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Package thieves caught in Piedmont; PPD still returning items
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Although this was the only package theft incident last week on the crime log, Piedmonters are often victims of this crime.California
Oakland Mayor Schaaf appointed to state homeless advisory group
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Schaaf is experienced with Oakland's efforts to provide residents at risk of eviction with legal or financial support, community cabin programs and safe overnight parking for RVs.Crime & Safety
Update: Two felony assault weapons charges filed against one subject after July 4 party
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The charges include possession of and transporting an assault weapon across state lines.Bay Area
Blistering heat expected for Bay Area if global temperatures keep rising
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Report by Union of Concerned Scientist says Solano County and parts of the East Bay and North Bay are especially vulnerable.Crime & Safety
Ghost Ship prosecutors try to contradict Almena and Harris
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Monday's witnesses point out contradictions in defense testimony. Prosecutors will present two more rebuttal witnesses before closing arguments take place.Crime & Safety
Day 2 on the witness stand: Derick Almena alleges Ghost Ship owners misled him
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Almena said he didn't learn until after the fire that "the building had been registered for 71 years for storage only."City
July 4th search reveals loaded AR-15, leads to arrests
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Piedmont police, following up on a resident's report of a party of juveniles, discover weapons and more. Two were arrested and transported to jail.Bay Area
PG&E deploys helicopters to scan East Bay hills for fire danger
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Helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology help identify hazardous trees that could fall into power lines.Bay Area
