Partipin as well as a fundraiser organizers say its also to honor the lives taken because of the police brutality. A protest on the bridge a little while ago got the attention of the california highway patrol. Officers blocked off several lanes of traffic. One person was led away in handcuffs. Its not clear why. From the Ferry Building to city hall. Hundreds marched in San Francisco this juneteenth. Supervisors are calling for it to be made an official holiday in the city. A port shut down in oakland. Work grind to a halt as part of a protest. And a commemoration of juneteenth. Good evening, thank you for joining us. Our coverage begins with news anchor on the ground at the port of oakland. The protest called by the International Long shore and warehouse union. Attracting thousands from all walks of life. People like a film maker and math teacher. Something has to be done. His collaborator and mentor noted the importance of this happening on the juneteenth holiday. Marking the end of s
Abc 7 news anchor eric thomas tries out the one thing the barber could not do. The Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office right now is investigating threats again ofc face mounting pressure to relax restrictions related to covid19. Good evening and thank you for joining us. Well start off tonight with the pandemic pushback in san jose. Reporter as the architect of one of the first shelter in place orders in america, the Santa Clara County Health Officer has been criticized for taking a cautious approach to reopening the economy but now the Sheriffs Office is investigating a series of threats made against her in recent weeks. The county released a statement saying in part, we condemn any effort to harm or intimidate our public Health Officer, an individual who deserves our respect and appreciation for having the bravery to make the tough calls needed to protect the health and well being of all our residents including the most vulnerable members of our community. Cindy chavez president of th
More than 6,000 infections reported yesterday. That is the largest single day count in the state since the pandemic hit. Santa clara county is part of that reporting today, one of of the large ft increases in a county board of supervisors meeting, they had a warning about the uptick. We said before, covid19 is like a wild fire, if you tape it when its small, you can keep it under control. But once covid transmission is accelerating, its very, very difficult to contain and slow down. And i think thats what we are seeing in many parts of the country. Dr. Coty said its too early to tell what is behind the increase. With covid19 cases on the rise, hospitals across the bay area are preparing for another wave of patients in the er and the icu, abc7 News Reporter went to stan ford to learn how medical providers are getting ready. At the start of the covid19 pandemic. There was little Reliable Research and no standardized guidelines to follow for treatment. That entire month of march seems to
Today was the first curbside pick up day in San Francisco. These new rules forcing Business Owners to get creative. The order issue in San Francisco is very clear about Curbside Pickup. Customers are not allowed to enter a store and no more than ten Staff Members can be inside the facility at a time. Donna oleary is counting her blessings. Oh, well. Its been really tough. She owns ambiance, a trendy Womens Clothing boutique in San Francisco. Like so many, she is reopening her doors in a very different way. If someone wants to come up we can show them product with gloves and masks on and put gloves on them so they can touch the product and we can make it very safe. Reporter call it retail redefined. You fill out a form and we pick the clothes for you. Make a nice package of clothes specially cure ated for you. Forget crowded stores, Curbside Pickup is the new normal. We just ask if she wants a bag. Reporter ask pete, coowner of green apple books, a San Francisco staple around since 1967
Whats wrong with this picture . People enjoying a day at larky park in walnut creek. A lot, according to Contra Costa Health services. Sure, theyre distancing, but nc tables. We dont want congregation gathering of people from different households, which is why picnic tables, playgrounds, and other communal areas arent open. 50 to 80 of people with this virus dont have any symptoms or havent got them yet. Thats really scary because you dont know if you have it or someone else will, and could easily pass it on. By land or by sea, the same county Health Orders apply, according to a statement from the contra costa sheriffs department. Here at the martinez marina, fish and game are also making sure people play by the rules. So we havent really had too much restriction as far as, you know, fishing goes, as long as they go out with their family members on the boat only and no gathering of other households on their boat. That same restriction applies to recreational watercraft. Welcome to memo