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
All right. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Were at the point in the semester we have been looking at the long history of africanamericans since the civil war. Weve looked at the long struggle for what historian Hasan Jeffries called freedom rights, right . Weve been looking at this quest for economic, social, and political selfdetermination, for educational access and equity. And were looking at this long quest for the full realization of freedom and citizenship. And so were getting to the point in the semester where were talking about the Civil Rights Movement. Weve been looking at that for a couple of sessions now. And the interesting thing about teaching the Civil Rights Movement is that its perhaps the era that most americans think they know the most about, right . Weve talked a little bit about this, and well talk more about this. Just because folks think that they can quote a few sentences from Martin Luther kings speech in washington or know a little bit about rosa parks civil d
A confrontation. The officer was patrolling the area when they noticed a theft in progress involving multiple people. The officer tried to detain those suspects there was a confrontation and the officer opened fire. Still not clear this morning what caused the officer to use their gun. The officer sustained a foot injury and was taken to the hospital has also been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation. We have breaking news from overnight. One person had to be rescued from a fire in San Francisco. Youre taking a look at video from the citizen app that was posted by the San Francisco Fire Department that fire started about 2 oclock this morning on powell street in the citys north beach neighborhood. Firefighters also had to rescue a dog. The person who was rescued was rushed to the hospital no word on that persons condition this morning. Also in the south bay clusters of covid19 positive costco workers are being treated for the virus across Santa Clara
Been following all week here in the bay area are calls to defund the Oakland Police department and joining us to talk about the latest on that as well as the citys continuing fight against the coronavirus is oakland mayor libby shaft good morning there. Good morning marty good to see you lets begin by talking about the new Community Task force that is centering on reconstructing the Oakland Police department this is a big task force 17 people i can you tell us to give some insight on how its going to work. Well its a big job and oakland is doing it right we didnt respond to immediate requests by cutting 14 Million Dollars out of our Police Department but we believe that any further cuts need to be done with full analysis and full Community Participation and transparency and so the 17 Member Task Force will over the next 6 months really analyze what a 50 cut would look like how it would Impact Services how we could replace those services and also during that time oakland will be startin
California reports more than 10,000 new infections, more than 600 of them right here in the bay area. Christie smith has a look at efforts to keep people safe and physically distanced. Reporter a sunny weekend in oakland where tim stops by. Hes heard the city has asked people to give the lake a break amid the pandemic. I understand the position. But people are tired of being crammed up in their apartment. Reporter the city has noted crowded weekends and taken steps to report it. I think now is lighter. Reporter people are urged to avoid gatherings in backyards and parks, avoid clustering and spread out. The Roots Community Health Center which shared data that in july 40 of covid cases were tied to people at family events and parties, almost double the rate of those at work. I see folks not Wearing Masks at all, sharing food, drinks, smoke. Weve got to do better than this. Reporter oakland saw a big surge and Enforcement Teams were expected to address vendors without permits. And park a