We hear from the youth organizers in san jose, why they say theyre not letting this movement lose momentum. A forensic investigation under way into this Mountain Lion, to find out if he killed three marsupials at the San Francisco zoo. A full look at the weekend forecast coming up. Now from abc 7, live breaking news. And that breaking news is in San Francisco, as weve seen across the country, several statues have been torn down by protesters tonight. Can you see this monument being pulled to the ground. He established the California Missions and is accused of atrocities against nativeamericans. Francis scott keys statue was torn down. And ulysses s. Grant was brought to the ground. Yesterday city officials removed a statue of Christopher Columbus from coit tower. There was a movement to tear it down and throw it into the bay. We will have more on our abc 7 news app. Thousands turned out across the bay area and the country today to mark juneteenth, the end of slavery. Its so emotional t
News app. Thousands turned out across the bay area and the country today to mark juneteenth, the end of slavery. Its so emotional to see the whole world stopping to Pay Attention to see that my life and my kids life, and my parents life matter. Demonstrations, work place. United we stand, divided we fall. Rallies come after weeks of protests nationwide following the Police Killing of george floyd. . A juneteenth march organized by a youth leader in san jose drew thousands today, culminating at the olympic black tower at san jose state. Chris reyes talked to those who marched. Thats 16yearold phoenix, singing her heart out. Another student speaking her heart the woman who brought them together, to speak out against turno turnout would be so big. We were crying on stage, im overwhelmed with happiness. Thousands marched to the university. All races, all ages, all afternoon. I feel like george floyd was a breaking point for a lot of people people. Some drive or walking by honked their supp
The official start of summer. As we look at live doppler 7 youll notice the fog hugging the shoreline making its way across the bay. 5 46 is the sunrise and you can see from our east bay its clear. 52 in gilroy, 53 santa rosa, 57 in concord and looking at the visibility reduced to just over 2 miles around Half Moon Bay. But well talk about the summer spread today, and that temperature were going to change that. Its going to be in the upper 80s later on this thanks n vo enewsom just over t countless fireworks overnight. One of them exploding over ove merritt. Check out that car that even drove onto the grass to get around other cars and street trash as fireworks wept off. Hundreds of people had been there celebrating juneteenth. A similar scene in San Francisco. Thats at hunters point. People in several bay area cities said they heard plenty overnight. There had been lots of fireworks in the past couple of weeks but there seemed to be a significant increase lastatt n stu being ton docou
So you can find new roads with confidence. The San Francisco sheriff responds to a criminal investigation into one of his captains after video surfaces of his captain shoving protesters from behind. Two Virtual Meetings in oakland addressing Structural Racism and police reform. New Opening Guidelines and the rush expected to come along wit. How Santa Cruz County is preparing. Blustery cooler weather ahead. Ill have a preview coming up. Abc7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. Bars, gyms, casinos, and hotels will reopen across california tomorrow. Theyve all been given the green light by the state, a sign most counties are moving into stage three of reopening. Sonoma, solano, napa and contra costa counties are approve in order phase. In sonoma county, this will be the first weekend wineries can reopen their tasting rooms. Several other bay area counties are moving a bit slower in reopening, but are still making prog
The fall. If we see people doing the responsible thing over the next few month, it will give us some ease as we get into flu season. Getting local economies back on track after three months of sheltering in place is pivotal to rebuilding a better bay area. And beginning tomorrow, its back to business from many in santa cruz county. The regions revised health order is expected to bring a rush of tourists. Abc7 News Reporter amanda del castillo shows us what to expect if youre heading over the hill to santa cruz. Whether in the mountains, on the boardwalk, or through downtown, people across the city of santa cruz say theyre ready for any level of reopening. Ready to welcome the usual summer rush during the most unusual time. This place would be packed right now. It would be standing room only on the sidewalks there would be a line to get into the movie theater. And that reality may return soon, as the countys revise hey lifts some major restrictions effective friday. Lodging restrictions