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community. thank you for joining us. calls for resignation are getting louder tonight for the embattled mayor of windsor now at the center of a scandal. dominic foppoli is under investigation after six women have accused him of sexual assault. protesters were out at some of windsor's most popular spots getting the word out about new recall efforts. cornell bernard was there. >> reporter: a small protest in the middle of windsor is among stalls of fresh veggies, food and drink there was a reminder that this city is facing a crisis at the top. >> if we don't use our voices we will not be heard. >> reporter: mayorreporter: mayr
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foppoli now has other nicknames. a sheriff's investigation is underway after six women accused him of sexual assault. earlier this weekend this protest was organized to support the women who have come forward. >> we want to stand right beside the victims and let them know we are here. >> more than 150 calls for the mayor's resignation during a heated town council meeting last week. >> i am ashamed of you. at this rate you are better off going to the mountains somewhere living there the rest of your life. >> i know deep in my heart i my have done nothing criminally wrong. >> reporter: the mayor refusing to resign instead announcing he will take a step back from an active role on town council. >> he is still trying to maintain control of the situation without actually giving up any of his positions of power. >> his sense of entitlement is so deeply ingrained. he can't the above that. >> reporter: a dominic foppoli recall effort is gaining steam. more than 1000 residents have signed up to receive information. >> if 1000 people in windsor enter for information and or
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there are 2 voters, and every one of those households househo don't have to do a lot of heavy lifting to get the signatures. we will do the heavy lifting. we are ready. >> a recall effort could take months. it is being called the first of its kind initiative in the bay area. a campaign launched in oakland dedicated to developing the smack to have joined forces to promote the hashtag not one more girl campaign. the goal is to create policy and cultural change to fight gender-based violence and sexual harassment on public transit. >> this is a critical issue. it impacts our everyday lives. it impacts education, economic opportunities. we are committed to
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transforming the culture of ridership and creating a safer growth. >> 300 campaign posters are up throughout the stations. campaign organizers say bart is launching a new ambassador program and policy action plan to support the effort.the effor. to the east bay where union city police held a conversation about ways to keep the a api community safe. the police department met and talked with union city neighbors about recent hate crimes. police also let people know about options and available resources. >> this is an opportunity where we are it's going to be pulled from one call to the next. we can be here and engage in good communication and answer questions and be a resource for those we serve. we serve. w> and nonprofit groups attended today's events. the district attorney's office and the human relations commission were also there. the police chief says the department will host more
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community events after the pandemic . make a few dozen people participated in a march for a api solidarity and safety on san francisco's great highway. westside leaders where there. there was also a resources table with ways to get involved and help build bridges commun >>ungrt. also in san francisco, classical music took over the streets. the merchants association show for internationally internation musicians entertained the crowds. the goal of today's event was to spread healing and unity. a part of building a better bay area is fighting for racial and social justice. we do not have all of the answers we do have an awful lot of vetted local resources. to find out more about how you can take action and be an ally, had to our website abc7news.com/take action . make the
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tomorrow is being postponed. all of this has nothing to do with the a's who faced the detroit tigers this weekend. it is their opponent that is scheduled to come to town. the twins have had at least four players test positive and are doing more testing and contact tracing. the teams are supposed to play tuesday and wednesday as well. ac transit has wrapped up shuttles. they had been operating since the site opened in mid february. they have helped more than 3500 east bay residents get to their appointments. the cafo is making a non-ac transit shuttle available.
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california hit a milestone. more than 10 million people are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. that is one third of people who need to get a shot. the state reports having 14 days worth of inventory even with johnson and johnson's vaccine on hold. on average, more than 372,000 doses are being administered each and every day. >> f thlate have general questions about the vaccine process you can always ask the abc7 news vaccine team by going to abc7news.com/vaccine. half of americans over 18 have released -- receives at least one covid-19 vaccine shot. that is according to the cdc. that is about 130 million people. dr. anthony fauci today predicted that johnson and johnson vaccine could start to be used again soon. he thinks a decision to lift the suspension may happen on friday. that is the day a advisory committee is scheduled to meet. >> i believe we will get back with it. it may be some restrictions. not sure what that will be. whether that will be age, sex or whether they will come back with a warning of some sort.
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new developments where officials is a the man who killed eight people at a fedex facility legally purchased the guns. his mother called police to say person may commit suicide by cop by by if a judge had ruled him dangerous or incompetent he should have been barred from buying another gun. today san francisco is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake. mayor london breed led the ceremony early this morning on market street. it served as a meeting spot fork ar on ntof is
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5:11 a.m. to remember those who lost their lives in the earthquake. before my mayor, willie brown, spoke about those who survived and help rebuild the city. >> it was a very, verya very, breed of people who in 1906 actually started the process of a resurrection of san francisco. >> the ceremony included 30 seconds of fire engine failure. we are are are are are are e the oscars. the pandemic has once again changed the ceremony. see how hollywood the big night is adapting to social distancing. >> a gorgeous evening in the area. changes are on come experience the grand opening of floor and decor's newest location in pleasant hill! our expansive store is fully equipped with safe distancing guides, so you can browse our wide aisles and be amazed with our even wider selection.
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it is unprecedented beunpree we are nearing, knock on wood, the end of ththth >> a pandemic that postponed the oscars show and forced the change of venue to a historic, iconic art deco masterpiece. it was la's union station.'s >> our shot at union station is really cool. it is a very interesting >> >> she will be a part of history at an oscars ceremony unlike any other. >> i feel like the energy will be amazing. it will be a precursor to what summer will look like. like when everybody loses their mind because they say finally. >> producer stress the safety
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but they want to avoid the glitches of the globes. the glo. >> this year's oscar winners must accept in person or live via satellite with each nominee allowed to bring just 1 guessed. >> this is the first award show that will be really truly in person. >> there will still be could tour but no crowds. we will less people, less stresses. >> they will be reaching back into the past to take a forward. >> it is going to be a bigger deal. it will mean so much more this year than it >> it should be exciting, nonetheless. see who takes home the oscar statuettes one week from today.
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you can watch the awards live next sunday right here on abc 7 at 5:00 p.m. turning to the weather. we are back in the studio. it should be exciting nonetheless to watch. >> there are so many good films we have been privileged to see. a lot of people for some deserving wards. look at half moon bay already down to 48 degrees. you jump inla it will cool down down to 59 degrees after your high in the 70s. there is the breezy are talking about. the onshore flow pushing in. the city. we will see this happen over the next several days.
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each afternoon the winds will pick up. it is breezy along the coast over the next couple of days. sfo a little bit of fog from this vantage point. that will come on back later tonight. your pollen and uv index. tree pollen running at high levels. here are the main offenders. your uv index very high. put on the sunscreen if you are out and about during the day. the sun can really do some damage within about 15 minutes. air-qualitytomorrow and tuesday mainly in the moderate category but all in all quality. where we find the fog will stay in the 40s away from the fog we will stay in the 50s. the first thing tomorrow morning there is the layer. it will pull back to the coast pretty quickly. a lot of afternoon sunshine on
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the way. highs tomorrow in a south bay. it is warm but not as warm as we were today. 76 in san jose. 75 in santa clara. along the peninsula breezy along the coast. downtown tomorrow will drop about 8 degrees compared to where we were today. a high of 62 in the city. 59 for daly city.daly city.daly. 62 for stinson beach. 82 the forecast at high in santa rosa. the east bay upper 60s to lower 70s. going for a high of 70 in oakland for the afternoon. inland back into the 80s. 82 walnut creek. 80 for the high in brentwood. here is the accuweather 7-day forecast. for your morning clouds afternoon sunshine. over on tuesday. we will bounce around temperature-wise for the next couple of days. all eyes on next weekend where we have a chance of rain coming sunday night. finally. that's get to chris alvarez with a preview of sports. coming up in sports, another busy sports sunday. we have plenty for you. we will talk about staff curry. plus, remember
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now with chris alvarez. >> days going for their eighth straight win but an unscheduled day off. they are dealing with covid issues postponing tomorrow's contest. there could be a doubleheader tuesday at the coliseum if minnesota passes the necessary tests. the bottom eight down to mac-1 oakland. it is his first home run of the year to tie ththth fans at the coliseum good to
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see them back. they are ready to roll. high fives all around. olson looks like a harmless fly ball. victor reyes loses the ball in the sun. olson speeds and a second. put the ball in placates. you never know what could happen. to on and metals and murdering aroumurderu oakland baseball. that is eight wins in a row. >> doing it in their that one is colder than >> we feel pretty good about the way we are playing right now. we were getting a ton of good swings. as long as we are close feel like we find a game. >> are looking to avoid the sweep in miami. alex dickerson at the plate. a base hit into right field. tom is going to score. 1-zero. >> a deep shot to the left- center. austin slater that isthat isthah
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effort. it is so nice we showed it twice. a full extension. a great catch in center field. 7th inning. the reliever making his major- league debut. the 23-year-old flamethrower three up three down.three down.. he gets the hub right there from the catcher. the giants when. they will open a three-game series in philadelphia tomorrow. the worriers are in philadelphia tomorrow night. suffered a concussion as he flipped over the scores table saving the loose ball. what an effort that was. steph curry rolled his ankle right here on this play. he is questionable. it marks his 10th straight game with at least 30 points. the brilliance continues to amaze everyone. >> it is not just a skill level. it is the confidence. it is the bravado. trust his skill because he has worked his whole life for thisl
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he has at the peak of his powers. >> i maybe a little crazy but i am expecting him to go in. expecting him to go in is like a how did he even make >> how did he sustain that from this season? it is required for us to get to where we want to go. >> last night in minnesota they games ay nhl nhl when he takes the ice tomorrow night game at 1768, he will stand alone in the record books. >> i think when you get recognize like that not only your team standing up for you but the fans
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coming up tonight, cities across the country are preparing for possible unrest after a verdict in the derek shelton trial -- the derek chauvin trial including here in the bay area. business owners and police tell us what they are doing. a driver plows into a restaurant outdoor park and oakland a year after it open. the owner may know not be able to rebuild. hear from him coming up tonight on abc 7 news at 11:00. that is it for tonight. chevy is america's fastest-growing full-line brand. and people are taking it everywhere. ta confidently taking on new places with equinox. and taking on more with silverado.
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