And what inspired a san jose man to trade in retirement for a share speck. It is a day to celebrate moms and moms who are all for it. Having a drink and getting pampered. Life is good. And glide celebrating the life of civil rights leader, reverend williams. The Lasting Impact hes had on San Francisco. Thank you so much for joining us on this mothers day, im andrea nakano. Im brian hackney. Well begin in Alameda County where a large fire sent smoke into the bay. This is near the port of oakland. You can see stacks of containers are not too far from the dark black smoke. This fire also caught the attention of people driving on the bay bridge. Oakland fire says it started from a large pile of lithium ion batteries. The fire was clearly visible from across the bay in San Francisco. Here is what it looks like during the giants game at oracle park. Here is video from the salesforce camera. You could get a better idea of where that dark smoke was coming from, burning close to the containers
Sheriffs department responded to the incident saturday afternoon. Neighbors tell us the boy was visiting family kron fours jack moment. Reports. Responders rushed to bethel i island. Reports of a 5 yearold drowned in bethel island. We had a young male drowned. Landing over there. John sullivan, a neighbor says each of these homes has a dock news hitting close to his home. He says this tragedy was praying for you know, it didnt work youre the rescuers did the best they could. Neighbors tell us the boy was visiting relatives in the complex and fell off the dock in the back of the home. So neighbors say a drowning like what happened here on friday is really uncommon. Some of them have been living here for years and say theyve never seen anything like it. But they also said at the same time, water safety is at the top of mind spreading sand words of advice for people who have boats just like this one. Im very sad about it. Hearing about it that that breaks my darlene weaver has lived here
Dont think cecil and conn. Always together. Tonight we honor the life of reverend Cecil Williams. A look at his celebration of life kron. 4 news at 10 starts right now. When fun time from the bay areas local news station. Youre watching kron. 4 news. Good evening and thank you for joining us tonight. Im rob nesbitt. A 5 yearold boy has died after he drowned in the back of a home on Bethel Island just outside of oakley. This is according to the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department who responded to the incident friday afternoon. Neighbors tell us the boy was visiting family kron fours jack moment. Reports. Afternoon on friday Contra Costa County, First Responders rushed to Bethel Island. Reports of a 5 yearold drowned in Bethel Island. We had a young male drowned. Landing over there. John sullivan, a neighbor says each of these homes has a dock news hitting close to his home. He says this tragedy was praying for you know, it didnt work youre the rescuers did the best they could. Neigh
Was fired by mayor shengtao in february of last year, armstrong was accused of failing to properly handle some Police Misconduct within his ranks, but was since cleared of wrongdoing. So now, after more than a year of a void atop the department, abc seven News Reporter suzanne phan takes a look at Floyd Mitchells first order of business reducing crime in the town. Im truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oaklands police chief. Chief Floyd Mitchell takes the reins of Oakland Police department on monday. Mayor shang tao appointed mitchell as police chief back in march. Hes smart. Hes a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. Mitchell served as police chief in lubbock, texas, and before that he was chief in temple, texas, and before that, a Patrol Officer in kansas city. He now takes on a department at a time when oakland finds itself with many concerns over Public Safety and especially many crimes are targeting our Small Businesses. The Oakland
Six. He was known for his work with glide Memorial Church in San Franciscos tenderloin, but to those who came to celebrate his life today, it was much more. Good evening everyone. Im mike mibach and im julie julie haener. Those who spoke knew him as a father, husband, mentor and a friend to all, especially those in need. Ktvu Bailey Ocarroll was there as the bay area came together, packed the church and lined up around the block to pay their respects. We used to sing this song every sunday morning and im grateful to be here today. Its impossible to measure exactly how many lives someone touches in their lifetime, but if sundays celebration of life was an indicator of anything, it would be that reverend Cecil Williams impacted more people than many hoped to. Cecil williams was an amazing person who fought for social justice and equality. His wise leadership and incredible achievements had a huge impact on the world, inspiring people. Even today, his legacy serves as a reminder that one