Too soon? Reactions to California's lifting of mask mandate
California's indoor masking requirement is set to expire February 15. Monday afternoon, state officials announced they will not extend it. But this move doesn't mean face coverings are a thing of the past.
2nd lawsuit filed following death of Mario Gonzalez after encounter with Alameda police
The lawsuit said Alameda police officers failed to de-escalate the situation and knew Mario Gonzalez did not pose any danger and didn’t make any “threatening action toward any of the officers.”
Who stole a 14-foot vintage train display in Alameda?
Serena Hom said the wooden lighted train has sentimental value since it's been in her family for 40 years.
Wrongful death federal suit filed on behalf of Mario Gonzalez's 5-year-old son
The suit claims that Mario Gonzalez was the victim of excessive force and that his arrest, and therefore, death, was unconstitutional. In their suit they argued that there was no reason to arrest the 26-year-old in the first place, let alone pile on top of him to put him in handcuffs.
Waitress gets fond farewell after 42 years serving at waffle house
Waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retired from serving customers at Ole's Waffle Shop after 42 years.
Family calls for the firing of Alameda police officers after autopsy release
Jerry Gonzalez said his brother, Mario, was "wrongfully murdered by the Alameda Police Department" and he wants the officers to be fired.
Autopsy finds Mario Gonzalez died from meth, police restraint in Alameda struggle
The long-awaited autopsy for 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez was released on Friday, eight months after he died after Alameda police officers sat on his back.
Traffic plan for safer streets approved by Alameda City Council
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan's traffic accident death perhaps put a public face on a plan approved by the city council this week; aimed at making Alameda's most dangerous streets and intersections safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Alameda ice rink in airplane hangar
Alameda Point is offering a unique spot to ice skate this season: an airplane hangar.
Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
Community invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan
A community celebration was being planned to honor late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Alameda earlier this month.
Nearly 80 Alameda County freeway shootings in the last year: CHP
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
Emotional vigil held to honor life and legacy of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan
Nearly 100 coworkers and friends of the late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan came together for a vigil to remember the prominent East Bay politician who they say was a quiet warrior for the underserved and often unseen community members.
Largest teachers union demands tech leaders regulate dangerous social media challenges
The president of the National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, sent a letter to the leaders of Tik Tok, Facebook, and Twitter Friday, calling on them to change their algorithms that promote challenges like the #SlapATeacherChallenge, and spread disinformation to students.
Parents mourn son killed by suspected drunk driver in Alameda crash
Les and Evie Bianchi's only child was killed when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver who ran a stop sign in Alameda.
Alameda parents lose their only child when suspected drunk driver runs stop sign
Nickolas Bianchi worked at the local golf course in Alameda and would stop by his parents home for lunch and to say hi. The 27-year-old was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver who blew through a stop sign. His parents, Les and Evie are absolutely devastated to have lost their only child. KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
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.
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.
Students at Alameda schools must wear masks, get tested if not vaccinated
KTVU Fox 2's Allie Rasmus reports.