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Alameda County DA search: Here are the 7 finalists
Read the applications and see how to follow along as the process continues.
Arsonist admits setting fires at federal building, UC Berkeley
Casey Goonan is set to be sentenced April 8 and could receive five to 20 years for what was described as terrorism.
UCPD: Former student took pics in UC Berkeley dorm shower
Authorities credited a student and her roommate with helping catch suspect Wensen "Vincent" Wu by collecting key evidence.
Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest
Sean Hammonds has a long list of convictions for drug sales and gun possession. The DA's office charged him with a new case Thursday.
Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case
Sweven Waterman has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and agreed to an 11-year prison sentence for the killing of Curtis Marsh.
Alameda County DA search: All 15 applications are now public
Read or download each of the applications here. The Board of Supervisors is expected to hold interviews and make the decision in the next month.
Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos
Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.