crime Oakland eyes more surveillance cameras in bid to curb surge of violent crime By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2021 License plate readers and vehicle recognition cameras may come to on- and off-ramps and state highways in and around Oakland.
gavin newsom Fund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concerns By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 17, 2021 Governor defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
Crime & Safety Police recover four stolen vehicles By Damin Esper | December 14, 2021 Rec Department van among them.
gavin newsom Newsom fights Texas abortion law with assault rifle ban By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | December 13, 2021 Proposed bill would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells assault weapons or ghost guns.
crime The Blotter | Failing to yield, driver hits stroller in crosswalk By Damin Esper | December 7, 2021 Aside from cut lip, baby is unharmed; also: abandoned dog now available for adoption and more
crime Walnut Creek council allots $2M to add police presence after Nordstrom attack By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | December 3, 2021 The storming of the downtown department store in a major East Bay shopping district made national headlines.
Bay Area California scores gun control victory — for now By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | December 1, 2021 A federal appeals court reinstated the state's bans on some high-capacity magazines.
City The Blotter | Drug arrest, auto burglary By Damin Esper | November 30, 2021 Police find methamphetamine, fentanyl on man arrested near Grand and Greenbank.
Bay Area Man killed at Lake Merritt when confronting car burglar By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 30, 2021 After a violent week, Oakland police detailed plans to increase the number of officers in the city.
crime News crew’s security guard dies after shooting By Keith Burbank, Bay City News | Exedra Staff | November 27, 2021 Piedmont resident who was at the scene when the guard was shot recounts what happened.