California Newsom closed 5 California prisons. Why lawmakers might want to shut one more By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 18, 2026 California prisons are holding about 70,000 fewer people than in 2011.
City The Blotter | Multiple smashed windows reported By Damin Esper | March 17, 2026 Plus: Stolen car on Magnolia.
City In the News | SF Chron, East Bay Times report on another lawsuit in Piedmont Cybertruck crash By Exedra Staff | March 17, 2026 Jordan Miller, the only survivor of the 2024 crash, filed suit against Tesla on Tuesday.
Oakland Oakland begins issuing tickets through automated speed camera system By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 16, 2026 Cameras at a stretch of Broadway have averaged 539 warnings a day — now those warnings will be citations.
Bay Area Alameda police boost Crown Beach patrols over unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 13, 2026 The gatherings are advertised on social media and appear to target young people.
public safety San Jose restricts use of license plate readers amid surveillance concerns, lawsuit By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | March 12, 2026 Critics say cameras are "ripe for abuse," while vendor (Flock) claims customers (cities) can control who accesses their data.
City The Blotter | Wine, champagne taken in burglary By Damin Esper | March 10, 2026 Residence on Blair Avenue had open garage door.
crime March Cop on the Block By Exedra Staff | March 6, 2026 Chat with a police officer at one of the upcoming casual meet-ups around town.
California Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 5, 2026 Unions are asking for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions.
crime Piedmont Police Department’s year-end report highlights drop in overall crime By Exedra Staff | March 3, 2026 The police chief also discussed the city's relationship to Flock Safety during his annual report to City Council on Monday night.