The Blotter | Male driver arrested for suspected DUI By Damin Esper | September 16, 2025 Vehicle was pulled over at Grand and Mandana
Oakland Oakland First Fridays push back against police union’s finger pointing in wake of shootings By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 8, 2025 OPD, moreover, finds no connection between the outbreak of violence and the free festival that had ended hours earlier.
crime Mayor Barbara Lee responds to deadly Oakland shootings, police union criticism By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 8, 2025 Union blames mayor and cuts to the police department for the violence.
Oakland OPD delays rollout of police radio encryption amid technical issues, transparency concerns By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 8, 2025 Previously, public radio frequencies allowed for journalists, watchdogs, and members of the public to monitor police activities.
gavin newsom 6 things to know about how Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court is working so far By Marisa Kendall, Jocelyn Wiener and Erica Yee | CalMatters | September 3, 2025 The initiative made big promises about how it would help get the sickest Californians off the streets but only a fraction have enrolled.
public safety New Cal Fire campaign urges Californians to prepare ‘go bags,’ make evacuation plan By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | September 2, 2025 We're entering peak wildfire season -- what's YOUR plan?
City The Blotter | Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | September 2, 2025 ALPR system detected Camry; more stolen vehicles turn up; and a bunny statue found at the scene of shattered window on Wyngaard.
City No injuries in Wednesday’s Annerley Road fire By Exedra Staff | August 29, 2025 A fire on a detached deck was quickly extinguished by Piedmont firefighters.
City Planned power outage to close City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 4 By The City of Piedmont | August 29, 2025 Temporary closure tied to major public safety upgrade -- part of the City’s 9-1-1 Dispatch Center replacement project.
City As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season By City of Piedmont Fire Department | August 29, 2025 Prune plants, clear debris, create space, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Gun reportedly pulled on man on Kingston Ave. By Damin Esper | August 29, 2025 Plus: DUI, attempted theft.