California Lawmakers gut major DUI reform through ‘hostile amendments’ By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis | CalMatters | August 21, 2026 The bill would have required in-car breathalyzers for anyone convicted of a DUI, bringing California in line with most states.
City The Blotter | Car stolen twice in Piedmont By Damin Esper | August 18, 2026 Plus: Flock camera tampered with
California The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.
Crime & Safety Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Hayward resident Lolomania “Lolo” Soakai, 27, was killed in 2022 when Oakland Police officers Officers Walid Abdelaziz and Jimmy Marin-Coronel illegally chased another driver.
City The Blotter | Porch pirate pilfers packages By Damin Esper | August 11, 2026 The two packages reported stolen were worth an estimated $175.
featured Stanford drops Flock license plate cameras after campus pushback, will use Genetec By Kayla Chan | Bay City News | August 7, 2026 Students’ discomfort with Flock is part of a broader trend of backlash against the company.
City The Blotter | Man shoplifts glue and stain from ACE Hardware By Damin Esper | August 4, 2026 Also: stolen vehicle recovered and a catalytic converter theft.
Technology ‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 3, 2026 They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?
Oakland Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 1, 2026 50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.
crime Where to find a Cop on the Block in August By Brigid Gaffikin | July 31, 2026 The police department's casual meet and greets continue.