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California

With tighter budgets, police seek less time in court

By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 12, 2024

Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings instead of police.

Around Town

The Blotter | Stolen truck recovered in Piedmont

By Damin Esper | January 9, 2024

Man arrested when found putting items in back of vehicle; plus alleged "porch pirate" caught in the act and a DUI.

California

Federal appeals court blocks California’s new limitation on concealed carry in public places

By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | January 9, 2024

Senate Bill 2, signed into law in September 2023, expanded restrictions on concealed weapons.

Oakland

‘Serious danger’: Charging docs in Tuan Le’s killing reveal multitude of felony allegations

By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 5, 2024

A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the slain Oakland police officer has more than doubled its original goal.

Business & Finance

California legislators revisit failed bills

By Lynn La | CalMatters | January 5, 2024

Legislators propose laws on guns, revamping public transit, and cannabis cafes.

crime

The Blotter | Burglary on Oak Road

By Damin Esper | January 2, 2024

Loss estimated at $8,000; suspects unknown.

Around Town

The Blotter | Suspect arrested for attempted burglary

By Damin Esper | December 29, 2023

Police apprehend man after resident scares him off property.

crime

‘We are devastated. We are angry’: Oakland police officer killed responding to burglary at cannabis dispensary

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 29, 2023

Officer Tuan Le, 36, was a four-year veteran of the Oakland police department working undercover.

Bay Area

New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths

By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023

Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.

Bay Area

California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children

By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023

Studies show African Americans are disproportionately represented on lists of missing children and youths; "Ebony Alerts" aim to address the disparity.