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.
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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.