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.
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.