Bay Area Former Oakland police chief may sue for retaliatory firing By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | February 17, 2023 Armstrong was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao on Feb 15 after a report alleging misconduct in the police department.
crime UPDATE: Police foot patrols returning to some Oakland shopping districts By Exedra Staff | February 14, 2023 Public safety is a top concern for Oakland residents.
crime The Blotter | Stolen mailbox, carrying shoes, is recovered By Damin Esper | February 14, 2023 Also driver flees vehicle, leaving behind trove of stolen goods and a passenger found to be on probation.
California ‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | February 9, 2023 Newsom's legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis.
California Fearing violence, CSU seeks court order to protect those who complained about Chico professor By Thomas Peele | EdSource | February 9, 2023 The suspended biology professor allegedly threatened campus gun violence.
City The Blotter | Arrest on theft, drug warrants for driver stopped for expired registration By Damin Esper | February 7, 2023 Plus a burglary and more stolen vehicles.
Bay Area In the News | Vandalism of Sausal Creek plant nursery in Joaquin Miller Park By Exedra Staff | February 7, 2023 Friends of Sausal Creek decry senseless destruction of seedlings and property and share ways to help recover.
Bay Area California farmworkers cope with wildfire smoke, pesticides, roaches and rodents, survey says By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | February 3, 2023 The issues are under a spotlight following the recent mass shootings at two mushroom farms.
Bay Area State legislature to take up bill to tighten concealed carry gun permits By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | February 2, 2023 A similar bill died on the Assembly floor last year.
crime The Blotter | ALPR hit reveals vehicle plate switcheroo By Damin Esper | January 31, 2023 Stolen cars, stolen plates -- again.