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...
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.
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.
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.
Ghost Ship owner receives apparent death threat
The owner of the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland where 36 people died in a fire last December was sent a death threat in the mail, according to court documents.
The owner of the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland where 36 people died in a fire last December was sent a death threat in the mail, according to court documents.
New BART cars delayed, again. 2 Investigates gets answers from supplier
2 Investigates discovered BART's new “Fleet of the Future” -- described as a “slow motion train wreck” by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
2 Investigates discovered BART's new “Fleet of the Future” -- described as a “slow motion train wreck” by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
Official: Palo Alto schools' Title IX crisis finally headed in right direction
More than halfway through the Fall semester and the Palo Alto School District continues making mandated changes to its Title IX policies and procedures. Four months ago, John DiPaolo wasn't ready to weigh in on the state of the Palo Alto school district's adherence to Title-9 reporting. Now, for the first time, the interim compliance officer says the floundering district is finally pointing in...
More than halfway through the Fall semester and the Palo Alto School District continues making mandated changes to its Title IX policies and procedures. Four months ago, John DiPaolo wasn't ready to weigh in on the state of the Palo Alto school district's adherence to Title-9 reporting. Now, for the first time, the interim compliance officer says the floundering district is finally pointing in...
Citing negligence, couple sues PG&E for loss of home in Tubbs Fire
A Santa Rosa couple who lost their home in the Tubbs Fire sued PG&E Co. in San Francisco Superior Court today, claiming the fire was caused by alleged negligence by the utility in maintaining electric lines and pruning trees and vegetation.
A Santa Rosa couple who lost their home in the Tubbs Fire sued PG&E Co. in San Francisco Superior Court today, claiming the fire was caused by alleged negligence by the utility in maintaining electric lines and pruning trees and vegetation.
2 Investigates: Why didn't officials sound mass wildfire alert?
Response to raging wildfires in Sonoma County will be assessed and reviewed at the state and county level following complaints and criticism that residents were not given enough warning, or no warning at all.
Response to raging wildfires in Sonoma County will be assessed and reviewed at the state and county level following complaints and criticism that residents were not given enough warning, or no warning at all.
Dispatch calls link PG&E power lines to North Bay wild fires, cause still under investigation
Firefighters in Napa and Sonoma Counties called in more than a dozen reports of downed power lines, live wires, and blown transformers in just the first three hours after devastating wildfires erupted in the North Bay, according to dispatch audio reviewed by 2 Investigates.
Firefighters in Napa and Sonoma Counties called in more than a dozen reports of downed power lines, live wires, and blown transformers in just the first three hours after devastating wildfires erupted in the North Bay, according to dispatch audio reviewed by 2 Investigates.
Policy changes at Alameda Co. hospital after high-profile murder: 2 Investigates
The California Department of Public Health has agreed with part of an Oakland mother’s complaint that Alameda Health System (AHS) could have done more to treat her mentally ill son, who later followed through on threats to kill his own brother.
The California Department of Public Health has agreed with part of an Oakland mother’s complaint that Alameda Health System (AHS) could have done more to treat her mentally ill son, who later followed through on threats to kill his own brother.
Palo Alto school superintendent resigns following sexual assault investigations: 2 Investigates
The much-maligned superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District is quitting, effective Friday. Dr. Glenn "Max" Mcgee had been embroiled in controversy the past few months, following a series of 2-Investigates reports.
The much-maligned superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District is quitting, effective Friday. Dr. Glenn "Max" Mcgee had been embroiled in controversy the past few months, following a series of 2-Investigates reports.