For years, Alameda County progressive have sought candidates to unseat long-time Sheriff Gregory Ahern. In every case they failed to find a challenger. But a pair of progressive Black women on Wednesday announced campaigns to not only unseat Ahern in… Read More ›
Pamela Price
New Alameda County Democratic Party chair wins by a narrow margin
Alameda County Democrats chose labor leader Terry Sandoval to be its next party chair in extremely narrow vote on Wednesday night. Sandoval topped Oakland civil rights attorney Pamela price by two votes following two rounds of voting. A stalemate followed… Read More ›
Oakland progressives are pushing Alameda County Dems to oppose selling Coliseum to the A’s
A group of Oakland progressives led by former Oakland mayoral candidate Pamela Price wants the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee to oppose the city’s proposed sale of its half of the Coliseum complex to the Oakland Athletics. Push back by… Read More ›
Alameda County Dems ask AG to investigate fatal shooting by San Leandro Police
Alameda County Democratic Party leaders approved a resolution to urge the state attorney general to investigate the April 18 fatal shooting of Steven Taylor by San Leandro Police. The resolution was conceived by Pamela Price, a member of the committee… Read More ›
ALCO Democratic Central Committee needs more black voices, says Price
The Alameda County Democratic Central Committee represents the party in one of the most diverse and progressive areas in the entire country. Yet among its large ranks of elected officials, their surrogates, and elected committee members, there is only one… Read More ›
Alameda County prosecutors unionize; hint at fears of who comes after O’Malley
Some believe change at the helm of the Alameda County District Attorney’s office could be coming in the next few years. And Alameda County prosecutors, the only group of public-sector attorneys not represented by a union, made a move Tuesday… Read More ›
Vinnie Bacon may challenge Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty
Fremont Councilmember Vinnie Bacon may soon attempt what no other has been able to accomplish in the East Bay for more than a generation–unseat an incumbent countywide elected official. Bacon told the East Bay Citizen Tuesday night that he is… Read More ›
Alameda County Dems re-elect long-time chairperson after insurgent’s bid narrowly fails
Alameda County Democrats are sticking with party Chair Robin Torello. The long-time party boss, however, had to stave off a strong insurgent bid Wednesday night by Andy Kelley, the Central Committee’s vice-chair. Torello topped Kelley by four votes, 21-17. Five… Read More ›
With close races, Oakland’s election night will likely bleed into morning
Look for extremely close toss-up races in Oakland’s Districts 2, 4, and a nail biter in District 6 next Tuesday.
Schaaf said she ‘fired’ three Oakland police chiefs, not two?
“She’s on TV saying he quit for personal reasons. But she lied,” says mayoral challenger Pamela Price.
AC Dems: Guillen caps surprising comeback; Schaaf wins endorsement
About six weeks ago, Oakland Councilmember Abel Guillen’s re-election chances appeared shockingly grim after a concerted effort by some labor groups to block his bid for the critical Alameda County Democratic Party endorsement. But in recent days, Guillen’s supporters cobbled… Read More ›
Kissing the ring: These are the East Bay candidates on track for winning the Democratic Party’s seal of approval
The full list of pending Alameda County Democratic Party endorsements here.
Oakland mayoral candidates tear into Schaaf’s handling of homeless problem
Schaaf defends use of Tuff Sheds to house the homeless, says the temporary solution is working
ELECTIONLINE: Pamela Price vs Alameda Dems Central Committee; San Leandro’s ‘Fresh, Clean Slate’; endorsements
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEMS Oakland civil rights attorney Pamela Price lashed out last spring at what she perceived was a lack of transparency at the Alameda County District Attorney office, and will likely do the same during her fall run for… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 5: Political Shenanigans in Natemileystan (Castro Valley)
A Hayward councilmember running for mayor posts an odd photo of himself on Twitter; Pamela Price kicks off her own run for Oakland mayor with an impressive campaign video, and the debate season starts in Alameda on Wednesday night. In… Read More ›
ELECTIONLINE: Khanna still backs Yang Shao; Bill Quirk moves; Pete Stark remembers Ron Dellums
Bonta’s recent endorsements have a unifying theme
ELECTIONLINE: Buffy Wicks-managed biz didn’t pay taxes; Pamela Price’s Oakland treasure map
Cannabis interests upset with San Leandro Mayor Cutter may have a Plan B candidate
OAKLAND: Pamela Price is running for mayor
Pamela Price ran a spirited campaign for Alameda County DA that ended less than two months ago. She is the 14th candidate to file papers to challenge Libby Schaaf.
Watch as the East Bay Dems tear themselves apart over AD15
The fall AD15 race with presumptive front runner Buffy Wicks is already stoking the growing schism between mainline Dems and Berniecrats.
Price concedes, tells supporters: ‘I’ll be back !’
Price made no reference to her opponent, Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley, in her statement.
‘Not done yet’: Price does not concede DA race
A day after receiving disappointing election results, Alameda County Attorney Candidate Pamela Price is not conceding the race to incumbent DA Nancy O’Malley. Although tens of thousands of uncounted ballots remain countywide, Tuesday night’s tally gave O’Malley a roughy 27,000-vote… Read More ›
East Bay Primary Winners & Losers
This June Primary proved that sometimes you can win for losing and lose for winning.
O’Malley, after a bitter campaign; wins re-election
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, during a long and bitter campaign, was labeled as corrupt by her opponent Pamela Price, later, accused of accepting campaign contributions from dirty cops. In the end, voters re-elected O’Malley by a large margin… Read More ›
EBC|LIVE: Bonta explains why he sat out endorsing in the ALCO DA race
After casting his vote in the June Primary, Assemblymember Rob Bonta joined EBC|LIVE to chat about some Election Day races, why he did not issue an endorsement in the Alameda County District Attorney’s race and revealed his pick for the… Read More ›
Auditor candidate Blackwood says ALCO doesn’t have e-recording, but charged a fee for 12 years
AD15’s Jovanka Beckles complains about Facebook’s new ad-buying rules undercutting her grassroots campaign.
Now the Soros PAC is slinging mud at O’Malley
The Political Action Committee backed by progressive billionaire George Soros in support of Alameda County District Attorney candidate Pamela Price has produced some of the best mail pieces of this primary season. There are well-designed, uncluttered and deliver a clear,… Read More ›
ELECTION LINE: Big money and attacks continue in Alameda County DA race; DeSaulnier AD15 endorsement
Police union IE releases 30-second ad opposing Pamela Price on Thursday.
Police union IE hits Price with devastating attack piece
Californians United for Safe Neighborhoods and School opposing Pamela Price for District Attorney 2018, an Independent Expenditure Committee, created by San Jose and Los Angeles police unions, issued a strong rebuke to the candidate challenging Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley… Read More ›
Ahern IE mailer to remind voters that O’Malley is a Democrat
The mailer in support of O’Malley includes a few Tri-Valley mayors who are not even Democrats.