Police shooting prosecuted under Price faces new challenge
The defense says the prosecution failed to turn over potentially exculpatory material — which could mean trouble for the case in the future.
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With Price gone, new Alameda DA should oversee fatal police shooting case, AG says
Under Pamela Price, the courts recused her office twice in less than three months from high-profile cases. Such extreme remedies are rare.
Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says
The city must give campers "fair warning" of at least a week before taking enforcement action on Harrison Street again, said Judge Edward Chen.
Berkeley encampment closure lacked proper notice, judge says
"Safeguarding due process is imperative for all, but particularly important for the unhoused," Judge Edward Chen said in Thursday's ruling.
Judge orders Berkeley to stop Harrison encampment cleanup
"The City’s abatement shall cease immediately," U.S. District Judge Edward Chen wrote Wednesday afternoon.
2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting
Berkeley police say Alex Foster fired a gun through his ceiling into his neighbor's apartment at Gilman and Curtis. No one was hurt.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'
The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.