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Cyclists beware: 'Bike jackers are back' in Oakland
There have been at least two armed robberies from cyclists of expensive racing bikes: one that took place Sunday and the other Thursday.
UPDATE: Phong Tran held to answer in perjury, bribery case
Judge Clifford Blakely said the evidence presented was enough to support all five felony counts against Phong Tran for the purpose of a prelim.
Delonzo Logwood convicted of manslaughter, may get 12 years
If a judge accepts the proposed 12-year sentence, Logwood is likely to serve just two more years. He's been in custody since 2015.
Dana Rivers sentenced to life in prison without parole
The judge called the murders "the most depraved crime that I’ve handled in the criminal justice field in 33 years."
DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness
After the hearing, a judge is set to decide whether to dismiss the case against Phong Tran or order him to stand trial.
Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides
Both men will still face lengthy prison sentences if they are convicted. But, after Pamela Price's review, they will be eligible for parole within 25 years.
18-year-old gets 7 years in juvie despite ties to 3 murder cases
Sergio Morales-Jacquez was never charged with killing Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia — but he was identified as one of three teens who shot them.