DA Pamela Price says she'll seek hate crime charges against man claiming insanity defense
Pamela Price has vowed to "work aggressively" to move cases involving mental illness into diversion programs. That's not what happened this week.
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Leaked memo: DA Pamela Price to shorten prison sentences, lean into probation
The new guidelines go into effect Monday and will be retroactive, applying to cases sentenced within the past 120 days.
Felon, 61, charged with Berkeley 'hot prowl' burglary series
Tyrone Brown has been charged with felonies linked to four Berkeley households over less than a week, according to court papers.
UC Berkeley student charged with sorority house rape
The woman's screams for help alerted her sorority sisters, who called police and held the man down until officers arrived, according to court papers.
Berkeley Police: Man hit North Face Outlet twice in 1 day, took $5,500 in goods
The shop did not report the theft during the first incident because it's so commonplace, authorities said.
Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'
Delonzo Logwood had potentially been facing a sentence of 75 years to life had he been convicted.
Pamela Price's first month as Alameda County DA sees big moves, leaves many questions
Pamela Price has declined to talk about her biggest decisions, citing confidentiality around pending investigations and personnel matters.