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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
13 hours ago

Calls for more Met Police funding as shoplifting cases in London triple in four years

Shoplifting in London has tripled in five years, prompting calls for increased police funding and neighborhood policing.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Podcast: Encampment changes, EZ's Lounge warnings, airport expansion fight

Oakland City Council enacts new encampment policy to enhance towing of RVs and closure of camps.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US news

East Oakland shooting leaves one dead

A person was killed in a shooting Wednesday night on the 9800 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland; an investigation is ongoing.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Atty. Gen. Bonta says evidence reveals how Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices

Amazon allegedly engaged in price fixing with Levi Strauss to raise retail prices against market competition.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

CA says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it

Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise prices to avoid being undercut by competitors, according to a lawsuit by California's attorney general.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Atty. Gen. Bonta says evidence reveals how Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices

Amazon allegedly engaged in price fixing with Levi Strauss to raise retail prices against market competition.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

CA says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it

Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise prices to avoid being undercut by competitors, according to a lawsuit by California's attorney general.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
4 hours ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
#san-fernando-valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago
Los Angeles

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Los Angeles

San Fernando Valley burglary spree: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge

Nine burglaries have occurred in the San Fernando Valley since April 11, prompting increased LAPD patrols along Ventura Boulevard.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

San Fernando Valley burglary spree: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge

Nine burglaries have occurred in the San Fernando Valley since April 11, prompting increased LAPD patrols along Ventura Boulevard.
Cannabis
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

What Happened After A Decade Of Legal Weed In California? - Above the Law

Legislation around marijuana has failed to curb illegal cultivation and has not led to the predicted negative societal impacts.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
15 hours ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.
#shooting
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Police have charged five individuals and are searching for two more in a fraud investigation where AI tools were used to target retail locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The suspects employed smart glasses and distraction techniques to steal login information from employees, which was then used to load funds onto gift cards through self-checkout kiosks.
Canada news
Public health
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
#robbery
fromHoodline
4 days ago
New York City

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Store owner followed from San Leandro to Concord in $7,000 cigarette robbery, police say

A 24-year-old man was charged with robbery, assault, and elder abuse after a 72-year-old store owner was run over while robbers stole $7,000 in cigarette cartons.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Two arrested following one robbery in East Bay and attempt at another one

Two men arrested after committing a robbery in Alamo and attempting another in Lafayette; replica Glock found; bail set at $200,000 and $150,000.
US news
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

A violent robbery occurred at a Rockaway Boulevard storefront, resulting in a worker being pistol-whipped and the theft of high-end phones and cash.
SF food
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Anger among shoppers as Safeway loses paper bag handles amid tariffs, supply chain issues

Safeway removed handles from paper grocery bags due to a global supply chain shortage, frustrating many customers who find the new bags inconvenient.
Fundraising
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

SantaCon organizer accused of stealing over $1M in 'his own con game'

SantaCon's charitable claims in New York City are under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against its president, Stefan Pildes.
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Apple is closing this San Diego County store in June

As we continue investing to expand and enhance our retail stores and offerings worldwide, we remain deliberate about evaluating our existing locations to ensure that we can meet our customers' needs in the best way.
Apple
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

Vigil to Be Held Monday for Pedestrian Killed In SoMa Hit-and-Run

Dannielle Spillman, a 74-year-old trans woman, was fatally struck by a driver in SoMa, prompting a vigil in her honor.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF SoMa businesses say weekend Caltrans roadwork on I-80 chased customers away: 'Kind of slow'

Eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is closed for repaving, causing detours and reduced business for local shops.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Video: Sideshow Participant In Hayward Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Semi Truck

A sideshow in Hayward ended with a participant crashing a stolen car into a semi truck and abandoning it in an intersection.
#insurance-fraud
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

They dressed like a bear and damaged a Rolls-Royce in an audacious insurance scheme

A unique insurance fraud case involved a bear suit and staged attacks on luxury vehicles, resulting in jail sentences for the perpetrators.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

Three residents staged fake bear attacks on cars for insurance fraud, leading to jail sentences and restitution.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

They dressed like a bear and damaged a Rolls-Royce in an audacious insurance scheme

A unique insurance fraud case involved a bear suit and staged attacks on luxury vehicles, resulting in jail sentences for the perpetrators.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

Three residents staged fake bear attacks on cars for insurance fraud, leading to jail sentences and restitution.
#brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
fromNBC New York
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

A 20-year-old man faces federal charges after attacking OpenAI's headquarters, with his family citing a mental health crisis.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'

An Irvine man was arrested for replacing Lego mini-figures with dried pasta and returning them to Target, part of a larger theft trend.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
#hit-and-run
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say

Four family members in Southern California arrested for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms linked to the Sinaloa cartel.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of home burglaries in the Valley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has ordered increased police patrols along Ventura Boulevard due to a rise in residential burglaries.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SFPD Arrests Driver In Chinatown Crash That Killed One Pedestrian, Injured Another

The gentleman was trying to park in a parking spot and lost control of his vehicle, drove across the street and unfortunately hit two folks on the sidewalk.
San Francisco
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
1 week ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested After $24K Theft Spree At Major Retailer In Nassau: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested for stealing nearly $25,000 worth of items from Home Depot in Nassau County.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

$1 million fine for a landowner who chopped trees? Oakland officials can't decide

Property owners face nearly $1 million in fines for illegally cutting down 38 trees, with the City Council divided on enforcement decisions.
California
fromFortune
5 days ago

g | Fortune

California's minimum wage increase for fast-food workers has led to higher wages without significant job loss or dire economic consequences.
#burglary
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Safeway's new paper bags infuriate San Francisco customers

Safeway stores in San Francisco have switched to paper bags without handles, causing customer dissatisfaction and complaints about their usability.
#oakland-police
fromReadWrite
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland illegal gambling raid detains ten people

Oakland police shut down an illegal gambling operation linked to violence and community complaints, arresting individuals and seizing evidence.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX

Oakland Police will increase deployments citywide during Super Bowl weekend to suppress robberies and sideshows, enforce against sex trafficking, and patrol major event areas.
East Bay (California)
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

Oakland illegal gambling raid detains ten people

Oakland police shut down an illegal gambling operation linked to violence and community complaints, arresting individuals and seizing evidence.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Alameda County DA visits Union City Walmart to learn how store fights organized retail crime

Organized retail crime involves professional thieves stealing merchandise for profit, prompting stores like Walmart to enhance security measures.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Police arrest San Jose man accused of brandishing machete, connected to string of violent attacks

A man was arrested in San Jose for a series of unprovoked assaults that injured multiple victims over two months.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Burglaries in one quiet Bay Area neighborhood are taking a disturbing new turn

Sharon Heights residents face escalating home burglaries, with thieves now targeting occupied homes during dinnertime using window-breaking devices to steal valuables within minutes.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

9 SF stores are 'fronts' for illegal activity, city attorney says

Nine Tenderloin convenience stores were shut down or face eviction after authorities uncovered drug sales, stolen merchandise, gambling machines, and other illegal activity.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested for allegedly planning mass shoplifting from London supermarkets to redistribute goods.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man shot in East Oakland after leaving store

The man told police he had just left a store in the area and was walking to his vehicle when he heard gunfire and realized he had been shot. He was able to drive himself to a hospital. According to initial reports, the shots were apparently fired during a dispute between some other people in the area.
US news
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Beer and flowers stolen on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

Local law enforcement responded to multiple incidents including stalking, theft, substance abuse, assault, and burglary across various locations.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Wednesday FBI Raids Hit Alleged Chop Shops Across East Bay, Related to Suspected Diesel Fuel Theft Ring

Both NBC Bay Area and KTVU were covering the story that FBI agents raided four East Bay locations Wednesday morning, in what is apparently an investigation into a stolen diesel fuel ring. Both reports are short on details, but the Bay Area News Groups seems way ahead on this one, noting that the raids come "amid reports that a group of thieves had set up a station to sell stolen gasoline at an East Oakland chop shop."
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Prolific cigarette robbers linked to incidents all over East Bay

The suspects two Vallejo men, a Pittsburg man and a San Leandro man were charged with a Jan. 14 incident where plainclothes officers allegedly witnessed the foursome leave a smoke shop, rob someone of an Acura, then drive to a gas station and commit an armed robbery. At that point, uniformed officers showed up and arrested the men, according to court records.
California
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Teen slips cuffs, steals Oakland police SUV before being caught

A 17-year-old arrested for carjacking and burglary escaped handcuffs in an Oakland police SUV, drove away, and was recaptured after officers disabled the vehicle with a spike strip.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
#armed-robbery
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Second man charged with murder in Oakland drug deal ambuscade

Oakland police arrested multiple suspects in connection with a December 2025 drug deal ambush killing, charging the driver under felony murder rule and the suspected shooter with murder.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

FBI raids East Oakland lot where thieves allegedly sold stolen gas for cheap

FBI and police raided an East Oakland property suspected as a chop shop selling stolen gasoline and storing stolen vehicles, seizing multiple vehicles and equipment.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of Little League baseball equipment, other items in Hayward

Thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of baseball equipment and other items from the Treeview Little League clubhouse, jeopardizing the season.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area bank employee and two others accused of robbery scheme

Three suspects were arrested for allegedly conspiring to rob Novato bank customers, with $160,000 seized and one suspect employed at the bank.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Safeway threatens to prosecute two juveniles accused of stealing alcohol

Multiple thefts, a stolen vehicle, an attempted garage entry, and a vehicle-following incident involving juveniles were reported across several local streets and businesses.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Safeway threatens to prosecute two juveniles accused of stealing alcohol

Multiple incidents over three days included attempted garage burglary, suspicious vehicle following of juveniles, a stolen Tesla, and wallet theft with stolen credit-card use.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

One man shot, another pistol whipped in Oakland robbery

Two 37-year-old men were attacked during a robbery in East Oakland; one was pistol-whipped and a bullet struck the other in the shoulder.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From Oakland to LA, California cities saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It's not clear why

California's homicide rate fell to 4.3 per 100,000 by end of 2024 after pandemic spikes, dropping sharply across multiple cities.
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