We will have a later, if any, metering lights, because its friday today. Laura, back to you. Its juneteenth, today are the celebrations taking place marking the end of slavery. After George Floyds death became a new movement and discussion about race in this country. Today in the bays Cierra Johnson and how the bay area is celebrating. Good morning. Reporter good morning. It was 155 years ago today that a group of slaves in texas received the news they were, in fact, free and had been for two years. It was on that day juneteenth was born and today its being celebrated with a renewed passion and several bay area organizations are marking the day with some celebrations and we have some information on that for you. At 1 00 today there will be a march and a rally at San Francisco city hall. The event runs until 3 00. Participants are asked to practice social distancing. The group uplifting black leaders of sonoma organized the festival that will start at noon today at pioneer park in santa
It and rolfes direction ralf and shot him. Prosecutors will have to prove that rove was not facing imminent harm. Is it 11 charges against officer rauf the first charges felony murder. This is death that is seen as a result of a underlying felony in this case, the underline felonies aggravated assault. With a deadly weapon. And the possible sentences for a felony murder conviction would be life life without parole or the death penalty. A second officer is facing Assault Charges and is on administrative leave brooks was fired after that incident. Busy day on capitol hill less than 24 hours after President Trump unveiled his policing executive order Senate Republicans theyve unveiled their own version nadia romero has the latest. The urgency to address Police Brutality and Racial Injustice being felt on capitol hill too often were having a discussion in this nation about are you supporting the Law Enforcement community or are you supporting communities of color. This is a false binary ch
And in new york the governor threatens to shut down again after crowded weekend scenes like this. There are large gatherings, social distancing is being violated, people are not wearing masks. The latest on the virus just ahead. Breaking overnight convicted. A former marine found guilty of spying in russia sentenced to 16 years behind bars. His family blasting the verdict. U. S. Officials calling the trial unfair well have the very latest start your engines nascar holds its first major race with spectators in the stands as the world of sports mounts a weekend comeback all that plus summers here. Im looking forward to getting back in the swing of things. New jerseys reopening enters a key new phase. Where better to mark the occasion than live from the jersey shore today, june 15th, 2020 announcer from nbc news this is today with Savannah Guthrie from asbury park, new jersey and hoda kotb live from studio 1a live in Rockefeller Plaza morning, everybody. Welcome to today. It is monday mor
We all need somebody to lean on that was the scene near the white house last night after days of unrest, anger, and violent confrontations. A Massive Group of protesters paused for a show of solidarity in song. These large crowds of people packed together raising new concerns among Health Professionals about the spread of the coronavirus, as well as fresh worries about tear gas. Earlier i spoke with dr. David eisenman. As always, thank you for joining us. An Oklahoma State Football Player says he tested positive for covid19 after attending a protest. He says he was asymptomatic. As protests continue in almost every part of the country, are you worried we will begin hearing more stories like this . Well certainly see more cases as people go to protests. Its also occurring at the same time as more people are socializing in general and more states open. Hi of course people can go to protests with face masks on. From what i can tell of the pictures and from firsthand reports, most people a
Fairly calm and in the evergreen area about 4 Miles Per Hour. I will fastforward the timeline. The winds dont pick up for the afternoon but will pick up this weekend. This weekend we are tracking a cooldown, so i will have another update on that and what we can expect coming up shortly. Back to you. Thank you very much. In the meantime in solano county, firefighters are battling a fire that started yesterday afternoon near a neighborhood off of cordelia street, and nearby houses are still being evacuated this morning. Right now we want to get a look at that traffic this morning. Its going to be one of those days, mike. I know its not what we are used to seeing at this time but certainly more traffic on the roads right now. Yeah, we are starting to see that build but right now under the curfew, traffic dropped off from last week. At the top of the screen, we circled the area south of highway 12 and thats what laura was talking about, and highway 12 is still okay, and its a 300acre fire