crime San Jose family ran network of brothels earning $1M yearly, prosecutors say By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 14, 2025 A married couple and one of their adult children ran at least 10 commercial sex brothels across Santa Clara County under the guise of massage parlors.
crime Concord sports memorabilia dealer admits to fraud after selling phony Willie Mays items By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | December 12, 2025 Daniel Damato was charged with one count of wire fraud in October and admitted to trying to obstruct the FBI’s investigation into him.
City Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open By Damin Esper | December 9, 2025 The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Oakland Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 9, 2025 OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.
crime The Blotter | Multiple vehicles with smashed windows reported By Damin Esper | December 2, 2025 Plus: a DUI accident and the theft of appliances from a home staged for sale.
crime Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 2, 2025 Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.
holiday CHP steps up Thanksgiving patrols after last year’s spike in crashes, DUI arrests By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | November 27, 2025 Increased CHP patrols will continue through Sunday night.
City The Blotter | Costume jewelry stolen in burglary By Damin Esper | November 25, 2025 Residence on Woodland Way hit in afternoon.
City The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery By Damin Esper | November 18, 2025 Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.
crime Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of beloved Laney College coach Beam By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 18, 2025 The shooting, along with other recent gun violence, has prompted AlCo DA to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences in gun cases.