Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case
Sweven Waterman has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and agreed to an 11-year prison sentence for the killing of Curtis Marsh.
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Alameda County DA search: All 15 applications are now public
Read or download each of the applications here. The Board of Supervisors is expected to hold interviews and make the decision in the next month.
Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos
Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.
Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student
Police say Amahd Mabry "punched the victim once in the face causing him to fall to the ground" when the student chased him.
Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon
Police say Charles Scott and associates took about $13,000 in leggings in early October then went back later that month and stole more clothing.
Applications to open this week for Alameda County's next DA
The county said it hopes to post the job quickly, with applications being accepted as soon as Wednesday.
With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?
Former students who made allegations against teacher Matthew Bissell have asked BUSD to overhaul its approach to claims involving sexual misconduct.