Around Town The Blotter | Stolen truck recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | January 9, 2024 Man arrested when found putting items in back of vehicle; plus alleged "porch pirate" caught in the act and a DUI.
guns Federal appeals court blocks California’s new limitation on concealed carry in public places By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | January 9, 2024 Senate Bill 2, signed into law in September 2023, expanded restrictions on concealed weapons.
Oakland ‘Serious danger’: Charging docs in Tuan Le’s killing reveal multitude of felony allegations By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 5, 2024 A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the slain Oakland police officer has more than doubled its original goal.
Business & Finance California legislators revisit failed bills By Lynn La | CalMatters | January 5, 2024 Legislators propose laws on guns, revamping public transit, and cannabis cafes.
crime The Blotter | Burglary on Oak Road By Damin Esper | January 2, 2024 Loss estimated at $8,000; suspects unknown.
Around Town The Blotter | Suspect arrested for attempted burglary By Damin Esper | December 29, 2023 Police apprehend man after resident scares him off property.
crime ‘We are devastated. We are angry’: Oakland police officer killed responding to burglary at cannabis dispensary By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 29, 2023 Officer Tuan Le, 36, was a four-year veteran of the Oakland police department working undercover.
Bay Area New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.
Bay Area California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Studies show African Americans are disproportionately represented on lists of missing children and youths; "Ebony Alerts" aim to address the disparity.
Real Estate Assembly committee on retail theft calls for more data, reforms during its first hearing By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | December 22, 2023 Representatives from retail, real estate, public policy, and law enforcement fields shared information.