Stores with reduced capacity could mean a 40minute wait. The National Retail federation on its website predicts online sales will be capturing 20 to 30 of the holiday market, up from last year. There are no corporate parties and reduced inventory and fewer employees are in many stores according to consumer expert and San Francisco State University marketing professor. The projections are that because the consumer demand has been suppressed so far, starting with today, which is black friday and the start of the Holiday Shopping season, there is some kind of penalty up demand that people, you know, they want to give gifts to family and friends to uplift their spirits in a very challenging year. Reporter walnut creek downtown there is a 20 vacancy rate right now but Property Owners say they are getting inquiries about renting the vacant sites according to the walnut creek Downtown Business association. Whats missing is probably, you know, the ice rink. Were unable to host the ice rink thi
Routes were cut, and may not be returning. As we get closer to the start of the school year, we are starting to see what it may look like for your child. Gym, salons and small gatherings, a new health order al allowing many to get back to business. I will have the forecast, abc news at 11 00 starts now. This is abc7 news. We fall off a financial cliff startling news from the transit agency, saying the majority of bus lines c s cut do the pandemic may not come back for years. We are focusing on the building a better bay area efforts. Cornell bernard has more on the outlook. The cuts we are making are terribly painful. San francisco mta dector aec board meeting. He said that every aspect of the citys Transportation Future looks grim. We are planning for a 200 million loss. He said that 40 bus lines that were cut at the beginning of the pandemic will not return for at least two years. Maybe not at all. With fare revenue down 90 , they need new sources of funding. We fall off a financial c
Of the pandemic will not return for at least two years. Maybe not at all. With fare revenue downou nding. Rvhat we havecaeex yes. What do you see . This one is empty. Many commuters were hoping bus routes had will return. Its terrible. People need to work and they need to get to work. As for the cities beloved cable cars, the Officials Say they are not likely returning until theres a Covid Vaccine to keep operators safe. Start cutting from the top. The president of the transport workerss union say city leaders should take a pay cut. That was the challenge that i made to them and i would be the first person to take a 10 pay cut for the next 12 but they say etven that will not be enough to close the gap tonight, Governor Newsom is launching a new Public Awareness campaign to stress the importance of wearing masks. Some say its not enough. What do you say to critics that suggest that psas are great, but its time for your office to get tougher on enforcement. Why arent you just imposing fi
Limit na eliminated. I dont think that the police have any place in schools. This sist they believe it time for change. Whats been doing on, has not worked. So what do we have to lose to try something different. Reporter many said they dont want officers in schools. The Police Officer said they respond to 1,000 calls to oakland schools per semester. 300 of which are serious and would fall on Oakland Police to respond. And the school has to focus on the other calls that are not as serious. Its making sure that the 700 that can be handled above the administrative staff dont fall in to the 300. Reporter the teachers say the pressure has been on them, so doing away with the department would not be a big deal. They said they are the ones that can deescalate the toughest of situations. When you know students and you call them by name, they stop fighting. Police never get in time for a school teacher. That is on me as a teacher. Reporter the school board will vote on the measure on wednesday,
Family, friends and members of the community gathered at the location where 22yearold shawn mont rosa was shot and killed by Vallejo Police. A white couple called opolice on him for stenciling black lives matter on this property. A breezy start to the weekend, but we are tracking warmer weather on the way. Well have the numbers in the accuweather forecast. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. When the officers the community there should be consequences and repercussions. Hundreds of people protested outside a Police Station demanding speedy release of a video of a deadly officer involved shooting. Thank you for joining us. Abc 7 News Reporter Lauren Martinez was at todays protest and has more. Reporter protesters invested their saturday afternoon marching to the Vallejo Police department where family members listed off the names of their loved ones they say died at the hands of Vallejo Police. This is the pain that theyve caused. Can you hear us now . Reporter Vallejo Police shot 22ye