Investigative Unit

As Santa Clara County supervisors consider a proposed artificial turf ban on county-owned land, parents and activists are pointing to the disposal of a local high school’s old field to highlight emerging concerns that plastic fields can’t be meaningfully recycled and come with a host of potential environmental consequences. 

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. Candice Nguyen reports. 

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.

This week, AC Transit’s former General Manager Michael Hursh started his new role with the agency as a senior advisor. As an advisor, Hursh will continue to earn his full general manager pay through September 2025, according to board member Sarah Syed at a recent board meeting.

AC Transit’s general manager is starting a new position as a senior advisor, but he’s going to continue receiving his full general manager salary of more than a half-million dollars for about a year, according to a board member. Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen reports.

A North Bay mother of three is suing the Marriott hotel chain for employment and pregnancy discrimination.

A North Bay mother of three is suing the Marriott hotel chain for employment and pregnancy discrimination. Investigative reporter Hilda Gutierrez reports.

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...

Waymo says its fleet of driverless cars has surpassed 25 million miles on public roadways and continues to outperform human drivers across major safety metrics.

Waymo says its fleet of driverless cars has surpassed 25 million miles on public roadways and continues to outperform human drivers across major safety metrics. 

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.