crime Piedmonter plants “Neighbors Together Oakland” lawn signs to rally residents By Exedra Staff | September 1, 2023 Fed up with crime, Chris Moore hopes to encourage more residents to engage with Oakland on public safety issues.
City The Blotter | Suspects at large after vehicle theft and chase By Damin Esper | August 29, 2023 Mayhem and confusion followed incident in Glen Alpine/Sotelo loop. Also: thief makes off with Amazon truck.
crime In the news | FBI to assist in Chabot Elementary School bomb threat investigation By Ali Tadayon | EdSource; Bay City News, Exedra Staff | August 29, 2023 The school was evacuated Tuesday morning after receiving a threatening email with "racial undertones."
crime Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in possession of rifle ammo, stolen goods, and drugs By Exedra Staff; photos and details via Piedmont Police Department social media | August 25, 2023 The suspect was also wearing an ankle monitor and driving with a suspended license.
City The Blotter | Suspect arrested in auto burglaries By Damin Esper | August 22, 2023 Suspect also possessed unregistered handgun; plus more vehicular-related crimes
crime Police officer injured by fleeing vehicle on Aug. 16 By Exedra Staff | August 18, 2023 Gun recovered in separate incident on Pacific Avenue on same night.
City The Blotter | Four accused of assaulting 74-year-old By Damin Esper | August 15, 2023 Victim says he was followed by two vehicles.
City The Blotter | Attempted strong-arm robbery on Scenic; stolen cars By Damin Esper and Piedmont Exedra | August 11, 2023 Plus: Accident in lower Piedmont requires Jaws of Life help from fire department.
Bay Area Boy paralyzed during freeway shooting faces long recovery; donors contribute almost $1M By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | August 8, 2023 8-year-old Asa appears in a family photo posted on his GoFundMe page.
Around Town Photos | Residents connect with first responders at National Night Out By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 4, 2023 Police officers and firefighters visit block parties around town to build community.