Around Town In the news | No enhancements for accused in fatal shooting of security guard By Exedra Staff | December 19, 2023 Kevin Nishita died following a robbery and assault in downtown Oakland last year.
City The Blotter | Man tries to flee from stolen vehicle after crashes By Damin Esper | December 19, 2023 Finally arrested boarding AC Transit bus; also: more DUI related-collisions.
City City reminder: As wet weather returns, take steps to prepare your property for winter storms By City of Piedmont | December 19, 2023 For homes prone to flooding, Piedmont residents can get 10 free sandbags per household at the Corporation Yard during open hours.
crime In the news | Police seek harsher charges against suspect in hit-and-run involving former Piedmont resident By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 Michelle Farmer Eldridge was critically injured in the January collision and died on October 31.
Around Town The Blotter | Man allegedly hits Ace Hardware employee with wrench By Damin Esper | December 12, 2023 Suspect arrested for theft, assault.
City The Blotter | Woman arrested for mail theft By Damin Esper | December 5, 2023 Also: multiple DUIs; and trespasser refuses to leave Beach Elementary.
Bay Area Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | December 5, 2023 Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.
crime December ‘Cop on the Block’ schedule By Exedra Staff | December 3, 2023 Last meet-up of the month: PPD officers will be available on Dec 22 on Inverleith Ter at 6PM to chat with residents about public safety.
crime The Blotter | Auto, mail theft By Damin Esper | November 28, 2023 Plus: Vandalism in Dracena Park.
Bay Area A proposal to alter the county’s recall rules could impact efforts to oust DA Pamela Price By Joshua Picazo | Bay City News | November 28, 2023 Supervisors approved putting the proposed changes to voters in March next year.