Joe Rojas
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Oakland Diocese seeks to seal names of alleged predator priests in bankruptcy case
Attorneys representing the Diocese of Oakland in its ongoing bankruptcy case are seeking to seal the names of priests and other church employees accused of sexually abusing children or aiding in alleged cover ups.
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After Family Escapes Homelessness, Fire Destroys Their First Home
A single father in Oakland is having a rough start to 2022. Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen learned he came home on New Year’s Day to find his new apartment destroyed by fire.
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Former SF Public Works Manager Faces Perjury Counts in Corruption Scandal
A former San Francisco Public Works manager is facing five felony charges for allegedly hiding his role in a company that reaped more than a quarter of a million dollars in no-bid contracts to provide T-shirts and other swag to San Francisco Public Works employees.
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Probe Finds Taxpayer Funds Still Go to Businesses Found to Have Violated Labor Laws
Santa Clara County policy discourages public contracts going to businesses found to have committed state wage theft rules, but NBC Bay Area uncovered some three dozen companies which continue to receive taxpayer funded contracts.
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See the Future of Caller ID – And How It Can Stop Scam Robocallers
If you loathe robocalls, you might just love this story. We have an inside look at a new type of caller ID that’s designed to shut down scammers.
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Gift Card Scams Find New Victims. Are Stores Doing Enough?
American families lost more than $40 million to a sophisticated gift card scam last year. Some victims say retailers should do more to protect customers.
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Meth Pipe, Sex Toys Found in Room of Priest Accused of Raping Seminarian at Livermore Church
A glass meth pipe and thong underwear found in a locked closet, a blindfold found inside a nightstand drawer, and sex toys found behind a mirror on the floor. Those are just a few of the items Livermore police detectives removed from the living quarters of Father Van Dinh inside the rectory of St. Michael Catholic Church as they investigated...
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Air Ambulance Costs Soar, Leaving Families With Crushing Debt
If you or a loved one faces a medical emergency outside a major city, you may need an air ambulance. The trip could save your life — and leave you with a life-changing debt.
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How is 161 Percent Interest Legal Despite 36 Percent Cap?
Families are paying triple-digital interest on everyday items despite a cap on small loans around 36%. The crux of the practice is whether you’re getting an ordinary loan or an unconventional lease.
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How an Oil Change Led to $16,000 in Engine Damage – And Questions About How California Investigates Mechanics
After a San Francisco woman told NBC Bay Area about an oil change that led to $16,000 in damage to her car, we learned the auto shop was previously accused of fraud by state investigators — but allowed to keep its doors open.