Bay Area Former Oakland police chief says new report vindicates his wrongful termination claim By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 19, 2023 Mayor Sheng Thao defended Armstrong's firing, but Oakland Police Commission Chair Tyfahra Milele supported recommending Armstrong be reinstated.
Bay Area From films to counseling — how California is spending $90 million to fight hate By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 15, 2023 Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim, and Black people increasing especially sharply.
Housing That’s a wrap for California Legislature By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 15, 2023 Labor groups win big this year.
Around Town Here’s where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in September By Exedra Staff | September 13, 2023 Neighbors, mark your calendars: The next meet-up is scheduled for 6:30 pm on September 28 @ Cavanagh Ct.
Bay Area The Blotter | Armed robbery, carjacking, burglary By Damin Esper and Exedra Staff | September 12, 2023 OPD, CHP, and Piedmont Police work together to make arrest in Grand Avenue carjacking.
COVID-19 California lawmakers want to tax guns and ammo By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 8, 2023 The tax could bring in an estimated $160 million annually for violence intervention programs.
City PPD issues community alert for armed robbery on Estates Drive By Exedra Staff | September 7, 2023 The incident took place midday Tuesday and the investigation is ongoing.
Bay Area Attorney for Monterrosa family vows to hire private security to monitor returning officer By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | September 6, 2023 Vallejo police killed Sean Monterrosa in 2020 during the unrest surrounding George Floyd protests in that city.
City The Blotter | Man arrested, found with ‘ghost gun’ By Damin Esper | September 5, 2023 Suspect was working on stolen van when contacted; also DUI collision and ALPR system at work.
Bay Area 2 arrested after shooting at Skyline High By Thomas Peele | EdSource and Exedra Staff | September 5, 2023 No injuries were reported, but students were kept under lockdown several hours as police investigated.