crime Scammers calling Alameda County residents in bid to solicit payment for missed jury duty By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 20, 2024 Officials warn scammers are impersonating court officers by reciting or showing fake badge numbers.
crime City audit finds abuse and lack of oversight in San Francisco police overtime spending By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 16, 2024 Overtime has quadrupled from about $19.2 million in fiscal 2018-19 to about $80.1 million in fiscal 2022-23.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man attempts to enter house in Piedmont By Damin Esper | December 10, 2024 Suspect had a gun; fled when he saw a female resident in the home.
holiday ‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 10, 2024 Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.
City The Blotter | Multiple suspects sought in Ace Hardware burglary By Damin Esper | December 3, 2024 Store hit for cash and tools.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Pickup stolen out of SF recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 26, 2024 Man arrested, requested medical attention
City The Blotter | Bicycles stolen from home in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 19, 2024 ALPR spots getaway car also linked to earlier theft.
crime The Blotter | Schools put on lockdown after false call of gunman By Damin Esper | November 12, 2024 "Swatting" incident appears to have targeted other schools in the Bay Area.
crime Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.
City The Blotter | Two arrested for breaking into vehicles By Damin Esper | October 29, 2024 Witness tip leads to arrests; plus residents surprise burglars in the act; and vehicle sought in SF chase triggers ALPR alert.