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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive jailhouse interview: Ghost Ship's Derick Almena says others should share in the blame
DUBLIN, Calif. -- Derick Almena gets it. He gets why he’s behind bars at Santa Rita Jail, effectively in solitary confinement, on 36 charges of involuntary manslaughter, one count for each of the lives lost in the Ghost Ship fire nearly one year ago. And he gets why people are mad at him, for the mess inside the warehouse and for making initial blunders on social media after...
New BART cars fail safety test: 2 Investigates
Ten new train cars that BART said would be in service by Thanksgiving may miss their already delayed deadline. In a letter from the California Public Utilities Commission, obtained by 2 Investigates, state regulators said the cars failed a critical safety test and cannot be put into service until fixed and re-inspected.
2 INVESTIGATES: 911 Dispatch delays in some Bay Area cities
Calls to 911 in the Bay Area’s biggest cities are missing the mark when it comes to emergency answer times, according to state data.