Technology Why scammers love targeting senior citizens: 10 unscrupulous scams to watch out for By Spokeo | Nick Marshall | Local News Matters | September 4, 2024 Often homeowners, sitting on top of savings, and in good credit, seniors are an easy jackpot for fraudsters and hackers.
City The Blotter | Suspect breaks into house on Sunnyside By Damin Esper | September 3, 2024 White male suspect sought; plus stolen vehicles, DUI arrest, and more.
crime September Cop on the Block schedule By Piedmont Police Department | August 30, 2024 Find out when and where to connect with your local police officers -- last meet-up this month is September 25 on Hagar at 5:30 pm.
Technology California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | August 30, 2024 A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
business Shop ’til you’re dropped: Hapless shoplifter picks wrong place and time for foiled caper By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 30, 2024 “Shop With a Cop” day yields big returns.
City In the News | More details on threat to Piedmont police from East Bay Times By Exedra Staff | August 23, 2024 “I will show up with a machine gun and kill everyone of you,” read one email the Oakland resident sent to the police department.
Crime & Safety Oakland mayor, police and fire chiefs to host series of public safety town halls By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2024 The five events will take place at different locations around the city starting Friday, Aug. 23.
Bay Area SF’s anti-retail theft ‘blitz operation’ yields 61 arrests across city over several weeks By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 The stolen items recovered by officers during the arrests and investigations were returned to the stores.
animals Park district asks the public to steer clear of cows and their calves during birthing season By Grace Marion | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 No petting or selfies, please: Cows and their new offspring are prevalent along East Bay Regional Park District trails at this time of year.
City The Blotter | Woman in car has purse stolen at intersection By Damin Esper | August 21, 2024 Suspect smashed passenger side window; incident took place mid-afternoon at Oakland and Grand avenues.