From the Lafayette PD facebook page link:

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at about 11:15 AM, Orinda police responded to a reported auto burglary where suspects in an Acura RDX stole tools from a work truck. The Acura was linked to auto burglaries in Lafayette, Orinda, and the Alamo area in the past few weeks. At about 11:45, a Lafayette police officer located the vehicle in a residential area in Lafayette. The Acura fled from the officer and a pursuit was initiated. It was terminated when the suspect vehicle drove westbound in the eastbound HWY 24 onramp at Acalanes Road. An area check was conducted but the Acura was not located. Minutes later, Lafayette police were dispatched to a grand theft of tools from a construction worker's vehicle.
A CHP helicopter later located the Acura driving recklessly on Oakland streets before it parked in front of a home on the 7200 block of Fresno Street in Oakland. The occupants of the vehicle entered a property. Oakland police were able to take both suspects into custody without incident. A search of the Acura resulted in the recovery of stolen property from the auto burglaries that happened in Lafayette and Orinda yesterday. Officers conducted a search of the property finding additional evidence. The suspects, who were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility, are identified as: 23-Year-old Joel Hernandez-Lobatos of Oakland He was booked on the following charges: grand theft, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, and drug possession. He is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. 31-year-old Urubiel Hernandez-Lobatos of Oakland He was booked on the following charges: grand theft, conspiracy, felony evading, vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of $85,000 bail.

Someone broke into my backyard and stole my mountain bike $1K. Reported online. Im between Fruitvale and Macarthur.

Hey everyone, I’m deciding on moving into Lantana Uptown, which is right on the corner of 16th and MLK in Oakland. I want to know how safe the walk to the 19th St BART station is for a daily commute. I am a 24-year-old female, and I will need to commute to and from the station at various different times, including morning rush hour and later in the evening.

For anyone familiar with the area, how is that specific stretch starting from 16th/MLK and heading over to the station at night? Is it a relatively safe bet to live here and make this walk alone as a female at different hours? Thanks!

Curious if anyone has any events within Oakland for Halloween, on Halloween. A lot of events seem to be a day before/after. Doesn’t matter if its movies, a walk, tour, food, etc.

Preferably events that are catered to 21+ but any event information is welcome. Thank you!

Just got approved for an apartment in the neighborhood with my partner. Just wondering how’s the neighborhood and what grocery stores do yall go to?