City The Blotter | Multiple smashed windows reported By Damin Esper | March 17, 2026 Plus: Stolen car on Magnolia.
Oakland Oakland begins issuing tickets through automated speed camera system By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 16, 2026 Cameras at a stretch of Broadway have averaged 539 warnings a day — now those warnings will be citations.
public safety San Jose restricts use of license plate readers amid surveillance concerns, lawsuit By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | March 12, 2026 Critics say cameras are "ripe for abuse," while vendor (Flock) claims customers (cities) can control who accesses their data.
City The Blotter | Wine, champagne taken in burglary By Damin Esper | March 10, 2026 Residence on Blair Avenue had open garage door.
crime March Cop on the Block By Exedra Staff | March 6, 2026 Chat with a police officer at one of the upcoming casual meet-ups around town.
crime Piedmont Police Department’s year-end report highlights drop in overall crime By Exedra Staff | March 3, 2026 The police chief also discussed the city's relationship to Flock Safety during his annual report to City Council on Monday night.
crime The Blotter | Woman cited for DUI after accident By Damin Esper | March 3, 2026 Plus: Catalytic converter thefts and stolen cars.
public safety Super Bowl human trafficking task force nets 29 arrests, rescues 73 victims across Bay Area By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 23, 2026 One victim was a 12-year-old who was recovered in Oakland, say officials.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man arrested for warrant, possession By Damin Esper | February 17, 2026 Missing person found, door tampering, and a recovered vehicle linked to home burglary.
City The Blotter | Jackhammers among tools stolen from backyard By Damin Esper | February 10, 2026 Stolen vehicle and car break-in reported; also police corner juveniles in Corporation Yard.