City The Blotter | Police pursuit of armed carjacking suspects ends in crash at El Cerrito Ave. By Damin Esper | January 20, 2026 Witness reports seeing 11 police vehicles in pursuit of a white sedan that had been carjacked in Oakland earlier in the day.
Bay Area ‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 18, 2026 The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
City The Blotter | Stolen vehicle leads to crash into home By Damin Esper | January 13, 2026 Plus a late-night traffic stop.
Around Town Stolen truck crashes into home: Piedmont Police By Exedra Staff | January 9, 2026 Suspects crashed brand new vehicle hauling dirt and concrete into home at Ricardo and Blair.
Bay Area Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2026 Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.
crime Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | December 26, 2025 The group often targeted alcohol from Safeway stores, according to SF police.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Tools stolen from vehicle on Farragut By Damin Esper | December 23, 2025 Three suspects reportedly took part
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Home possibly burgled on Alta Avenue By Damin Esper | December 16, 2025 Plus: Catalytic converter theft on Pala Ave.
crime San Jose family ran network of brothels earning $1M yearly, prosecutors say By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 14, 2025 A married couple and one of their adult children ran at least 10 commercial sex brothels across Santa Clara County under the guise of massage parlors.
crime Concord sports memorabilia dealer admits to fraud after selling phony Willie Mays items By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | December 12, 2025 Daniel Damato was charged with one count of wire fraud in October and admitted to trying to obstruct the FBI’s investigation into him.