The Blotter | Lockbox, tools taken during burglary
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Suspect or suspects had removed front door handle as well.
California
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
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A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.Around Town
Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries
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Civil grand juries are given the extraordinary power of subpoena — and may compel testimony from anyone or any source vital to their investigation.Oakland
Oakland police discuss plans to expand drone usage at military equipment town hall
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In 2025, the department reported deploying drones on 170 occasions, after deploying such equipment 145 times in 2024.
Oakland
Gathering at Lake Merritt Friday evening for missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
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Supporters planned to gather at 5 p.m. at the Pergola at Lake Merritt ahead of a community walk at 5:30 p.m.Bay Area
Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight
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New law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules.Bay Area
New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000
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The scam begins with a phone call threatening to disconnect a customer’s service unless an immediate payment is made.Bay Area
Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system
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The system isn’t an earthquake prediction service, rather it uses ground and satellite sensors to detect fault movement in real time.City
The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI in Piedmont
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Also reported: trespasser seen on video surveillance; stolen vehicle.public safety
