City The Blotter | DUI arrest and vehicle search yields loaded firearm By Damin Esper | April 2, 2024 Another DUI, plus more theft, ALPR hits, and arson at a port-a-potty.
Bay Area Lawmakers introduce slate of bills to address sexual harassment in California colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | April 1, 2024 The 12-bill package follows a February report on major flaws in colleges' handling of Title IX.
Education ‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 1, 2024 In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.
City Piedmont police department posts April Cop on the Block schedule By Exedra Staff | March 29, 2024 Get to know your local police officers at one of these casual meet-ups around town. Last gathering this month is April 28 on La Salle at 9:30 a.m.
Bay Area Oakland’s new police chief highlights his priorities By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Chief Floyd Mitchell spoke at an introductory meeting on Wednesday.
City CHP, Flock Safety to install cameras throughout Oakland, East Bay including on highways By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Some 290 cameras will be installed on Oakland streets and 190 on East Bay freeways.
Bay Area Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.
City The Blotter | Van burglarized, $15,000 worth of tools taken By Damin Esper | March 26, 2024 More stolen vehicles; also pedestrian hit by car.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
Bay Area Oakland has a new chief of police By Dan McMenamin and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 22, 2024 Mitchell was formerly chief of police in Lubbock, Texas.