crime Police warn of email scam that uses photo of victim’s home as bait to obtain financial info By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 12, 2024 Be safe and delete suspicious emails immediately without opening.
Uncategorized The Blotter | Man found in stolen Hyundai SUV By Damin Esper | September 10, 2024 Suspect taken to Santa Rita for narcotics and stolen property; plus: home burglary, stolen vehicles reported.
Technology Why scammers love targeting senior citizens: 10 unscrupulous scams to watch out for By Spokeo | Nick Marshall | Local News Matters | September 4, 2024 Often homeowners, sitting on top of savings, and in good credit, seniors are an easy jackpot for fraudsters and hackers.
City The Blotter | Suspect breaks into house on Sunnyside By Damin Esper | September 3, 2024 White male suspect sought; plus stolen vehicles, DUI arrest, and more.
Technology California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | August 30, 2024 A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
gavin newsom Not everyone’s a fan of Newsom’s hands-on approach to crime in California By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | August 26, 2024 Some in Oakland say the state is overreaching.
Crime & Safety Oakland mayor, police and fire chiefs to host series of public safety town halls By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2024 The five events will take place at different locations around the city starting Friday, Aug. 23.
City The Blotter | Woman in car has purse stolen at intersection By Damin Esper | August 21, 2024 Suspect smashed passenger side window; incident took place mid-afternoon at Oakland and Grand avenues.
Oakland Suspect arrested in case of Oakland man shot while sleeping, Housing Authority says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 20, 2024 A bullet penetrated the wall of the victim's apartment, traveled through his headboard, into his head and out his left eye.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.