election ‘A victory for the people’: DA Price says she’s ready to fight for her job, prevail in recall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2024 Price's detractors pushed hard for supervisors to call a special, stand-alone election.
California Medics at UCLA protest say police weapons drew blood and cracked bones By Molly Castle Work and Brett Kelman | KFF News | May 16, 2024 In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters.
crime Alameda supes vote to put DA Price recall on November ballot, avoid special election costs By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 15, 2024 Since the recall campaign started, crime in Oakland has fallen by 30 percent compared to 2023.
crime The Blotter | Police officer’s personal car broken into By Damin Esper | May 14, 2024 Plus: Stolen cars, speeding vehicle
Crime & Safety FBI warns against the ‘escalating threat’ of cyber criminals using AI for phishing and scams By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | May 10, 2024 Be wary of urgent messages asking for money or credentials.
crime The Blotter | Residential burglary reported on Blair By Damin Esper | May 7, 2024 Plus: Construction workers robbed, jogger assaulted, DUI.
Around Town May ‘Cop on the Block’ schedule By Piedmont Police Department | May 3, 2024 The last meet-up for this month is May 26 on the Wildwood Garden south loop.
crime AlCo supervisors will decide May 14 whether to hold special election on DA Price recall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 2, 2024 The question remains -- will it be a special election or will a recall be consolidated with the general election in Nov.
California Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
City The Blotter | Man arrested after alleged assault at ACE Hardware By Damin Esper | April 30, 2024 PPD pursued suspect who forced entry to nearby home, threatening a resident and then Police Chief Bowers before being taken into custody.