crime The Blotter | Suspect arrested in car theft By Damin Esper | February 4, 2025 Vehicle stolen from Keefer Court; also DUI arrest at Grand Ave.
City February ‘Cop on the Block’ events now posted By Piedmont Police Department | January 31, 2025 The Piedmont Police Department’s casual monthly meet-ups for residents continue.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery reported on La Salle By Damin Esper | January 28, 2025 Gun reportedly used in crime.
Bay Area Nonprofit supporting Latino immigrants gets intimidating postcard after Trump sworn in By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | January 24, 2025 The postcard was postmarked in Oakland and contained a list of places where immigrants can be found.
Bay Area Finalists to replace ousted Alameda County DA make their case to Board of Supervisors By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 23, 2025 Supes are scheduled to deliberate and make their selection at a special meeting on January 28.
City The Blotter | Daytime ‘strong-arm’ robbery on Ramona; suspect flees By Damin Esper | January 21, 2025 Plus: DUI, multi-car collision on Estates Drive and stolen vehicles galore.
Oakland Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants plead not guilty to federal bribery, corruption charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 20, 2025 The alleged scheme started around October 2022, just weeks prior to the November election Thao narrowly won.
Oakland Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.
crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.
crime 2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.