Berkeley murder case from 1990 solved with genetic genealogy
Maria Weidhofer's family said they hope "she will be remembered for the person she was, and not for what happened to her."
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Ursula Jones Dickson becomes Alameda County's new DA
"The DA's job is to make sure, as the top law enforcement officer in the county, that we are tending to the public safety of the community," she said.
Alameda County's next DA will be Judge Ursula Jones Dickson
The vote to fill the vacant DA position following the decisive recall of Pamela Price in November came after hours of public comment.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
In 2023, Berkeley saw a significant spike in serious crime reports, but nearly all the numbers plummeted in 2024.
Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'
"He stood up for his rights, he stood up for everyone else's rights," said his niece, Angie Perkins. "He just honored everyone."
He was charged with 4 murders. Pamela Price gave him a deal
"Why would I want to forgive him?" said the mother of one of the victims. "To me, it was like a serial killer."
Where do Berkeley mayoral candidates stand on crime?
The candidates have similarities, but their positions on policing, the Police Accountability Board and cameras reveal key differences.