may be able to ride them as soon as Friday afternoon.
Petition started to put a library in every Oakland school where 30% of district's libraries closed
A petition to put a high quality library in every Oakland public school began circulating on Monday asking that trustees find money to make that dream a reality.
A petition to put a high quality library in every Oakland public school began circulating on Monday asking that trustees find money to make that dream a reality.
San Francisco Fire Dept. investigated for allowing paramedics to work without proper credentials
The San Francisco Fire Department is being investigated for allegedly allowing 13 of its paramedics to work without proper county accreditation. Fire officials say the issue was caused by a “procedural error.”
The San Francisco Fire Department is being investigated for allegedly allowing 13 of its paramedics to work without proper county accreditation. Fire officials say the issue was caused by a “procedural error.”
Veteran's furniture business promises furniture to hide weapons, but fails to deliver
A furniture business owned by a veteran is taking money and taking its time, to the point where many online customers explained they’re waiting months or years for shoddy products, or that the orders or refunds aren’t showing up at all.
A furniture business owned by a veteran is taking money and taking its time, to the point where many online customers explained they’re waiting months or years for shoddy products, or that the orders or refunds aren’t showing up at all.
Oakland Unified school board saves job of district librarian, yet 30% of libraries closed
The Oakland Unified School District board of trustees on Wednesday night reversed a decision to lay off the head librarian and instead allowed her to keep her job, less than a month after a 2 Investigates report about her pending removal.
The Oakland Unified School District board of trustees on Wednesday night reversed a decision to lay off the head librarian and instead allowed her to keep her job, less than a month after a 2 Investigates report about her pending removal.
Changes prompted by 2 Investigates in 2017
From major injustices to public corruption, KTVU’s 2 Investigates team is committed to shining the spotlight on unscrupulous activity in the Bay Area and holding those responsible accountable. It’s a mission our investigative reporters, producers and photojournalists take seriously and will carry into the new year.
From major injustices to public corruption, KTVU’s 2 Investigates team is committed to shining the spotlight on unscrupulous activity in the Bay Area and holding those responsible accountable. It’s a mission our investigative reporters, producers and photojournalists take seriously and will carry into the new year.