crime
City
As crime rises, City Council signals willingness to spend more on public safety
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Residents fill City Hall Monday night to hear Piedmont Police Chief's quarterly crime report.Bay Area
Former Oakland police chief says new report vindicates his wrongful termination claim
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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
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Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim, and Black people increasing especially sharply.
Around Town
Here’s where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in September
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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
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OPD, CHP, and Piedmont Police work together to make arrest in Grand Avenue carjacking.COVID-19
California lawmakers want to tax guns and ammo
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The tax could bring in an estimated $160 million annually for violence intervention programs.City
