City Neighborhood Watch, safety communication on agenda for Oct. 5 Public Safety Committee meeting By City of Piedmont | September 29, 2023 Plus: Hear more from Piedmont's police chief on crime and department strategies to address recent trends.
City The Blotter | Found in stolen Hyundai Tucson, two suspects taken to Santa Rita jail By Damin Esper | September 26, 2023 Plus: Woman sleeping in local park had warrants for multiple crimes.
crime Sheng Thao responds to Oakland business strike over ‘out of hand’ crime By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 26, 2023 Some 200 businesses were expected to strike Tuesday, according to organizers.
City Concerned about crime trends? City invites residents to three public safety meetings By City of Piedmont | September 25, 2023 In addition to the upcoming Oct 5 Public Safety Committee meeting, the city will host a town hall on Wednesday, Sept 27.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery; stolen tools; trespassing By Damin Esper | September 19, 2023 Taser used on one suspect.
City As crime rises, City Council signals willingness to spend more on public safety By Sam Richards | September 19, 2023 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 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.