Oakland Pop-up crosswalk outside Oakland Tech highlights hazardous traffic around schools By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 22, 2023 Four lanes of traffic and the long distance between intersections mean many students cross mid-block.
Bay Area Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’ By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 18, 2023 Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.
City The Blotter | Suspect in catalytic converter theft crashes vehicle onto Witter Field By Damin Esper and Bay City News | May 16, 2023 Also: California and pride flags burned at PHS; "sextortion" alert
City Op-Ed | Safe gun storage saves lives By Jeremy Bowers, Chief of Police | May 12, 2023 Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers highlights critical actions to take if you keep firearms in your home.
Around Town The Blotter | Police issue alert about robberies By Damin Esper + Exedra staff | May 9, 2023 Two strong-arm robberies left victims hospitalized with injuries.
Crime & Safety Piedmont police issue strong arm robberies alert By Exedra Staff | May 7, 2023 Two incidents near the center of town involve a newer model black Hyundai Hatchback with tinted windows occupied by multiple suspects.
City The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to arrest for drugs, loaded gun By Damin Esper | May 2, 2023 Plus more stolen cars recovered.
California Chico State drops therapist who counseled professor accused of making gun threats By Thomas Peele | EdSource | May 2, 2023 The counselor was hired to work with faculty members concerned about professor's alleged behavior.
Around Town The Blotter | Student reports gun threat at Piedmont elementary school By Damin Esper + Exedra Staff | April 25, 2023 Plus: The week in car crime.
Bay Area Lawmakers plan to focus on California fentanyl crisis By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 21, 2023 Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature are battling over how to tackle the crisis.