Governor Newsom Withdraws State Attorneys from Alameda County DA
The decision follows DA Pamela Price's inaction on utilizing state resources to tackle rising crime in Oakland.
- Governor Gavin Newsom rescinded his offer to provide state attorneys to Alameda County DA Pamela Price.
- Price, who faces a recall vote, did not finalize the necessary agreements to onboard the attorneys.
- Newsom's administration redirected the attorneys to the California Department of Justice.
- Crime rates in Oakland have surged, with significant increases in motor vehicle theft, robbery, and violent crime.
- Newsom has directed the California Highway Patrol to increase their presence in Oakland to combat crime.