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.
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.