City The Blotter | Vehicle stolen in middle of the night By Damin Esper | August 12, 2025 Reported crime happened on Greenbank; also a jewelry theft and DUI.
crime ‘President Trump is wrong’: Oakland mayor fires back after POTUS calls out city on crime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 Evidence shows the East Bay city’s crime rate has fallen.
crime ‘We’re on the right track’: Oakland’s 29% dip in violent crime mirrors nationwide trend By Kathleen Kirkwood | Local News Matters | August 10, 2025 "Our work is far from done," says Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Oakland Remains found in Oakland Estuary identified through DNA match after nearly 17 years By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Esteban Pablo Pablo, 20, had been last seen alive in Alameda County in 2007, a year before his remains were first found in the estuary.
City Piedmont Profile | Police Chief Frederick Shavies is ready for his new role By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 The Oakland native talks about how he left behind a career in sports to join the police force, his work with Ceasefire, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
public safety SF kicks off speed camera citations Tuesday; Mayor Lurie says they are already working By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Over 70% of the vehicles that were issued warnings have not received a second.
Around Town National Night Out | Aug. 5 in Piedmont Park By Exedra Staff | August 1, 2025 Meet the new police chief and get to know some of the city's elected officials and city staff at this casual early evening event.
City Where to find a Cop on the Block in August By City of Piedmont Police Department | August 1, 2025 The Piedmont Police Department offers four opportunities this month to chat with your local officers.
gavin newsom ‘Freedom week’: California gun owners moved fast to order ammunition after court ruling By Joe Garcia | CalMatters | August 1, 2025 Gun rights proponents are anticipating an appeal that will keep the background checks in place.