Realize it would be to chappelle. But in the end, quote, we determined it is not our role to ce censor, particularly from one renting and diverse artists. This decision was not made lightly. Rile says she also believes in free speech, but not if it contributes to suicide and murder within her community. In this sense, i am not concerned about being part of cancel culture, as long as this is to help protect my community, ill do that. Reporter the activists say theyre accomplishing something just by speaking up, whatever the outcome. Realistically, this show is going to go on. Realistically, the show is going to go on, yeah. I dont think i dont think my goal was ever to shut the shows down, although, you know, we came out with that angle. My role is to be a voice and to stand up and say that the community is hurting because of this. John ramos, kpix 5. Just last week a venue in minneapolis canceled chappelles soldout show hours before he was to hit the stage. Posting they work hard to ma
San lorenzo library. They wont erase a recent display of hate, but they will paint a picture of strength and inclusivity. We wont be intimidated. Were not going to back down. Were going stand up for the values that our community represents. Reporter on june 11th, a group of men associated with the right Wing Hate Group stormed into the library and verbally assaulted. It came as a big shock to librarian cindy chadwick. Prior to that day, i wouldnt have known there that was kind of hatred so close in the community. It was scary to know it was so close to home. Reporter but the library in San Lorenzo Community is turning that shock into strength with a new initiative called every month is pride month. San lorenzo and the San Lorenzo Library stand for diversity, inclusion, and celebration of all communities. Reporter the library will host monthly pride events through next june to celebrate alameda countys lgbtq community. Its inclusivity is one of its greatest forms. Its saying not only ca
We will have more details coming up on kpix 5 news at 6 00. Now the latest on the fire that has blown up over the weekend. The mckinney fire has grown to more than 50,000 acres. Fire Officials Say there is only 1 containment. It is spreading west of the town close to the oregon border. Evacuees say they have to travel as far as portland to find some place to stay. Reporter kpix 5 spoke with fire officials about what is driving the blaze. Reporter the mckinney fire is a beast and has torched entire hillsides and turned towering trees into kindling. Burning uncontained and uncontrolled near the border with oregon. This one was driven by its fuels, terrain, and extremely fast moving winds. Reporter officially the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The u. S. Forest service says several smaller places were sparked by a Lightning Storm in the area. Whatever the cause the Forest Service says the fire was spread by strong wind and was intensified by years of drought. This year in
You how ab5 will impact the Trucking Industry. Today the drivers showed up to demonstrate how it might affect consumers as well. It was not business as usual at the port of oakland this morning. The independent Truck Drivers who make up 90 of the operation are on strike over ab 5. The new law requires Trucking Companies make their drivers employees shutting out the independent operators who own their own rigs. Protesters blocked other trucks from entering the port as a way to get lawmakers attention. If the port got affected, the government will listen and they will have to. Thats what were actually doing. Well continue until we get it. Reporter trucks lined up down the streets as police made a deal with the protesters to allow ten trucks in every 30 minutes. Right now in good faith, i need everyone to separate, make a path and let five in. Reporter currently Trucking Companies deal with permits and insurance needed to work in the port and the independent drivers just drive. Ab5 requir
Before it was sent . The president. Tell us everything about the conversation. Irving he said and you said, to the best of your recollection. He said what do you think of this . I believe i saw the text message or on his phone. I remember saying to him, the wording on the first sentence, i guess its a long sentence. The wording on the first sentence. What leads some to believe he had something to do with the events that happened at the capitol. What did he say . I dont recall him saying in response to that. I believe that was the end of the conversation. Did he change anything in light of your comments . No he did not. What made you think someone may perceive the president in having a role in the violence at the capitol. It was my interpretation of the words. I dont write speeches or anything, but the phrase these are the things that happened to my sounded as if, as if culpability was associated. I dont think its a a tree t act to assault the capitol. Calling them patriots is a stretch