crime Oakland expands safety camera network along Hegenberger Ave to improve security By Nicole Tingson, Bay City News | February 17, 2025 Early results show a decline in auto burglaries, robberies, and thefts in the area.
Featured in Category Police identify and arrest hit and run suspect By Exedra Staff | February 14, 2025 Residents call on the city to improve safety at the site of the incident at Grand and Greenbank Avenues.
City County coroner: Cybertruck accident victims died of asphyxia and smoke inhalation By Damin Esper | February 13, 2025 Three Piedmont High School graduates died the day before Thanksgiving.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man arrested for hardware store robbery By Damin Esper | February 11, 2025 Plus: Trespasser arrested, DUI, stolen cars.
crime Free ice cream maker ‘offer’ lures victims into sticky situation, stealing their personal data By Nicole Tingson, Bay City News | February 11, 2025 Phishing scam uses fake Costco offer as bait.
crime The Blotter | Suspect arrested in car theft By Damin Esper | February 4, 2025 Vehicle stolen from Keefer Court; also DUI arrest at Grand Ave.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery reported on La Salle By Damin Esper | January 28, 2025 Gun reportedly used in crime.
City The Blotter | Daytime ‘strong-arm’ robbery on Ramona; suspect flees By Damin Esper | January 21, 2025 Plus: DUI, multi-car collision on Estates Drive and stolen vehicles galore.
Oakland Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.
crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.