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next on abc seven news at 4 30. the murder of tech exec bob lee has many in san francisco worried about safety mayor london breed tries to ease those concerns. and the department of justice files an appeal after a texas judge reverses fda approval of an abortion drug, abc seven news at 54 30 starts right now. building a better bay area movin luons. this is abc seven news. you could call it a march with a message. hundreds of people take to the stre lgbtq legislation nationwide uro abc seven news. i'm dion lim early because of nhl hockey at five. we begin now with the day
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of action and activism in san francisco, hundreds of trans and drag activists and their supporters rally in protest of recent lgbtq legislation across the country. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard was there. what do we do? the message echoing through the streets of san francisco activists and their allies say enough is enough. organizers this protest march called drag up fight back is in direct response to a wave of anti lgbtq legislation nationwide targeting the trans and drag communities. they're saying that that drag queens and trans people are targeting and grooming children , and none of that is true. the w was currently tracking more than 400 legislative actions targeting the lgbtq community. activists say they're feeling under attack. it's not ok for our youth or our our community any any part of the spectrum of
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our community to be victimized and to be ostracized from their own communities because of who they are is not ok. people are not attacking us. because just because we're different, they're attacking us because we're joyful. they're attacking us because we're out and present in the world in a way. that scares them. six from union square, where the message got even louder. some noise if you think that trans rights are human rights. supervisor matt dorsey says the community has his support will never forget that you know, the early lesson of lgbtq plus activism was we all stand stood together. and now 30, plus years later, i have an opportunity to stand with the community and i'm going to many feel this is a moment in time to get organized and speak out to help themselves
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and others. and so yes, we're angry. we're mad. we're hurt. we're afraid. but that fear is not going to stop us from being joyful. that fear is going to motivate us to protect ourselves. in san francisco. cornell bernard, abc seven news . meantime a vocal critic of trans athletes says she's pursuing legal action against the protesters who confronted her after a speaking event at a local university. former n c double a swimmer riley gains says she was attacked and assaulted following her speech at san francisco state thursday night. this is video taken by games at the event where you can hear a lot of swearing and see shakiness, but the video doesn't appear to show in assault games , claims and activist hit her twice, with one blow grazing her face, she tells fox news. the school did nothing and those accused of the assault aren't facing any repercussions. games opposes the participation of
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transgender athletes in women's sports. she competed against leah thomas last year when thomas became the first openly transgender athletes to win and nc double a championship. new developments now legal limbo for a drug at the center of the debate over abortion. abc news reporter moaner cozaar abdi has the latest on dueling decisions from federal judges in texas and washington and the department of justice is late night appeal in the case. in a major ruling on friday, texas federal judge halted the fda approval of muffled christen the first of two drugs given to a border pregnancy in the first trimester. the judge, saying the fda is more than 20 year old approval is a violation of federal law around accelerated approval for certain drugs. if this stands it would apply nationwide, even in states where abortion is legal, and that could mean a dramatic reduction into the most commonly used form of abortion. in this country, which is medication overnight. the justice department appealed
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that ruling to the u. s court of appeals for the fifth circuit. how is it that one person one judge with no medical degree, no science degree can make a decision about a drug that has been used. it has been safe and proven effective, vice president harris warned the ruling sets a dangerous precedent undermining the fda is ability to approve drugs based on science, not politics. president the president and i are going to stand with the women of america and do everything we can to ensure that women have the ability to make decisions about their health care. their reproductive healthcare are now on the fifth circuit, which is the country's most conservative appeals court advocating against our direct abortions, intentional abortions, saying the reversal of roe was a great triumph, but it's very much phase of one in our movement. meanwhile a federal judge in washington state issued an injunction friday in a separate case regarding the status of the
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fda approval of the abortion drug, preventing the fda from quote altering the status quo and rights as it relates to the availability of muffled chris stone. monaco sorabjee, abc news new york. now to the killing of a tech entrepreneur in san francisco, south of market area . police remain tight lipped on details about the fatal stabbing of 43 year old bob lee. he was found stabbed at about 2 30 in the morning tuesday on main street near harrison. lee was an executive with mobile payments company mobile coin. he later died at the hospital. mayor london breed caution people not to rush to judgment on what she says it's an open investigation , she says social media has helped spread a message questioning the safety in the city is really heightened events like this as well as you know, people who are jumping to conclusions. about what they think is actually happening, and when some of the facts of many of these cases come out, people are going to be surprised.
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according to fbi and police crime data, san francisco is close to the bottom of the list of major cities in america with 6.9 homicides per 100,000 people. in the east bay overnight, a cat and mouse game between law enforcement and people taking part in dangerous side shows. wow scene unfolded in richmond near hilltop mall at two in the morning, police tried to clear the intersection and apprehended some of the drivers taking part in the stunts. other side shows broke out in nearby rodeo and in west oakland along 16th and adeline streets. we have asked authorities about arrests in the case, but so far no word. sonoma county's top health officer, has left her job for prominent role at the centers for disease control doctor sundry maces last day with the county was yesterday she served as health chief during the height of the covid pandemic and lead the way
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in issuing shelter in place guidelines, masking rules and rolling out vaccinations. dr mase said goodbye during her last covid update to the county this week. and i've really been honored to have been able to source and on the county during an unprecedented pandemic. i would like to thank all of you, the residents of sonoma county for helping to protect our community and save lives. dr mason is now headed to the cdc, where she'll lead a team that focuses on travel quarantines. she'll be succeeded by the county's deputy health officer. in oakland today, a first of its kind of workshop to help children living with type two diabetes and their families. staff from ucsf benioff children's hospitals organized the community day it features games, informational workshops and visits from local sports figures. officials say. these types of workshops are rare for those diagnosed with type two diabetes. and say connecting with others is key to help
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managing it. we just see a need in our patients and their families to bring them together to provide community to provide support to provide education. families also received tips on exercise eating habits and good choices to make at home. organizers want to make this an annual event. still ahead after missing the good friday processional. pope francis gets ready for easter sunday mass. his message to the faithful at st peter's square today. and the san francisco tradition for the 1/100 year, shining as a beacon for easter morning. i'm spencer christian weekend warming trend is underway. i'll show you what to expect for easter sunday and my accuweather forecast coming up, abc seven news at 4 30 continues. alright about this thing your friends so much intact. every community feels i.
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double the jewelry exchange, redwood city. you're american, and then you come home and your honduran relate to that, like it's like double personality kind of thing. art helped mark the fifth annual san jose day. this is the party at the mexican heritage plaza on alum rock avenue hosted by locals for locals. the event brings together community members, businesses, musicians and artists. occasion is celebrated every year on april 8th. that's four oh, eight on the calendar, which is the south bay's sip code did not know that. today pope francis returned to public view a day after skipping good friday's nighttime procession at the colosseum, the 86 year old pontiff celebrated easter vigil mass in st peter's basilica is recovering from bronchitis, which resulted in a three day hospitalization last week.
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tomorrow morning. tens of thousands of faithful are expected to join pope francis in st peter's square for easter mass. when his message is expected to be of hope, and for people not to be frozen in a sense of defeat. will happen to tie it at sunset. the mount davidson cross will be illuminated ahead of tomorrow morning's easter sunrise service . this year marks the 1/100 anniversary of the holiday tradition atop san francisco's highest peak each year. the more than 103 ft tall cross is lit the night before easter shining as a beacon for easter morning. sunrise services hosted by the regional chapter of armenian american organizations. it starts at 6 30 in the morning, and admission is free. merchants of san francisco's castro district through a big easter celebration today that brought out families and neighbors check it out. all these kiddos enjoying the first annual castro easter egg you should i should say eggs. travel ganz, a block party street at market was
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closed to cars so they could bring out a petting zoo games and bubbles along with street vendors. there was something for everyone at the event, which the castro merchants association says aimed to bring people out to their neighborhood. well coming up next san francisco is known for its amazing views. but this weekend, you have a chance to see an astronomical phenomenon. that is, if you get up early, where you can see what's called the california henge and taking a live look outside looks clear and pretty mild out there. we have abc seven news weather anchor spencer christian with your accuweather forecast. coming up in sports sharks a giants all in action today, lamonte wade, making a splash did splash at number 98 helped give the giants their first home win of the year. your answer in sports. honoring fair, accurate and inclusive lgbtq representation in the media have to celebrate what we've been able to
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bank ranked number one in customer satisfaction with retail banking and california by j. d. power decided to reimagine repurpose and renovate these vehicles, and i wanted to do it for communities in need. i hope this demonstrates how to make a giant difference in other people's lives. take a look at this astronomical phenomenon from this morning in san francisco about 100, people filled the intersection of california and golf streets to take in the photograph and photograph these so called california henge. it happens twice a year when the sun lines up perfectly. with california street, shining between the buildings and over the top of the bay bridge. it just happens for a few minutes. only these photos by the way, were taken by abc seven news executive producer mark steven. so well done. now, if you missed it this morning your next chances sunday or monday morning just before
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seven o'clock after that, you will have to wait until september marks set up all night waiting for that. he really looks so sleepy today. bags under his eyes. oh no kidding. marketing technically, our manager remember that that's why i'm kidding. segway to weather now, okay, we've got beautiful. others looks great, stunning warming up a bit. clear skies right now, and, uh, general breeze along the coast and around the bay shoreline we've got wind speeds of 10 to 15 mph in those locations, and here's a look at our warm up 24 hour temperature change shows it's five degrees warmer in nevada and oakland and hayward. then it was at this time yesterday, 15 degrees warmer and fairfield, so the warmup is area wide. nice blue sky with a few high clouds over san francisco from this view from sutro tower camera 60 degrees here in the city right now it's 63 in oakland. i've got mid to upper sixties alto san jose mountain view and 57 at half moon bay. and at the golden
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gate, we see mainly blue sky as well with a few wispy high clouds. other temperature readings right now 66 at nevada and napa and conquered and livermore 73 at fairfield. that's our warm spot. and from emeryville. nice view. looking at the golden gate. these are forecast headlines will see mostly clear skies overnight egg , exceptional weather for easter sunday and cooling trend begins middle of next week forecast animation overnight shows that the clouds we have now will be gone overnight, mainly clear skies. we'll see a few more high clouds coming in early tomorrow, but we'll call it filtered sunshine for easter sunday tomorrow. overnight under mainly clear skies. low temperatures will be sort of in the comfort zone, i guess. no really cold weather tonight lows up in the north bay will be in the low to mid forties, and then we'll see mid forties just about everywhere else in the east bay mid to upper forties, lower 48 degrees at antioch tonight and looking at tomorrow's conditions are used to sunday a nice day of filtered sunshine with high temperatures of 62 half moon bay, 65 san francisco. we'll see
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low seventies right around the bay shore line in the display up to mid seventies. 75 degrees at concord tomorrow. 75 livermore over at fairfield have 75 hold down in the south bay. the same range 75 at san jose 76. morgan hill and mainly low to mid seventies in the north bay. here's the accuweather seven day forecast, and it's going to be warm again on monday, so two consecutive days of mild to warm weather under mainly sunny skies now going into the middle of the week, we won't see much of an increase in clouds will remain sunny, but there will be a cooling trend, with temperatures dropping rather sharply on wednesday to only low sixties inland and barely 60 degrees around the bay shore line. then it would be a little good, mild on thursday, and as we approach the end of the week, we'll see high temperatures bouncing back up to almost where they are right now. abc seven sports with chris alvarez has been a tale of two giants teams so far, and there are three wins. san francisco averaging nearly 12 runs a game and therefore losses just one run a game. fine dining
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in mccovey cove, it is back. get me a sandwich shines didn't have a run or a hit until the fourth lamont way junior serves up the first splashing of the season. splash it number 98 giants lead 5 to 1 at one point, but top eight it's a 52 game. ross stripling one strike away from closing out the eight but ltust gt and all ofe run a sudden we're all tied up. bottom of the eighth giants loaded the bases with no outs, but they come up blank. taylor t five top of the ninth, two outs runner on third. community of all 100 mile per mile per hour pitch goes to the backstop and nate eaten slides in safely. wow giants go quietly in the ninth, capping a brutal 65 loss to look to avoid the sweep. tomorrow afternoon mascot race in tampa is on the road against the race. what a race that was second start for shintaro fujinami gave up four runs and was pulled after this randy arozarena two run single in the fifth. four
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nothing temple bay. the rays are the last unbeaten team in the majors. arozarena makes it 11. nothing hitting off of catcher carlos perez. tampa is the first team to win at least eight games in a row to start the season by at least four runs since the 18 84 st louis maroons. i was not even close to being born, lose 11 nothing. they have lost six of eight rainy day in augusta second round delayed yesterday. so they finished things up today . tiger woods trying to make his 23rd straight cut, tiny masters record birdie on 14 goes finished at three over and he just barely made it. so did 63 year old fred couples, becoming the oldest to ever make the cut at augusta. the field chasing brooks kept. he's now at 1304 ahead of john rome, after starting the third round place suspended again, so they're going to try and finish that whole thing tomorrow. some guys don't have to play almost nearly 30 holes. there hasn't been a monday finish at augusta since 1983 a little closer to when i was born after last night's win over the kings warriors are in
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the driver's seat to clinch a top six. see in the west now, if they beat the blazers tomorrow. they will be in the top six. if they lose things get a little complicated warriors lost in the dubs will need a lot of help to avoid that dangerous play in tournament due to a lack of tiebreakers over the clippers, lakers and pelicans, last night's warriors kings game that might be a playoff preview. golden state took advantage of sacramento was resting several key players because they are locked into the three seed now, despite the roller coaster ride during the regular season, dubs the defending champs. they're confident about that playoff push. we've always been, you know, a team that that kind of lives on the edge. you know, we're a little wild, little chaotic, but we've thrived in that chaos for many years as the late i think we've been more focused, and we've been more locked in on the road and games that we need to win, or we've been here and really competing and playing at a high level. we still have another level to reach, so i think we should just keep staying humble and working hard and we'll get there. i know he will. sharks home finale at the tank against edmonton. down
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one. nothing only tomas hertl. he's had a good year. 22nd year we're all tied up, but edmonton scores five unanswered connor mcdavid, with two of them, becoming the first player with at least 150 points since mario lemieux back in the mid 19 nineties. sharks lose 61 finishing with a league worst eight home runs this season after the game players given away jersey signing autographs. that's pretty cool deal finishes with three on the road. hey you see this flashback to open data oracle park. here's one way to check out a giants game. fly boards, hoverboards or whatever you want to call him. this is crazy. absolute show. now i personally have always want to take a kayak during a giants game. but you guys this is next level. i don't know if i have the guts. to do that, or be on the shoulders of that. pretty fun yesterday in the cove will be right back after this. everyone and welcome if you or someone you know were injured in an accident. that was not your
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