Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains
Judge Mark McCannon will stay on the case despite efforts by DA Pamela Price and the defense to remove him.
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Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action
Violence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: "Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this," one woman said.
Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge
The judge said the third man acted in self-defense when he fired back at the shooter whose stray rifle round killed Jasper Wu.
OPD links 9-person robbery crew, ages 12-17, to 35 holdups
OPD said several different robbery crews have been "brazenly victimizing individuals at alarming rates" in recent weeks.
OPD announces arrests after Market Hall beating, robbery
North Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb is holding a meeting about crime and violence next Tuesday, May 30.
Charging decisions questioned after killing on I-880 of girl, 5
Sources say it is almost unheard of in the Bay Area to see charges filed without any enhancements in such a serious case.
DA asks to move 'Angel and Jazy' murder case to adult court
The defense said it learned about the DA's motion for the first time Tuesday in open court.