Oakland ‘Serious danger’: Charging docs in Tuan Le’s killing reveal multitude of felony allegations By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 5, 2024 A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the slain Oakland police officer has more than doubled its original goal.
crime The Blotter | Burglary on Oak Road By Damin Esper | January 2, 2024 Loss estimated at $8,000; suspects unknown.
Around Town The Blotter | Suspect arrested for attempted burglary By Damin Esper | December 29, 2023 Police apprehend man after resident scares him off property.
crime ‘We are devastated. We are angry’: Oakland police officer killed responding to burglary at cannabis dispensary By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 29, 2023 Officer Tuan Le, 36, was a four-year veteran of the Oakland police department working undercover.
Bay Area New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.
Real Estate Assembly committee on retail theft calls for more data, reforms during its first hearing By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | December 22, 2023 Representatives from retail, real estate, public policy, and law enforcement fields shared information.
Around Town In the news | No enhancements for accused in fatal shooting of security guard By Exedra Staff | December 19, 2023 Kevin Nishita died following a robbery and assault in downtown Oakland last year.
City The Blotter | Man tries to flee from stolen vehicle after crashes By Damin Esper | December 19, 2023 Finally arrested boarding AC Transit bus; also: more DUI related-collisions.
crime In the news | Police seek harsher charges against suspect in hit-and-run involving former Piedmont resident By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 Michelle Farmer Eldridge was critically injured in the January collision and died on October 31.
Around Town The Blotter | Man allegedly hits Ace Hardware employee with wrench By Damin Esper | December 12, 2023 Suspect arrested for theft, assault.