Newsom, Bonta Deploy State Attorneys to Crack Down on Crime in Oakland

Several businesses, including Denny’s and In-N-Out, have recently closed in the San Francisco Bay Area city over safety concerns.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom in San Francisco on Feb. 9, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have dispatched state prosecutors to Oakland and the East Bay in an effort to “boost criminal prosecutions,” the leaders announced Feb. 8.

The state launched a new partnership with Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price to increase the ability to prosecute suspects involved in violent crimes, serious drug-related crimes, and property crimes, including retail theft and auto burglary.