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
We head throughout the day, helping to heat us up. In the 50s and 60s. Mild start to the day, and we will head through the afternoon, and mid70s in San Francisco. Low 80s in oakland. Mid80s for fremont. 90 for san jose. Mid90s for concord, livermore, and santa rosa, and later this afternoon, big changes ahead, a cooldown on the way. Changes coming up in a few minutes. Im anne makovec and we are continuing to follow the breaking news out of vallejo. Several people were shot late last night and injured. We dont know the extent of the injuries right now. New video from the scene, happening around 0p. , and po i , anthere appeared to i be a party, between amelia and wendy street, Vallejo Police are confirming right now, theres been multiple gun shot victims in north vallejo, and they said Additional Details will be provided as they become available. Witnesses at the scene telling us at least four people were seen being taken from the seen to area hospitals, and at least one of them was a c
World are and whats happening in houston today. The junior funeral for george floyd sparked protests and riots. The world is watching. What is happening and houston. Ktvu Sara Zendehnam is led to bring us more. Gogood morning, garcia. George floyds private funeral is underway and we have a live look outside of the church as people make their way inside and there are hundreds of people attending this private service and they are filing inside the church as we speak. Earlier with the pallbearers caring for his casket into the fountain of praise church where the service is being held. Houston Police Officers lined up and saluted as the casket went by. The police chief said what happened to george floyd is without a doubt a criminal act and they are out there for support. We know there are 500 invited guests and reverend al sharpton will bring in boxer floyd weather who paid for the funeral, after jamie foxx, congresswoman Sheila Jackson lee, and civil rights accident activist. Derek chauv
The europeans today. Their central bank will pump trillions into the euro zone economy. Thats called stimulus. Investors like it. So the dow is going to be down maybe 100. S p, 17. The nasdaq, about 26. Thats not a big pullback after yesterdays big gain and this weeks very big gains. Opening up the economy, thats a big deal for investors. This week, many theme parks and vegas casinos will open up again, albeit with limited capacity rules in place. And gms Ceo Mary Barra says auto plants will be back to previrus levels by the end of this month. Opening up, very important. Heres what you are waking up to this morning. Lot of boarding up of storefronts in the big cities. That appears to have cut down on the looting. Heavier charges against the Police Officer involved in the killing of george floyd. Its now Second Degree murder. In addition, the other three officers involved have been arrested and Face Criminal Charges for the first time. Following that, the protests were just as big but t
Justice. Reporter an emotional funeral for george floyd whose death sparked a Worldwide Movement for change. We are rising in love. He went down and injustice and we are rising up for just is. It is our time to honor his life and death by becoming one family with one teacher. Reporter the eyes of the world were on houston, texas as leaders gather to bid a final farewell to george floyd. 500 people were invited for the private service. Silent says his casket was carried into the church. Reporter it was a heartwarming celebration including emotional remarks from the grieving family at the video message from former Vice President joe biden. Unlike most, we must grieve in public and that is a burden. A burden that is your purpose to change the world for the better in the name of george floyd. Reporter an impassioned eulogy by reverend al sharpton. Asbury lake you to rest today, the movement will not rest until we get justice, until we have one standard of justice. Reporter the mayor and th