Crime & Safety The Blotter | Jewelry stolen from in front of residence By Damin Esper | November 11, 2025 Estimated loss from theft over $1,000
Bay Area Berkeley Police Department launches online call log as it begins encrypting radio signals By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | November 8, 2025 The removal of public access to police broadcasts was made to comply with a change in state law.
crime The Blotter | Two stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 4, 2025 Honda Accord, CRV found on same day.
crime FBI releases images of suspects in theft of over 1,000 artifacts from Oakland Museum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 4, 2025 The FBI and the Oakland Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in last month's theft.
Arts & Entertainment Thieves abscond with more than 1,000 items belonging to Oakland Museum of California By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 30, 2025 OMCA responds to the theft of jewelry, laptops and Native American baskets, among other things taken from a museum storage facility on Oct 15.
crime The Blotter | Suspects wanted for multiple crimes By Damin Esper | October 28, 2025 Group accused of taking packages, tools, attempting to steal truck.
crime Oakland council rejects re-appointments of police commission chair, alternate commissioner By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 27, 2025 Mayor Barbara Lee said Wednesday that the council’s vote won’t “delay or disrupt the Chief of Police selection timeline.”
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI By Damin Esper | October 24, 2025 Incident happened late on Highland Avenue; also: stolen vehicles; home break-in; and a leash-law scofflaw with errant dogs at Bear Park.
crime Former NFL player Doug Martin identified as man who died in Oakland police custody By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | October 21, 2025 The Oakland native made two Pro Bowls as a top player in the league during his time with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also played for the then-Oakland Raiders in 2018.
City The Blotter | Dog sitter charged in burglary By Damin Esper | October 14, 2025 Homeowner says crime was caught on video; also ALPR alerts to stolen vehicle; residents report thefts of car, scooters.