Pak Ho robbery-murder trial: DA's office reduces charges
"He was a neighbor. He was a father. And he was loved," prosecutor Peter McGuiness told the jury. But, to his killers, he was "an easy mark."
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Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting
Thursday night's public safety meeting with DA Pamela Price showed a divide in the community but also common ground.
Price critic facing misdemeanor blasts DA for security breach
The DA's office made Butch Ford's address public, in violation of state law and the union contract, when it charged him with a misdemeanor this week.
DA Pamela Price hits her biggest critic with misdemeanor charge
Price says Butch Ford breached rules of conduct by aiding a defendant. Ford called the claims "political retribution" for his vocal criticism of Price.
Investigation of top Price deputy found misconduct at prior job
"The only person who made me feel unwelcome as a person of color was Mr. Bruce," one person wrote, "by repeatedly implying to me that my coworkers were racist against me when in fact that was a lie."
Should Berkeley get license plate readers? Weigh in tonight.
The new automated license plate readers, which would be mounted not mobile, would be the city's first to focus on criminal investigations.
Victim families slam Pamela Price: 'They didn’t fight for us'
"There are so many families like us," said Teresita Mendoza. "If we all come together, we can do something."