Video shows driver plowing through Alameda stop sign
One man lost his life and another was left with serious injuries after a crash in Alameda.
One man lost his life and another was left with serious injuries after a crash in Alameda.
Alameda students must wear masks indoors and outdoors, get tested for COVID
At a special board meeting Thursday night, the Alameda Unified School District approved a plan to step-up COVID-19 testing for all unvaccinated students.
At a special board meeting Thursday night, the Alameda Unified School District approved a plan to step-up COVID-19 testing for all unvaccinated students.
Students at Alameda schools must wear masks, get tested if not vaccinated
KTVU Fox 2's Allie Rasmus reports.
KTVU Fox 2's Allie Rasmus reports.
New ferry route launches from Alameda to San Francisco
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
Deadly crash casts spotlight on Alameda traffic safety
In Alameda, most victims of traffic-related deaths are seniors out taking a walk.
In Alameda, most victims of traffic-related deaths are seniors out taking a walk.
Longtime KTVU news director Fred Zehnder killed by alleged DUI driver
Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.
Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.
Lawyers for Mario Gonzalez write new Alameda police chief
A civil rights lawyer representing the late Mario Gonzalez, who died after a struggle with officers, has written Alameda's new police chief requesting some specific police reforms.
A civil rights lawyer representing the late Mario Gonzalez, who died after a struggle with officers, has written Alameda's new police chief requesting some specific police reforms.
Mario Gonzalez's family files wrongful death claim against Alameda
The claim states that although Mario Gonzalez “appeared to be confused and possibly intoxicated,” he was not a threat to himself or anyone else. And, the claim continues, police had no reason to detain him without reasonable suspicion or other legal cause, and he was not engaged in any crime.
The claim states that although Mario Gonzalez “appeared to be confused and possibly intoxicated,” he was not a threat to himself or anyone else. And, the claim continues, police had no reason to detain him without reasonable suspicion or other legal cause, and he was not engaged in any crime.
New Alameda police chief hails from Oakland
Nishant Joshi will step into the chief's role June 8, replacing interim Chief Randy Fenn, who came out of retirement. The choice of Joshi follows a nationwide search.
Nishant Joshi will step into the chief's role June 8, replacing interim Chief Randy Fenn, who came out of retirement. The choice of Joshi follows a nationwide search.
2 arrested in connection to homicide of man whose body was found at East Bay park
Police say they've made two arrests in connection to the homicide of an Alameda man who went missing last summer and was found dead at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve in Oakland.
Police say they've made two arrests in connection to the homicide of an Alameda man who went missing last summer and was found dead at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve in Oakland.
Alameda neighbors did not call 911 on Mario Gonzalez before fatal struggle with police
The question of what residents should do when they spot suspicious activity, quality-of-life issues, or anything else that is non-violent, non-urgent and non-criminal has vexed the nation, especially since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year.
The question of what residents should do when they spot suspicious activity, quality-of-life issues, or anything else that is non-violent, non-urgent and non-criminal has vexed the nation, especially since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year.
Civil rights attorney asks U.S. Attorney General to investigate Alameda police in wake of man's death
"We are extremely concerned about the training and supervision the police department provided to the officers who killed Mario, and to the dispatcher who sent the police to the scene in the first place," civil rights Julia Sherwin wrote.
"We are extremely concerned about the training and supervision the police department provided to the officers who killed Mario, and to the dispatcher who sent the police to the scene in the first place," civil rights Julia Sherwin wrote.
Alameda police look for man who fired a gun outside a sushi restaurant
The shots were fire outside the Shirasoni Sushi Bar on Fifth Street in the Alameda Landing Shopping Center.
The shots were fire outside the Shirasoni Sushi Bar on Fifth Street in the Alameda Landing Shopping Center.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club fights to stay open after 40 years in business
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
Alameda City Council approves sweeping changes to 911 response
The Alameda City Council has approved sweeping reforms to how the city responds to certain 911 calls that might not require armed officers.
The Alameda City Council has approved sweeping reforms to how the city responds to certain 911 calls that might not require armed officers.
Who was Mario Gonzalez? Man who died in police custody had lost job during pandemic
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Death of Mario Gonzalez draws attention to police putting suspects face down
It’s common practice for police to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs to gain control. They aren’t supposed to do it for an “extended period” because that can lead to injuries or death. What length of time is OK?
It’s common practice for police to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs to gain control. They aren’t supposed to do it for an “extended period” because that can lead to injuries or death. What length of time is OK?
Students outraged over death of 26-year-old after struggle with Alameda police
Young people from Alameda and Oakland Tech high schools marched from the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland to Alameda police headquarters to show their outrage over the death of Mario Gonzalez.
Young people from Alameda and Oakland Tech high schools marched from the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland to Alameda police headquarters to show their outrage over the death of Mario Gonzalez.
Civil rights group seeks Justice Department investigation of Mario Gonzalez’s death in police custody
The nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking that the FBI investigate the in-custody police death of Mario Gonzalez.
The nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking that the FBI investigate the in-custody police death of Mario Gonzalez.
Alameda youth ask tough questions of police, city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death
Alameda high school students asked tough questions of the police and city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death.
Alameda high school students asked tough questions of the police and city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death.