Recently jacob blake reporter have sparked protests across the nation. There are two systems of justice in the United States. Theres a white system, and theres a black system. The black system aint doing so well. But were going to stand up every black person in the United States is gonna stand up were tired, im tired, of looking at cameras, and seeing these young black and brown people suffer reporter there were also calls for people to show up and vote this november. We must march do the ballot box, or the mailbox, to demand the leadership we deserve reporter the rally ending with a march from the Lincoln Memorial to the mlk memorial. Obviously there were concerns of parked crowds during a pandemic. Everyone was temperature checked and event organizers asked people from highrivel areas to stay home. Reporter white house chief of staff stood by the president s assertion that his administration has done more more minority communities than any president in recent history. And here in the
With a powerful and reliable internet and voice solution at a great price. Call or go online today. People opting for ivs, business getting a boost in the pandemic. Bay area couple that had been together 35 years both died of covid19 complications within two weeks. Fighting for equitable start to the year, oakland teachers demanding. More than a drop in temperatures this week, it gets damp, abc7 news starts now. A forndece future, ab schools facing biggest crisis of this generation, how to safely resume teaching in pandemic. Focusing on this all week long in backtoschool series, how to build a better bay area. Now weve learned that san jose unified appears to be First District to require teachers to teach from empty classrooms on campus. Announced the agreement on monday. Some teachers say it puts their health at risk and want the option to work from home. He didnt address san jose specif specifically but governor said that teachers deserve that option. I dont think anyone should be fo
Specif specifically but governor said that teachers deserve that option. I dont think anyone should be forced to put health at risk, period, full stop. Students receive devices and School Materials starting this week. And mercury news reports that teachers can bring their own children with them to the classroom. It appears san jose is the only School District in the state to require teachers inside the classroom. In the east bay, teachers there echo serious concerns about distance learnig. Kris reyes continues Team Coverage from a demonstration in oakland. Its not safe to go back right now. Danger to the students and school. Reporter caravan protests through oakland, not how Teachers Want to spend time a week before a stressful start to the school year but educators feel they had no choice. Leadership has failed us, one week from school and theres no plan to reopen. Reporter part of a national day of action in 30 cities across the country. Educators fighting for safe and equitable star
No choice. We are one week from school and no plan to reopen our schools. Reporter part of a national day of action happening in 30 cities across the country. Educators fighting for a safe and equitable start to the school year. No inperson learning until is proven safe and cleaning and ppe and access to online learning. The biggest fear is that this district doesnt care shone this for many years they dont care about the students or the workers enoughhe udts safe. The naacp issued a stern letter speaking out against the plan. This is not the way to do it. My concern is if you have children and these folks are out there demonstrating, you may traumatize those children. Both myself and the Teachers Union president received public threats on facebook and in order to keep our community and everyone here safe, we decided to change the route of the caravan to avoid a possible conflict. Reporter Oakland Unified School district told abc7 they will not make any comments about demand with labor
And im julie haener. The announcement comes amid controversy over Police Tactics and calls for reform but garcia plan today retire years before. Julie, the mayor had on positive things to say about eddie garcia who spent four years affthe chief of police. The chief expressed wanting to move on for some time after personal reasons. Reporter after garcia announced retiring the department lost nearly 600 officers back in 2016. He was so critical in the rebuilding in the morale of the officers and their fact in themselves and their mission. Reporter chief garcia says i came to san jose as a boy from puerto rico and became the chief of police. The chief joined the force in 1992 rising through the ranks. His exurberance was infectious and you can see that he was able to inspire other officers and do better. Reporter the chief collaborated in saying, that the chiefs retirement halses nothing to do with the events. His department comes after offenses are criticized for handling black lives mat