Studios, this is kpix 5 news. Protesters toppled several statues out of Golden Gate Park saying the historical figures were linked to acts of racism and oppression. After weeks of protest a celebration in oakland as many gathered to celebrate juneteenth. The pro sports teams in the bay area and around the country face uncertainty on when to return to action. It is about 6 00 a. M. On this saturday, june 20th. Good morning. I am devin fehely. Protesters tore down several controversial statues at the San Francisco Golden Gate Park. Three statues were taken down in the park. The video shows the statue of the founder of the Mission System and a spanish priest, st. Junipero serra, Whose Mission was to convert native americans to christianity. He was blamed for destroying the data our of life. Also Francis Scott key that enslaved people and was torn down and dragged through the grass. The ropes were tied to all of them as they were taken down. For decades these statues stood tall at the Gold
Not follow the city stay at home order. She would have to close city parks to help combat the coronavirus outbreak mare bring said the city has also hired 82 nurses over the weekend to help in the outbreak in addition, she said the private sector has stepped up to help provide protective gear for frontline workers, including masks, gowns and gloves, but the mayor urged saffron sisters, san franciscans to continue to take social distancing seriously. The folks who are. Out on the streets socializing in coming together and not taking this social distancing. Requirements seriously you are putting lives at stake, your putting Public Health in jeopardy. To help those who cannot practice self quarantine such as residents of longterm care facilities or people in the Homeless Population San Franciscos Human Services agency is working with the Hotel Council to secure available rooms in fact 320 rooms are expected to be available by the end of the night tonight with hundreds more needed in the c
Coronavirus, and covid19, the a diseasuses. This week all nine bay area counties extended a stay at home directive until the beginning of may, ctnew restns are now in place. They include banning most new construction, closing dog parks, playgrouand public picnic areas. Also, california students will likely continue distance learning, for the rest of the academic year. So far california hospitals have not seen the rapid surge in covid19 cases, which have overwhelmed new york and other hotspot region also this week, Top White House scientists revealed data showing that actions dilike socialancing and shutting nonessential businesses work. They can slow a surge in new cases if done early and aggressively. Joining us now is doctfo george ruth and an Infectious Disease epidemic knowledge is epidemiologist, thank you for joining us. Thank you for having me. We know this is a busy time for you, you have been an epidemiologist for 4 de you worked on the hiv crisis, ebola, and you have used tha
Announcement was met with some confusion and also some disappointment but we got a clarification tonight from the states Parks Department saying that not all of the states parks parking lots are closed. Its about 3 dozen of them and most of them are in the bay area in an effort to flatten the curve a California State Parks governor Gavin Newsome says its time for soft closures he announced monday Effective Immediately that 36 of the states 280 parks will be closed to vehicular traffic. It breaks my heart but i understand the reasons. We know a guy ive been wondering how long it would last that were still able to access the stuff, rock climber adam sandler says for the most part hes seen people on the trails of Mount Diablo State Park practicing social distancing right now the East Bay Park does not fall under this closure ambler says thats a good thing because the outdoors have been helpful for leaving his anxiety over the pandemic it today in a church is always good for the soul and t
Tonight we begin with local efforts to slow the transmission of the coronavirus, and covid19, the disease it causes. This wee counties extended a stay at home directive until the beginning of may, new w restrictions are in place. They include banning most new construction, closing dog parks, puplaygrounds, and ic picnic areas. Also, california students will likely ntinue distance learning, for t academic year. So far california hospitals have not seen the rapid surge in covid19 cases, which have overwhelmed new york and other hosopot regions. This week, Top White House scientists revealed data showing that actions like social distancing and shutting nonessential businesses do work. They can slow a surge in new rl cases if done and aggressively. Joining us now is doctor anorge rutherford and Infectious Disease epidemic knowledge is epidemiologist, thank u for joining us. Thank you for having me. We know this is a busy time for you, you have been gi epidemio for 4 decades. You worked on