Crime

New Alameda County DA says she'll 'do things a little different'

Ursula Jones Dickson said she'll take a close look at staffing and timely charging, while also ensuring collaborative courts remain an option.

Alameda County DA decision: Highlights from the meeting

Scroll down for live tweets from Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Alameda County's next DA will be Judge Ursula Jones Dickson

The vote to fill the vacant DA position following the decisive recall of Pamela Price in November came after hours of public comment.

Thieves steal $25,000 in gear from Berkeley North Face

Six or more people pulled up to the store in two cars and then ran out with $25,000 in stolen merchandise, according to preliminary reports.

2 Berkeley shooting reports: Man wounded; gunfire on I-80

Authorities said they do not currently believe the incidents are linked.

Police make arrest in UC Berkeley sex crime case

UCPD obtained a warrant for Andrew McNear's arrest on suspicion of kidnapping and assault to commit rape or some other sex crime.

Police field 'swatting' call in South Berkeley

Police immediately suspected the call was a hoax.