Family of man who died in Alameda police custody says he had no known medical conditions
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Gerardo Gonzalez, the brother of Mario Gonzalez, lights candles before a press conference to demand answers from Alameda police about the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda, Calif. on Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021. Mario Gonzalez, a father and caretaker, died in Alameda police custody Monday and his family has heard nothing about the cause of his death.Marlena Sloss / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Mailee Wang of Oakland holds her daughter, Frida Hernandez, 5, at a Community Healing Vigil to honor the lives of those lost to police violence and envision ways to protect communities from systemic racism in Oakland, Calif. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The vigil was organized by the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Restore Oakland, Young Women s Freedom Center, Urban Peace Movement, CURYJ, and the Anti Police Terror Project.Marlena Sloss / Special to The
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As COVID-19 fears intensify and more San Antonians seek vaccinations, a common cry is heard: Where is my shot?
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I want to get vaccinated. Why can’t I get my shot?
Demand far outweighs supply right now. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized only Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to make vaccines that prevent COVID-19. National experts say supply chain issues and a lack of federal coordination has slowed down distribution efforts across the country. States decide how to use their respective weekly allocation from the federal government. The rollout in Texas has been faster than most other states, but has also been marred by weeks of confusion amid miscommunication and technical issues.