Oakland Oakland chef to relocate after downtown shooting, sets up GoFundMe to ‘rebuild’ restaurant By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Oakland police union seized on the incident to call for increased support from incoming Mayor Barbara Lee.
City The Blotter | Vandal damages Public Works circuit box By Damin Esper | April 29, 2025 City says no circuits taken or damaged.
City The Blotter | Rented SUV driving ‘recklessly’ in Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 22, 2025 Plus: A bevy of stolen cars and a report of aggressive driving.
City The Blotter | GMC Sierra stolen from Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 15, 2025 Vehicle later recovered in Hayward. Plus: False ICE alarm.
City The Blotter | Man found in stolen vehicle arrested By Damin Esper | April 8, 2025 Kia Optima reported taken the day before.
CHP Oakland CHP ‘surge’ strategy shows success at reducing crime, car thefts, governor says By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 So far this year the "surge" has netted 400 arrests, and uncovered 614 stolen cars and 30 guns.
public safety SF mayor’s shift in harm reduction policy targets distribution of safe smoking supplies By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 5, 2025 The shift is a part of Lurie’s executive directive called “Breaking the Cycle” to tackle the city’s fentanyl epidemic.
crime Suspect in assault of Oakland police officer charged by Alameda County district attorney By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 3, 2025 Suspect has six prior felony convictions.
City The Blotter | One arrested in stolen van after stop By Damin Esper | April 1, 2025 Second suspect fled. Plus: suspected DUI.
City Where to find your local ‘Cop on the Block’ in April By Piedmont Police Department | April 1, 2025 The Piedmont Police Department’s casual meet-ups for residents around town continue this month.