CHP Oakland coalition decries CHP pursuit policy after pedestrian fatality in high-speed chase By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | June 15, 2025 The death of the pedestrian was felt throughout the community, including Castlemont High School where he taught and was an academic coach.
California In the News | Governor Newsom delivers major address to Californians By Exedra Staff | June 10, 2025 The Governor warns that the President’s militarization of Los Angeles marks a dangerous inflection point for the nation.
City The Blotter | Tools stolen from construction site By Damin Esper | June 10, 2025 Unknown suspect reportedly took $2,400 worth of tools. Also: DUI arrest, and stolen vehicles.
California Cleaning up ‘Trump’s mess’: California sues as Newsom mobilizes law enforcement to LA By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense.
Bay Area 2 officers injured, 60 arrested as ICE protest in SF leads to vandalism, violent clashes By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 SF Mayor Daniel Lurie noted that a lot of Muni vehicles were vandalized, and windows of local businesses were broken in the Financial District.
budget Santa Rita Jail to get $270M overhaul critics contend undermines criminal justice reforms By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 6, 2025 When a suspect is arrested in Piedmont, they are taken to the 36-year-old detention center in Dublin, operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Bay Area San Mateo County DA seeks death penalty in Half Moon Bay mass shooting prosecution By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | June 5, 2025 The last execution carried out in California was in 2006 when Clarence Ray Allen was executed for triple murder.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Piedmont man arrested for DUI By Damin Esper | June 3, 2025 Car was seen weaving and speeding near Ramona Avenue.
Bay Area ‘A final act of love’: Oakland teacher killed by fleeing driver heroically saved his girlfriend By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 3, 2025 Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher and coach at Castlemont High School, was killed Wednesday following a crosstown pursuit of a suspect.
caltrans Bill seeks automated license plate cameras to improve safety in road construction zones By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 29, 2025 Automated speed enforcement slows people down, and a few extra seconds of reaction time can mean the difference between life and death.