Oakland

Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case

Judge Scott Patton said the DA's office failed to establish corrupt intent on Phong Tran's part in relation to an attempted bribery charge.

Pamela Price recall team kicks off signature collection

Recall organizers say they have until March 5, 2024, to collect more than 73,000 signatures, which they expect will cost about $2 million.

Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes

Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.

The clock to recall DA Pamela Price starts now

Critics say Price had contributed to Oakland's crime wave by being soft on crime. Supporters say Price is doing what she was elected to do.

Berkeley police chase, 4 arrests after 7 armed robberies

The chase didn't end until the wheels fell off the getaway car, which had been stolen, Berkeley police said.

Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price said James Vega should not spend decades behind bars "for a tragic mistake." Now he's out after 2.5 years.

Robbery in Rockridge: Women recount back-to-back crimes

Two women share their experiences of violent crime in Oakland: "It’s everywhere," one said. "People are acting with impunity like it's a sport."