Leaked memo: DA Pamela Price to shorten prison sentences, lean into probation
The new guidelines go into effect Monday and will be retroactive, applying to cases sentenced within the past 120 days.
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Pamela Price's first month as Alameda County DA sees big moves, leaves many questions
Pamela Price has declined to talk about her biggest decisions, citing confidentiality around pending investigations and personnel matters.
What we know about the human skeleton found at UC Berkeley
The building where the skeleton was found was "unused" and had "not been occupied for many years."
Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog
Neighbors say they were awoken by dozens of rounds of ammunition exploding and that a pitbull named Chapo was killed in the blaze.
What can Berkeley Lab data tell us about this year's rainfall?
Berkeley Lab weather data includes everything from rainfall charts and 15-minute precipitation totals to storm preparation tips and more.
Berkeley Hills mudslide: 1 home damaged, 4 others red-tagged
No injuries were reported, but 14 people were evacuated from eight homes, BFD said. Five of the homes were ultimately red-tagged.
Judge: Dana Rivers was sane during murder of Oakland family
Dana Rivers said she was insane when she killed a lesbian couple and their son in 2016. An Alameda County Superior Court judge disagreed.