Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case
Judge Scott Patton said the DA's office failed to establish corrupt intent on Phong Tran's part in relation to an attempted bribery charge.
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Pamela Price recall team kicks off signature collection
Recall organizers say they have until March 5, 2024, to collect more than 73,000 signatures, which they expect will cost about $2 million.
Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes
Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.
Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case
Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."
Jonah Roper refused to come to court; arraignment held over
Berkeley police say they found two knives and blood on the steering wheel in the getaway car Roper used to flee the scene.
The clock to recall DA Pamela Price starts now
Critics say Price had contributed to Oakland's crime wave by being soft on crime. Supporters say Price is doing what she was elected to do.
Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation
The alleged killer, Jonah Roper, "admitted to assaulting the victims with a knife, with the intent to kill," police wrote in charging papers.