5th officer at Dublin prison charged in widening sex abuse scandal
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Scammers send phishing texts claiming to be California EDD or Bank of America
Text messages are being sent by fraudsters claiming to be the EDD or Bank of America with a goal of stealing personal account information and money tied to California unemployment benefits.
Dublin prison has lax security camera oversight despite sex abuse charges
Despite a formal request five years ago to install 52 additional security cameras at the federal prison in Dublin, an aide from U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier said there were "numerous locations" inside the all-women's facility that still did not appear to have the visual oversight, KTVU has learned.
2 Dublin prison officers placed on leave after woman makes 'sugar daddy claim'
Two correctional officers who work at FCI Dublin prison have been "walked off" the job, the day after KTVU published a story involving one of them requesting to be a formerly incarcerated woman's "sugar daddy."
'Cultural rot:' U.S. Congressional team tours Dublin prison after sex scandal widens
A trio of Congressional leaders on Monday toured a federal Dublin prison embroiled in a national scandal after four correctional officers – including the former warden – were charged with sex crimes and one of the formerly incarcerated women is now alleging that one of guards preyed on her by digging into her confidential files, too.
Woman at center of Dublin prison sex scandal says guard used mental health files to prey on her
A woman at the center of a California prison sex scandal has come forward making an explosive new claim: Not only did a correctional officer have an inappropriate sexual relationship with her – but he also dug into her private medical records to uncover her mental frailties and then used those triggers to prey on her.
House Dems demand to see investigation into rapes at Dublin women's prison
The federal Bureau of Prisons has yet to release an audit that examines reports of sexual assault at a federal women’s prison in Dublin where inmates say they’ve been subjected to rampant sexual abuse that has led to the arrests of four employees, including the former warden.
COVID testing company accused of mishandling tests, sending bogus results
Former employees from Center for Covid Control describe bags of bio-waste and boxes of PCR tests sitting unrefrigerated in its main offices outside of Chicago for weeks. Several states, including California, have launched investigations into the company and its practices.
Parents renew plea in 2008 San Francisco cold case, police share new information
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
SF police excessive force case that caused fight between DA, chief begins
Opening statements began Monday in the San Francisco police abuse trial against Terrance Stangel. The officer is accused of beating Dacari Spiers in a case that's caused a larger political fight between District Attorney Chesa Boudin and police Chief Bill Scott.
Women’s prison in Dublin nicknamed 'the rape club:' AP investigation
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at FCI Dublin, enabling years of sexual misconduct by predatory employees and cover-ups that have largely kept the abuse out of the public eye.
Letters out to verify frozen EDD disability claims, delays persist
Amid a leadership change at the California EDD, legitimate disability insurance claimants who were suddenly cut off say they're still unable to get their benefits, despite asking lawmakers for help or trying to communicate with the troubled department.
Hayward power plant explosion blamed on equipment design flaws
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
4 correctional employees at Dublin prison - including warden - charged with sex crimes
Four correctional employees - including the warden - at the federal all-women's prison in Dublin have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with an array of sexual assault crimes in a widening probe that is exposing an apparent abuse-of-power pattern at a single East Bay facility.
Disability claims still in limbo as California EDD battles fraud
As scammers target California's disability insurance program, numerous legitimate claimants have had their benefits cut off after the Employment Development Department froze their claims.
Increasing COVID-19 outbreaks among California nursing home workers
With the rapid spread of the omicron variant, data shows 10,000 California nursing home workers are infected right now, with roughly 800 new cases of COVID-19 tallied each day. The state is allowing health care workers who test positive and are asymptomatic to continue coming to work.
California EDD freezes 345,000 disability insurance claims
California's Employment Development Department has frozen 345,000 claims for disability benefits while it investigates fraud and a widespread identity theft scam. The EDD's suspicions were piqued by a sudden surge in applications for benefits.
California nursing homes requiring vaccine booster and negative COVID test
Nursing home visitors are now required to show proof of vaccination, a booster shot, and a negative COVID-19 test in order to go inside a California facility, following a state health order.
Tesla drivers able to play video games while behind the wheel
A recent software update has given Tesla drivers the ability to play video games from the center display screen. An investigation is underway regarding the new feature.
High school basketball shooting machine sparks civil rights investigation
Athletes from the James Logan High School girls basketball team are calling foul over inequality because the boys team has access to equipment that isn't shared with them. A Title IX complaint led to a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation.