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The Blotter | Driver in stolen vehicle rams police car; custom van stolen
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"Crombiemobile" was stolen from owner's driveway late Saturday night.Bay Area
Two state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safety
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The DMV and the California Public Utilities Commission have suspended the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.City
The Blotter | Suspect flees after firing gun into air on Lake Avenue
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Also: pants-less trespasser at Witter detained and arrested; DUI suspect resists arrest.Bay Area
Petition drive begins for recall of district attorney
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If the recall organizers gather enough signatures by the March deadline, a special election would be held in June next year.City
The Blotter | Two DUIs on Grand Avenue
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Also U-Haul reports stolen van, later found on Highland Avenue.Bay Area
Former Oakland police chief named in candidate shortlist sent to Mayor Sheng Thao
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Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong in February but an independent report last month cleared him of misconduct.California
New state law to hold social media liable for child sex trafficking
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The new law was authored by Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.Bay Area
Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system
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Roughly 300 new cameras could be deployed through Oakland if approved by the City Council.City