Recall effort against Contra Costa DA Diana Becton begins

A group in Contra Costa County has started a recall effort against District Attorney Diana Becton. They say they are unhappy with her handling of crime in the area. The organization, called "Recall Diana Becton," has confirmed they have collected enough signatures to move forward. On Monday, a member of the group served Becton with a Notice of Intent to recall her as she entered her office. The group claims to have validated 103 signatures, surpassing the 100 needed to initiate the recall process. The recall group includes victims of crime, their families, and local business owners. They expressed frustration over what they see as a rise in crime and unfulfilled promises from Becton regarding justice for victims. They believe the situation in the county has become unacceptable. Becton’s office has not yet commented on the recall effort. She has a week to respond to the notice. This is not the first time a district attorney in the Bay Area has faced a recall; Alameda County’s Pamela Price was removed from office in a recall election last November. The recall group hopes to raise awareness for crime victims who feel that their concerns have been ignored. More updates on the situation are expected soon.