Supporters: Why Mario Gonzalez was detained by Alameda police in the first place?

Supporters of a man who died after being handcuffed face down on the ground by Alameda police want to know one simple question: Why was he detained in the first place? 

Experts on deadly Alameda struggle: Officers trained not to keep hand-cuffed people face down

“Officers have been instructed to not keep handcuffed subjects prone (face-down) and to instead roll them onto their sides for going on 30 years,” said Seth Stoughton, who teaches criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina.

Officers in Alameda death used "lowest degree of force," attorney says

An attorney for three Alameda police officers on leave in the wake of the in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez said Wednesday that they used the "lowest degree of force possible" as he struggled with them.

Alameda identifies three officers involved in deadly struggle with Mario Gonzalez

The city of Alameda identified three police officers who have placed on administrative leave in connection to the fatal struggle of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez and their attorney said that they are "heartbroken" about his death. 

Body cam video shows Alameda officer kneeling on Mario Gonzalez before death

Body camera video released on Tuesday by Alameda police shows several officers kneeling on top of a man prone on the ground struggling to breathe before he died -- a contradiction of the original narrative of a "medical emergency" first put forth by the department. 

Attorneys weigh in on whether deadly Alameda police struggle can be compared to George Floyd

As video emerged showing a deadly encounter between Alameda police officers and a man restrained on his stomach that ultimately led to his death, several observers weighed in on whether there was a direct parallel to that of George Floyd.

Alameda police identify man who died during struggle with officers

Alameda police on Tuesday identified 26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzales of Oakland as the man who died Monday morning as officers tried to restrain him. 

Alameda firefighters investigate string of fires, police seeking person of interest last seen with dog

The Alameda Fire Department responded to six fires this week and police are now seeking a person of interest, officials say. Investigators are looking for a man in his late 20s last seen with a bicycle and dog.

Gas leak capped after construction crew accidentally hits main in Alameda

PG&E crewmembers have closed a gas leak that started Thursday morning in Alameda when a separate crew, unrelated to PG&E, hit a gas main with an excavator, a PG&E spokesman said.

Gas leak prompts shelter in place order in Alameda
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A gas leak in the area of High Street and Central Avenue in Alameda has prompted officials to issue a shelter in place order.

Vehicle plows into outdoor dining area in Alameda

A vehicle plowed into an outdoor dining area sending two people to the hospital in Alameda Thursday night, the fire department says.

Residents evacuated safely in Alameda house fire

The fire broke out around 1 p.m. in the 2800 block of Central Avenue between Mound and Versailles. 

Alameda Comedy Club reopens outdoors

Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.

Fox 2 Unsolved: Alameda man killed as divorce was pending

An Alameda man going through a divorce, was murdered more than 10 years ago. The crime remains unsolved, but there was more than one reason for people to be upset with the victim.

Man arrested after breaking into Alameda police headquarters, wearing cop 'attire'

Alexander Charman, standing 6 feet 7 inches, may have scaled the gate into the back parking lot of the administration building and then snuck into the main building, police said.