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The Blotter | Man allegedly hits Ace Hardware employee with wrench
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Suspect arrested for theft, assault.City
The Blotter | Woman arrested for mail theft
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Also: multiple DUIs; and trespasser refuses to leave Beach Elementary.Bay Area
Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings
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Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.crime
December ‘Cop on the Block’ schedule
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Last meet-up of the month: PPD officers will be available on Dec 22 on Inverleith Ter at 6PM to chat with residents about public safety.
Bay Area
A proposal to alter the county’s recall rules could impact efforts to oust DA Pamela Price
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Supervisors approved putting the proposed changes to voters in March next year.California
‘Everybody in this community has a gun’: How Oakland lost its grip on gun violence
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A few years ago, Oakland won national acclaim for slashing gun-related crimes. Now it's facing a new wave of violent crime.crime
Oakland PD ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ lets buyers and sellers reduce risk of online transactions
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The zones allow for 12-minute parking and are well-lit, with 24-hour surveillance.Crime & Safety
