Gavin Newsom rebukes Oakland - Alameda County and pulls funding to help stop crime

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rescinded his offer of state assistance to Oakland after local authorities failed to act on his proposal. Newsom initially promised $15 million and additional legal resources to help prosecute crime in Oakland, but Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price did not submit the required bid in time. In response, Newsom has shifted these resources to the state level, enlisting the Attorney General's office to manage prosecutions. This move highlights the ongoing dysfunction and lack of coordination within Oakland's local government, exacerbating the city's crime issues. The conflict underscores the broader struggle in California between state and local officials over effective crime management, and raises questions about leadership and accountability in Oakland.