Show. The odds of the Northern Lights could make it so far south again tonight on abc seven news at seven. Always live abc seven news starts right now. We begin tonight with a powerful tribute to a man who made a difference for so many. The late reverend Cecil Williams, Whose Service turned him into a household name, was honored today in the church he founded. Good evening, im dionne lim. Williams died last month at the age of 94. The civil rights pioneer fought for the poor and hungry and founded glide church, turning it into a worldwide brand. You can see his impact in how packed that church was today for his memorial, a rebel, a pastor. Come on, spiritual leader San Francisco treasure and icon. You know that voice that is former giants announcer renel brooksmoon. Summing up williams legacy. Just one of the big names in the service that featured leaders, locals, even warren buffett. Abc seven News Reporter cornell bernard shows us the fitting tribute to the man who created social cha
Was fired by mayor shengtao in february of last year, armstrong was accused of failing to properly handle some Police Misconduct within his ranks, but was since cleared of wrongdoing. So now, after more than a year of a void atop the department, abc seven News Reporter suzanne phan takes a look at Floyd Mitchells first order of business reducing crime in the town. Im truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oaklands police chief. Chief Floyd Mitchell takes the reins of Oakland Police department on monday. Mayor shang tao appointed mitchell as police chief back in march. Hes smart. Hes a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. Mitchell served as police chief in lubbock, texas, and before that he was chief in temple, texas, and before that, a Patrol Officer in kansas city. He now takes on a department at a time when oakland finds itself with many concerns over Public Safety and especially many crimes are targeting our Small Businesses. The Oakland
Access battle the new development in the legal fight over a stretch of shoreline in San Mateo County. Abc seven news at 430 starts right now. Also live abc seven news starts right now. A moving farewell for pioneer of the people, reverend Cecil Williams, known around the bay area and beyond, was honored with a memorial today from leaders to locals, well hear the tributes to his legacy. Good afternoon and thanks for joining us. Im dionne lim. Reverend Cecil Williams was a civil rights pioneer who fought for the poor and hungry. And he is, of course, the founder of glide memorial church. Reverend williams passed away last month at the age of 94, and today, hundreds gathered to say their goodbyes. Abc7 News Reporter cornell bernard was there. You were inside the service and cornell, you told me that it is still going on. It is still going on. So many people with so much to say about this living icon or who passed away recently. Of course, a fitting tribute to a man who helped break barrie
Temperatures close to average for this time of the year. Well take you to san jose right now. Heres a live look. Thats 87 where the cars are flowing. We have partly to mostly cloudy skies right now in most areas, some dense fog right now in the north bay. Temperatures were starting out very typical in the low 50s to the low 60s depending on your location. So just like yesterday, youll need the light layer through about 9 10 a. M. And then well have a pretty decent day showing up. Heres future weather. We do have pockets of drizzle this morning, especially close to the coast. May need your windshield wipers for a few minutes or so underneath our marine layer. Its still with us. Pretty thick in a lot of spots by 9 a. M. But then you can see it erodes away pretty fast, close to lunchtime for increasing sunshine. And today will be a few degrees cooler than yesterday. We dont have any intense heat on the horizon. Temperatures very seasonal for this time of the year. Upper 60 soquels in the
Abc seven News Reporter tim johns was in fremont for tonights community conversation. And a small protest happening right outside. About 100 people packed the Niles Discovery Church in fremont wednesday. Over 300 more were on zoom. The reason, a chance to talk with Alameda County District Attorney pamela price. I believe in reform. I dont believe in letting murderers out on close to no charges. So there has to be punishment before you can have reform. Recall pamela price. Patricia harris was one of those in attendance at a recall price rally ahead of the meeting, she told us she voted for the da but now regrets it. Harris says after her son was killed, she believes price didnt prosecute his killer harshly enough. The person that did it was up on murder charges up until now. Pamela price took office, reduced all the charges to involuntary, took all the enhancements away. As a father of town halls, the price is done. In the past, there were several heated moments. Some people even got so