The previously empaneled Alameda County Civil Grand Jury was in disarray and was unable to complete two investigations before it ended its work this year. The turmoil began last year when.
Come to find out, the criminal case against now-20-year-old defendant in Woodward s death has toiled in the courts for more than a year with little advancement, and now could be ending in dispiriting fashion for the victim s family.
The ongoing recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price highlights the clash between criminal justice reform and public safety. The fate of her tenure hangs in the balance as supporters and opponents debate the effectiveness of her policies in reducing crime rates. Constructive dialogue is crucial to finding a balanced approach that values both justice and security.
The city’s homicide rate was up 80 percent, car break-ins were up nearly 90 percent, vehicle thefts have doubled and reported assaults increased 40 percent as compared to pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.