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BART officials warned VTA of “serious risks” of San Jose tunnel design
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.
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BART officials warned VTA of ‘serious risks' of San Jose tunnel design
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.
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We investigate: BART tunnel safety
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.
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California charged dog trainer arrested in connection with dog death
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.
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Santa Clara County education board fires schools superintendent
The Santa Clara County Board of Education voted Wednesday night to terminate without cause Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, according to a statement to all staff release Thursday. Candice Nguyen reports.
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San Jose family fights for service dog access at school
A San Jose family is in dispute with their son’s school over the use of their dog during school drop-offs and pick-ups.
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San Jose family fights for service dog access at school
Service dogs have been found to be beneficial for children with developmental disorders, providing safety and assistance with daily tasks. However, a San Jose family is in dispute with their son’s school over the use of their dog during school drop-offs and pick-ups. Hilda Gutierrez reports.
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Driverless cars can't get traffic tickets in CA, but new law offers compromise
Autonomous vehicles in California, long immune from receiving traffic tickets, will eventually be subject to a new type of enforcement following new legislation recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Driverless cars can't get traffic tickets in CA, but new law offers compromise
Autonomous vehicles in California, long immune from receiving traffic tickets, will eventually be subject to a new type of enforcement following new legislation recently signed by Gov. Newsom. Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban reports.
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Politicians exchange attacks in Fremont mayoral race
The mayor’s race in one of the largest cities in the Bay Area is heating up, with two of the top candidates exchanging barbs and questioning each other’s truthfulness, reliability, and experience. Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban talks with Anchor Audrey Asistio about the mayor’s race and the political attacks.
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‘Fake' Yelp pages, lawsuits, and state fines: barbs fly in Fremont mayoral race
The race to become Fremont’s next mayor is getting contentious, with accusations flying between two of the top candidates. Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban has the details.
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Antioch boss ‘bully' prone to profane, physically threatening behavior, reports reveal
Investigators found Antioch Unified School District’s maintenance director demeaned employees, students and regularly referred to his boss, the superintendent, as ‘mom’ or ‘mommy.’
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Antioch boss ‘bully' prone to profane, physically threatening behavior, reports reveal
An Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) supervisor accused of repeatedly bullying employees – including ordering one of their desks to be moved to the roof of a building – may face discipline for the first time. Candice Nguyen reports.
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Oakland promised $2.5M to fix 911. Answer times remain worst in California
Exactly one year after Oakland leaders announced a $2.5 million investment to save the city’s failing 911 Emergency Call Center, average answer times remain the worst in California by a wide margin. Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen reports.
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Exclusive: Oakland Crime Stoppers lost access to cash. OPD kept offering rewards, stiffed tipster
A Bay Area man says the Oakland Police Department stiffed him on a promised reward of up to $10,000 after his information led to the arrest of a suspect in a high-profile murder case last year.
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Oakland PD kept offering reward money despite losing access to Crime Stoppers cash
A Bay Area man says the Oakland Police Department stiffed him on a promised reward of up to $10,000 after his information led to the arrest of a suspect in a high-profile murder case last year. Candice Nguyen reports.
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Oakland's 911 system upgraded
Oakland leaders announced successful hardware and software upgrades to its decades-old 911 technology. As a result, they said Oaklanders should have a more reliable emergency calling system, and 911 answer times should eventually improve.
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Driverless trucking headed to California
The California DMV has unveiled a roadmap to allowing driverless big rigs on roadways throughout the state. Anchor Raj Mathai speaks with Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban about when you might expect to see self-driving trucks on California highways.
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State increases monitoring of Oakland 911 center
Oakland’s 911 emergency call center is facing more oversight from state regulators amid the city’s yearslong failure to bring answering times down to the mandated standard.
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California OES monitoring Oakland 911 progress
Oakland’s 911 emergency call center is facing more oversight from state regulators amid the city’s yearslong failure to bring answering times down to the mandated standard. Candice Nguyen reports.