guns ‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | August 25, 2023 When posts that call out rivals go viral, fueled by “likes” and comments, the danger is hard to contain.
City The Blotter | Suspect arrested in auto burglaries By Damin Esper | August 22, 2023 Suspect also possessed unregistered handgun; plus more vehicular-related crimes
crime Police officer injured by fleeing vehicle on Aug. 16 By Exedra Staff | August 18, 2023 Gun recovered in separate incident on Pacific Avenue on same night.
California California police body camera footage can’t take the place of witness testimony, court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | August 18, 2023 Body cameras are not mandatory among California police agencies, but are increasingly common.
City The Blotter | Four accused of assaulting 74-year-old By Damin Esper | August 15, 2023 Victim says he was followed by two vehicles.
California This L.A. Democrat is a ‘New Testament kind of guy’ — and one of California’s most powerful voices on criminal justice By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 14, 2023 Reggie Jones-Sawyer, the leader of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, is under the spotlight.
City The Blotter | Attempted strong-arm robbery on Scenic; stolen cars By Damin Esper and Piedmont Exedra | August 11, 2023 Plus: Accident in lower Piedmont requires Jaws of Life help from fire department.
Bay Area Boy paralyzed during freeway shooting faces long recovery; donors contribute almost $1M By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | August 8, 2023 8-year-old Asa appears in a family photo posted on his GoFundMe page.
Around Town Photos | Residents connect with first responders at National Night Out By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 4, 2023 Police officers and firefighters visit block parties around town to build community.
City As Oakland crime rises, Piedmont police increase visibility By Exedra Staff | August 4, 2023 Police chief invites residents to attend the Sept 18 City Council meeting for latest local crime stats and other public safety updates.