Gangs to many, it is first a symbol rooted in the history of cesar chavez the struggle for human rights farmworkers and be loved by generations of mexican americans. It is a symbol important to a lot of people. When people see it placed alongside guns, that is an insult. Reporter she organizes farmworker caravans to bring food and supplies to them during the pandemic and she said the chief stood of exercise discretion. The people will believe that there symbol is a symbol of gangs and hate or violence, and that is not what it is. Reporter longtime supporter father john pedigo was one of the people who pushed back at the chief on twitter. I think that plays into the narrative that we are a city in san jose that we are already dealing with this and we have a long history of racism. Reporter this afternoon the chief released a statement saying quote as a latino and catholic im offended by the use of sacred items to show gang involvement like the rosary and united farmworkers flag his rich
And trend lines. We have learned that businesses in Santa Clara County, such as hair salons and gyms that had just reopened today, are now being told to shut down again. The rollback takes effect on wednesday. We were the first to report this breaking news at 4 00, and maureen joins us again with new information. We have new information in the last hour. Its sort of whiplash. Santa clara hat cleared businesses to open today including hair salons and gyms. It was the first time they opened their doors since mid march, and then they said later today they found out from the Governors Office those same businesses will have to close on wednesday. At state of grace tattoo in san jose, this is what i sounded like to be back in business. Starting monday, tattoo parlors, hair salons, nail salons and gyms were able to reopen in Santa Clara County for the first time in four months, but then came new word. New guidance from the governor will cause those businesses to close on wednesday, along with
And good evening. Thank you for joining us. Im dan ashley. And im dion lim. We begin tonight with the first real signs of reopening santa clara county, and it is clearly designed with the knowledge that covid19 will be here for a long time. Abc7 News Reporter chris nguyen has the update from san jose. Reporter departing from the sectors specific plan that has been used in recent months in santa clara county, Health Officer dr. Sarah cody offered a longterm containment strategy for covid19. We need to adapt to a new way of being, a new way of living that keeps us all safe and that allows us to do some of the things that we miss and that we cherish and that we find most meaningful. Reporter multiple activities that were previously restricted ca resume, including gyms, hair and nail salons and small gatherings. However, the mandatory use of Face Coverings, strict social distancing protocols and significant capacity limits will be in place. It will come back with a vengeance if you let you
Investigation into the fatal officerinvolved shooting in vallejo. Police shot and killed Sean Monterrosa on june 2. The City Council Unanimously voted to have the criminalinvesn attorney general he Attorney Generals Office but the office declined the invitation. Abrams did not provide information indicating her office was not capable of conducting a thorough and fair review. The ags office is undertaking a comprehensive review of the extra Vallejo Police Department Policies and practices. And support for the black lives matter by flying a flag above revilevi stadium. This close to four years after former 49er Colin Kaepernick took a he knee to highlight racial inequality and police brutality. Jay york block about the black lives Matter Movement in a state of the franchise video. When colin started the protest movement in 2016, what we had talked about in talking to dr. Harry edwards, his message which is what we really adopted was taking protest to progress. The 49ers ownership has ple
States. So were talking about italy, france, germany, all the places we want to go. Amy hollyfield is live at sfo this morning with the reasoning behind the move and what you should know if you have a trip planned. Reporter europe doesnt want us because of all our coronavirus cases. And from the looks of things, International Travel is pretty much on ice anyway here at sfo. Look at the empty International Terminal that we saw this morning. And it sounds like it will continue to look this way. Europe banned us from visiting in mid march when it all started, but now were planning that europe is planning to reopen its borders july 1 but not to us. The word is that the ban on americans will be extended, they consider us too risky. Elippinesce the lockdown, he just landed here and he couldnt believe what we told him. From what i heard about us handling the coronavirus, from what ive been able to read and see from trump, weve handled it much better than anybody else. Granted some our states