Is burning in a large area of the north bay. Leveling homes and impacting thousands of People Living in Sonoma Napa Solano lake and yolo counties and the woodward fire that is burning in the Point Reyes National seashore area of marine county. And so far those devastating north bay fires have scorched a combined 215,000 acres and 4 people have died 3 in napa county one in Solano County. 480 structures have been destroyed. These numbers were just updated and they have really jumped 125 other structures have been damaged tonight more than 30,000 structures are still threatened. And right now the entire complex in the north bay is 0 contained. And tonight, were learning all Evacuation Orders have been lifted in vacaville with the exception of south of fort hill drivein west of alamo drive from monte vista avenue to interstate 80 was michelle kingston is in vacaville with what conditions are like. Well theres not much activity here outside the eu lead his community center. This is the only
Partipin as well as a fundraiser organizers say its also to honor the lives taken because of the police brutality. A protest on the bridge a little while ago got the attention of the california highway patrol. Officers blocked off several lanes of traffic. One person was led away in handcuffs. Its not clear why. From the Ferry Building to city hall. Hundreds marched in San Francisco this juneteenth. Supervisors are calling for it to be made an official holiday in the city. A port shut down in oakland. Work grind to a halt as part of a protest. And a commemoration of juneteenth. Good evening, thank you for joining us. Our coverage begins with news anchor on the ground at the port of oakland. The protest called by the International Long shore and warehouse union. Attracting thousands from all walks of life. People like a film maker and math teacher. Something has to be done. His collaborator and mentor noted the importance of this happening on the juneteenth holiday. Marking the end of s
Investigation is underway. The Teachers Union also sent me this statement saying they condemned the ideas in the email. The professor told me he was waiting to talk to the press. Puc phuc is still looking forward to her legal name. Sometime when they would go to church, they would mention my name, and it means happiness blessing. Reporter she spoke to the Vice President of the school who apologized for what happens and feels satisfied with the schools response but still wants an apology from the professor himself and has this message to other asianamericans. People shouldnt be embarrassed about their name and should be proud of their name. Reporter in oakland, dion lim, abc7 news. Happening now, juneteenth celebrations underway. Look at all the people out there dancing, having a good time. Veve merri it of course t. This is the amphitheater area. There is a traffic advisory though for the area because there are so many people and cars. Sky7 was over San Francisco earlier where a huge c
We hear from the youth organizers in san jose, why they say theyre not letting this movement lose momentum. A forensic investigation under way into this Mountain Lion, to find out if he killed three marsupials at the San Francisco zoo. A full look at the weekend forecast coming up. Now from abc 7, live breaking news. And that breaking news is in San Francisco, as weve seen across the country, several statues have been torn down by protesters tonight. Can you see this monument being pulled to the ground. He established the California Missions and is accused of atrocities against nativeamericans. Francis scott keys statue was torn down. And ulysses s. Grant was brought to the ground. Yesterday city officials removed a statue of Christopher Columbus from coit tower. There was a movement to tear it down and throw it into the bay. We will have more on our abc 7 news app. Thousands turned out across the bay area and the country today to mark juneteenth, the end of slavery. Its so emotional t
News app. Thousands turned out across the bay area and the country today to mark juneteenth, the end of slavery. Its so emotional to see the whole world stopping to Pay Attention to see that my life and my kids life, and my parents life matter. Demonstrations, work place. United we stand, divided we fall. Rallies come after weeks of protests nationwide following the Police Killing of george floyd. . A juneteenth march organized by a youth leader in san jose drew thousands today, culminating at the olympic black tower at san jose state. Chris reyes talked to those who marched. Thats 16yearold phoenix, singing her heart out. Another student speaking her heart the woman who brought them together, to speak out against turno turnout would be so big. We were crying on stage, im overwhelmed with happiness. Thousands marched to the university. All races, all ages, all afternoon. I feel like george floyd was a breaking point for a lot of people people. Some drive or walking by honked their supp