Elections 5 major candidates want to be California’s new U.S. senator. Where they stand on the economy, crime, and the border By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 18, 2024 Each contender has a different track record and position on some of the biggest issues facing California.
Around Town The Blotter | Two detained at Ace Hardware with stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | January 16, 2024 Suspect driver gave false name, had four warrants.
California With tighter budgets, police seek less time in court By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 12, 2024 Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings instead of police.
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.