Battle lines are immediately drawn in AD20, Alameda County DA races

East Bay officials quickly rebuke U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Alameda County District Attorney candidate Terry Wiley took exception after opponent Pamela Price falsely told San Leandro Democratic Club members on Thursday night that Wiley received Sheriff Greg Ahern’s endorsement.

ELECTION 2022

—HERE WE GO!—The June primary results in Alameda County are not even certified yet, but candidates in the 20th Assembly District and Alameda County District Attorney rematches this fall came out punching on Thursday night at a virtual gathering of San Leandro Democratic Club members.

—In both forums, the candidates immediately revealed their General Election campaign strategies. Twentieth Assembly District candidate Liz Ortega repeatedly labeled opponent Shawn Kumagai as the beneficiary of corporate interests. Kumagai responded by saying he supports the state’s just cause laws while advocating for a wide range of interests.

—In the Alameda County DA race, Terry Wiley took steps to soften the hit landed by primary opponent Jimmie Wilson regarding an incident between Wiley’s son and police. Pamela Price, who finished first in the June primary, continued her consistent plea for reform, but falsely asserted that Wiley received the support of Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern...

MORE INSIDE:

• AD20: Ortega’s sharp attacks on Kumagai.

• Kumagai says he supports state’s just cause law.

• ALCODA: Wiley mentions his son’s struggles with mental illness.

• Price continues to paint contrasts between her and Wiley.

• East Bay officials on Roe v. Wade news.

• Hayward leaning toward police dash cams.

• Alameda’s pension specter.

• San Leandro Marina development Ok’d.