Investigation

Bishop O’Dowd High, a private Catholic school in Oakland, fired an English teacher for “insubordination” after she refused to stop wearing a pin bearing the Palestinian flag and the words “Free Palestine.”

A longtime English teacher in Oakland was let go after “repeatedly” wearing a “Free Palestine” pin in her classroom. The war in Gaza continues to be a polarizing issue, testing the limits of free speech at workplaces and school campuses across America. Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban explains.

A popular San Jose park could look a little different, after a dispute with the city. Hilda Gutierrez reports.

A teacher at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland was let go for repeatedly wearing a “Free Palestine” pin in her classroom. The Gaza war continues to be a polarizing issue here at home, testing the limits of free speech at schools and workplaces across the country. Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban joined Anchor Raj Mathai to preview his upcoming...

After years of missed deadlines and documented safety issues surrounding the rollout of California’s Next Generation 911 system, project insiders are now speaking out, saying they feel compelled to warn the public about “major problems” with the years-long overhaul that has cost Californians nearly a half-billion dollars and counting.

After years of missed deadlines and documented safety issues surrounding the rollout of California’s Next Generation 911 system, project insiders are now speaking out, saying they feel compelled to warn the public about “major problems.” Candice Nguyen has the details.

After years of missed deadlines and documented safety issues surrounding the rollout of California’s Next Generation 911 system, project insiders are now speaking out, saying they feel compelled to warn the public about “major problems” with the years-long overhaul that has cost Californians nearly a half-billion dollars and counting. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen...

California’s massive overhaul of its aging, landline-based emergency call system is years behind schedule and has been plagued by safety issues, sources and documents report.

California’s massive overhaul of its aging, landline-based emergency call system is years behind schedule and has been plagued by safety issues, sources and documents report. Candice Nguyen reports.

California is overhauling its aging, landline-based emergency call system with the Next Generation 911. But according to sources, and documents obtained through the California Public Records Act, the nearly half-billion-dollar project is years behind schedule. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen to get a better understanding of the project.

A Glendale man who owed his business partner $80,000 is accused of killing his colleague and his colleague’s wife’s before burning their bodies and torching their cars in two SoCal deserts, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Frustrated fans continue to report that their Ticketmaster tickets are being transferred from their accounts without authorization. Now however, it appears new changes may be in place to stop the stealing.

Frustrated fans continue to report that their Ticketmaster tickets are being transferred from their accounts without authorization. Now however, it appears new changes may be in place to stop the stealing. Chris Chmura has the details.

A high-rise window broke Wednesday, sending chunks of glass down into a car parked on the street below in downtown Oakland, authorities say.

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.