Crime & Safety The Blotter | Piedmont man arrested for DUI By Damin Esper | June 3, 2025 Car was seen weaving and speeding near Ramona Avenue.
Bay Area ‘A final act of love’: Oakland teacher killed by fleeing driver heroically saved his girlfriend By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 3, 2025 Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher and coach at Castlemont High School, was killed Wednesday following a crosstown pursuit of a suspect.
caltrans Bill seeks automated license plate cameras to improve safety in road construction zones By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 29, 2025 Automated speed enforcement slows people down, and a few extra seconds of reaction time can mean the difference between life and death.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI, assault By Damin Esper | May 27, 2025 Victim bloodied, “badly injured”
pedestrian ‘Out of control’: Tens of thousands caught speeding in first month of SF camera rollout By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 Once all cameras are activated, there will be a 60-day grace period before citations will start to be issued in August.
City The Blotter | Police find and arrest burglary suspects By Damin Esper | May 20, 2025 Two stolen ebikes and loaded firearm were found in the suspects' motel room.
pensions Lurie executive order targets police staffing levels, reliance on ‘unsustainable’ overtime By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 14, 2025 Just last week, the Board of Supervisors approved $91 million to cover overtime costs for both the police and sheriff’s departments.
Uncategorized Blotter | Thefts reported in Piedmont By Damin Esper | May 13, 2025 Two incidents called in on same day.
City The Blotter | Driver arrested on DUI found with cocaine By Damin Esper | May 6, 2025 Grand Avenue a hotspot for DUIs.
Oakland Oakland chef to relocate after downtown shooting, sets up GoFundMe to ‘rebuild’ restaurant By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Oakland police union seized on the incident to call for increased support from incoming Mayor Barbara Lee.