The Blotter | Car stolen from Fairview Avenue By Damin Esper | May 19, 2026 Audi A4 taken from in front of house.
Bay Area University of California, Cal State systems restrict Canvas access after hack By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 8, 2026 Hackers claimed to have stolen more than 3.65 terabytes of student data.
Cal UC Berkeley hit by hackers; massive computer system down at Cal State By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 8, 2026 News sources reported the ShinyHunters hackers also sent ransom notes to other schools around the country.
Bay Area New environmental impact report for former women’s prison could be first step in opening Bay Area ICE facility, say watchdog groups By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The Bureau of Prisons is required to receive public comment on the issue until June 1.
City The Blotter | Road rage incident ends up in Piedmont By Damin Esper | May 5, 2026 Plus: two drivers arrested for DUIs.
Crime & Safety Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000 By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.
City May Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | May 5, 2026 See where to find a local police officer this month at one of the department's casual meet-ups for residents.
crime Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.
Bay Area Federal Fraud Enforcement expands to Bay Area to target health care fraud By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 In the Bay Area, fraud in the health care technology and biotech sectors has been a prominent issue, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.
Bay Area Traffic safety advocates hail automated speed cameras in SF 1 year into 5-year pilot By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 City says cameras led to an 80 percent reduction in speeders going more than 10 mph over the limit where cameras are located.
health Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 Fraud ranges from providers knowingly overbilling Medicare and Medi-Cal to more elaborate schemes.