crime Oakland announces new ‘Violence Prevention’ chief amid uptick in violent crime By Samantha Laurey | Bay City News | January 7, 2020 As part of a joint task force with other cities, Piedmont will help focus on auto burglaries and laptop thefts.
Crime & Safety 2 arrests made in Montclair laptop theft ‘homicide’ By Janis Mara | Bay City News | January 1, 2020 The victim followed the suspect in an attempt to recover the laptop, but was critically injured as the suspect's vehicle fled.
Bay Area Old problems, new rules: California rings in 2020 By CalMatters staff | January 1, 2020 See how new legislation will affect you in 2020.
Bay Area New CA privacy law goes into effect Jan. 1 By Exedra Staff | January 1, 2020 Piedmonter Alastair Mactaggart spearheaded the 2018 initiative. Read a CalMatters explainer of the new law and our interview with Mactaggart from March.
Bay Area Lawsuits filed in Oakland, SF allege child sexual abuse by priests By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | January 1, 2020 The expected wave of litigation is the result of a new state bill, allowing a three-year window for victims to file lawsuits.