Hernandez was charged July 2 with one count each of murder and attempted second-degree robbery -- the latter charge involving a friend who was with McElhaney. Hernandez appeared in court after being charged, but his arraignment was postponed. On Wednesday, it was postponed again until Sept. 9. ... read more »

An Oakland City Council member today hailed the life of her slain son -- a USC student who was gunned down near campus in an apparent robbery attempt -- saying he was a musical prodigy who will be remembered as more than just a homicide statistic.  ... read more »

A student who was the son of an Oakland, California, city councilwoman was shot and killed in what might have been a robbery attempt near the University of Southern California campus, officials said.  ... read more »