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?
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?
Livermore commissioner says he'll resign if asked over 'ghetto' comments
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
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 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.
CHP pursuit of speeding Mercedes driver leads to fatal crash near Hayward
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.
Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
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.
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.
2 arrests made in shooting death of San Francisco rapper Lil Yase
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
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.
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.
Berkeley puts permanent limit on crowd-control equipment
The ban includes pepper spray, water cannons and tear gas used to control crowds.
The ban includes pepper spray, water cannons and tear gas used to control crowds.
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.
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.
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.
Berkeley OKs spending $53M on affordable housing projects at BART stations
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
Auditor says Oakland not equipped to handle growth in homeless encampments
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
Livermore City Council to consider expelling commissioner over 'ghetto' remarks
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
Piedmont school officials cancel "White student support circle" following backlash from students, community
Piedmont school district officials have responded to a now-viral post on social media for a "White student support circle" in the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, as officials called it a "poor choice of words."
Piedmont school district officials have responded to a now-viral post on social media for a "White student support circle" in the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, as officials called it a "poor choice of words."
Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian
Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.
Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.
Balcony prowler lurking in Oakland neighborhood
At first, Admokom thought it may have just been a shadow. So she turned on the light in her room.
At first, Admokom thought it may have just been a shadow. So she turned on the light in her room.
Oakland police announce dedicated detail assigned to sideshow enforcement
The Oakland Police Department announced a detail dedicated to sideshow enforcement.
The Oakland Police Department announced a detail dedicated to sideshow enforcement.
Sophomores raise more than $6K to combat 'period poverty' in Oakland schools
Taylor Davis and Isabella Bartlewski raised more than $6,000 to buy 2,600 feminine hygiene kits, which will enhance the supply that Oakland schools are now mandated -- as are high schools statewide -- to provide for their students.
Taylor Davis and Isabella Bartlewski raised more than $6,000 to buy 2,600 feminine hygiene kits, which will enhance the supply that Oakland schools are now mandated -- as are high schools statewide -- to provide for their students.
Memorial held for Oakland college student killed by stray bullet
Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis was struck and killed by a stray bullet on April 10, he was laid to rest on what would've been his 19th birthday. On Saturday, a memorial was held at Berkeley Youth Alternative, where Demetrius interned. Dozens came together to honor the slain teen.
Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis was struck and killed by a stray bullet on April 10, he was laid to rest on what would've been his 19th birthday. On Saturday, a memorial was held at Berkeley Youth Alternative, where Demetrius interned. Dozens came together to honor the slain teen.