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Catch a Fire – Arson and Resistance to Gentrification in Oakland (CA Penal Code 451 & 452)

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 7, 2017

On July 7, 2017, a fire tore through the Alta-Waverly building, a seven-story, mixed-use building under construction in downtown Oakland. The heat from the fire was so intense, it was picked up on local weather radar and there was significant concern that an industrial crane, which was being used during the construction, might collapse onto […]

Man Arrested for Arson in Novato Dealership Fires (CA Penal Code 451 and 452)

Rabin Nabizadeh
June 11, 2015

How does California prosecute charges of arson?

San Jose Arsonist Pleads Guilty, Gets 40 Years (CA Penal Code 451 and 452)

Rabin Nabizadeh
December 23, 2014

How does California prosecute arson charges?

Two Men Arrested for Arson in Alameda (CA Penal Code 450 – 452)

Rabin Nabizadeh
September 29, 2014

What are the penalties for reckless arson in California?

Concord Resident Arrested For Arson in Contra Costa County (CA Penal Code §451)

Rabin Nabizadeh
May 20, 2013

Concord resident, Julie Tenpenny (48) was arrested this month on suspicion of starting a grass fire in Martinez. It seems that Tenpenny used a lighter to set small fires near Alhambra Hills Drive.  Law enforcement officials say that they received phoned-in tips about the woman starting as early as 5pm on Sunday evening.  When they […]