Investigation

Santa Clara County Supervisors are considering an artificial turf ban on county land, with proponents citing potential health concerns and a global plastic pollution problem. But opponents argue the ban would only exacerbate an existing shortage of places for kids to play sports. Jessica Aguirre speaks with Candice Nguyen on this.

Attorneys representing child sexual abuse survivors allege the Oakland Diocese and Bishop Michael Barber are attempting to hide assets to minimize a potential settlement in the ongoing bankruptcy case.

Attorneys representing child sexual abuse survivors allege the Oakland Diocese and Bishop Michael Barber are attempting to hide assets to minimize a potential settlement in the ongoing bankruptcy case. Candice Nguyen reports.

Prosecutors presented evidence of a string of ten explosions to the Alameda County grand jury that ultimately indicted operators of a West Oakland metal recycling facility on hazardous waste charges related to a fire there last year.

Prosecutors presented evidence of a string of ten explosions to the Alameda County grand jury that ultimately indicted operators of a West Oakland metal recycling facility on hazardous waste charges related to a fire there last year. Jaxon van Derbeken reports.

Mountain View-based robotaxi company Waymo said its fleet of driverless cars has surpassed 25 million miles on public roadways and continues to outperform human drivers across major safety metrics. So where does it stand in the industry? NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban to understand Waymo’s most recent report.

In a report released Thursday, Waymo and its partners reviewed insurance claim data to explore how often human drivers and autonomous vehicles are found to be liable in car collisions. According to the report, Waymo’s self-driving vehicles faced about 90% fewer insurance claims relating to property damage and bodily injuries. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative Reporter Bigad...

The California Department of Justice’s Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Unit is conducting a criminal investigation after receiving a new tip regarding Contra Costa County’s Enhanced Care Management program.

The California Department of Justice’s Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Unit is conducting a criminal investigation after receiving a new tip regarding Contra Costa County’s Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program, according to sources close to the investigation. Candice Nguyen has the details.

The California Department of Justice’s Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Unit is conducting a criminal investigation after receiving a new tip regarding Contra Costa County’s Enhanced Care Management program. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative reporter Candice Nguyen to understand the details.

In front of a packed courtroom, with Oakland Bishop Michael Barber looking on, eight survivors who East Bay priests sexually abused as children or teens recounted traumatic stories in front of U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge William Lafferty on Friday as part of the diocese’s ongoing bankruptcy case. 

In front of a packed courtroom, with Oakland Bishop Michael Barber looking on, eight survivors who East Bay priests sexually abused as children or teens recounted traumatic stories in front of U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge William Lafferty on Friday as part of the diocese’s ongoing bankruptcy case. Candice Nguyen has the details.

A victim of sexual assault is suing San Mateo County and its District Attorney’s Office, accusing them of retraumatizing her during the prosecution of her case and failing to protect her rights as a victim. Hilda Gutierrez reports.

A victim of sexual assault is suing San Mateo County and its District Attorney’s Office, accusing them of retraumatizing her during the prosecution of her case and failing to protect her rights as a victim. The lawsuit alleges the department victim-blamed her. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative Reporter Hilda Gutierrez to understand the lawsuit.

Bay Area residents will start paying higher prices to ride the BART.

This week Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) interim superintendent announced new findings in a series of independent, third-party investigations he launched because of complaints the office received related to a laundry list of “deeply concerning” allegations.

This week Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) interim superintendent announced new findings in a series of independent, third-party investigations he launched because of complaints the office received related to a laundry list of “deeply concerning” allegations. Candice Nguyen reports.

Due to ridership not at pre-COVID levels, BART announced it was increasing its fare price. Hilda Gutierrez has the details.

A Leigh High School student who is hard of hearing says he’s reading at a second, third grade level but was issued a diploma anyway.

A Leigh High School student who is hard of hearing says he’s reading at a second, third grade level but was issued a diploma anyway. Candice Nguyen reports.