Investigation

SCCOE’s interim superintendent says he has seen enough evidence to initiate a new internal investigation, involvement by outside auditors and a call to San Jose police reporting what he described as possible illegal activity.

SCCOE’s interim superintendent says he has seen enough evidence to initiate a new internal investigation, involvement by outside auditors and a call to San Jose police reporting what he described as possible illegal activity. Candice Nguyen reports. 

Power bills have skyrocketed in the Bay Area as the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. uses the funds to bury power lines, clear trees from its distribution grid, and fix storm damage. However, the agency is overcharging.

Power bills have skyrocketed in the Bay Area as the Pacific Gas and Electric Company uses the funds to bury power lines, clear trees from its distribution grid, and fix storm damage. However, the agency is overcharging. Jaxon Van Derbeken reports.

California’s home crisis is now hitting the real estate market. One in seven realtors now say they’ve lost a deal because the would-be buyers couldn’t find home insurance. NBC Bay Area’s Hilda Gutierrez takes a closer look.

Interest rates and the high price of housing used to be the leading issues impacting home ownership in California. But realtors say the focus is now shifting to homeowners’ insurance as well. Investigative reporter Hilda Gutierrez looked at how insurance issues are impacting home sales.

Some drivers in the Bay Area often cut in and out of freeway express lanes to avoid paying the toll, or some claim to have passengers when they don’t. However, some are left wondering if the lane’s detection systems work.

Some drivers in the Bay Area often cut in and out of freeway express lanes to avoid paying the toll, or some claim to have passengers when they don’t. However, some are left wondering if the lane’s detection systems work. Hilda Gutierrez has the details.

A San Francisco man is speaking out since filing a lawsuit claiming Alaska Airlines made him change seats at the last minute, which may have led to his French bulldog’s death.

A San Francisco man is speaking out since filing a lawsuit claiming Alaska Airlines made him change seats at the last minute, which may have led to his French bulldog’s death. Hilda Gutierrez has the full story.

State and local officials claim new laws will reduce retail theft as officers and police departments are being empowered.

State and local officials claim new laws will reduce retail theft as officers and police departments are being empowered. Hilda Gutierrez has the details.

After a detective told Katie Miller there was a cash reward being offered for information leading to an arrest in her husband’s homicide case, Miller came across NBC Bay Area’s investigation revealing how the department has been advertising reward money in certain cases despite losing access to those funds more than two years ago.

After a detective told Katie Miller there was a cash reward being offered for information leading to an arrest in her husband’s homicide case, Miller came across NBC Bay Area’s investigation revealing how the department has been advertising reward money in certain cases despite losing access to those funds more than two years ago. Candice Nguyen reports.

Blind people and their supporters rallied Tuesday against Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, claiming the ride share apps discriminate against them. Candice Nguyen reports. 

Blind people and their supporters rallied Tuesday against Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, claiming the ride share apps discriminate against them.

BART officials warned the head of the Valley Transportation Authority in 2017 that the single-bore tunnel design now envisioned for the San Jose extension posed “serious risks to safety,” documents reviewed by NBC Bay Area’s investigative unit show. Jaxon Van Deberken reports.

BART officials warned the head of the Valley Transportation Authority back in 2017 that the single-bore tunnel design now envisioned for the San Jose extension posed “serious risks to safety,” documents reviewed by NBC Bay Area’s investigative unit show.

BART officials warned the head of the Valley Transportation Authority back in 2017 that the single-bore tunnel design now envisioned for the San Jose extension posed “serious risks to safety.” NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke with Investigative Reporter Jaxon Van Derbeken to understand the situation.

A dog trainer previously charged in California for the disappearance of a German Shepherd was recently arrested in Connecticut and charged with animal cruelty. Connecticut State Police said a French bulldog died and four other dogs were returned to their owners with physical and psychological issues after being in her care. Investigative Reporter Hilda Gutierrez reports.