Crime & Safety Oakland mayor, police and fire chiefs to host series of public safety town halls By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2024 The five events will take place at different locations around the city starting Friday, Aug. 23.
City The Blotter | Woman in car has purse stolen at intersection By Damin Esper | August 21, 2024 Suspect smashed passenger side window; incident took place mid-afternoon at Oakland and Grand avenues.
Oakland Suspect arrested in case of Oakland man shot while sleeping, Housing Authority says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 20, 2024 A bullet penetrated the wall of the victim's apartment, traveled through his headboard, into his head and out his left eye.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.
City The Blotter | Stolen car crashes into front yard By Damin Esper | August 6, 2024 More stolen vehicles, arrests, and a DUI.
City Police track stolen car before it crashes into home on Monticello Avenue By Exedra Staff | August 2, 2024 Suspects flee on foot; handgun recovered.
City The Blotter | Stolen car collides with police vehicle, suspect still at large By Damin Esper | July 30, 2024 The incident happened July 29 on and around Warfield and Magnolia Avenues.
crime Crews continue to investigate cause of fire that engulfed Rockridge bookstore, displaced 5 residents By Riley Cooke | Bay City News | July 30, 2024 The cause of the fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel Books) is still unknown.
City The Blotter | Armed robbery, arrests, stolen tools, assault, DUI By Damin Esper | July 23, 2024 One suspect arrested in July 18 Magnolia Avenue armed robbery incident.
City PPD issues Community Alert for armed robbery on Magnolia Ave. By Piedmont Police Department | July 19, 2024 Suspects were reportedly armed with two AR-15-style rifles, and driving a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee.