Crime & Safety The Blotter | Jewelry stolen from in front of residence By Damin Esper | November 11, 2025 Estimated loss from theft over $1,000
Bay Area Turning Point USA’s final tour stop at UC Berkeley met with protests, police response By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | November 11, 2025 A brawl between two men occurred after a protester allegedly threw the merchandise a Kirk supporter was selling onto the floor.
Bay Area Berkeley Police Department launches online call log as it begins encrypting radio signals By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | November 8, 2025 The removal of public access to police broadcasts was made to comply with a change in state law.
City Where to find a Cop on the Block in November By City of Piedmont | November 7, 2025 Check the schedule to see where neighbors and residents can next connect with a local police officer.
crime The Blotter | Two stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 4, 2025 Honda Accord, CRV found on same day.
berkeley Berkeley City Council votes to encrypt police radio communications, drawing public outcry By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | November 4, 2025 Law enforcement agencies across the state are moving to restrict public access to dispatch transmissions to comply with a memo issued by Attorney General Rob Bonta in 2020.
settlement East Bay principal resigns after probe finds he used Grindr to pursue sex with student By Thomas Peele | EdSource | October 31, 2025 Suspect has said his identity was stolen and denies owning the account.
Bay Area A toast to poor decisions: Palo Alto burglary suspect caught sipping wine at victim’s table By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 31, 2025 Nabbed in the act of imbibing.
crime The Blotter | Suspects wanted for multiple crimes By Damin Esper | October 28, 2025 Group accused of taking packages, tools, attempting to steal truck.
crime Oakland council rejects re-appointments of police commission chair, alternate commissioner By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 27, 2025 Mayor Barbara Lee said Wednesday that the council’s vote won’t “delay or disrupt the Chief of Police selection timeline.”