city The Blotter | Stolen car recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 12, 2022 Vehicle-related incidents dominate the crime report.
guns After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 11, 2022 The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has proposed changes to the rules for certain inmates to get out early.
Crime & Safety One dead in Lake Merritt shooting By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | April 7, 2022 The fatal shooting happened on the southern side of Lake Merritt.
libby schaaf From scandal to scrutiny: How intense citizen oversight reshaped Oakland police By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | April 6, 2022 A 22-year-old scandal exposing abuses by Oakland police resulted in a higher rate of complaints sustained against officers.
gavin newsom California eyes citizen lawsuits over illegal guns By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | April 6, 2022 Lawmakers advance a state gun control bill to allow citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors over illegal and “ghost” weapons.
city The Blotter | Driver arrested, stolen car recovered By Damin Esper | March 29, 2022 ALPRs at work again.
California Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 The biggest recipient is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is trying to unseat Attorney General Rob Bonta.
City The Blotter | PPD seeking to hire officers By Damin Esper | March 22, 2022 Plus: PPD joins regional auto theft task force to tackle this persistent crime.
City The Blotter | Woman in stolen vehicle apprehended By Damin Esper | March 15, 2022 Plus: More theft; PPD encourages all residents to sign up for Alameda County Alerts.
crime The Blotter | Man arrested with fake gun By Damin Esper | March 8, 2022 Plus: Missing persons, ALPRs, and arrest in assault case