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.
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.