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.
crime The Blotter | Woman cited for DUI after accident By Damin Esper | March 3, 2026 Plus: Catalytic converter thefts and stolen cars.
crime The Blotter | House burgled, suspect caught By Damin Esper | February 27, 2026 Jewelry taken from Alta Avenue residence in daytime burglary.
California Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | February 26, 2026 In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
California Mexico takes out ‘El Mencho’: What the violence could mean for the U.S. border By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | February 23, 2026 Violence broke out in at least a dozen Mexican states after the killing of a cartel kingpin Sunday.
public safety Super Bowl human trafficking task force nets 29 arrests, rescues 73 victims across Bay Area By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 23, 2026 One victim was a 12-year-old who was recovered in Oakland, say officials.