Alameda County DA Pamela Price’s second-in-command resigns

OAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s top lieutenant, who was one of the first people she hired to help reshape the East Bay’s justice system, has resigned from her office, Price announced Tuesday.

Chief Assistant District Attorney Otis Bruce Jr.’s last day will be July 13. In an internal email to staff, Price praised Bruce for having “worked tirelessly” to help her settle into the job as Alameda County’s top prosecutor.

Price confirmed his departure at a press conference Tuesday...