Lot, lets get to the news this morning in the east bay, the Oakland City Council unanimously approved a ballot measure. To make sure that the Citizens Police commission is more independent in its decision making. The oakland Police Commission was established by voters back in 2016. Under measure l l earlier this year, the commission made headlines when it was involved in the firing of former Oakland Police chief Anne Kirkpatrick the lead author of the Measure Council member Rebecca Kaplan says this will protect the cities. Public of the public civil rights and also help increase Police Accountability and oversight. The residents of all clinton voters, the bulk and tired of this and we want to make sure than we have someone in there that can make sure that these reforms are man. Well if this measure passes in november civilian Inspector Generals Office will be established within the commission the office will research an audit the commission on the Police Departments effect in this at f
And i wanted them to know that they got to make their own decisions and we would respect and support those decisions. Kneeling for the anthem was started in 2016 by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a way to call attention to these issues. As for the game and how it turned out, abc7 news sports anchor Chris Alvarez will have the highlights a little later. I dont need Law Enforcement in oakland. I need testing. I need personal protective equipment. Strong words from oaklands mayor tonight following President Trumps threat to send federal forces to her city. It follows fierce clashes in portland between federal officers and protesters. Part of our efforts to build a better bay area include focusing on issues of race and social justice. Abc7 News Reporter Laura Martinez is live in the newsroom with more. Lauren. Ama and larry, earlier today President Trump suggested hell send federal agents into cities like new york, chicago and oakland in response to protests across the countr
Appropriations Committee Debate on the 2021 Defense Department spending bill. After considering additional amendments, the bill passed by a vote of 3022. The memberpose does from california rise . Member from california . You. Ank i have an amendment. Will read the amendment. I ask unanimous consent to waive the reading. Without objection. Thank you, madam chair. Amendment is straightforward. It would stop the president from starting a war with iran. Has language the house has already adopted. This would not prohibit the president from using the authority he already has to respond to any attack on the United States or our allies. Makes it clear that the president of the United States cannot go to war without express authorization from congress. Chair, we know the administration has taken steps to escalate tension with iran justify an unconstitutional, unauthorized war. First, despite the fact that the remainder of our European Partners stated they would remain committed to the treaty ,
List the white house puts us on what we need to do is what we know we need to do all along which is individually we need to take responsibility. So Wearing Masks socially distancing. Thats san jose mayor sam liccardo responding to the White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator doctor deborah birx she called out san jose is one of 12 cities in the country that she says are quote lagging behind the need to do a better job of slowing the spread. Take a look at this map from Santa Clara Countys Health Department it shows a higher rate of coronavirus cases in san jose compared to some other cities in the county. Some city leaders say that its tough to argue with the data while others say theres nothing to worry about. And we sure sips here in the city and county and the state and we are all watching the numbers so im im not concerned about. About that i dont speak the doctor birx is speculating i think that if hes making that list. Hes coming off of data theres no arguing with that i ca
Of course, you can expect a push alert from abc7 news if San Mateo County is added to the watch list today. Thank you, julian. I know you are probably wondering, where does your county stand on the states watchlist . You can check out the entire state at abcnews. Com. You can see if your county has been added to the watch list and tll you not only how long each region has been on the list but why the state is keeping an eye on the spread of coronavirus there. In the south bay, three popup testing sites will open today in Santa Clara County. Two in san jose at the county of Santa Clara Service auditorium and san jose high school. The testing site at the auditorium is open through thursday and the one at the high school until friday. Theres also a testing site in gilroy at the south county annex open through friday, as well. The Santa Clara County Health Department says the goal is to increase the number of tests especially in hardhit communities. Well, changes are coming to a drivethru