Crime & Safety
Oakland council rejects ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ police defunding proposal
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The Oakland City Council rejected a proposal to take $2.75 million in funding from the police department, which has already seen its budget cut by $14.3 million this year.Bay Area
Public support not enough to get Oakland City Council to cut more from police budget
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The council was evenly split on the vote over a proposal that would have reduced the police budget by another $2.75 million.Bay Area
Oakland mayor’s home vandalized as mayor opposes cuts to police budget
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Vandals shot objects at the home, set off fireworks and sprayed graffiti on the home around 2 a.m.City
Armed robbery in broad daylight ends in quick getaway but no injuries
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Perpetrator surprised victims on the street as they returned home from lunch on Sunday.crime
Crime Report | Graffiti with anti-police slogans; social distancing scofflaws; mauled deer
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Weekly update from Piedmont Police.Bay Area
Federal help not needed to deal with civil unrest in Oakland, mayor says
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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
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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
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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
