building a better bay area, moving forward finding solutions, this is abc7 use. the outcry is growing lighter across the bay area this weekend, for hate and violence against the asian american community, to stop. thank you for joining us, i am dion. a number of groups across the bay area took a stance today against bigotry. we focus on issues involving race and social justice as part of our commitment to help build a better bay area. cornell joins us live in san francisco, where a church held one rally against a api hate, and cornell, it seems like this has reached a fever pitch, protesters are set up. >> reporter: you are right. more people saying enough is enough. a big show of solidarity in san francisco and across the bay

area, in support of the a api community. >> this is a time to stand and speak. >> the pastor spoke to the crowd at san francisco's civic center, a call to action to stop hate and violence against the aapi community. >> in christ's name we want to be about peace, reconciliation, we want to stand for the dignity of aapi people. >> reporter: this brought the faith-based community together, organized by the asian american christian collaborative, members who are disgusted by ongoing scenes of violence, many churches are reaching out to seniors. >> we are trying to be there and show up for them so that they feel not scared to step out of their homes. >> reporter: the pastor lending his support as an ally. >> we were just several months ago, down here marching and making a statement to gather with blm, many of my asian brothers and sisters stood with me. >> reporter: 400 people marched from hillsboro to berlin gate,

to stop hate and violence. organized by families who can't be silent anymore. >> we can try to stop hate together. and focus more on love and we are going to put a stop to the hate crimes. >> reporter: he helped organize the march and rally after his own mother was harassed at a gas station for simply asking directions. >> basically blocked her and wouldn't let her leave. so she asked him you know, very nicely, like excuse me, can you please move your car so i can get out of here and he said this is my country, you can't tell me what to do. >> reporter: this crowd also on the move, denouncing hate and bigotry against asian americans, calling for justice and equal rights for all. such a big show of unity across the bay area, today's rally here was held in conjunction with 15 other rallies across the country

today. live in san francisco, cornell, abc7 news. they are making their voices heard, thank you. was, dozens gathered in berkeley today in a show of solidarity for asian americans and pacific islanders. a group of seventh graders organized this youth rising rally, it all started at the aquatic park, where attendees listened to speakers with messages of empowerment. they then marched to the pedestrian span of the bay bridge, holding up banners and signs. part of building a better areaea is fighting for racial and social justice, we had a lot of resources to help you and to find your ally, you can had to abc7 news california's race to vaccinate ramps up in just a couple of days, as the eligibility list expands to include everyone 50 years and older. the state is averaging close to 300,000 doses administered every day, with more than 6 million people being fully vaccinated, which is about 19% of the population.

there were close to 3000 newly diagnosed coronavirus cases reported today, the positivity rate though is down to 1.7%. marin county is also increasing its efforts, to detect covid-19 variance, that is according to the independent journal. the county is aiming for 2% to 4% of positive samples in the sequences to determine if infections are from variance, identified in the uk, south africa, and brazil. santa clara county last week identified the bay area's first known case from the p1 variant, first identified in brazil. alameda and napa counties are expected to move up into the orange tier on tuesday, taking a look at where the barrett aviary county moving from red to orange, means wineries can reopen indoors, tasting rooms, and bars, san francisco and santa clara county advanced into the orange tier last week.

that allows more businesses to reopen with restrictions and permits indoor dining at 50% capacity. uber is set to open its new office tomorrow, uber says their new mission headquarters will only open at 20% capacity, and on a voluntary basis. employees will have to wear masks, socially distance, and go through daily health screenings that include temperature checks, but for those who aren't ready, office workers are allowed to work remotely, until september 13. on the peninsula, volunteers come through linda mar state beach today, collecting discarded ppe. they found masks and gloves along with sanitary wipes and a lot of single use plastics because so many people are eating takeout. supervisor, david, says a lot of it ends up in the ocean, or

in storm drains where it can be deadly to see life and birds. >> we want people to continue to wear their masks, but at the same time, people need to dispose of them properly. >> there is five, just from these two volunteers. and just in about five minutes of time. >> one of the first things they do, is clip the straps from the masks, so that fish can't get caught in them, more than 30 volunteers build 20 buckets today. moving on to developing news now, the growing humanitarian crisis at the us- mexico border. abc news reporter, andrew, tells us how the white house is trying to handle the surge of migrants. tragedy on the us-mexico border, a nine-year-old girl has died while trying to cross the rio grande. the border patrol says they found her, her mother, and three-year-old brother unconscious on march 20, both the woman and boy survived. over the last month, officials

say they have stopped an average of 5000 people a day. officials expecting that number to grow as we get closer to summer. >> all of the officials tell us they are doing the best they can, but they are being overwhelmed by sheer numbers. >> more than 18,000 unaccompanied minors, now in u.s. custody, that number increasing by nearly 1000 in one day. and el paso saturday, a group of lawmakers getting a firsthand look at a facility housing unaccompanied migrant children. >> we have to make sure that the facilities that are down by the health and human services are appropriate, that they have the medical care and the wraparound services that they need. >> in san diego, officials toward a new facility for migrant teenage girls. >> we were asked by the government to provide a temporary home for young people who need a place to go that is safe and will keep them well cared for, while we do the important work of reuniting them with families or sponsors. >> this new temporary shelter will be able to house more than 1400 girls, 500 were expected to arrive saturday, 250 more are expected monday. andrew, abc news, new york. check it out, another gorgeous day for most of the bay area, and it brought out large crowds again.

the fog could stop people from hitting the beach and pacifica, and much clearer for those in santa cruz. a picture perfect day along the water there. san francisco got in on the sunshine as well, you can see from marina green and if you thought this weekend was nice, abc7 news meteorologist, drew, tells us to what is around the corner. >> so nice, we did it twice this weekend today and yesterday, temperatures well above average, with a lot of sunshine. the lone exception today, the cost. we brought back the fog look from the bridge kim, we are socked in, that is making a difference when it comes to her temperatures. if you look at this map, you would think we were in the middle of july with the summer microclimates, 50s along the coast but the warmest spot in the 70s and 80s. later this evening we will begin the 50s and 60s. tomorrow, we will start out in the 40s but it will be windy tomorrow, look at those numbers with the full forecast. >> sounds good, thanks. looking ahead, a big moving day in san jose.

>> this is a real addition to the neighborhood. we are delighted about having it. >> neighbors are excited about the new addition to their neighborhood. just to see what it took to move

in the south bay, apartment building is putting down roots at a new address, abc7 was in san jose as crews moved to the powell state apartments earlier today, you

can see the building on a giant dolly there, being trucked to its new home about 900 feet away. it is now located at the corner of fourth and reed streets, habitat for humanity plans to refurbish 111-year-old building, and convert it into affordable housing. one woman says it was worth the trip from menlo park, just to see this move happen. >> it is a wonderful thing, on all sorts of levels. it is preserving our wonderful old building, it is going to go to a good use, everybody got together it is just a win win win. >> and quite the effort! time-lapse video here shows the building being backed into its new effort process took about three hours. >> christians around the world are celebrating palm sunday

today. while many are logging on for virtual services, pope francis did hold a traditional mass at st. peter's basilica in vatican city. palm sunday marks the last sunday of lent, one week before easter. is often celebrated with processions, and the distribution of blessed palm leaves, this is the first day of holy week in christian churches. looking ahead, comic con unannounced tales about its return this year and organizers hope you will make the in- person event part of your holiday plans. what they have in store for the comic on special edition.

san francisco's ocean beach is being used as a canvas today. the earth scape art experience ventured out this afternoon, the team shared videos of some of its previous projects, you can see there, how the sand is transformed into these intricate works of art. the organizer explained the creative process to abc7. >> we come together, and we tap into our creativity and create art together. the focus really is on connecting to our intuition, having spontaneous creative flow, and everything is temporary. >> today's art project, it is supposed to be done before high tide so people will be able to see it, before it gets washed away. >> new developments now on plans to bring back san diego's comic con. organizers have announced dates for its first in person convention, since 2019, this year it will kickoff on november 26, the day after thanks giving. the hope is that by the holiday weekend, covid-19 restrictions will have eased enough to allow

for large-scale public gatherings, a three-day event at the san diego convention center, capacity limits are still being ironed out. i remember the first time i went to san diego and stumbled upon it and there were all of these people in costumes and i was like what is happening? >> i imagine you would be in an alternate universe. finally we are starting to see more things in person as we progress through the year. we are also feeling like we are progressing into summer today, we had that fog rolling and along the coast, very warm temperatures inland, you would've thought this is june or july and not late march. there is the fog pushing in, had a big time cooling effect, and san francisco today, we are about 10 degrees cooler, compared to yesterday. 57 right now in the city, oakland at 66, warmer in mountain view at 77 away from the cooling natural ac

chilly, look at that with the fog. it is only 48 degrees. not chilly in santa cruz, a live look right now, folks soaking in the sun on the sunday evening. temperatures in santa rosa at 74, 77 in novato. 79 in concord, livermore at 78 degrees. tonight, we have a full moon rising, a really beautiful night, mainly clear skies, it's nicknamed but it is when the soil starts to thaw, earthworms come to the surface, regardless that moon rises at 7:42 pm, photographers get your camera ready, it will be a beautiful look on the eastern horizon. your is live doppler seven along with satellite, high pressure, this has been in control of our weather this weekend, it will get suppressed to the south overnight tonight, watching a cold front unfortunately the atmosphere is too dry to support any rainfall, so it moves through here dry overnight tonight, what it does, it will pick up those wins, the wind gusts by tomorrow afternoon,

those strongest winds along the coastline gusting your 30 miles per hour. what that will do, it will wipe away the fog. future weather watch gets out of here, that fog gets pushed well to the south, and tomorrow, it is nothing but sunshine no matter where you live. overnight tonight, numbers mainly in the 40s under moonlit skies, enjoy the night sky, highs on a monday, thanks to the front moving through but still nice, 71 in san jose and santa clara. 72 for gilroy. 68 in redwood city, the same in mountain view, wendy along the coast, 59 in pacifica. 64 tomorrow, but it will be windy in the city. the north bay, that will knock it down about five degrees, 74 in santa rosa, 73 in sonoma, 71 in vallejo. east bay, 69 for oakland. 70 in fremont and inland, pretty comfortable in the low to mid 70s. 72 pittsburgh. windy tomorrow and then those wins will bring in much warmer weather, the warmest day this week will come on wednesday, the start of april is still

pretty warm, and the holiday weekend for easter, yes we are tracking a chance of rain at night next sunday. like baseball weather and other sports, chris is joining us with a preview. >> it looks good for next week's season opener, final days of spring training, major- league baseball opening day around the corner and fear the around the corner and fear the trees, it's back, guys! check it out! what up, people? oh, just sharing my triple bonus jack combo... triple meat and cheese, secret sauce... go ahead, tell them how much it is... it's just $5.99! only at jack in the box. sorry, what were you going to say?

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hannah, the team with 17 off streak extends to 17 straight games, here is wilson is moving on to the elite eight. >> looking back to this past year, this isn't really pressure, this is opportunity for us to go and do something special, i was saying today, be where your feet are. that is the most important thing. we are having fun. >> it has been fun. routine has enjoyed being here and being together and i think part of the reason that we play well, is that they want to keep playing with each other. we want to stay for another week. >> these final two games, they would have been played in the bay area this time around, the series being played in arizona, that is thursday, buster turned 34 the other day, he looks ready to rock 'n roll. mark trying to steal, and buster says you are out. by like a mile. it is just great to have the fans back at these games. you get moments like this, this fan giving a ball to a couple youngsters. looks like he is going to share

it with his sister. >> his sixth of the spring made it 3-0, green and gold, let's bash if you are oakland and mike hitting over 300 this spring, teams tomorrow for the cactus league finale. espn's, adam, reports the nfl officially adding the 17th regular-season game, the owners set to approve that, that 17 game at a league meeting this week, sme of the players have called the idea dumb siding injury concerns, one extra question you may have, wher

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a san bernardino girl scout holds a new world record tonight. eight-year-old, lily, has sold more boxes of girl scout cookies than anyone else. her total, 32,000 boxes during the pandemic. the previous record by the way was 26,000, the brownie an girl scout ranks made the sales by setting up a stand outside her southern california home. >> i thought wow, i never knew i could do that. and it just meant so much to me to see that huge number. that is like the biggest number i have ever seen. >> here is the most amazing part, lily is cancer survivor, she wants to donate proceeds toward

childhood cancer research. congratulations to her! that is all the time we have for abc7 news tonight, the deadly flash flood emergency. parts of tennessee under water. record rainfall triggering flash floods and a mudslide. homes submerged. drivers pulled from rising water. multiple deaths reported across nashville. that same system bringing more than a dozen reported tornadoes across the south. now sweeping across the east coast. with millions on alert for heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. rob marciano has the timing and the track. derek chauvin on trial. the former minneapolis police officer charged in the murder of george floyd, whose death sparked a national conversation on race. opening statements set to begin in less than 24 hours. what we know about the jurors and the legal arguments taking shape. new surge fears. the country now surpassing 60,000 new coronavirus cases a day.