DISPATCHES FROM THE BLUE ZONES: Police warn shoppers of new crime trend at Bay Area Trader Joe’s locations. “Shoppers are advised to remain vigilant, keep wallets in a zipped bag close to their body and tell employees if they notice any suspicious behavior. The Danville Police Department also recommends taking it a step further and using a carabiner to secure your bag to your cart, the department wrote in a Friday Facebook post.”

Carabiners — the new Bay Area fashion must-have.