Posted 2/10/2024, 9:23:00 PM
Newsom Sends Prosecutors to Oakland to Combat Surging Violent Crime
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending state prosecutors to Oakland to address surging violent crime rates
- Crime in Alameda County, especially Oakland, has increased nearly 20% since 2019
- District Attorney Pamela Price has promoted liberal policies like lower jail terms that some blame for the crime spikes
- Newsom hopes the additional prosecutors will boost investigations and prosecutions of violent crimes, retail theft, auto burglaries, and drug offenses
- The initiative comes amid public concern over increasing carjackings and other brazen crimes in Oakland