Oakland OPD delays rollout of police radio encryption amid technical issues, transparency concerns By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 8, 2025 Previously, public radio frequencies allowed for journalists, watchdogs, and members of the public to monitor police activities.
gavin newsom 6 things to know about how Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court is working so far By Marisa Kendall, Jocelyn Wiener and Erica Yee | CalMatters | September 3, 2025 The initiative made big promises about how it would help get the sickest Californians off the streets but only a fraction have enrolled.
public safety New Cal Fire campaign urges Californians to prepare ‘go bags,’ make evacuation plan By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | September 2, 2025 We're entering peak wildfire season -- what's YOUR plan?
City The Blotter | Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | September 2, 2025 ALPR system detected Camry; more stolen vehicles turn up; and a bunny statue found at the scene of shattered window on Wyngaard.
City No injuries in Wednesday’s Annerley Road fire By Exedra Staff | August 29, 2025 A fire on a detached deck was quickly extinguished by Piedmont firefighters.
City Planned power outage to close City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 4 By The City of Piedmont | August 29, 2025 Temporary closure tied to major public safety upgrade -- part of the City’s 9-1-1 Dispatch Center replacement project.
City As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season By City of Piedmont Fire Department | August 29, 2025 Prune plants, clear debris, create space, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Gun reportedly pulled on man on Kingston Ave. By Damin Esper | August 29, 2025 Plus: DUI, attempted theft.
gavin newsom Newsom deploys ‘crime suppression’ teams statewide while mocking Trump’s threats By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 28, 2025 Crime has again become a hot-button national topic.
Oakland Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.