Veteran journalist barred from Pamela Price press event sparks controversy

The Alameda County District Attorney's office barred journalist Emilie Raguso from attending a press conference, citing unspecified "safety issues" despite allowing other members of the media to attend. Raguso, who runs The Berkeley Scanner, a news site focusing on Berkeley public safety, had been on the DA's media list for years but was removed in August. First Amendment advocates have criticized the office for violating press freedom and singling out Raguso. Raguso has made inquiries about her exclusion but has received no response. She plans to fight for equal access to cover the district attorney.