Police taking part as racial tensions continue to simmer. Reporter they laid out a National Reform plan they say they believe could really make a difference and it begins with several concrete steps. The three Police Unions took out ads saying there are no words to convey our disgust and sorrow over the murder of george floyd adding they have an obligation to take action. They are calling for a national use of force standard focusing on des esqescalation and to ide officers that might need more training. This comes after the death of george floyd at the hands of police and calls to defund them. We are serious about talking on a National Level about National Reform. Not just in the city of san jose. A national use of force policy. A National Database in regards to officers. They cant reenter the system if there was gross misconduct in the firing. The unions have always been so resistant to change and they have what they have. They want to keep what they have. They are critical of those
Not just thriving, but in many instances, leading the country. Reporter in his second state of the state address, gavin newsom hailed his successes, but only briefly. We remain the fifth largest economy in the world. Some 3. 4 million jobs have been create since the great recession. Reporter newsom then turned his attention to what he considers his states greatest challenge. Its a disgrace that the richest state in the richest nation, succeeding across so many sectors, is falling so far behind to properly house, heal and humanely treat so many of its own people. Reporter newsom pointed to emergency measures, such as the distribution of fema trailers like these recently delivered to oakland, with more on the way for other counties like sonoma, sana clara and contra costa. But he says it will take millions of dollars in new funding. I know youve lost patience. Ive lost patience. I love that speech. I have never seen a governor own the problem of homelessness. We lead the nation in povert
Tonight on abc 7 news at 6 00, a threat of a fire leads to gunfire. San jose police shot a man accused of trying to ignite a pump at a gas station near a popular shopping mall. And the Bay Area Library system attacked by ransom ware and what was done to thwart it. This is not just any truck and trailer. The valuable items inside that were stolen and who they belong to. Abc 7 news at 6 00 starts right now. Now, news to build a better bay area, from abc 7. Protesters filled the streets of San Francisco, following the u. S. Airstrike in iraq. Has raised fears a war could break out in the middle east. Good evening and thanks for joining us, im dion lim. We saw protests around the country today following the u. S. Air strike that killed one of irans top military leaders. Their fear, we could be on the brink of war. People filled the street from los angeles to philadelphia to times square in new york city. Protesters gathered in cities in the bay area as well, to protest a possible war with
Homeless navigation center. The topic has split the community. Nothing is a good option because theyre here. Theyre here. So we need to try something and give it the best chance. Reporter this summer city staff narrowed the list of potential sites down to two. One in north fremont off dakota and the other on capital avenue. You dont divide your people to fight each other. This is totally wrong. Reporter the center would house 45 people up to six months at a time. Those urging the council to vote no say the center should be located closer to Public Transit and essential services. Things need to happen here that will cost more money and then the risk from highway 84 which is a major commute artery. Reporter some believe the center shouldnt be built at all saying the nearly 2. 3 million cost for construction alone should be spent on programs to prevent homelessness. They are becoming homeless too quickly than we could even help to get them back on feet. Reporter according to the city, a r
States, qatar and egypt were hoping to broker a cease fire by this date. President biden has issued a new warning to israeli Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu, cautioning against an attack on the Southern Gaza city of rafah. Netanyahu has said he will not stop until hamas is defeated. And while ramadan is about avoiding conflict and focusing on prayer and charity, that is a challenge. With the ongoing war. Ktvu zac sos spoke with people in San Francisco tonight who hope this years ramadan can serve as a call to action, but a call to prayer on this, the first day of ramadan at the Islamic Center of San Francisco, we recite the whole quran. Throughout the 29 nights mosque congregants are fasting from sunrise to sunset in order to forge a closer connection with god, while also focusing on acts of charity for the less fortunate. Its the month of giving, and for that reason, the ongoing conflict in gaza weighing even more heavily on them. The prophet peace be upon him, says that like my nat