Thousands of backlogged cases in Bay Area home care programs
When Xiao Yu’s elderly parents underwent surgery, she knew she needed outside help to keep them living safely at home. Her mother, 84 year-old Jin Shung Chen, and father, 91-year-old Neng Ban Yu, of Contra Costa County both qualify for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) but say they’ve been waiting for a social worker to approve additional IHSS hours for more than six months.
When Xiao Yu’s elderly parents underwent surgery, she knew she needed outside help to keep them living safely at home. Her mother, 84 year-old Jin Shung Chen, and father, 91-year-old Neng Ban Yu, of Contra Costa County both qualify for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) but say they’ve been waiting for a social worker to approve additional IHSS hours for more than six months.
How does BART plan to combat a spike in crime?
Bay Area Rapid Transit is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from passengers victimized in a mob-style attack, who say the agency needs to do more to keep passengers safe.
Bay Area Rapid Transit is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from passengers victimized in a mob-style attack, who say the agency needs to do more to keep passengers safe.
PAUSD surveys students on sexual assault
Palo Alto Unified School District administrators continue efforts to revamp how cases of sexual harassment and assault are reported. A new survey is giving them insight on the culture on high school campuses. Before the school year began, administers released results of a survey on sexual assault reporting.
Palo Alto Unified School District administrators continue efforts to revamp how cases of sexual harassment and assault are reported. A new survey is giving them insight on the culture on high school campuses. Before the school year began, administers released results of a survey on sexual assault reporting.
Palo Alto schools implements sexual assault policy changes
Class is back in session for students, teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District for the 125th year. Following a spring of controversy, district officials pressed ahead with efforts to implement revised policies and procedures for reporting sexual assaults.
Class is back in session for students, teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District for the 125th year. Following a spring of controversy, district officials pressed ahead with efforts to implement revised policies and procedures for reporting sexual assaults.
Cemetery mix up: Buried at the wrong plot
A Brentwood family is warning others about pre-purchasing plots at a cemetery after their plots were allegedly switched and a loved one was buried in the wrong spot.
A Brentwood family is warning others about pre-purchasing plots at a cemetery after their plots were allegedly switched and a loved one was buried in the wrong spot.
Palo Alto school board revises policies on sexual assault and harassment
With less than a week before students return to school, the Palo Alto Unified School Board took a step forward in reforming its policies on sexual assault and harassment. The changes come on the heels of a 2 Investigates report that revealed the district failed to launch legally required investigations into complaints of at least two sexual assaults, one that allegedly occurred on campus.
With less than a week before students return to school, the Palo Alto Unified School Board took a step forward in reforming its policies on sexual assault and harassment. The changes come on the heels of a 2 Investigates report that revealed the district failed to launch legally required investigations into complaints of at least two sexual assaults, one that allegedly occurred on campus.
VTA employees raise concern over bus driver re-training
After multiple 2 Investigates reports on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus safety, current and former employees came forward to express concern about the focus of the agency and the re-training of drivers after accidents.
After multiple 2 Investigates reports on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus safety, current and former employees came forward to express concern about the focus of the agency and the re-training of drivers after accidents.
Mayor Schaaf recognizes anxiety of Oakland's housing loss: 2 Investigates
Mayor Libby Schaaf says she is not waiting for the results of the recent Alta Waverly construction fire investigation to fight the perception Oakland is vulnerable to possible anti-development arsonists. She met with more than a dozen local developers Wednesday to take their concerns and analyze suggestions. 2 Investigates Candice Nguyen shares her one-on-one interview with the Mayor about...
Mayor Libby Schaaf says she is not waiting for the results of the recent Alta Waverly construction fire investigation to fight the perception Oakland is vulnerable to possible anti-development arsonists. She met with more than a dozen local developers Wednesday to take their concerns and analyze suggestions. 2 Investigates Candice Nguyen shares her one-on-one interview with the Mayor about...
Anti-gentrification activist says arsons only hurt housing crisis: 2 Investigates
“I don’t think this is anti-gentrification work.
“I don’t think this is anti-gentrification work.
First look at Emeryville construction site after 2 acts of arson: 2 Investigates
Since an arsonist torched developer Rick Holliday's Emeryville property twice in one year, he has installed ten additional security cameras and hired armed guards for day and night shifts.
Since an arsonist torched developer Rick Holliday's Emeryville property twice in one year, he has installed ten additional security cameras and hired armed guards for day and night shifts.
Aftermath of the massive fire that ripped through Emeryville-Oakland border
Photos taken by Brooke Becton/KTVU
Photos taken by Brooke Becton/KTVU
Q&A with Oakland developer fire victim: "We have every intention on rebuilding"
Wood Partners, the owner and developer of the Alta Waverly construction site, says they have every intention on rebuilding in Oakland. Last Friday their 196-unit residential and commercial property on Valdez Street was destroyed in a fire. The incident came shortly after three East Bay construction arson fires prompting concern that development may be under attack.%INLINE%
Wood Partners, the owner and developer of the Alta Waverly construction site, says they have every intention on rebuilding in Oakland. Last Friday their 196-unit residential and commercial property on Valdez Street was destroyed in a fire. The incident came shortly after three East Bay construction arson fires prompting concern that development may be under attack.%INLINE%
Local Builders Concerned About Possible Arson
In the wake of Oakland’s fourth major construction fire in the last year, local builders are worried for the safety of their projects. Although the cause of the fire has not been determined, there is concern by officials and the public of a possible anti-gentrification arson spree.
In the wake of Oakland’s fourth major construction fire in the last year, local builders are worried for the safety of their projects. Although the cause of the fire has not been determined, there is concern by officials and the public of a possible anti-gentrification arson spree.
Palo Alto school board continues revisions to policy after 2 Investigates series
Palo Alto school district board members continue making revisions to board policies. Those policies are designed to protect students from harassment and make criteria for reporting incidents or crimes crystal clear.
Palo Alto school district board members continue making revisions to board policies. Those policies are designed to protect students from harassment and make criteria for reporting incidents or crimes crystal clear.
Palo Alto superintendent to step down in wake of 2 Investigates reports
The Superintendent of Palo Alto Unified School District on Thursday announced his plans to leave the district just weeks after 2 Investigates uncovered a sexual assault scandal that rocked the campus community.
The Superintendent of Palo Alto Unified School District on Thursday announced his plans to leave the district just weeks after 2 Investigates uncovered a sexual assault scandal that rocked the campus community.