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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activists push law enforcement to stop ‘policing themselves' and release body camera footage
California law now allows individual police departments to decide when, and if, they will release body camera video. Activists and one lawmaker are seeking to change that.
California law now allows individual police departments to decide when, and if, they will release body camera video. Activists and one lawmaker are seeking to change that.
Tehama shooter had ongoing conflicts with neighbors before rampage
Police reports reveal the man who went on a violent shooting rampage in Northern California had a history a violence and neighbors were fearful.
Police reports reveal the man who went on a violent shooting rampage in Northern California had a history a violence and neighbors were fearful.
Who's Leading Oakland's Fire Department: An In-Depth Interview
Oakland native and longtime firefighter Darin White was sworn in as Oakland’s city’s fire chief in October. In what’s likely one of the toughest jobs to take on in Oakland right now, White is now leading the troubled department. The 2016 deadly Ghost Ship and 2017 San Pablo fires shone a light on Oakland Fire Department’s flawed fire inspection process and the city’s code inspection process as...
Oakland native and longtime firefighter Darin White was sworn in as Oakland’s city’s fire chief in October. In what’s likely one of the toughest jobs to take on in Oakland right now, White is now leading the troubled department. The 2016 deadly Ghost Ship and 2017 San Pablo fires shone a light on Oakland Fire Department’s flawed fire inspection process and the city’s code inspection process as...
Artists struggle for sense of community 1-year after Ghost Ship Fire
But after the Ghost Ship fire, where 36 of those guests died when they couldn’t escape fast enough, many artists are now struggling to find places to gather. Some of the parties have moved above ground, others are kept even more under wraps, and some young creative-types say they’re out of the scene altogether.
But after the Ghost Ship fire, where 36 of those guests died when they couldn’t escape fast enough, many artists are now struggling to find places to gather. Some of the parties have moved above ground, others are kept even more under wraps, and some young creative-types say they’re out of the scene altogether.
Ghost Ship artists and musicians may have died, but their work lives on
Thirty six people died nearly a year ago in Oakland's deadliest building fire while attending a dance party at a Fruitvale warehouse called the Ghost Ship. But friends and strangers are making sure their art still leaves a mark on the world.
Thirty six people died nearly a year ago in Oakland's deadliest building fire while attending a dance party at a Fruitvale warehouse called the Ghost Ship. But friends and strangers are making sure their art still leaves a mark on the world.
A year later: 31 of 36 families have sued over the deadly Ghost Ship Fire
Nearly a year later, the families of 31 of the 36 Ghost Ship victims have filed suits and there could be more to come.
Nearly a year later, the families of 31 of the 36 Ghost Ship victims have filed suits and there could be more to come.
Family lets go of grief, works to help artists after Ghost Ship fire
When Jonathan Bernbaum died in the Ghost Ship fire last December, his family had several choices. They could be angry, they could sue, they could mope. And yet they chose another path.
When Jonathan Bernbaum died in the Ghost Ship fire last December, his family had several choices. They could be angry, they could sue, they could mope. And yet they chose another path.
New BART car delivery deadline delayed, again
After failing to pass a critical safety certification test, 2 Investigates has confirmed BART is forced to further postpone their already delayed schedule of putting 10 new trains in service.
After failing to pass a critical safety certification test, 2 Investigates has confirmed BART is forced to further postpone their already delayed schedule of putting 10 new trains in service.
Insurance gap may leave fire victims on the hook for millions
Some North Bay Fire victims may find their homes underinsured by hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a big surprise that is not uncommon after disasters. In recent years, state insurance regulators have taken action to minimize the issue.
Some North Bay Fire victims may find their homes underinsured by hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a big surprise that is not uncommon after disasters. In recent years, state insurance regulators have taken action to minimize the issue.
Oakland's Ghost Ship Promises: 2 Investigates
In the weeks and months after the Ghost Ship, Oakland city officials vowed to address key problems exposed by the deadly fire. These were problems regarding a lack of communication between departments, dangerously low staffing levels and flawed inspection protocols.
In the weeks and months after the Ghost Ship, Oakland city officials vowed to address key problems exposed by the deadly fire. These were problems regarding a lack of communication between departments, dangerously low staffing levels and flawed inspection protocols.