'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Thirty percent of Oakland school libraries closed, district lays off head librarian
California has the worst student to library ratio in the country. And Oakland seems to have the worst school library situation, at least among the larger Bay Area school districts: Thirty percent of its school libraries are closed.
What's the Worst Thing You've Seen on BART? (You Know You Have a Story…)
It seems almost every regular BART rider has a story about something disgusting they have seen on BART. However, more than messes, riders are reporting more health and safety issues to KTVU’s 2 Investigates team.
Permit fees and wait times mounting for Sonoma County fire victims
A list of fees, long lines for permits, and red tape have many families struggling to get back on their feet following the North Bay wildfires.
FEMA applications submitted for homes unaffected by North Bay wildfires
A federal investigation has been launched following dozens of fraudulent applications for federal disaster assistance after the North Bay wildfires.
Ghost Ship warehouse owner receives $3M insurance payout from deadly fire: 2 Investigates
The owner of the Ghost Ship warehouse, Chor Ng, is set to receive an insurance payout worth more than $3 million in the wake of the fire that killed 36 people, 2 Investigates has learned.
Emails show Ghost Ship owners knew of safety issues: 2 Investigates
The owner of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died in a fire has not been charged, despite evidence, obtained by 2 Investigates, showing that she and her family knew about the dangerous conditions years earlier.