Judge rejects 15-year plea deal in case alleging 3 murders
"I can't accept a plea to voluntary manslaughter for 15 years for an offense that involves the loss of three lives," Judge Mark McCannon said.
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A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.
Charly Weissenbach said she's not comfortable in the spotlight — but felt it was her duty to speak out.
Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face
Police say Ronald Jefferson, 62, hit the outdoor gear shop twice in about 48 hours and took armfuls of jackets both times.
Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting
Police say Curtis Verrett Jr., 18, shot the victim three times, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student
The UC Berkeley student was able to take a photograph of her assailant, which allowed police to identify him, BPD said.
Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market
The Alameda County district attorney's office charged Randall Alston with misdemeanor sexual battery.
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.