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DA Pamela Price recall effort has officially launched
Tuesday's filing is the first concrete sign that the recall effort against DA Pamela Price is going forward.
Pak Ho robbery-murder trial: DA's office reduces charges
"He was a neighbor. He was a father. And he was loved," prosecutor Peter McGuiness told the jury. But, to his killers, he was "an easy mark."
Man held to answer in sex crime attack on UC Berkeley student
Felony sex crimes are up 51% in Berkeley this year according to the latest BPD data. Many of the incidents are concentrated around UC Berkeley.
Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting
Thursday night's public safety meeting with DA Pamela Price showed a divide in the community but also common ground.
Berkeley man, 23, found guilty of human trafficking, pimping
A woman who helped the man with his prostitution operation was found guilty of pandering and is set to be placed on probation for two years.
Price critic facing misdemeanor blasts DA for security breach
The DA's office made Butch Ford's address public, in violation of state law and the union contract, when it charged him with a misdemeanor this week.
DA Pamela Price hits her biggest critic with misdemeanor charge
Price says Butch Ford breached rules of conduct by aiding a defendant. Ford called the claims "political retribution" for his vocal criticism of Price.