Bay Area Oakland’s new police chief highlights his priorities By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Chief Floyd Mitchell spoke at an introductory meeting on Wednesday.
City CHP, Flock Safety to install cameras throughout Oakland, East Bay including on highways By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Some 290 cameras will be installed on Oakland streets and 190 on East Bay freeways.
Bay Area Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.
City The Blotter | Van burglarized, $15,000 worth of tools taken By Damin Esper | March 26, 2024 More stolen vehicles; also pedestrian hit by car.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
Bay Area Oakland has a new chief of police By Dan McMenamin and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 22, 2024 Mitchell was formerly chief of police in Lubbock, Texas.
Bay Area California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 California has one of the nation’s broadest laws to clear criminal records, and it’s about to expand even more.
crime Oakland officials say crime along Hegenberger is ‘trending down’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 20, 2024 Authorities credit increased police, community attention for a reduction in crime in the neighborhood.
Around Town The Blotter | Residential burglary interrupted by police By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 House sitter reported people inside residence.
crime Oakland police warn residents to stay vigilant as smash-and-grab robberies on the rise By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | March 15, 2024 Several recent robbery victims were either sitting in their vehicle or stopped while driving when they were approached.