See . The best really did get better magnificent. Xfinity x1 just got even better with peacock premium included for no additional cost. No strings attached. Tracking heat and high fire danger. Ill have the forecast coming up. In san mateo county, a mad dash to reopen. Gyms, salons and more make the list of lifted restrictions. Hundreds showed up in napa to back Police Officers in a Blue Lives Matter rally. Right after reopening, walnut creek businesses boarded up again, concerned a protest will lead to more looting. Abc 7 news starts right now. Now from abc 7, live breaking news. And that breaking news is hundreds of demonstrators marching through the streets of walnut creek. They ended up at the mayors house. Live in walnut creek. Kate . Reporter well, were outside the Walnut Creek Police department, and right now there are actually officers outside staged in Tactical Gear in case the protestors move toward the civic center and it gets out of town hoff o out of hand. But in the past hourhe protestors have actually been up the hill in a neighborhood in front of the walnut creek mayors house. Lets take a look. All right. And you can see, actually, the protestors about 150 to 200 of them, according to the Walnut Creek Police, were outside the mayors house in the area of her driveway. There is also video of what appears to be a burning Blue Lives Matter flag. The Walnut Creek Police department anticipated the group was going to walk down to the Walnut Creek Police department, but so far they have just been in the neighborhood. This is after seem cryptic social media messages were sent around today which actually started to concern a number of the businesses because Walnut Creek Police alerted the businesses that it was possible that there was going to be looting late tonight. So here is the mayor, who we spoke to dan ashley spoke to her about what she had to say. I believe that black lives really matter. I believe that this is a turning point in our countrys history, and if the protestors can manage to stay peaceful, then i am hoping that it will actually do some good. Reporter so, we are here on main street right now, and theres busiss, w blockhe st the. When arrivedhith weoag u. Take a look. Many of them had just reopened this week and they were there nailing their windows back up in case this protest turned to looting later this week. A lot of people concerned after what happened in walnut creek about 2 1 2 weeks ago. I spoke to some of the Business Owners about that today. Took our boards down just today. We are putting them back up to be safe. Im so 100 behind the black lives matter movement, but im trying to stay grounded, but i am frustrated that ive worked so hard to save my business over the three months of the pandemic and, yes, to just get reopened and then have to be boarding myself up several times since reopening in ten days is a little overwhelming. Its just surreal. Its hard to believe that were living in a time like that this is actually happenin,u ow i unrsndls reallsad. Ar t r cont happen. Reporter there are also walnut creek Police Officers staged at the Broadway Plaza shopping area tonight. Ive seen them there all night. Theres also a number of Security Officers and Police Officers inside the apple store, for example, all very concerned, but so far we know that these protesters have stayed in the neighborhood. Well be keeping an eye out on this and letting you all know what happens. We do know right now police are also shutting down parts of ignacio valley boulevard as the protesters are still in that area. For now, thats the latest here live in walnut creek. Im kate larson, back to you. All right. Kate, thank you for that update tonight. We have seen hundreds of rallies across the bay area and the nation in support of black lives matter. Tonight, however, hundreds rallied in napa to show their support for law enforcement. Abc 7 News Reporter j. R. Stone is in napa and hasoforceme c frm esy ening in napaor an event called we back blue in support of officers and deputies. What happened to george floyd was wrong. But to say were going to Defund Police or eliminate them, its insanity. Tnk ty aonderful service for us. And so i am in support of them. I support the police department. I support fairness to black people, too. Reporter those rallying in support of police certainly werent here without opposition. They were on one side of the 3rd street bridge. Then here on the other side of the 3rd street bridge, you can see this woman right here kneeling. That woman part of a small crowd in support of the black lives matter movement. T moment between the man warning this orange shirt who yelled own sensities who walked through the crowd of Blue Lives Matter supporters. The disagreement was limited to words and it did not appear as though the man was with blue counterprostusan w keep wts en reporter but on this day, though i support the police and fire department. Reporter the crowd here was dominated by support for law enforcement. In napa, j. R. Stone, abc 7 news. And tonight in oakland, an event billed as a black and brown solidarity march. The youthled march went from Mosswood Park to city hall where there were also some performances. Organizers are calling for defunding the Oakland Police department, among other things. In the north bay sk was o theoulerd ramp to 580. Police kept an eye on things. The protest comes as more than 5,800 people have signed a petition to rename the boulevard due to drakes connection to the slave trade. Abc 7 news is working to build a better bay area every day, and one thing we are following closely is the economy, of course, as the bay area starts to reopen for business, we are here to navigate the new rules and new realities of this strange time. In san mateo county, unexpected news in the middle of the afternoon. Effective immediately, most businesses were given the goahead to reopen. Todays surprise announcement really did catch many off guard, and as abc 7 News Reporter amanda dell castilio explains, the rush is on to back to normal. Reporter effective immediately, salons, bars, barber shops,asinos aor get the green t reopen. But is everyone ready kwsh this casino still closed. Staff says its working to reopen. Others are in the same boat but thrilled they have the option. It gives people the ability to move forward. And then at the same time it gets people back to work. Reporter in daly city, new chairs just arrived at black an waitg toays the news moves up his reopening timeline. Now the rush is on to get back to business. The date that they told us was july 13th, so obviously were trying to get stuff ready. We bought new barber chairs. Weve been clearing out our waiting area and everything is appointment only. Reporter at lisas mexican restaurant, customers can finally sit down for a meal. People come in and say, i see the restaurant different, and are you ready to open . I says yes we are. Reporter Mario Santa Cruz says part of operating safely is opting out of table dedoor. The return to ready fit in San Francisco means much smaller class sizes. Reopen guidelines require businesses to implement social distancing and to develop health and safety plans. We just got to position ourselves with the mandates and the criteria. Reporter by wednesday evening about a dozen people were back working out. Rrd out coming into the istancel gym. And thats why were trying to make it as safe as possible. Reporter Family Entertainment in fitness centers, hotels and museums can also reopen. In san mateo county, abc 7 news. Its going to be a busy week all around the bay area. On friday in adam Sonoma County will reopen to tourists on friday. That means hotels will be operating. People can Book Vacation rentals and camp grounds will be available for overnight stays. Personal case businesses in Solano County can open on friday. Nail salons, spas, Massage Therapy and tattoo parlors as well. In the south bay, the Santa Clara CountySheriffs Office is now investigating recent threats against the countys Top Public Health official. She has been criticized to taking a cautious approach to reopening. Shes not alone. Statewide, seven Public Health officers have quit since the start of the pandemic. The president of the santa clara board of supervisors says she understands the challenges faced by officials and residents. What we ask of medical andti to follow the facts. And to give us their best judgement. And we want to encourage scientists to continue to do that. The county released a statement saying they condemn the threats. And for a look at how coronavirus is affecting where you live, go to abc7news. Com coronavirus. Crews in the north bay are making progress on a brush fire that ignited this afternoon in Sonoma County. Flames scorched about 27 acres in penn grocery. Firefighters say they a gett conol onwis fhe qte breez and s tomorrow. Abc 7 news meteorologist sandy patel is here with an update, sandy, on a red flag warning. Yeah, dan. That red flag warning means we are facing critical fire conditions in effect until 1 00 phil matting p. M. Tomorrow. A very drying wind. That downsloping wind will drop the humidiy and thats why any fires that do develop will spread quickly. Consider these temperatures your coolest. So, really, savor it because most of you are in the 50s to 70s, tomorrow morning by 10 00, were going to see 70s go to 80s and by noon time, 80s and 90s. Even the coast is warm with some 80s showing up. Ill show you whats in store for fathers day weekend and the summer. Coming up. An emotional final farewell. Hundreds gather to honor a Santa Cruz County sergeant killed in the line of duty. Ropes hanging from trees in oakland set off a firestorm. Tonight the community sends messages of love and hope. And for years theyve been criticized for connections to racial stereotypes. Now some food brands are making changes. All thats ahead, but first, heres a look at whats coming up on Jimmy Kimmel Live right after abc 7 news at 11 00. Tonights show is very special. I didnt know you got, like, notifications as to how much screen time youre logging. Oh, yes. And i think the maximum i met during this time was 11 hours and 42 minutes. In one day . In one day. You spoke. We li grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Get em now with no contact delivery. Grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Heres what we want everyone to do. Count all the hugs you havent given. All the hands you havent held. All the dinners you didnt share with friends. The trips you havent taken. Keep track of them. Each one means one less person vulnerable, one less person exposed, and one step closer to a healthier community. So for now, keep your distance. But dont lose count. Well have some catching up to do. Grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Get em now with no contact delivery. An emotional final farewell today for a beloved husband, father and Santa Cruz County sheriffs deputy killed in the line of duty. Sergeant damon gutzwiller. The gathering of hundreds was approved by governor gavin newsom himself, waving shelter in place rules. Before it began, Community Members lined the streets to honor theov what did. It wasnt just a job. He wanted to take care of the community. He grew to love the community where he wanted to build a family and raise children. At the heart of the service was his wife who shared stories of her husband. She is pregnant. She and the sergeant also have a 2yearold son who received his fathers badge today. I pray for the investmestren raise the amazing children he would have raised. Thank you to our community, the community that damon loved so much. And died defending. Very emotional day. Gutzweller was 38 years old. Hed been with the Sheriffs Office since 2006. He was killed and another deputy injured on june 6th in what investigators say an ambush attack. One suspect was arrested and facing charges. Developing news hours after a fired Police Officer was charged with felony murder after shooting a black man in the back. The Department Says its exeriencing an unusual high numbers of callouts. Cnn reports atlanta Police Officers arent responding to calls inhre gh the department s. 11 charges were announced against officer garrett rolfe. He shot and killed Rayshard Brooks after police say he resisted arrest, took a taser from an officer and then appeared to pointed it at police. I dont know what i would have done if i had seen it for myself, but i felt everything he felt just by hearing. Rolfes lawyer says his client feared to his life after hearing a sound like a gun shot and seeing a flash. The second officer at the scene Devin Brosnan faces three charges, including aggravated assault. New developments. People are placing messages on a tree where at least one rope described as a noose was found yesterday. Messages include much love, stand together, treat us the way you would like to be treated, and black life not only matters, it is essential. Paper was left at the bottom of the tree,ng w inructions. The tree has also been painted. There has been so much emotion about this and confusion. Because of the ropes over the and while mayor libby schaaf has called for a hate crime investigation, those who put the ropes in the trees say they were there for exercise. Abc 7 News ReporterLaura Anthony has the story. These symbols are symbols of racial violence and its incumbent on all of us to have that sensitivity, to have that knowledge. What a privilege for those of us that dont feel complete fear and terror when we see a rope in the tree. Reporter oakland mayor libby schaaf is so alarmed by the video she saw of a rope that looked like a noose in a tree at lake merit, shes calling for a hate crime investigation. The intentions will matter with regard to whether or not this is prosecuted as a hate crime, but intentions dont matter when it comes to izg the. Reporter porsha is the woman who shot the video of the rope and posted swinging, it caught my eye. Caught me off guard. Reporter but this man, victor, told us the rope is part of a rigging used by him and his friends as part of a larger swing system. He each shared this video of it in action with a. Bc 7 news. Out of the hundreds and dozens and thousands that walked by, nobody thought it looked anywhere close to a noose. Folks use it for exercise. You know, it was really a fun addition to the park. That we tried to create. Reporter he told us this small piece of rope still up in a tree is all part of the same system. Still, for many people the image of anything that looks like a noose stirs up intense emotion. These are acts of hatred and our country is experiencing that right now, but oakland is about diversity and equity. But its unfortunate that a genuine gesture of just, you know, wanting to create a good time got misinterpreted into something so heinous. Reporter in oakland, Laura Anthony, abc 7 news. New at 11 00, ebay says its updated its list of offensive material that can no longer be sold on its website, and that includes racist, antisemitic or otherwise demeaning portrayals like aunt jemima memorabilia or lawn jockey statues. Major corporations are now committing to changing product branding thats based on racial sereotypes. That includes aunt jemima, uncle ben and mrs. Buttersworth. Black history experts say the rebranding of longtime food brands is long overdue. Quite honestly, the first thing that came to my head was its about time. Reporter karissa is an associate professor of history at chapman university. While she applauds the companies for making progress, its surprising for this to come long after the abolishment of slavery, the civil war, the Civil Rights Act and jim crow. These events in the last couple of weeks for companies to wake up and say, oh, perhaps our current product brands are feeding into an ongoing stereotype and understanding. Reporter cal state fullerton associate professor Anthony Sparks is also a show runner and executive producer on the show queen sugar. It speaks to this moment that is an undeniable moment about Forward Movement and forward conversations. He says these caricatures have become a part of pop culture, showing how imbedded they are in society. What does it mean that we have been so okay overall as a society with placing these images out there . Reporter the quaker oats company, a subsidiary of pepsi coannounced the move today, saying we recognize aunt jemimas origins are based on a racial stereotype. While work has been done to update the brand in a manner that is appropriate and respectful, we realize those changes are not enough. Mars incorporated wrote, as we listen to the voices of consumers, especially in the black community, and to the voices of our associates worldwide, we recognize that now is the right time to evolve the uncle bens brand, including its visual brand identity, which we will do. And late today, another famous pancake syrup brand announcing it is reviewing its packaging. The makers say they stand in solidarity with black and brown communities and acknowledge their packaging, which is suppo