BART BART reports sizeable decrease in crime on its system By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | 6 hours ago Decline in violent crime and property crime.
California Cops have to treat marijuana in your car differently after new California Supreme Court ruling By Nigel Duara | January 29, 2026 If you can’t easily consume it, having marijuana in your car does not give California police the right to search the vehicle.
Bay Area The Blotter | Resident accuses housecleaner of theft By Damin Esper | January 27, 2026 No evidence found to back up accusation.
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