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School crossing guards say they've had to dodge driverless cars to avoid being hit
The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit spoke to 30 school crossing guards stationed at more than 20 schools across San Francisco and found nearly one in four said they experienced a “close call” in the crosswalk with an autonomous vehicle.
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Why are so many seniors facing eviction in Oakland?
An NBC Bay Area analysis found more than 350 eviction notices were sent to low-income seniors during Oakland’s eviction moratorium.
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Oakland police weekly crime reports regularly fall short of reality
From homicides, to shootings and car break-ins, Oakland police say crime is trending down. Even amid signs of progress, people have still reported about 20 car break-ins on average every day this year, according to the Oakland Police Department’s (OPD) CrimeWatch database.
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Uber, Lyft drivers constantly cancel on blind passengers with guide dogs, San Jose teacher says
There’s an issue involving Uber and Lyft. Some people who are legally blind say rideshare drivers are seeing their service dogs and cancelling their rides. They say what these companies are doing is humiliating, and illegal.
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BART's improved tunnel lights left uninstalled for years
Six years after first approving new lighting as a safety measure, BART has yet to install the brighter LED lights engineers say will aid evacuation in the darkened subway tunnel running under San Francisco – leaving critics to wonder, how long does it take for BART to change a light bulb?
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Antioch school board votes not to remove superintendent amid bullying claims against supervisor
The majority of the crowd at Wednesday’s Antioch Unified School District meeting expressed frustration after the school board voted to not remove superintendent Stephanie Anello.
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San Francisco trying to ban cancer-causing chemicals in firefighter gear, but are alternatives safe?
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a city-wide ban of what are known as ‘PFAS’ or ‘forever chemicals,’ but replacement options still aren’t widely available and those that are seem be raising new safety concerns.
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Antioch school supervisor placed on leave after NBC Bay Area worker bullying report
Antioch Unified School District Director of Maintenance, Operations and Facilities Kenneth (Ken) Turnage has been placed on administrative leave following an NBC Bay Area investigation into employee bullying claims.
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Whistleblower: Contra Costa Health is cutting dangerous corners, harming Medi-Cal patients
In Costa Contra County, a new state Medi-Cal benefit called “Enhanced Care Management” is accused of ignoring medical needs, sources familiar with the system tell NBC Bay Area.
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Scandal-plagued San Jose Fire Department takes heat over lack of women in the ranks
Advocates and former female firefighters say cultural issues in the San Jose Fire Department have fueled recent scandals and made life on the job tough for women in the service.
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Data shows declining number of shootings on California freeways
New numbers show the commute is getting a little safer for Bay Area drivers after a spike in freeway violence during the pandemic.
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Soaring PG&E power rates in 2024 approach Hawaii
With the hefty increase so far this year, PG&E’s rates are now approaching those of Hawaii, a state with the unfortunate distinction of having the most expensive power in the nation.
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Antioch community voices concerns about bullying claims against school supervisor
Community members spoke out and voiced their concerns over bullying claims against Antioch Unified School District employees on Thursday night.
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Bills aimed at closing traffic ticket loophole for driverless cars get initial green light
A pair of bills that aim, in part, to close a loophole prohibiting autonomous vehicles from getting traffic tickets cleared major hurdles in the California legislature this week.
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Antioch superintendent removes herself from overseeing bullying investigations after KNTV report
In an email to board members Wednesday, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello announced she is removing herself from the district’s investigative proceedings involving employee bullying claims that were first reported by NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit.
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Antioch superintendent calls for bullying investigation, board trustees question her involvement
The Antioch Unified School District superintendent is calling for an investigation into how the district is handling bullying claims. This stems from a story NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit broke last week.
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Antioch school official calls for superintendent resignation after KNTV worker bullying report
Antioch Unified School District Board President Antonio Hernandez is calling for Superintendent Stephanie Anello to step down from her position as the district’s top official.