Bay Area Oakland has a new chief of police By Dan McMenamin and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 22, 2024 Mitchell was formerly chief of police in Lubbock, Texas.
crime Oakland officials say crime along Hegenberger is ‘trending down’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 20, 2024 Authorities credit increased police, community attention for a reduction in crime in the neighborhood.
Around Town The Blotter | Residential burglary interrupted by police By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 House sitter reported people inside residence.
crime Oakland police warn residents to stay vigilant as smash-and-grab robberies on the rise By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | March 15, 2024 Several recent robbery victims were either sitting in their vehicle or stopped while driving when they were approached.
Bay Area Registrar to manually count 123K signatures submitted to recall Alameda County DA Price By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 15, 2024 The recall effort needs 73,195 signatures to qualify.
crime The Blotter | Man arrested, suspected of possession By Exedra Staff | March 12, 2024 Weekly roundup from the Piedmont Police Department.
California No parole for youth with life sentences, California Supreme Court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 4, 2024 A Los Angeles man convicted of slaying an elderly neighbor in 1989 cannot seek parole under new state laws.
City The Blotter | Contractor found with cocaine, taken to Santa Rita Jail By Damin Esper | March 1, 2024 Man was on job site on Ronada Avenue.
Bay Area San Francisco’s Prop E would allow drones in police pursuits By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 Opponents say there could be a ripple effect for the rest of California.
Oakland Graffiti at Lake Merritt investigated as possible hate crime By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | February 21, 2024 Oakland police said the graffiti was connected to the conflict in the Middle East.