Bay Area How Bay Area cities can leverage the power of AI to build safer, more secure communities By Vishnu S. Pendyala, San Jose State University | Local News Matters | June 12, 2024 Privacy concerns and accuracy issues causing false positives and false negatives remain, but they do not outweigh the benefits, says this San Jose State data scientist.
City The Blotter | Sexual assault suspect arrested By Damin Esper | June 11, 2024 Suspect is connected to two alleged assaults that took place on May 31; also: stolen vehicles and a prowler.
City Vigilant patrol, training results in fast stop of fire in secluded home By City of Piedmont | June 4, 2024 A police officer smelled smoke, firefighters find fire burning inside a home on St. James.
Letters to the Editor Commentary | How Blair Avenue neighbors helped first responders in a house fire emergency By Barbara Giuffre | June 3, 2024 Resident Barbara Giuffre says two simple things can make a difference in an emergency like the April 9 fire.
crime Community alert | Piedmont police say two assault incidents reported Friday morning By Exedra Staff | May 31, 2024 Suspect grabbed one woman on Bonita Avenue from behind and fled; similar incident reported on Pala Avenue.
City June ‘Cop on the Block’ event this Tuesday By Piedmont Police Department | May 31, 2024 The Piedmont Police Department’s neighborhood outreach continues on June 25 with a gathering on Caperton Ave.
crime The Blotter | Car thief attempts to hit victim with vehicle By Damin Esper | May 28, 2024 Victim unhurt, vehicle found.
crime Oakland’s decade-old police chase policy faces changes as council OKs prompt review By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Review prompted by concerns that OPD isn't able to respond quickly to rising crime.
guns Gunfire erupts outside Skyline High School graduation ceremony, at least two injured By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Witnesses described hearing what they thought were fireworks until they realized it was actually gunfire.
public safety California Highway Patrol plans maximum enforcement during Memorial Day weekend By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 The California Highway Patrol is launching a statewide maximum enforcement period beginning at 6 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Monday.