California No parole for youth with life sentences, California Supreme Court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 4, 2024 A Los Angeles man convicted of slaying an elderly neighbor in 1989 cannot seek parole under new state laws.
City The Blotter | Contractor found with cocaine, taken to Santa Rita Jail By Damin Esper | March 1, 2024 Man was on job site on Ronada Avenue.
Bay Area San Francisco’s Prop E would allow drones in police pursuits By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 Opponents say there could be a ripple effect for the rest of California.
Oakland Graffiti at Lake Merritt investigated as possible hate crime By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | February 21, 2024 Oakland police said the graffiti was connected to the conflict in the Middle East.
Around Town The Blotter | Drunk driver arrested on Linda Avenue By Damin Esper | February 20, 2024 Drug paraphernalia, burglary tools also found.
crime UC Berkeley alert system falls under scrutiny following slow response during gun incident By Grace Marion | Bay City News | February 20, 2024 The system didn’t warn students until 40 minutes after shots were fired on campus.
Bay Area Update: Newsom sends state lawyers to help Alameda County prosecute crimes in Oakland By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 9, 2024 Earlier this week the governor announced the deployment of 120 CHP officers to the region to combat rising crime.
crime The Blotter | Piedmont officer injured when broadsided by stolen truck By Damin Esper | February 6, 2024 Plus: Smashed car windows, stolen tools, and a DUI
Around Town The Blotter | Two arson incidents in three days in Piedmont By Damin Esper | January 30, 2024 Suspects arrested in both, no major damage done.
Bay Area After a prolonged search, third suspect arrested in death of security guard in Oakland By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 19, 2024 Laron Gilbert was taken into custody in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday.