Investigations

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Investigations

Feb 1, 2013 Share

Santa Clara Stadium in SJC Flight Path

Stephen Stock investigates safety concerns surrounding the new 49ers Stadium being constructed in the flight path of Minet San Jose International Airport. Read More

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Jan 31, 2013 Share

Owner of Rodent Infested Facility Breaks Silence

The Investigative Unit first exposed what the state of California called a “massive rodent infestation” in an East Bay food product distributor. Now, nearly seven months later, the owner says he has learned lessons, cleaned up the... Read More

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Jan 23, 2013 Share

Veteran East Bay Fireman's Career Ends in Scandal

Contra Costa County Fire Captain Jon Wilmot arrested in December for stealing fire gear and supplies; police seize illegal assault rifles and thousands of rounds of ammo from his home and judge orders Wilmot to stay away from Fire... Read More

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Jan 22, 2013 Share

Safety Concerns at Ski Resorts

NBC Bay Area investigation uncovers a lack of safety standards behind the jumps at most ski resorts. Read More

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Jan 21, 2013 Share

Union Reverses Position on Calif. Guard Leadership

The California National Guard's largest union has reversed its position after publicly endorsing General David Baldwin nearly one year ago. Chief Investigative Reporter Tony Kovaleski speaks with the union's most powerful executive... Read More

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Jan 7, 2013 Share

Exclusive: Accused Teacher's School Ignores Title IX

As a South Bay teacher charged with sexually abusing five of his students awaits trial, the Investigative Unit exposes the school district at which he worked ignoring a federal law designed to protect students in cases like this. Read More

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Jan 10, 2013 Share

Voluntary Recall of Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

The voluntary recall comes after an NBC Bay Area investigation last summer exposed thousands of complaints to the FDA from pet owners who said chicken jerky treats sickened their dogs. At the time of the July broadast, Waggin' Trai... Read More

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Nov 9, 2012 Share

The Great Train Robbery

It might sound like a scene from an old Spaghetti Western but industry experts say railroad theft happens every day all over the country. And some of the hottest spots are in California. Read More

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Nov 8, 2012 Share

One Gas Pump Key Lets Thieves Steal Your ID

The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has found a single master key grants access to gas pumps across the state and it’s giving easy access to thieves looking to compromise Bay Area drivers’ credit card information. Read More

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Nov 20, 2012 Share

Airplane Medical Reporting System Questioned

Is there a doctor on board? Investigative Reporter Elyce Kirchner examines what happens when medical emergencies happen at 30,000 feet and how often the public finds out about them. Read More