Bay Area Federal help not needed to deal with civil unrest in Oakland, mayor says By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 21, 2020 Schaaf says the city doesn't need law enforcement, but instead needs testing and personal protective equipment.
City Uptick in thefts prompts Piedmont Police to remind residents of safety tips By Piedmont Police Facebook | July 14, 2020 Being aware of the C.O.R.E. Four -- Car, Oneself, Residence, Environment -- can help reduce crime.
Bay Area COVID cuts a lethal path through San Quentin’s death row By Dan Morain | Kaiser Health News | July 10, 2020 Executions have been on hold in California since 2006, stalled by a series of legal challenges; but COVID-19 is proving a lethal presence on San Quentin’s death row.
Bay Area Oakland homicides rise since start of summer By Bay City News | July 9, 2020 There have been seven homicides in Oakland between June 24 and July 8.
City Crime report: Residential burglary, package theft, graffiti, fireworks By Damin Esper | July 7, 2020 A summary of this week's blotter from the Piedmont Police.
Bay Area Martinez galvanized after Black Lives Matter mural defaced By Sam Richards | Bay City News | July 7, 2020 Local incident makes national news, and two suspects have since been charged with a hate crime.
City Catalytic converter theft continues By Damin Esper | July 7, 2020 A suspect was arrested on July 6 with six converters. There is talk of a County task force to address the problem which is more widespread.
Bay Area How a PG&E contractor with a sketchy past made millions after California’s deadliest fire By Scott Morris | Bay City News | June 30, 2020 PG&E overlooked a contractor’s involvement in illicit dumping before hiring it to clean up after the Camp Fire.
Bay Area Man known as ‘Golden State Killer’ pleads guilty to killing 13 By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | June 30, 2020 He admitted to dozens of uncharged crimes including kidnapping, attempted murder and robbery, among others.
Bay Area Oakland Police share details of Sunday morning carjack-related arrest By Sam Richards | Bay City News | June 29, 2020 In a statement Sunday, police said they shared details of the arrest "in an effort to be transparent and accountable to our community."