Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland
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The group often targeted alcohol from Safeway stores, according to SF police.
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Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open
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The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.Oakland
Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team
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OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.crime
The Blotter | Multiple vehicles with smashed windows reported
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Plus: a DUI accident and the theft of appliances from a home staged for sale.crime
Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving
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Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.holiday
CHP steps up Thanksgiving patrols after last year’s spike in crashes, DUI arrests
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Increased CHP patrols will continue through Sunday night.City
The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery
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Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.crime
Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of beloved Laney College coach Beam
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The shooting, along with other recent gun violence, has prompted AlCo DA to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences in gun cases.Bay Area
Laney College sports director John Beam dies after shooting Thursday; suspect in custody
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Beam, the former football coach at Laney as well as Skyline High School, was taken to Highland Hospital following the shooting and died Friday morning, police said.crime
