Oakland OPD delays rollout of police radio encryption amid technical issues, transparency concerns By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 8, 2025 Previously, public radio frequencies allowed for journalists, watchdogs, and members of the public to monitor police activities.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | September 2, 2025 ALPR system detected Camry; more stolen vehicles turn up; and a bunny statue found at the scene of shattered window on Wyngaard.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Gun reportedly pulled on man on Kingston Ave. By Damin Esper | August 29, 2025 Plus: DUI, attempted theft.
Oakland Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.
Featured in Category The Blotter | $3,000 worth of tools taken from car By Damin Esper | August 19, 2025 Plumber was working on Crofton Avenue.
City The Blotter | Vehicle stolen in middle of the night By Damin Esper | August 12, 2025 Reported crime happened on Greenbank; also a jewelry theft and DUI.
crime ‘President Trump is wrong’: Oakland mayor fires back after POTUS calls out city on crime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 Evidence shows the East Bay city’s crime rate has fallen.
crime ‘We’re on the right track’: Oakland’s 29% dip in violent crime mirrors nationwide trend By Kathleen Kirkwood | Local News Matters | August 10, 2025 "Our work is far from done," says Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
City The Blotter | Suspects arrested in armed robbery By Damin Esper | July 29, 2025 Plus: Over $10,000 worth of property taken in Requa Place burglary; Grand Avenue DUIs; playing with fire.