Bay Area Public support not enough to get Oakland City Council to cut more from police budget By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 22, 2020 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 By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 22, 2020 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 By Damin Esper | July 21, 2020 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 By Damin Esper | July 21, 2020 Weekly update from Piedmont Police.
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.