The four defendants include two men in their 70s who attended their trial in wheelchairs, yet control a prison gang with the ability to influence thousands of criminals across California.
Interim police Chief Brian Addington, meanwhile, is in the early stages of discussions with several law enforcement agencies for longterm help to patrol a mile-long corridor north of Highway 4 that includes Sycamore Drive, Mahogany Way, Peppertree Way and L Street.
The new deal allows the African American Sports and Entertainment Group to avoid risking its payments amid Oakland's uncertain financial circumstances.