Afternoon. Thousands of cars and people jammed up the streets and parking lots between east side and downtown san jose. All ignoring shelter in place orders and social distancing guidelines. We do have teams ready to go disbursing crowds if needed. They say they will be ready in case there is a repeat. Theyre enforcing what theyre calling Public Safety issues. You have individuals being released for major type crimes. To expect Police Officers to go to crowds and give citations or arrests break on based on public issues. It was one of the most low key so good miles here. It is a cultural tradition. Ricky and paula torres is married with three kids. Youre in your own car. Truth so just stay in your own car and wave and you can do all of that. So far, so good. Not a lot of cars doing burnouts or anything like that that you would raise concerns over. We will have a bit more on this tonight at 6 00. Including a new tradition which is a lot of restaurants that are selling takeout drinks. We
Is no significant incidents to report at this point. We also took a look at how Cinco De Mayo is being observed in San Francisco as it is in sharp contrast to san jose. Even before sundown the parking lot of the pueblo plaza and East San Jose was a hotspot for people celebrating Cinco De Mayo , using their cars. They waved flags and cruised. Spectators included families. We came to meat up with everyone that has trucks, burnout, have fun. Reporter large gatherings now illegal under covid19 restrictions. For the crowd social distancing appeared to be a distant thought, with only some wearing masks. Police arrived in vehicles and motorcycles. They dispersed the crowd. I think they are killing the mexican pride we should be here enjoying the time. Its a tradition, you know . They should let it happen, just for a little while. Reporter san joses police chief says it isnt realistic to have officers going to large crowds to give citations for violations of the health order. In the end our en
Qaedalike terrorist group was responsible for the attack. However thats not what she told American People. Its not what the Obama Administration told the American People, and well have the full report for you tonight. Also joining us, donald trump, closing in on 100 days at the top of the polls in the republican race for the president ial nomination. Over all of that time, the republican establishment and most of the media elites and his opponents of course have been trying to diminish trump, dismissing him. Scoffing at him, trying to mock him now. That hes led in the polls for three months there are reports the gop establishment means to destroy his campaign to destroy his candidacy with a barrage of attack ads and negative campaigns. Donald trump, our special guest here tonight, coming up in just a few moments. First breaking news, congressman paul ryan has officially jumped into the race for speaker, ryan saying in a statement that he wants to show the country what a commonsense, co
Northwest iowa. Earlier today, cruz made a stop in onawa, where he denounced efforts by president obama to implement stricter gun control laws saying as president , he will fight hard to defend Second Amendment rights. Cruz says hes a Firm Believer of taking the power out of washington. Cruz if you think things are going great in washington that we need to keep headed in the same basic direct just kind of fiddle aroundndhe edges then i aint yououguy. The cruzin to caucus bus tour will run through saturday stopping in 28 towns in 28 counties. Cruz says he hopes to visit all 99 counties by february first coming up later tonight at six our own tim seaman will be in sioux center at ted cruzs Campaign Stop scheduled ere. Jenna the president s ecutive action on gun control a hot topic on the campaign trail, today. Heres what the president hade to say about some of the reactin hes president obama contrary to the claims of some president ial candidates apparently before this meeting, this is n
President obama has called it the biggest frustration of his time in office. His struggle to pass gun control legislation. Details on his new plan jessica rae and that very plan has already had a negative reaction among th republican party. Including surging gop contender ted cruz. Who was stumping in iowa yesterday. Jessica rae plus before the president s announcement. Gun sales here in iowa saw a mediocre rise in one iowa county. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Jessica rae good morning on this wnesday. We begin this morning with president obama and his plans for stricter gun laws. Background checks will expand for many, but not all private sales. However, it does include sales at gun shows and online. The government will provide more money for Mental Health treatment as well as more smart gun technology. And states will be encouraged to report people who should be kept from buying weapons. Reporter tom foreman looks at the president s history in the gun control fig