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Is no significant incidents to report at this point. We also took a look at how Cinco De Mayo is being observed in San Francisco as it is in sharp contrast to san jose. Even before sundown the parking lot of the pueblo plaza and East San Jose was a hotspot for people celebrating Cinco De Mayo , using their cars. They waved flags and cruised. Spectators included families. We came to meat up with everyone that has trucks, burnout, have fun. Reporter large gatherings now illegal under covid19 restrictions. For the crowd social distancing appeared to be a distant thought, with only some wearing masks. Police arrived in vehicles and motorcycles. They dispersed the crowd. I think they are killing the mexican pride we should be here enjoying the time. Its a tradition, you know . They should let it happen, just for a little while. Reporter san joses police chief says it isnt realistic to have officers going to large crowds to give citations for violations of the health order. In the end our en
Hundreds gather in san jose to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Why police say the dispersal of the crowds had nothing to do with social distancing. Researchers uncover a mutated strain of covid19. It became very evident that this new form of the virus was spreading rapidly. Tonight, doctors explain how this new strain could complicate the quest a the chancellor here at the fall ather or not part of the tuition will be reimbursed. If it is a mix, its very likely that ill withdrawal for a semester. Because i dont want to pay a premium price. Now at 11 00 and streaming on cbsn bay area. Huge turn outs for Cinco De Mayo celebrations. Good evening, im ken bastida. Police blocked off entrances to the Shopping Center after a large crowd gathered here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. The crowd formed quickly. Cars and trucks and hundreds of people, including Young Children who gathered to watch vehicles perform dangerous stunts. And found themselves shoulder to shoulder with other spectators. Social dista
To the economy. Also it could be even more contagious. The new study raising a red flag about a new strain of the virus. Good evening and thanks for being with us. Im raj mathai. And im jessica aguirre. Despite warnings to stay home, Police Officers are managing Cinco De Mayo crowds and traffic, and san jose is a trouble spot. Heres nbc bay areas jean elle. Reporter mexican pride on display in san jose tonight. Cruising with flags flying and music playing in east san jose. Downtown the line of cars took over several city blocks. Bu also gatherings. Cinco de mayo and the activity, you know. Its fun. Reporter in this parking lot, strangers mingled, some wearing masks, some not. Santa clara county has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the bay area. The lopez family was trying to celebrate carefully. Obviously theres some people not respecting the social distancing rules, and we still wanted to come out here and celebrate. This is why we havent left our cars. Reporter simon ortiz