Oakland Oakland police discuss plans to expand drone usage at military equipment town hall By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | 23 hours ago In 2025, the department reported deploying drones on 170 occasions, after deploying such equipment 145 times in 2024.
Oakland Gathering at Lake Merritt Friday evening for missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 26, 2026 Supporters planned to gather at 5 p.m. at the Pergola at Lake Merritt ahead of a community walk at 5:30 p.m.
Bay Area New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000 By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | June 24, 2026 The scam begins with a phone call threatening to disconnect a customer’s service unless an immediate payment is made.
Bay Area Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | June 24, 2026 The system isn’t an earthquake prediction service, rather it uses ground and satellite sensors to detect fault movement in real time.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI in Piedmont By Damin Esper | June 23, 2026 Also reported: trespasser seen on video surveillance; stolen vehicle.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
crime The Blotter | Arson charge in brush fire By Damin Esper | June 16, 2026 Incident happened on Oakmont Avenue last week.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Obstructed license plate leads to arrest By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 Plus: Suspicious person, DUI, and stolen cars
City The Blotter | Auto burglary on Sandringham Road By Damin Esper | June 5, 2026 Suspect took tools worth $700; also this week: suspect nabbed for trespassing; auto vandalism, theft; and possible road rage incident.
crime Where to find a Cop on the Block in June By Piedmont Police Department | May 29, 2026 The police department's casual meet and greets continue.