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Oakland Voices
Published 1 hour agoOpinion: Oakland must strengthen civilian oversight as federal monitoring ends
The Anti Police-Terror Project urges Oakland to strengthen independent civilian police oversight following the end of federal monitoring of OPD.
City of Dublin
Published September 27Update: Homicide Investigation – Victim Identified, Two Suspects Arrested
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, about 3:08 p.m., a Dublin Police Services (DPS) sergeant was driving near the Dublin Sports Grounds (DSG), located at 6700 Dublin Blvd., when he saw a man lying on the ground in the parking lot.
City of Dublin
Published September 27Dublin Police Services is Investigating a Homicide at Dublin Sports Grounds
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, about 3:08 p.m., Dublin Police Services responded to the Dublin Sports Grounds, located at 6700 Dublin Blvd., in Dublin, for a shooting that just occurred.
Alameda Post
Published September 17AFD Stops ‘Heavy’ Alameda Point Structure Fire at Building 78
Firefighters were called out to Alameda Point at 1:30 a.m. where they found Building 78 consumed by flames. Desmond Bracken reports the fire was brought under control in under 90 minutes with no injuries or casualties reported.
Richmondside
Published September 17Swimmers have rare, terrifying encounter with Blondie the sea lion near Albany Bulb
Swimmers have rare, terrifying encounter with Blondie the sea lion near Albany Bulb Attacks by sea lions are extremely uncommon in the bay. The incident comes amid a rise in domoic acid poisoning on the California coast, which can lead to odd and aggressive behavior.
Alameda Post
Published September 11When the Ground Shakes, Have a Plan
We can’t predict when the next major earthquake will happen, but we can decide how prepared we’ll be when it does. Review this checklist and make sure the members of your household know how to respond.