TBS Today, Aug. 2
Today's scoop: The decision to bar the Alameda County DA's office from a case involving a political rival of DA Pamela Price will stand, a panel of judges has ruled.
Judges uphold Alameda DA’s recusal from Butch Ford case
The appellate panel upheld a prior ruling that found a conflict “so grave as to render it unlikely” that Ford would get fair treatment.
Emilie Raguso
We also got word that the murder suspect from last month's fatal shooting in Berkeley was charged today.
Steve Addison was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to court papers.
In case you missed our story yesterday:
Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase
According to police, Steve Addison killed Matthew Gullette outside a South Berkeley halfway house on July 3.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Berkeley freeway collision leaves 1 dead, slows traffic
The coroner’s office has identified the man who died as Charles Nelson, 82, El Cerrito.
Emilie Raguso
3-alarm fire in Berkeley under investigation
“During the incident, an electrical transformer caught fire and exploded, causing a power line to fall onto a parked vehicle,” BFD said.
Emilie Raguso
Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash
“All we ask is for prayers. If you love Sam, just pray,” his wife told The Scanner. “Prayer changes everything.”
Emilie Raguso
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