Bay Area
Bay Area
Finalists to replace ousted Alameda County DA make their case to Board of Supervisors
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Supes are scheduled to deliberate and make their selection at a special meeting on January 28.City
The Blotter | Daytime ‘strong-arm’ robbery on Ramona; suspect flees
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Plus: DUI, multi-car collision on Estates Drive and stolen vehicles galore.Oakland
Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants plead not guilty to federal bribery, corruption charges
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The alleged scheme started around October 2022, just weeks prior to the November election Thao narrowly won.Oakland
Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme
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If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.crime
The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law
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Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.crime
2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy
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The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.City
The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle
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Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.crime
4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows
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Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.City
