City The Blotter | Car found abandoned, running in street By Damin Esper | September 1, 2026 Also this week: dog bite; identity theft; parking dispute between neighbors; stolen car; and auto burglary.
Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians By Paula Span | KFF Health News | September 1, 2026 The latest threat: explosive growth in the use of e-bikes.
California California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | August 28, 2026 Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves.
City The Blotter | Suspected auto burglar arrested By Damin Esper | August 27, 2026 Man found with firearms at traffic stop.
City Where to find a Cop on the Block in September By Piedmont Police Department | August 27, 2026 The police department's casual meet and greets continue.
City City to step up education around e-bike usage as public safety concerns grow By Exedra Staff | August 21, 2026 More young people are riding the powerful vehicles around town at unsafe speeds and with little training, the city says.
California Lawmakers gut major DUI reform through ‘hostile amendments’ By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis | CalMatters | August 21, 2026 The bill would have required in-car breathalyzers for anyone convicted of a DUI, bringing California in line with most states.
City The Blotter | Car stolen twice in Piedmont By Damin Esper | August 18, 2026 Plus: Flock camera tampered with
California The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.
Crime & Safety Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Hayward resident Lolomania “Lolo” Soakai, 27, was killed in 2022 when Oakland Police officers Officers Walid Abdelaziz and Jimmy Marin-Coronel illegally chased another driver.