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Apr 18, 2013
To mark 1906 quake, resources for teaching kids about disaster safety
To commemorate the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire and follow up on our investigation into the seismic safety of California’s schools, our new Junior Watchdogs video explains what you should have in your emergency kit. We're also teaming up with the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter for a “prep rally” on seismic preparedness.
Kelly Chen
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Apr 17, 2013
Has the VA's Oakland office improved in a year?
The VA says its Oakland office has “significantly improved" since last year’s "Fix-It" forum, according to a statement released today. But internal VA performance data obtained by the Center for Investigative Reporting show that while the number of Northern California veterans waiting on claim decisions has dropped slightly over the past year, delays have worsened considerably.
Aaron Glantz
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Apr 16, 2013
Our reporting along the border: Why the numbers matter
As talks about comprehensive immigration reform heat up in Congress, the Center for Investigative Reporting has been taking a closer look at what’s going on along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kelly Chen
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Apr 16, 2013
Government secrecy orders on patents keep lid on inventions
Lawmakers wonder whether the government should have broader powers to control patents for national security.
G.W. Schulz
- Business and Technology
- National Security
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Apr 15, 2013
CIR’s California Watch again named finalist for Pulitzer Prize
Broken Shield investigation that exposed patient abuse at state developmental centers a top contender for journalism's highest honor.
California Watch
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- California Watch
- Broken Shield
- Health and Welfare
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Apr 12, 2013
How we searched for cesium contamination on Treasure Island
Reporters gather soil samples for testing at two certified radiation labs.
Matt Smith

Katharine Mieszkowski
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- The Bay Citizen
- Environment
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Apr 12, 2013
Nuclear byproduct levels on Treasure Island higher than Navy disclosed
The Navy has said cesium levels are within its environmental safety limits. But new soil samples show levels up to 3 times higher than previously acknowledged.
Matt Smith

Katharine Mieszkowski
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- The Bay Citizen
- Environment
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Apr 11, 2013
Lawmakers mull next steps for developmental centers
State lawmakers weighed today whether to appoint an inspector general to oversee state centers for the developmentally disabled and close a center in Sonoma where patients suffered the worst instances of abuse, neglect and sexual assaults.
Amy Julia Harris
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- Broken Shield
- Health and Welfare
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Apr 10, 2013
Ex-officers often investigate police-involved shootings
Legal experts and residents question the widespread practice of assigning former police officers to examine officer-involved shootings.
Shoshana Walter
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- The Bay Citizen
- Crime and Justice
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Apr 10, 2013
Independent oversight proposed for developmental centers
The state’s influential legislative analyst is recommending that the California Legislature create an independent Office of Inspector General to monitor state developmental centers where police failed to properly investigate patient deaths, abuse, sexual assault and neglect.
Amy Julia Harris
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