City County coroner: Cybertruck accident victims died of asphyxia and smoke inhalation By Damin Esper | February 13, 2025 Three Piedmont High School graduates died the day before Thanksgiving.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man arrested for hardware store robbery By Damin Esper | February 11, 2025 Plus: Trespasser arrested, DUI, stolen cars.
crime Free ice cream maker ‘offer’ lures victims into sticky situation, stealing their personal data By Nicole Tingson, Bay City News | February 11, 2025 Phishing scam uses fake Costco offer as bait.
crime The Blotter | Suspect arrested in car theft By Damin Esper | February 4, 2025 Vehicle stolen from Keefer Court; also DUI arrest at Grand Ave.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery reported on La Salle By Damin Esper | January 28, 2025 Gun reportedly used in crime.
City The Blotter | Daytime ‘strong-arm’ robbery on Ramona; suspect flees By Damin Esper | January 21, 2025 Plus: DUI, multi-car collision on Estates Drive and stolen vehicles galore.
Oakland Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.
crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.
crime 2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.
City The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | January 7, 2025 Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.