Bay Area ‘It’s in the data’: Crime in California dropped to historic lows in 2025, report shows By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | July 3, 2026 Crime reductions coincided with a rise in arrests; in the Bay Area, Alameda County alone saw a 43% drop in homicides.
Crime & Safety See where to find a Cop on the Block in July By Piedmont Police Department | June 30, 2026 Get to know your local police officers.
crime The Blotter | Box delivery truck stolen, recovered By Damin Esper | June 30, 2026 Plus: Stolen packages.
Oakland Oakland police discuss plans to expand drone usage at military equipment town hall By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | June 26, 2026 In 2025, the department reported deploying drones on 170 occasions, after deploying such equipment 145 times in 2024.
Bay Area New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000 By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | June 24, 2026 The scam begins with a phone call threatening to disconnect a customer’s service unless an immediate payment is made.
Bay Area Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | June 24, 2026 The system isn’t an earthquake prediction service, rather it uses ground and satellite sensors to detect fault movement in real time.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI in Piedmont By Damin Esper | June 23, 2026 Also reported: trespasser seen on video surveillance; stolen vehicle.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
crime The Blotter | Arson charge in brush fire By Damin Esper | June 16, 2026 Incident happened on Oakmont Avenue last week.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Obstructed license plate leads to arrest By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 Plus: Suspicious person, DUI, and stolen cars