City City Council selects Frederick Shavies as Piedmont’s next chief of police By Exedra Staff | July 8, 2025 Shavies is currently a deputy chief of police for the City of Oakland.
City The Blotter | Four masked men seen entering apartment By Damin Esper | July 8, 2025 Plus: residential burglary, reckless driving, and another break-in at Ace Hardware.
Bay Area PG&E billing scams are on the rise, with the East Bay leading the way for fraud reports By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 5, 2025 PG&E said that in the Bay Area alone, the company has received more than 2,500 reports of scams.
City The Blotter | Speeding Tesla pulled over, leads to DUI By Damin Esper | July 1, 2025 PPD says car was going 65 in 25 zone
City City to host July 7 reception honoring Piedmont police chief By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Chief Jeremy Bowers is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement.
Bay Area Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 28, 2025 Officers urge drivers to remain alert and take precautions to protect themselves.
City The Blotter | Wheels stolen from vehicle on Boulevard Way By Damin Esper | June 24, 2025 All four taken in overnight theft; also stolen: tools; and cars recovered in town.
protest Police investigate after pickup truck drives into protesters at Petaluma ‘No Kings’ event By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 18, 2025 Investigators are reviewing video footage and witness accounts to see if anything illegal happened.
City The Blotter | 14-year old bitten by dog By Damin Esper | June 17, 2025 The incident took place at Piedmont Park, and the dog has since been banned from the city spaces.
CHP Oakland coalition decries CHP pursuit policy after pedestrian fatality in high-speed chase By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | June 15, 2025 The death of the pedestrian was felt throughout the community, including Castlemont High School where he taught and was an academic coach.