Bay Area New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.
Real Estate Assembly committee on retail theft calls for more data, reforms during its first hearing By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | December 22, 2023 Representatives from retail, real estate, public policy, and law enforcement fields shared information.
Around Town In the news | No enhancements for accused in fatal shooting of security guard By Exedra Staff | December 19, 2023 Kevin Nishita died following a robbery and assault in downtown Oakland last year.
City The Blotter | Man tries to flee from stolen vehicle after crashes By Damin Esper | December 19, 2023 Finally arrested boarding AC Transit bus; also: more DUI related-collisions.
crime In the news | Police seek harsher charges against suspect in hit-and-run involving former Piedmont resident By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 Michelle Farmer Eldridge was critically injured in the January collision and died on October 31.
Around Town The Blotter | Man allegedly hits Ace Hardware employee with wrench By Damin Esper | December 12, 2023 Suspect arrested for theft, assault.
City The Blotter | Woman arrested for mail theft By Damin Esper | December 5, 2023 Also: multiple DUIs; and trespasser refuses to leave Beach Elementary.
Bay Area Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | December 5, 2023 Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.
crime December ‘Cop on the Block’ schedule By Exedra Staff | December 3, 2023 Last meet-up of the month: PPD officers will be available on Dec 22 on Inverleith Ter at 6PM to chat with residents about public safety.
crime The Blotter | Auto, mail theft By Damin Esper | November 28, 2023 Plus: Vandalism in Dracena Park.