District Attorney Pamela Price defended and explained her public safety philosophy during an emotional town hall that drew hundreds.
Tag: criminal justice
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How an Oakland shoe designer is helping Black men heal from incarceration
Dieudonné Brou achieved success after prison with his company Koffi Noir. Now, he’s helping others do the same.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
What is Treva Reid’s vision for deep East Oakland?
District 7’s councilmember-elect will be taking over the seat held by her father for 24 years—but says she’ll bring her own approach to leading.
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Oakland youth organizers say Prop. 20 would harm their communities
If approved by voters, the state law would allow prosecutors to charge more nonviolent crimes as felonies. Critics say it will grow California prisons.