At her farewell press conference in November, Pamela Price expressed confidence in the ability of her second-in-command to lead the DA's office.

Following the recall of progressive Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, her next-in-line, Royl Roberts, was handed the torch to keep the office running. He said he has no desire to run for the actual position in two years.

Pamela Price ends her term as Alameda County DA amid mixed reactions and prepares for interim successor Royl Roberts.

Recalled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price officially left office Thursday after voters convincingly backed the recall effort against her at the ballot box. The embattled DA held out for nearly two weeks after the election before conceding defeat last month.

Pamela Price's tenure as Alameda County District Attorney ended Thursday, following her recall in the November election. Meanwhile, supervisors are planning to discuss the process in appointing Price's replacement.