Alameda County aims to alter election rules amid Price recall
The changes might make it tougher to recall Pamela Price. It's on the ballot as Measure B.
Deep dives
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Berkeley sex crime attack near Cal: Suspect held to answer
Police say Wilmer Guerra Peña jumped out of the bushes and attacked an exchange student, carrying her toward the open trunk of his car.
'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.
'Don’t give me that Black crap': Video from 2017 shows embattled Berkeley sergeant
A Berkeley police sergeant is facing a federal lawsuit over alleged racist conduct last year. Video of a police stop in 2017 has added fuel to the fire.
Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forum
Officials spoke candidly Saturday about the need to address lawless behavior in the city.
Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday
Dial 510-948-0075 to reach the Specialized Care Unit, a new team slated to serve anyone in Berkeley in need of free crisis support.