crime Oakland police report broad declines in major crime, down nearly 30% in early 2026 By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 2, 2026 Mayor Lee says downward trend reflects coordination between violence prevention programs, crisis response teams, and law enforcement.
City The Blotter | Suspect attempts to run person over By Damin Esper | March 31, 2026 Plus: Stolen bike, welfare check leads to jail.
Crime & Safety Missing Person UPDATE | Search for Amy Hillyard continues By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | March 31, 2026 Hillyard was last seen on Radnor Road on March 25.
Crime & Safety Resident on Scenic assaulted in house By Damin Esper | March 27, 2026 Victim reports two suspects woke her up, demanded cash.
Technology After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much? By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 Legislators approved an audit of three joint intelligence centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
Elections California sheriff Chad Bianco says his seizure of more than 600,000 ballots is ‘normal law enforcement’ By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 Bianco, a Trump supporter, is neck-and-neck with fellow Republican Steve Hilton for the lead in the governor’s race.
California Why a private company is investigating rapes at an ICE detention center instead of the sheriff By Wendy Fry and Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 The civilian warden at a San Diego ICE detention center has authority to decide how to investigate rape reports there.
City The Blotter | Car stolen from St. James Drive By Damin Esper | March 24, 2026 Vehicle apparently taken overnight.
featured Viral video of ICE detaining woman and child at SFO draws condemnation, raises concerns By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 23, 2026 Incident was not connected with the federal shutdown, and prompted renewed calls for limits on federal immigration enforcement.
crime Richmond extends Flock license plate reader contract through 2026 amid privacy concerns By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 18, 2026 Many Bay Area cities and counties have been re-examining their contracts with Flock Safety in recent months.