Around Town The Blotter | Stolen truck recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | January 9, 2024 Man arrested when found putting items in back of vehicle; plus alleged "porch pirate" caught in the act and a DUI.
guns Federal appeals court blocks California’s new limitation on concealed carry in public places By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | January 9, 2024 Senate Bill 2, signed into law in September 2023, expanded restrictions on concealed weapons.
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.