The Blotter | Home possibly burgled on Alta Avenue By Damin Esper | 13 hours ago Plus: Catalytic converter theft on Pala Ave.
City Piedmont’s new fire code is a start. Now it’s time to act. By Dave Brannigan | Piedmont Fire Chief | 22 hours ago Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan calls on residents to harden their homes against wildfire
crime San Jose family ran network of brothels earning $1M yearly, prosecutors say By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 14, 2025 A married couple and one of their adult children ran at least 10 commercial sex brothels across Santa Clara County under the guise of massage parlors.
children Marin County health officials urge childhood vaccines despite shift in federal policy By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | December 12, 2025 Hepatitis B is a serious viral liver disease that can be transmitted at birth, and up to 90% of infected infants develop lifelong infection — a rate far higher than in older children or adults.
crime Concord sports memorabilia dealer admits to fraud after selling phony Willie Mays items By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | December 12, 2025 Daniel Damato was charged with one count of wire fraud in October and admitted to trying to obstruct the FBI’s investigation into him.
Oakland Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 10, 2025 City still needs to close a $40 million budget deficit and has hinted at a potential measure that will be on the ballot in the spring.
City Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open By Damin Esper | December 9, 2025 The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
City The Blotter | Burglary at house under construction By Damin Esper | December 9, 2025 Plus: Stolen car on Hillside.
City December Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | December 9, 2025 Chat with a member of the Piedmont Police Department.
Oakland Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 9, 2025 OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.
Bay Area Wild mushrooms linked to outbreak of deadly poisoning in Bay Area, Monterey By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 8, 2025 Officials urge the public to temporarily avoid foraging for and eating any wild mushrooms.