Has a suggestion for the fourth of july stay at home. Hoping the city does not attract a crowd. The request is all about safety, of course, during this coronavirus surge. Reporter santa cruz beaches reopened last week after the city admitted they simply couldnt keep people away. Today, the mayor is asking you to do what a beach ban could not. Were still encouraging everyone to shelter in place. Reporter the mayor says if you do decide to come here, be careful. At a minimum, were asking that people wear masks, they social distance, they use good hygiene practices. Were really trying to keep our community safe. Reporter most beach goers say theyre following the guidelines, and urge visitors from other places to stay home. Between us and the other beach patrons these days, were hitting the trails, and during that time, we always have our ban bandanas. Its already pretty busy. Reporter the city also trying to make sure that anyone caught with illegal fireworks will pay a steep price. In sa
Passing out pride flags at a popular east bay Farmers Market calls for action. The change local Police Departments will be forced to make following an announcement from the state attorney general. Good evening, everyone. Change is coming to Police Departments across california. The state attorney general tonight laying out reforms. This comes one day before President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on policing. Heres nbc bay areas ian cull. Reporter state attorney general Xavier Becerra says all departments will be required to make some changes by january, but hes hoping theyll put them in place sooner. Lets see if we can accelerate that. Lets see if we can show the people of california that we can start doing this work. Reporter becerra says the reforms mostly fall in line with the eight cant wait campaign, that includes departments require officers to intervene if there is excessive use of force. Ban shooting at moving vehicles in most cases, ban the use of choke holds a
They blocked, sat down. There were limited confrontations. Nothing terribly violent, a little pushing. But mainly, they came out, had their way, and shut down 680 north bound, and probably as a precaution in case they came over the barrier. Police began to get masks out here. Fired flash bangs, tear gas fired as well. People back up the onramp they had come down. They wasnt back up there, and some people proceeded to go southbound, walking along the side in the northbound lanes. I mentioned a vehicles windows smashed. One vehicle we saw, a suv, had a window smashed by a protestor. I did not see anybody arrested for that. I did see smoke out here. Tear gas and the four or five flash bangs to get the pro protesto protestors attention. Let them know that the chp, and waln Walnut Police and others meant business. Looks like they able to reopen 680 any minute now. Yothank you, this is not the only unrest we have seen. This is the largest one we have seen today. Thousands gathering in Oaklan
Get ready. The heat is on the way. As the temperatures rise an important reminder about our fire danger. What firefighters hope that youll do as you shelter at home. See something say something. Or not. The fiery debate over masks and what to do if someone isnt w r wearing one. Well, here comes another test. Tomorrow Governor Newsom will issue his guidelines about our phase 2 reopening, which is scheduled for friday. And as merchants prepare to get back to business, medical experts, though, are urging caution. Nbc bay areas jean elle has more on the possibility of a boomerang effect. The virus doesnt have a timeline. It was here in february. It was here in march and april. And it will be here in the summer and fall. And beyond. Reporter San Franciscos director of Public Health making it clear the bay area is not out of the woods. Second phase. Reporter as governor gavin newsom prepares to unveil details of phase 2 of reopening, which would allow Curbside Pickup at some nonessential bus
What is happening now . Here is robert handa in san jose. Reporter the president s announcement has raised the stakes in the debate. And for religious leaders, it was and couraging sign. Hallelujah, it was an answer to prayer. Reporter the kacathedral ha been vacant since the stay at home order. If they dont it, i will override the governors. Reporter Governor Newsom said no state guidelines are coming as early as monday. We are moving to work it forward. Reporter the pastor for the gospel helped lead a service, said he is going to reopen on pentecost sunday. If this conversation is resolved and we are able to go back, that is what we will do. If not, we will have service in the park ping lot. Reporter dr. Donna white careery of true ministries says since Alameda County okayed carbased celebrations, she is fine with outdoor gatherings. It will be a number of monitors walking through the rows of cars and making sure that social distancing is met and that people remain in the car. Report