Former President Obama visits Oakland this week for my brother's keeper gathering

Former President Barack Obama will visit Oakland this week to mark the first national gathering of the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance that supports boys and young men of color.

California city charging $3,000 deposit to mother seeking records after son killed by police

Theresa Smith has been trying to unseal all the records into her son's death for the last decade. And last month, the city of Anaheim, Calif. said that would finally be possible -- as long as she put down a deposit of  $3,000.

NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years

NASA's Opportunity, the Mars rover that was built to operate for just three months but kept going and going, was pronounced dead Wednesday, 15 years after it landed on the red planet. The six-wheeled vehicle that helped gather critical evidence that ancient Mars might have been hospitable to life was remarkably spry up until eight months ago, when it was finally doomed by a ferocious dust...

Vallejo police shoot and kill rapper with gun on his lap

Vallejo police shot and killed a man who they said was "unresponsive" in a Mercedes in a Taco Bell drive-through with a gun on his lap and that when he woke up, he reached for the weapon.

SoMa Nights: Photo exhibit juxtaposes joyous queer nightlife with AIDS epidemic

Melissa Hawkins’ middle school photography teacher told her years ago never to get rid of her negatives. It’s a good thing she didn’t. What she unearthed is now the subject of an upcoming exhibit at the GLBT Historical Society focused on San Francisco queer nightlife during the height of the AIDS crisis. 

Public outcry in San Mateo County over use of Tasers after four people died last year

An overflow crowd packed into a special meeting on Monday held by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to discuss the use of Tasers by law enforcement, especially after four people died in officer-involved shootings last year.

Virginia Lt. Governor releases statement denying allegations of sexual assault

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is reaffirming his decision to not resign, releasing a statement after two women came forward with accusations of sexual assault.

Event marks 75th anniversary of Port Chicago blast, mutiny trial at Treasure Island

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A deadly explosion near Concord and a subsequent mutiny trial at Naval Station Treasure Island 75 years ago will be remembered Saturday afternoon at the Treasure Island Museum.

SFPD welcomes 37 new officers

Eight months ago, they were recruits hoping to make the cut. 

Valentine's Day treat: Angel hair pasta

Angel hair pasta with fresh crab, lemon, garlic, fresh herbs and Parmiggiano Reggiano

NTSB to investigate why it took 2 hours to stop 3-alarm San Francisco gas fire

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The National Transportation Safety Board has begun its investigation into a pipeline rupture that caused an explosion and three-alarm fire in San Francisco's Lone Mountain neighborhood Wednesday, according to an NTSB spokeswoman.

Body found in Bay last week identified as missing Daly City woman

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The body of a woman found in the San Francisco Bay last week has been identified as that of 37-year-old Daly City resident Christa Mahoney, who went missing last month, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office. 

Dog-walking app customers recount horror stories from creepy to obscene

From the creepy to the obscene, 2 Investigates has received multiple reports of dog walks gone wrong after an investigation last month revealed a Wag! dog walker in Danville kicking and whipping a family pet. The walker was later charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. 

SFPD announce $100K reward for information leading to arrest of ‘Doodler' cold-case killer

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Police released new details Wednesday about the cold case suspect they call the "Doodler," who is believed to have attacked and killed several gay men in San Francisco more than 40 years ago.

Vallejo officer under fire placed on leave

The Vallejo police officer seen in a recent viral video detaining a man for recording a traffic stop is on administrative leave, according to information obtained on Monday by 2 Investigates.

Beach taken over by elephant seals to reopen for viewing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tourists unable to visit a popular beach in Northern California that was taken over by a colony of nursing elephant seals during the government shutdown will be able to get an up-close view of the creatures, officials said Friday.

Rams' Marcus Peters, a MyClymonds high alumnus, 'representing Oakland' in 2019 Super Bowl

Few people will be rooting harder for Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Marcus Peters during Sunday's Super Bowl than the students, staff and teachers at McClymonds High School.