Public defender pushes for ban on secretly taping young defendants
In his motion, Public Defender Brendon Woods emphasized the seriousness of the crime he alleges the sheriff's office committed.
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Preventing accidental overdoses by taking back old medications
Last weekend was the 12th National Drug Take Back Day, held at locations across the country, including Oakland. The Drug Enforcement Agency and local law enforcement groups collect unused prescription drugs on this day as part of...
584 pounds of prescription drugs collected, destroyed in Alameda County
Hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs were collected Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Oaklanders surrender heaps of drugs to feds in Drug Take-Back Day
The sidewalk at Telegraph and 27th Avenue was lined with signs reading, “Got Drugs?” and, “¿Tiene drogas?” The bilingual placards marked the site of the nation’s ninth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, where the U.S....
Oakland introduces new billboard campaign to combat human trafficking
Oakland District Attorney Nancy O’Malley announced Thursday morning the launch of a billboard campaign aimed at combating human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors in the Bay Area.
Longtime Oakland businessman faces 12 felony labor charges
Servers at Century Buffet on International Boulevard were working twelve-hour days, six days a week, and being paid far below minimum wage, according to the Alameda County District Attorney.
Blueford family and supporters denounce DA’s investigation
The investigation by the district attorney’s office into the death of Alan Blueford at the gun of an Oakland police officer was biased and slipshod, Blueford’s family and supporters said at a press conference on...
District Attorney’s report: Officer justified in Alan Blueford shooting
Oakland Police Officer Miguel Masso was justified in shooting and killing Alan Blueford and prosecutors will not press charges based on their investigation, a report released Tuesday by the Alameda County District Attorney’s office states....
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