Of a sideshow bystander standing too close. He gets hit, flips over, nearly losing his pants. And now this. More video emerging from a recent sideshow. Participants say it was in east oakland only this time a sideshow bystander is firing off a fully automatic handgun with a high capacity magazine. When we slow down the video, you can see him holding up his phone inone hand and firing a handgun in the other. How have things changed . Years ago weve always been advocating for safe and sanctioned events. I seen it happen. Reporter back in 2005 this man organized sanctioned sideshow events. Thats not how your sideshows used to start, correct . Absolutely not. A sideshow at its core is a social interaction. It was about men and women. It was about boy meets girl. It was about trying to show off to get attention and there are certain things that you didnt do because you did not want to scare people away. Reporter we showed the Oakland Police department this video. Opd says it discourages ill
The economy seemed to dominae the speech but he also discussed threats to National Security including north korea and said that he in fact might be keeping open guantanamo bay. The state of our union is strong because our people are strong. In his first state of the Union Address President Trump focused on the economy and his signature legislative victory tax reform. This in fact is our new american moment. There has never been a better time to start living the american dream. The white house promised an uplifting unifying speech from President Trump. O cf1 o i call upon all of us to set aside our differences and to seek out Common Ground and to summon the unity we need to deliver for the people. Some on the left expressed skepticism on the call for unity. This administration isnt just targeting the law that is protect us. Theyre targeting the very idea that we are allworthy of protection. Several democrats boycotted the speech others wore african textile in protest to the president s
Let us begin tonight by recognizing that tonight by let us begin let us begin tonight by recognizing that the state of our union is strong because our people are strong. pam at a critical time in the nation. President donald trump delivered his first state of the Union Address tonight. The president focused on his plans for immigration, infrastructure, and the economy, touting what he sees as a successful first year in office. steve Mark Meredith has more from capitol hill has more on the president s speech, and his pitch to congress and the american people. Nat mr. Speaker, the president of the United States in his first state of the Union Address, President Trump told congress and the nation that the American Economy is getting stronger everyday. This is our new american moment. The president said last years tax cuts are boosting consumer and corporate confidence. On immigration, the president encouraged congress to compromise. The white house wants to build a wall on the us mexico b
Reporting along southbound 680 at main street, you can actually see those Speed Sensors starting to pick up some delays, it appears one of those vehicles may be blocking one of the lanes and thats going to cause some delays, especially because its already 6 00. Were also following another cratch along eastbound 84 right before 680. You can see just before that traffic collision the yellow and the red, Speed Sensors definitely showing some slowing. Its time to head out now because that traffic is definitely building. I will send it back to you. Developing this morning, a shelter in place has been lifted after a fire at a scrap metal yard in richmond. This is video at the fires peak yesterday. You can see the thick plumes of smoke and the flames. Pete suratos is live at that scene with the major progress firefighters have made overnight. Pete, it looks like they have things under control at this point. Reporter yeah, marcus, things are definitely under control here on south Fourth Street
No one was hurt during this firefight. At this point, they dont know the cause of the fire. Thats still under investigation. Live in richmond, amy hollyfield, abc news. A crazy amount of toxic smoke. Thank you. Abc 7 news app is sending out updates on the shelter in place emergency in richmond. You can download the abc 7 news app for free. Enable those push alerts. Lets switch gears. Something has not happened in more than 150 years. Its occurring overhead as we speak. You dont even have to stick your head outside the window. We have this live look from the abc 7 roof camera of the super blue blood moon. A partial eclipse began at 3 48 this morning. It will be a total eclipse in a few minutes at 4 52. The reason its a super is because its very close to us right now. The blue part is because its the second full moon of the month, which doesnt happen very often. The moon is taking on a reddish tint during the eclipse. Thats where you get the blood part of the title. A watch party is bein