City The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery By Damin Esper | 5 hours ago Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.
crime Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of beloved Laney College coach Beam By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 18, 2025 The shooting, along with other recent gun violence, has prompted AlCo DA to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences in gun cases.
Bay Area Laney College sports director John Beam dies after shooting Thursday; suspect in custody By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 14, 2025 Beam, the former football coach at Laney as well as Skyline High School, was taken to Highland Hospital following the shooting and died Friday morning, police said.
crime Oakland mayor calls gun violence a ‘crisis’ after Skyline High School shooting By Kiley Russell and Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | November 13, 2025 A student was shot and wounded in Wednesday's incident; two juveniles were arrested.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Jewelry stolen from in front of residence By Damin Esper | November 11, 2025 Estimated loss from theft over $1,000
Bay Area Berkeley Police Department launches online call log as it begins encrypting radio signals By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | November 8, 2025 The removal of public access to police broadcasts was made to comply with a change in state law.
crime The Blotter | Two stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 4, 2025 Honda Accord, CRV found on same day.
crime FBI releases images of suspects in theft of over 1,000 artifacts from Oakland Museum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 4, 2025 The FBI and the Oakland Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in last month's theft.
Arts & Entertainment Thieves abscond with more than 1,000 items belonging to Oakland Museum of California By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 30, 2025 OMCA responds to the theft of jewelry, laptops and Native American baskets, among other things taken from a museum storage facility on Oct 15.
crime The Blotter | Suspects wanted for multiple crimes By Damin Esper | October 28, 2025 Group accused of taking packages, tools, attempting to steal truck.