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.
'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past A police officer described Jonah Roper's behavior as "erratic, violent and sexually inappropriate" after he broke into his mother's home in 2021.
Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free. Alameda County DA Pamela Price said James Vega should not spend decades behind bars "for a tragic mistake." Now he's out after 2.5 years.
Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forum Officials spoke candidly Saturday about the need to address lawless behavior in the city.
A teen boy killed an innocent girl. The DA wants him freed. The probation department says the Lilron Jones case should go back to adult court. The Alameda County DA's office says it disagrees.
Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them Jordan Gaines "denied any involvement and did not express any sympathy when shown photos of the injuries sustained by the victims," police wrote.