city Berkeley, Piedmont police arrest suspected thieves on Highland Ave. By Sarah Belle Lin | August 7, 2019 Central Piedmonters get a front row seat to a dramatic 4-patrol car arrest -- even Animal Control was in on the action
Bay Area FBI opens domestic terrorism investigation into Garlic Festival shooting By Kasey Carlson | Bay City News | August 6, 2019 Shooter had an interest in violent ideologies, and may have also wanted to target religious-affiliated, government and political organizations.
City Armed robbery UPDATE: Two subjects in custody, says PPD Facebook post By Exedra Staff | August 6, 2019 Following on Sunday's two armed robberies, PPD responded to the scene of an Oakland stop, found and identified stolen items from both robberies.
Bay Area Garlic Festival gunman had multiple magazines, bullet-resistant vest By Kasey Carlson | Bay City News | August 6, 2019 Although multiple rounds fired by officers struck Legan, he was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot. The FBI has since opened a domestic terrorism investigation.
California PG&E’s wildfire safety center playing key role in power shutoff decisions By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | August 6, 2019 Satellites and infrared technology will sense heat, and can alert the proper agencies, partners and stakeholders.
Around Town National Night Out connects community and police By Sam Richards | August 5, 2019 Third annual event has six Piedmont neighborhoods hosting events, ranging from block parties to informal in-house get-togethers.
City Piedmont Police searching for suspects in two armed robberies Sunday night By Sam Richards | August 5, 2019 Three males wearing hooded sweatshirts, fleeing in a white sedan, are thought to be responsible for both. No one was injured in either incident.
City Public Safety Committee meeting shines a light on social media and neighborhood guides By Sarah Belle Lin | August 4, 2019 With 74% of households on NextDoor, PPD joined last year, around the same time they joined Facebook where they now have 383 followers.
City Public Safety Committee covers ALPRs and public safety cameras By Sarah Belle Lin | August 4, 2019 Hoping for public input on the cameras, residents can expect a survey from the city to go out in early September.
City Anticipating fire season, PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) likely coming to Piedmont By Sarah Belle Lin | August 4, 2019 PG&E’s PSPS program will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Lights out!” and will impact all city services for up to 72 hours.