And tonight, were returning to some of our Investigative Units civil rights lawsuits brought against the Police Department recent reporting on Law Enforcement and their involving the same officer. Use of force. We look at the restraint technique that took the life of george floyd and find out which departments may be using it here where you can find games, news and highlights. All in one place, right on your tv. In the bay area. Jaxon van derbeken and follow the career path of one the xfinity sports zone. Officer who leaves one department for another just use your voice to search every stat, standing and score. Before facing discipline in the shooting. Stephen stock we go to palo alto, follow the teams you love. Where officers face multiple lawsuits and allegations of and, even get notifications with breaking news alerts and more. Misconduct regarding their use of force. So youll never miss an update. Bigad shaban and we examine the racial diversity of our law with the xfinity sports z
Lot of concern as they may help spread the virus. Today a push to keep the crowds at bay. Nbc bay areas Christie Smith has a look. Reporter a sunny weekend in oakland at lake merritt with cheney tim stops by. Hes heard the city has asked people to give the lake a break amid the pandemic. I understand their position, but people are tired of being cramped up in their apartment. Reporter the city has taken steps like restricting parking. Residents are urged to avoid social gatherings in backyards, parks, and elsewhere and to keep a distance. The Roots Community Health Center in oakland shared data this week that in july, 40 of covid cases were tied to people who were at family events and parties. Thats almost double the rate of those who get it at work. I see folks not Wearing Masks at all, sharing food, sharing drinks, sharing smokes. Oakland, we got to do better than this. Reporter parts of east oakland saw a big surge. Meanwhile, city teams were expected to address vendors without perm
A close eye on. But first, pushing pause. The surge in cases has several bay area counties rethinking their reopening plans. Well, first it was San Francisco hitting the brakes. Now contra costa and alameda counties are following suit. Restaurant owners gearing up for Indoor Dining will have to wait as well as bars, barbers, and hair salons. Nbc bay areas cheryl hurd joins us from oakland with what another setback means for them. Reporter many people i talked to tonight really arent surprised that two counties are waiting before going into the next phase. Many are happy that Health Officers are being very careful during this surge. So what does it all mean . Well, it means that barbershops, salons, sporting events without fans, and Indoor Dining will have to wait. Yeah, it is disappointing. Reporter octavio diaz is the owner of agave uptown in down oakland. It is frustrating but we have to obey by the guidelines. I dont want to rush anything to open a restaurant. Reporter not only rest
But first symbols of hate surfacing in two bay area cities. Tonight oneonone we goh her message is clear and not an overreaction. There were five different yolklan racial trees where ropes were removed yesterday, and just because his was part of a swing apparatus, that is not clear with all of those instances. Reporter adding more fuel to the fire, police took down a fake body in white material hanging from a noose at lake merritt. Police said they found an American Flag nearby. That is an intentional act of terror. It is very clear. Reporter and there is Something Else clear tonight. These recent incidents are making people more aware of calo investigate this rope seen in a picture on social media. The caller referring to it as a noose, prompting a small protest in the neighborhood. We want, you know, everybody who that affects to know that im here for them to listen and to also stand up for them. Reporter rohnert parks police chief says the rope has been theres but had no problem inv
Certainly they should be fired as well. Police chief eddie garcia has also called for assistance from the fbi to investigate this incident. The Police Officers Association President says his organization will take steps to expel the officers involved from the police union. The mayor says he has no authority to fire the officers, but on tuesday the city council will consider voting to place a measure on the November Ballot that would change that. Last week mayor liccardo issued nine proposed Police Department reforms. He says several of them would help make sure there is accountability during Police Misconduct investigations. Reporting live in san jose, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. A troubling attack as the bay area celebrates pride. In oakland, the Lgbtq Community center is cleaning up after a vandal smashed windows. Nbc bay areas Sergio Quintana talked with the founder of the center. Sergio is live now with the details. Sergio. Reporter terry, you can see right now that all of t