crimes Oakland man arrested for ‘firebombing’ UC Berkeley patrol car, 3 other arson attacks By Staff | Bay City News | June 18, 2024 Cal Fire did not mention any motive associated with suspect’s alleged crimes.
Bay Area Sonoma declares emergency for Point Fire; red flag warning issued across North Bay By Staff | Bay City News | June 17, 2024 The Point Fire began Sunday afternoon above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.
Bay Area Expert panel focuses on how climate change has affected home insurance, seeks solutions By Shreya Komar | Bay City News | June 15, 2024 Insurance providers are raising their premium rates or withdrawing entirely from climate-vulnerable regions (e.g. certain neighborhoods in Piedmont).
artists Sonoma County seeks artists to design and install Fire Memorial for 2017 wildfire victims By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 11, 2024 The artist or team of artists will be awarded up to $320,000 to design, create and install the memorial.
Fires GoFundMe account created for Alameda County firefighter injured battling Corral Fire By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | June 11, 2024 Brandon Franco suffered burns to multiple parts of his body while battling a fast moving grass fire on June 1.
Fires Caldecott Tunnel eastbound bore to close this week to clean soot from vehicle fire By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 10, 2024 The left of the two eastbound tunnels on Highway 24 will be closed three nights this week from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
City Piedmont Fire Department responds to car fire on Selborne By Exedra Staff | June 7, 2024 Wednesday's fire sent huge columns of black smoke into the air.
crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
City Vigilant patrol, training results in fast stop of fire in secluded home By City of Piedmont | June 4, 2024 A police officer smelled smoke, firefighters find fire burning inside a home on St. James.
Fires Oakland lumber business regroups after four-alarm blaze destroys iconic warehouse By Staff | Bay City News | May 29, 2024 The cause is under investigation. Last week's blaze sent billowing black smoke that could be seen for miles.