public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
crime The Blotter | Arson charge in brush fire By Damin Esper | June 16, 2026 Incident happened on Oakmont Avenue last week.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Obstructed license plate leads to arrest By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 Plus: Suspicious person, DUI, and stolen cars
City The Blotter | Auto burglary on Sandringham Road By Damin Esper | June 5, 2026 Suspect took tools worth $700; also this week: suspect nabbed for trespassing; auto vandalism, theft; and possible road rage incident.
California In a first, California Supreme Court reverses a 1991 death penalty sentence under new racial justice law By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | June 3, 2026 The 2020 Racial Justice Act allows prisoners to appeal their convictions if they believe racial bias tainted their trials.
crime Where to find a Cop on the Block in June By Piedmont Police Department | May 29, 2026 The police department's casual meet and greets continue.
City Piedmont police make arrest in drugs seizure By Exedra Staff | May 29, 2026 Marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA, and prescription drugs were among items seized.
Oakland Vigil Monday night for Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, missing since March By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 The vigil also marked National Missing Persons Month.
Oakland Mayor Lee ‘deeply concerned’ after SFPD forces entry into Oakland housing complex By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 The building in question is owned and operated by a nonprofit founded by former Black Panthers leader Elaine Brown.
City Family escapes structure fire uninjured By The City of Piedmont | May 22, 2026 Piedmont firefighters battled a blaze on the rear deck and attic of a Winsor Avenue home late last night.