Crime & Safety Oakland mayor, police and fire chiefs to host series of public safety town halls By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2024 The five events will take place at different locations around the city starting Friday, Aug. 23.
Bay Area SF’s anti-retail theft ‘blitz operation’ yields 61 arrests across city over several weeks By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 The stolen items recovered by officers during the arrests and investigations were returned to the stores.
animals Park district asks the public to steer clear of cows and their calves during birthing season By Grace Marion | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 No petting or selfies, please: Cows and their new offspring are prevalent along East Bay Regional Park District trails at this time of year.
City The Blotter | Woman in car has purse stolen at intersection By Damin Esper | August 21, 2024 Suspect smashed passenger side window; incident took place mid-afternoon at Oakland and Grand avenues.
Oakland Suspect arrested in case of Oakland man shot while sleeping, Housing Authority says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 20, 2024 A bullet penetrated the wall of the victim's apartment, traveled through his headboard, into his head and out his left eye.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.
City The Blotter | Stolen car crashes into front yard By Damin Esper | August 6, 2024 More stolen vehicles, arrests, and a DUI.
crimes Newsom touts new agreement to bring National Guard prosecutors to Alameda County By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 6, 2024 The announcement appears to be another salvo in the ongoing back-and-forth between Newsom and Price regarding his efforts to increase arrests and prosecutions in Alameda County.
City Police track stolen car before it crashes into home on Monticello Avenue By Exedra Staff | August 2, 2024 Suspects flee on foot; handgun recovered.
Around Town Cop on the Block events for August By Piedmont Police Department | August 2, 2024 The community-building meet-ups continue -- find out where to meet and chat up PPD this month.