Crime & Safety
Bay Area
Bay Area Asian Americans fearful, frustrated following attacks and robberies
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In 2020 in the Bay Area, about 700 cases of racism and discrimination against Asian Americans occurred between Mar 19 and Dec 31.Crime & Safety
Fatal freeway collision near Montclair remains under investigation
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The Wednesday afternoon collision killed one person and injured two others, one seriously.Crime & Safety
New Oakland police chief a department veteran
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New Oakland police chief is 22-year department veteran and Oakland native.City
Auto theft interrupted by Piedmont Police
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Stolen mail among items found; other ALPR alerts lead to arrests.City
Reported crimes increased in 2020
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In his year-end crime stats report, Police Chief Jeremy Bowers told city council the pandemic likely played a role in the uptick.City
Piedmont police help shooting victim
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Man reportedly assaulted while in his car near Lake Merritt flags down PPD officerCity
Are surveillance cameras crime solving tools or the sign of an undemocratic society? The jury is out
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Critics and supporters agree that transparency in how the data is managed is critical. Meanwhile ALPRs aid PPD in car caper of last night.Bay Area
Oakland firefighters push back on cuts to fire engines
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None of the Oakland Fire Department's 25 stations would close under proposed cuts, but there will be fewer engines available at some stations on a rotating basis.Crime & Safety