Oakland Homeless Camp Catches Fire

The fire, reported about 9:30 a.m., burned the camp and trees.

Pursuit; Firefighters Deployed: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A man robbed a maternity clothing store, a passenger died while riding BART and other East Bay police, fire, and court stories.

2 Alarm Vegetation Fire In Oakland Hills Put Out Thursday

The fire started along Highway 13 and moved uphill. Gusty winds hampered firefighting efforts.

2 Men Shot, Killed In Oakland Tuesday

Both of the men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Fire At Oakland Homeless Camp Extinguished

The blaze destroyed about 20 dwellings, fire officials said.

Man Tried To Lure Girls; Robbery: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A dad was convicted of molesting a teen he met while gaming, a mountain lion was captured and other East Bay police and fire stories.

Ghost Ship Defense Lawyers Discuss Change Of Venue

Listen to their reason for wanting the trial to stay in Alameda County.

4 Arrested In Oakland Carjacking

The charges stem from a carjacking at gunpoint reported at about 9:35 p.m. on Oct. 22, police said.

Pursuit; Jogger Hit, Killed: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A man is accused of exposing himself near a school, a man ditched a stolen truck, a puppy was rescued, and other police and fire stories.

5 Vehicle Crash On I-580 Cleared

Three lanes of traffic were blocked for about 2 hours Thursday afternoon.

Ring Stolen; Package Thief: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A small plane crashed, a man tried to steal a Rolex during an e-commerce exchange and other East Bay police, fire, and court stories.

Sheriff's Sergeant Arraigned On Felony Charges

He faces four felony charges for allegedly making illegal and secret recordings of suspects with their clients.

Car Into Building; Fires: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A truck was found in a marina, two people suspected of possessing drugs for sale were arrested and other East Bay police and fire stories.

Warehouse Destroyed By 2 Alarm Fire In Oakland

The fire was across the street from the Coliseum/Airport BART station. The warehouse was associated with a painting contractor.

Oakland Police Detain 5 Following Chase

Police said the men are alleged to be involved in a series of robberies.

Piedmont 2018 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Piedmont before the kids go out trick or treating.

Cold Case; Bar Damaged By Fire: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

Police said two teens who died likely overdosed, a convicted bank robber was arrested and other East Bay police, fire, and court stories.

Oakland Diocese Sued Over Alleged Abuse By Priests

The lawsuit claims the bishops' conference concealed sexual assaults and the offenders' identities, among many allegations.

Arson Arrest; Abducted Boy Found: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

Distracted driving caused crash, search for missing fisherman, mail theft warning and other East Bay police and fire stories.

Fake Bomb In Piedmont Leads To School Lockdown, Arrest

The bizarre incident happened Thursday in the area of Wildwood and Winsor avenues.

Oakland Barricade Situation Causing Traffic Near Oakland Avenue

Police say the suspect is wanted for a robbery, pistol-whipping and attempted carjacking.

Piedmont Hires New Fire Chief

Bret Black will start on Oct. 1, returning to the Bay Area after honing his skills elsewhere.

Oakland Shootings Injure 2

Police said the shootings were both reported shortly after 2 a.m.

Skimming Suspect; Kitchen Fire: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A camera was discovered in a coffee shop bathroom, 20 tickets issued during safety sting and other East Bay police and fire stories.

Drowning; Elderly Man Rescued: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A baby left in a hot car died, a driver survived a dramatic wreck, Costco phone scam warning, and other East Bay police and fire stories.

Fire Roars Through Homeless Camp In Oakland

The fire department says about 15 or 16 tents were destroyed in the overnight blaze.

Man Shot To Death In Oakland Over Weekend

Police say it happened near the intersection of 34th Avenue and Salisbury Street.

Ghost Ship Trial Scheduled For Next April

A plea deal fell apart when a judge decided that Derick Almena failed to show remorse or take full responsibility for his actions.

Driver Extricated; School Threat: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A former doctor was sentenced to prison, $2485 worth of stolen merchandise was found, and other police and fire stories across East Bay.

Person Killed In Oakland Shooting

The killing happened late Thursday night.

Fire Erupts At Oakland Homeless Encampment

The fire was reported at 12:46 p.m. today at the encampment near Union Point Park.

DUI Arrests; Robberies: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A man is accused of killing 11 cows, a garbage transfer station caught fire and other police, fire and court stories from East Bay.

Man Injured In BART Train Fight

ART police received a report about 9:18 p.m. of an argument between two passengers.

Family Escapes Fire; Pipe Attack: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

Firefighters were sent to the Mendo Complex Fire, merchandise stolen from Home Depot was during a bust and other police, fire stories.

Nia Wilson's Accused Killer Could Get Death Penalty

Prosecutors added a special circumstances charge against John Lee Cowell.

Oakland Men Arrested For North Bay Robberies

A speeding silver BMW fled the scene of electronics thefts.

Bay Area Native Mollie Tibbetts Found Dead

The college student had been missing for a month.

Pharmacy Robbery; Stolen Cop Car: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A former Uber driver is accused of sexual assault, a building collapsed due to a massive fire, and other police, fire stories from East Bay.

Mountain Lion; Protestors; Fires: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

A man accused of arranging to meet a minor for sex was arrested, grass fires were extinguished and other police, fire stories from East Bay.

2 Injured In Piedmont House Fire

The home is on St. James Place.