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Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County's new top prosecutor, succeeding recalled DA Pamela Price

Ursula Jones Dickson vowed to implement significant changes as Alameda County's new district attorney following the recall of her predecessor.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Royl Roberts, who briefly led Alameda County DA's office after Pamela Price's ouster, resigns

Royl Roberts resigned from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office following a leadership transition led by Ursula Jones Dickson.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County's new top prosecutor, succeeding recalled DA Pamela Price

Ursula Jones Dickson vowed to implement significant changes as Alameda County's new district attorney following the recall of her predecessor.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Royl Roberts, who briefly led Alameda County DA's office after Pamela Price's ouster, resigns

Royl Roberts resigned from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office following a leadership transition led by Ursula Jones Dickson.
#oakland
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A woman's body was found stuffed inside her car's trunk. Now, a jury will decide whether her fiance is to blame

Richard Charles is accused of murdering Anika Crane, with the jury deliberating based on evidence from surveillance and DNA.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

President of Oakland City Council, Nikki Fortunato Bas, Declares Victory In County Race, Complicating Mayoral Transition

Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A woman's body was found stuffed inside her car's trunk. Now, a jury will decide whether her fiance is to blame

Richard Charles is accused of murdering Anika Crane, with the jury deliberating based on evidence from surveillance and DNA.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

President of Oakland City Council, Nikki Fortunato Bas, Declares Victory In County Race, Complicating Mayoral Transition

#wellpath
#voter-confidence
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Church's Chicken shutters temporarily

According to a notice posted on the door, Church's Chicken has closed after a failed inspection by the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
East Bay food
#voter-engagement
#oakland-coliseum
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale of Oakland Coliseum May Be Going Sideways, as East Bay Politicians Dig In on Turf Wars

fromsfist.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale of Oakland Coliseum May Be Going Sideways, as East Bay Politicians Dig In on Turf Wars

#public-health
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

After lengthy holdup, Alameda County child care providers are cleared to get $166M in tax funds

Measure C sales tax will finally distribute $166 million to child care providers after a long delay due to legal challenges.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

After lengthy holdup, Alameda County child care providers are cleared to get $166M in tax funds

Measure C sales tax will finally distribute $166 million to child care providers after a long delay due to legal challenges.
fromKqed
1 month ago

As Deportation Fears Rise, Alameda County Invests in Immigrant Legal Defense | KQED

"It's likely the largest amount of funding that the immigration unit has received, demonstrating our commitment to stand with our immigrant communities during these challenging times."
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Medical emergency interrupts BART service in East Bay

BART trains are currently not operational between Union City and Hayward due to a medical emergency that occurred just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Why is Alameda County returning $1.5 million it collected in park fees?

Alameda County homeowners and developers are set to receive over $1.5 million in refunded in-lieu fees for park maintenance that went unspent for over five years.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man charged with shooting up house of potential Oakland corruption probe witness, but why remains unclear

Details of the shooting allegations remain unclear, as authorities have kept much of the information sealed, leaving many questions about the motivations behind the crime.
NYC politics
#politics
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Five Injured, Report of Missing Child In San Leandro House Fire

A six-year-old child was missing and presumed dead after a fire in Alameda County that hospitalized five people, including one critically injured.
#emergency-funding
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

After lengthy holdup, Alameda County child care providers are cleared to get $166M in tax funds

Alameda County is distributing $165.8 million in emergency funding for child care, providing vital support five years after Measure C's approval.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

After lengthy holdup, Alameda County child care providers are cleared to get $166M in tax funds

Alameda County is distributing $165.8 million in emergency funding for child care, providing vital support five years after Measure C's approval.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland charter school gets a lifeline from Alameda County

The Alameda County Board of Education has declined to stop the closure of AIMS K-8 but will reconsider if an agreement is reached by June.
East Bay (California)
#pamela-price
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Ex-DA Pamela Price Rebuked, As Judge Throws Out Sentence Enhancements She Allegedly Filed as Retaliation

Pamela Price's office misused sentencing enhancements, leading to a judge dismissing one tied to alleged political extortion.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Doesn't pass the stink test': Judge rules recalled DA Pamela Price appeared to retaliate against defendant over attorney's political stance

Pamela Price's pursuit of enhanced sentencing appeared politically motivated, as assessed by Judge Reardon, leading to questions about fairness in the judicial process.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Alameda County DA Pamela Price Faces Another Accusation She Offered Lesser Charges for Campaign Donations

Pamela Price, recalled Alameda County DA, faces allegations of soliciting campaign donations in exchange for lenient sentencing.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Interim Alameda County DA hopes to turn page, ensure public safety after recall of Pamela Price

Royl Roberts takes over as Interim DA following Pamela Price's recall, signaling a shift towards tougher crime prosecution in Alameda County.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Ex-DA Pamela Price Rebuked, As Judge Throws Out Sentence Enhancements She Allegedly Filed as Retaliation

Pamela Price's office misused sentencing enhancements, leading to a judge dismissing one tied to alleged political extortion.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Doesn't pass the stink test': Judge rules recalled DA Pamela Price appeared to retaliate against defendant over attorney's political stance

Pamela Price's pursuit of enhanced sentencing appeared politically motivated, as assessed by Judge Reardon, leading to questions about fairness in the judicial process.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Recalled Alameda Co. DA launches podcast, speaks about topics she was restricted on

Pamela Price, recalled DA of Alameda County, is launching a podcast to share her thoughts and correct public perceptions.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Pamela Price's Phone Records Subpoenaed Over Extortion Allegations Against Her

Former Alameda County DA Pamela Price allegedly solicited political donations in exchange for lighter sentencing, according to a public defender's testimony.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alameda County DA Pamela Price Faces Another Accusation She Offered Lesser Charges for Campaign Donations

#low-income-residents
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

5,000 residents could be forced to move from Alameda County fairgrounds next month

Closure of the Alameda County racetrack threatens the housing and jobs of 5,000 low-income residents, disrupting lives and education.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

5,000 residents could be forced to move from Alameda County fairgrounds next month

Closure of the Alameda County racetrack threatens the housing and jobs of 5,000 low-income residents, disrupting lives and education.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Hundreds losing work, possibly housing from decision to end horse racing in Northern California

The cancellation of horse racing at Alameda County Fairgrounds is displacing low-income residents and impacts local trainers severely.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Alameda County court operations return to normal as clerks, staffers end 2-day strike, prep for negotiations

Alameda County courthouse staff returned to work after a two-day strike, with future actions dependent on negotiations.
#police
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Update: Flood warning issued for Alameda County Thursday night

Emergency alerts in the San Francisco Bay Area all enabled mobile phones in the area will receive emergency alerts for considerable or catastrophic hazards. To monitor other local risks, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies' social media.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Well-heeled group that backed recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price ended year $700,000 in debt

Supporters of Recall Pamela Price reports $697,000 in debt after the recall election, owed mainly to political consultants and a petition-gathering firm.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

New Alameda County renter protections pass after six years

The unanimous vote obscures the division the ordinance had to overcome, showing that even supportive members had concerns about the pace and adequacy of the protections.
East Bay real estate
#felony-charges
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Next Alameda County DA must embrace Care First

As an Alameda County resident, civil rights and criminal defense attorney, and survivor of violent crime, I urge the board to choose someone who champions the county's Care First, Jails Last resolution.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Alameda County divests from Caterpillar over equipment sales to Israel

Alameda County divested $32 million from Caterpillar in response to activism surrounding the company's operations related to Israel's military actions.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Plea for new leads in perplexing killing of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

New leads are being sought in the unresolved murder of 14-year-old Kellie Jean Poppleton, whose case was marred by flawed investigations and deception.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Bas leads Bauters by 106 votes after latest ballot drop in Alameda supervisor race

"Nothing stops a bullet like a job, and that has always stuck with me, Bas told the Bay Area News Group leading up to the election. A lot of my work prior to becoming an elected official has focused on social justice issues and looking at economic opportunity as the foundation of providing a safe and vibrant community."
SF politics
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