Pamela Price backs her successor for Alameda County DA role

In Alameda County, California, a significant transition occurred following the official certification of the recall election on December 6, 2024, which resulted in Pamela Price no longer serving as the district attorney. In her absence, Royl Roberts, previously the second-in-command, stepped into the role of interim district attorney. Roberts aims to bridge the gap until a permanent replacement is found. He highlighted that managing the district attorney's office, which oversees a substantial budget and a large team of over 400 employees, requires a managerial approach rather than active courtroom prosecution. Roberts emphasized the need for qualified personnel in the office, addressing the challenges posed by the previous leadership's staffing choices. He communicated a clear message to the community and individuals engaging in criminal activities, stating that those charged will face prosecution, warning against the misconception that law enforcement will not respond to crime in Alameda County. Roberts underscored his commitment to maintaining the agency's operations effectively, despite having no clarity on how long he will remain in this role or plans to run for office in the upcoming election in 2026. This leadership change leaves the district attorney's office in a transitional phase, awaiting a more defined direction in the future.