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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  • Governor Gavin Newsom rescinded his offer to provide state attorneys to Alameda County DA Pamela Price.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.
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