Price’s critics have raised over $500,000. Meanwhile, the DA has raised far less to defend herself — $15,000.
Darwin BondGraham
Before joining The Oaklandside as News Editor, Darwin BondGraham was a freelance investigative reporter covering police and prosecutorial misconduct. He has reported on gun violence for The Guardian and was a staff writer for the East Bay Express. He holds a doctorate in sociology from UC Santa Barbara and was the co-recipient of the George Polk Award for local reporting in 2017. He is also the co-author of The Riders Come Out at Night, a book examining the Oakland Police Department's history of corruption and reform.
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How a Berkeley father’s grief led to decades of activism against the gun industry
Griffin Dix’s new book, “Who Killed Kenzo,” is a story of heartbreaking loss that galvanized a life’s work for firearms safety.
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AC Transit wants community feedback on its redistricting process
The East Bay bus agency plans to eliminate its at-large board seats and create a new ward map. Residents can give input at upcoming meetings.
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Fire at Schnitzer Steel sends potentially dangerous smoke over Berkeley Thursday morning
Fire crews worked overnight to put out flames in a pile of scrap metal near the Port of Oakland. Smoke from the fire wafted over Berkeley Thursday.
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Worried about the toxic red tide in the Berkeley Marina? Here’s a way to help
State wildlife officials want the public’s observations of marine creatures during the harmful algae bloom.
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DA Pamela Price, police face harsh criticism at public safety meeting
The district attorney defended and explained her public safety philosophy during an emotional town hall that drew hundreds.
Posted inCrime & Safety
District Attorney Pamela Price’s critics take first steps toward potential recall
Price was elected on a reform platform last November. Her critics say she’s too lenient.
Posted inCity
Cityside is suing the Alameda County Registrar of Voters
The registrar’s office hasn’t been forthcoming about errors that impacted the Nov. 8 election. The public deserves to know.
Posted inCity
Recount for real? County supervisor calls for an independent recount of ranked-choice elections
The possible recount comes after the Registrar of Voters disclosed that it made an error tallying ballots, possibly resulting in the wrong winner in an Oakland school board race.
Posted inCity
Get ready: A ‘brutal’ storm is expected to pummel Berkeley from Wednesday to Thursday
A 10-day “Pineapple Express” is expected to cause flooding, debris flows, downed trees, and other hazards in Berkeley.
Posted inCity
Alameda County Registrar miscounted Berkeley ballots for 2022 election
The problem did not affect the results of any races in Berkeley, though it may have changed the outcome of an Oakland school board race.
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Why does it take so long to count votes in Alameda County?
When will we know who won the Berkeley’s City Council races? What does “100% reported” mean? And more ballot questions answered.
