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amanda del castillo has more on the debate tonight about the statue and fallon's legacy. amanda: the san francisco city council made it clear that the statue is coming down. it sets out west saint james and julian streets and it will soon be moved into storage. >> thomas fallon is not someone who deserves this level of honor in our city. amanda: a unanimous vote. the city pointing to three specific required reasons for removal. significant adverse public reaction, issues with security, and the need for excessive maintenance, especially after demonstrations by the community. >> this has nothing to do with vandals. this has absolutely everything to do with the immoral and unethical practice of acquiring land and a sense of superiority. amanda: paul soto and others calling out fallon. former city mayor viewed by some as a colonizer and oppressor. he was depicted raising the u.s. flag in the mid-1800s on what was then mexican land. >> it is a beautiful work of art but it is racist in meaning, message, and event. amanda: it will cost $450 to take down. some tense moments as the

amanda del castillo has more now on the reaction from the community. amanda: the official decision to save hundreds of acres across south bay's vast coyote valley came down tuesday night. originally zoned for commercial industrial loose, city leaders voted to protect the landscape, rezoning to protect an additional 314 acres as open space and agriculture. the move means that potential development of two warehouses, each planned to span the length of more than six football fields, will not replace farmland. the main focus is for residents tuesday. wildlife, flood mitigation, and future experiences for the generations to come. >> it is there space to step off of a concrete jungle and get into the very earth and climate that we claim we are trying to teach the next generation to preserve. >> if you put in any kind of a structure in that area, you are going to have a tremendous traffic problem everywhere from the 101 to monterey road and on. >> is built, huge warehouse complexes would like that view forever and there would be no way to camouflage it. amanda

amanda del castillo.tty products are being recalled for contamination. some were sold at trader joe's. chicken patty products sold between august 16 through september 29 may have been contaminated with various materials including bones. so far, there have been no reports of any injury or illness is as a result of the spirit trader joe's products that are subject to recall our chile lime chicken burgers, spinach, feta chicken sliders. ama: a bay area freeway known as one of the most scenic in the nation is deemed the deadliest highway in california for wildlife. the uc davis road of ecology report has named interstate 280 between san bruno and cupertino as the deadliest highway for wild animals. the animal cost for accidents involving wild animals could add up to $6 million in cleanup and damage and could cost up to $200 million to create fences and safe wildlife passages on the deadliest highways throughout the state. >> it is really the worst place in the state and because there are a couple of crossings

amanda del castillo spoke with residents who say more needs to be done to improve diversity. >> paloof a police sergeant, recognizing her longtime career in law enforcement with a special resolution at this week's city council meeting. the development meant the city police department would be without any black officers. >> the council needs to make sure we do our job to recruit african-americans to this department. i believe it is the first time in three or four decades we have been without an african-american officer. that is shameful. >> abc 7 news spoke with the former officer who confirmed it to be the case. the former officer added "throughout the entire department currently, there are only three black employees, two dispatchers, and one record specialist." >> this is something i'm glad residents spoke up about. >> councilman tanaka plans to ask about an ethnic breakdown to talk about how the police foe is reflective of the community. residents say although palo alto might be a melting pot, they don't feel it is the case for the police department. >> we can walk around and see w

in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo you.long beach port complex. fines were supposed to start today, but they have been pushed back a week. the logjam led to the white house allowing the port to operate around the clock 24/7 to get items unloaded before the holiday shopping season. ama: the director of calfire is retiring. he will step down december 10 after overseeing some devastating fire seasons, including the two largest fires in california history. he has worked for calfire since 1999 and has held the director position since late 2018. he says he is retiring to focus on family, his aging parents, and himself. dan: it could be san francisco's first reparations for black residents.the request by danny glover and other activists that involve a nearly vacant city building. >> earlier today, the russian federation conducted a satellite test. ama: an antisatellite weapons test forced members of the international space station to scramble for safety. >> oh my goodness. dan: not exactly the customer you want to see coming into

i am amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. ama: santa clara county is taking its mobile vaccine fan on the road. the goal is to get 75% of younger children vaccinated by the new year. the county is bringing it to dozens of schools and communities that need it most to set up free clinics. it's first stop was at kathryn smith elementary in san jose with music and costumed vaccine workers, the goal of the clinic is to keep the process fun and stress free for everyone. >> how does it feel to be one of the first kids in your school vaccinated? >> it is awesome. i like it. cripes it was easier than i thought it would be. it did not hurt as much as i thought it would. >> to find a location to get your kids vaccinated, visit abc7news.com. we have a half-hour dedicated to getting answers to your questions about vaccines and your children. do not miss it friday from a: 30 to 5:00 p.m. on abc 7 and everywhere you stream. you can send in your questions now. tomorrow, you will be able to ask them over facebook and youtube. dan: san francis

amanda del castillo has more on the debate tonight about the statue and fallon's legacy. amanda: the san francisco city council made it clear that the statue is coming down. it sets out west saint james and julian streets and it will soon be moved into storage. >> thomas fallon is not someone who deserves this level of honor in our city. amanda: a unanimous vote. the city pointing to three specific required reasons for removal. significant adverse public reaction, issues with security, and the need for excessive maintenance, especially after demonstrations by the community. >> this has nothing to do with vandals. this has absolutely everything to do with the immoral and unethical practice of acquiring land and a sense of superiority. amanda: paul soto and others calling out fallon. former city mayor viewed by some as a colonizer and oppressor. he was depicted raising the u.s. flag in the mid-1800s on what was then mexican land. >> it is a beautiful work of art but it is racist in meaning, message, and event. amanda: it will cost $450 to take down. some tense moments as the

amanda del castillo spoke with residents who say more needs to be done to improve diversity. >> palo longtime career in law enforcement with a special resolution at this week's city council meeting. the development meant the city police department would be without any black officers. >> the council needs to make sure we do our job to recruit african-americans to this department. i believe it is the first time in three or four decades we have been without an african-american officer. that is shameful. >> abc 7 news spoke with the former officer who confirmed it to be the case. the former officer added "throughout the entire department currently, there are only three black employees, two dispatchers, and one record specialist." >> this is something i'm glad residents spoke up about. >> councilman tanaka plans to ask about an ethnic breakdown to talk about how the police force is reflective of the community. residents say although palo alto might be a melting pot, they don't feel it is the case for the police department. >> we can walk around and see what type of people are wearing a po

amanda del castillo explains that anyone who fails to meet their specified mark will have to pay. >> cutback and conserve because now it will cost you. wednesday's approval by state regulators means the call to cut water use is no longer voluntary for south bay residents. san jose water taking action after customers failed to meet a 15% reduction goal by august. >> that is when we filed the ability to start charging the drought surcharges. what we received approval on is activation of our schedule. >> this means the company is setting water budgets tailored to each customer. they have to cut back 15% from the amount of water they used in 2019. if people overuse, the company has the ability to charge them. customers will face seven dollars surcharges for every unit of water above that amount. each unit is 748 gallons. some we spoke with said fees may consider people to consider drought conditions. >>>> people have not been as serious about it as they have been in years past, yet it has still been a problem. it may be time for us to put guidelines to help people do their part. >> san j

i am amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. ama: santa clara county is taking its mobile vaccine fan on the road. the goal is to get 75% of younger children vaccinated by the new year. the county is bringing it to dozens of schools and communities that need it most to set up free clinics. it's first stop was at kathryn smith elementary in san jose with music and costumed vaccine workers, the goal of the clinic is to keep the process fun and stress free for everyone. >> how does it feel to be one of the first kids in your school vaccinated? >> it is awesome. i like it. cripes it was easier than i thought it would be. it did not hurt as much as i thought it would. >> to find a location to get your kids vaccinated, visit abc7news.com. we have a half-hour dedicated to getting answers to your questions about vaccines and your children. do not miss it friday from a: 30 to 5:00 p.m. on abc 7 and everywhere you stream. you can send in your questions now. tomorrow, you will be able to ask them over facebook and youtube. dan: san francis

in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo you. chain crisis. shipping companies are getting a one-week reprieve from the los angeles long beach port complex. fines were supposed to start today, but they have been pushed back a week. the logjam led to the white house allowing the port to operate around the clock 24/7 to get items unloaded before the holiday shopping season. ama: the director of calfire is retiring. he will step down december 10 after overseeing some devastating fire seasons, including the two largest fires in california history. he has worked for calfire since 1999 and has held the director position since late 2018. he says he is retiring to focus on family, his aging parents, and himself. dan: it could be san francisco's first reparations for black residents.the request by danny glover and other activists that involve a nearly vacant city building. >> earlier today, the russian federation conducted a satellite test. ama: an antisatellite weapons test forced members of the international space station to scramble fo

amanda del castillo has more now on the reaction from the community. amanda: the official decision to save hundreds of acres across south bay's vast coyote valley came down tuesday night. originally zoned for commercial industrial loose, city leaders voted to protect the landscape, rezoning to protect an additional 314 acres as open space and agriculture. the move means that potential development of two warehouses, each planned to span the length of more than six football fields, will not replace farmland. the main focus is for residents tuesday. wildlife, flood mitigation, and future experiences for the generations to come. >> it is there space to step off of a concrete jungle and get into the very earth and climate that we claim we are trying to teach the next generation to preserve. >> if you put in any kind of a structure in that area, you are going to have a tremendous traffic problem everywhere from the 101 to monterey road and on. >> is built, huge warehouse complexes would like that view forever and there would be no way to camouflage it. amanda

amanda del castillo.being recalled for contamination. some were sold at trader joe's. chicken patty products sold between august 16 through september 29 may have been contaminated with various materials including bones. so far, there have been no reports of any injury or illness is as a result of the spirit trader joe's products that are subject to recall our chile lime chicken burgers, spinach, feta chicken sliders. ama: a bay area freeway known as one of the most scenic in the nation is deemed the deadliest highway in california for wildlife. the uc davis road of ecology report has named interstate 280 between san bruno and cupertino as the deadliest highway for wild animals. the animal cost for accidents involving wild animals could add up to $6 million in cleanup and damage and could cost up to $200 million to create fences and safe wildlife passages on the deadliest highways throughout the state. >> it is really the worst place in the state and because there are a couple of crossings already undernea

amanda del castillo your looks into the debate over the landscape. amanda: today's farmland could be the eventual site of two warehouses, spanning the land of two football -- six football fields. it will be or not to keep it as open space and agriculture, or rezone it for industrial use. andrea mckenzie says there is too much at stake. the project would replace 126 acres of farmland, including this pumpkin patch and fruit stand site. but chuck reed, now representing valley families, says longtime property owners have a lot to lose. >> the problem families have, if you remove their existing development rights, it re-values their property and you lose them reasonable economic value to use the property. amanda: an investment from the city could secure the open space. >> the only way to do it on a permanent basis is divide the land or development rights that go with the property and the families are willing to settle. amanda: $96 million deal was made to protect part of coyote valley, and 71% of 2018 voters said they would be willing to invest city dollar

amanda del castillo ao explains that the families feel the school leaders are not doing enough. amanda: attacked on campus, and believe beyond school grounds. this injury claim describes the violent harassment suffered by a group of six gun high school students. the claim chronicles incidents since the start of the school year and has been sent to the school district. on campus friday we asked senior tyler lin if bullying is an issue. >> i think any amount of bullying is an issue. how significant that is and what to do about it, i can't really say. amanda: santa clara university psychology professor thomas plante says we are seeing an uptick. >> there are things kids are frustrated about. their life's been turned upside down over the last couple of years. and we are seeing models of frustration, congressional around us. amanda: according to the claim, following an attack inside a bathroom, one victim went to the emergency room. another to the school nurse after being hit in the neck. four to five students are said to have ambushed another boy in a locker room. they not only pumme

amanda del castillo, abc news. and cdc now say all adults can get a booster shot of pfizer or moderna covid vaccine. you must wait six months after your final dose. previously, adults six months -- 65 or older and those at high risk were eligible. we've looked at places in each county to get a booster shot on abc7news.com/booster. after the passing of the infrastructure bill, oakland is celebrating the awarding of $14.5 million of grant money. the city says they will be able to begin a number of transformative projects on broadway and martin luther king jr. they are creating more accessibility to oaklands waterfront -- oakland's waterfront. the mayor talked about how important it is. >> the city is painfully aware that good infrastructure saves lives. it's a down payment on a total vision of equity, safety, resilience that cities across america just like oakland have been waiting for. liz: new fiber cables will also be installed to improve access to the free public wi-fi service . california fish and wildlife annou

as amanda del castillo you explains, the congregation is getting ready to celebrate the lives of thosectims. reporter: the liberty theater oa special friday night vigil. ♪ faces of transgender people who have been killed. pictured here is ms. kimberly, one of two people who died after last year's stabbing spree at grace baptist. >> is painful still. reporter: for james, that pain is emotional and physical. on november 22, he was working as a shelter employee when he was stabbed three times. his lung collapsed and he needed surgery on his shoulders and spine. on friday, he took us through the hall where it happened. >> there was footsteps of blood. reporter: the church brought on a new senior pastor. grace baptist has rededicated itself toward fighting for justice for the on house, for trans rights, and for people of color. >> we've been able to turn back to life again, to try our best to grow our church and to be a presence. reporter: attendance at worship services has gone up 70%. saturday, that community is expected to come together to honor the victims in a series of events. service

border amanda del castillo shows us that there is no effort too big or too small in san jose. from a grassroots effort to a grand operation groups across san jose collecting toys for kids as we enter the second holiday season under the pandem. for marine tots for toy san jose covid-19 cut the number of donation drop sites in 2020 from 370 to 73 this year unimprovement coordinator sergeant manuel. gomez says, they've doubled locations and they're seeing the return of local donors a lot of companies have been in contact with me saying i was in able to contribute last year because of pandemic but we contributed a couple of years ago. so it's just glad to know that those companies and organizations are reaching back out and for the first i'm with just two toy collection sites small business owners from san jose's japantown and local social media influencer at san jose foods are building the san jose toy drive from the ground up a grassroots hybrid holiday donation effort with in-person and online contribution options state of grace owner taki kitamura says its community helping co

border amanda del castillo shows us that there is no effort too big or too small in san jose. from a grassroots effort to a grand operation groups across san jose collecting toys for kids as we enter the second holiday season under the pandem. for marine tots for toy san jose covid-19 cut the number of donation drop sites in 2020 from 370 to 73 this year unimprovement coordinator sergeant manuel. gomez says, they've doubled locations and they're seeing the return of local donors a lot of companies have been in contact with me saying i was in able to contribute last year because of pandemic but we contributed a couple of years ago. so it's just glad to know that those companies and organizations are reaching back out and for the first i'm with just two toy collection sites small business owners from san jose's japantown and local social media influencer at san jose foods are building the san jose toy drive from the ground up a grassroots hybrid holiday donation effort with in-person and online contribution options state of grace owner taki kitamura says its community helping co

some of the destruction homophobic and racist slurs amanda del castillo has more on the community effort to crack down on the bed behavior. >> a look at the vandalism left behind at the high school halloween night. a prize-winning 529 pound pumpkin smashed to the ground by one group. another taking part in schoolwide egging. it is the actions of a third being the most disappointing. >> they spray-painted racist and homophobic slurs across campus. in some cases, targeting specific teachers by name on their classroom walls and windows. >> the principal took office july 1. he was made aware of what he called challenges, after some instances of bad behavior beyond the high school. >> the schools have a great deal of responsibility for shaping behavior of students, but parents are often involved. >> at tuesday's town council meeting, members and the school district discussed underaged drinking, drug use, and parties. harsher punishment for parents who host parties and provide alcohol to those under age, and cop breaking the rules. currently an ongoing conversation, an effort that relies on th

as amanda del castillo you explains, the congregation is getting ready to celebrate the lives of thoses. reporter: the liberty theater pipe or been -- organ ahead of a special friday night vigil. ♪ faces of transgender people who have been killed. pictured here is ms. kimberly, one of two people who died after last year's stabbing spree at grace baptist. >> is painful still. reporter: for james, that pain is emotional and physical. on november 22, he was working as a shelter employee when he was stabbed three times. his lung collapsed and he needed surgery on his shoulders and spine. on friday, he took us through the hall where it happened. >> there was footsteps of blood. reporter: the church brought on a new senior pastor. grace baptist has rededicated itself toward fighting for justice for the on house, for trans rights, and for people of color. >> we've been able to turn back to life again, to try our best to grow our church and to be a presence. reporter: attendance at worship services has gone up 70%. saturday, that community is expected to come together to honor the victims in a

in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo abc 7 news.g up on abc 7 news at five a toys for tots organization that has an extra need this year how you might be able to help that's coming up at five. it's that time of year again. we're getting our first look at the turkeys heading to the white house for the annual turkey part in meet peanut butter and jelly a pair of gobblers from indiana. the duo will get the honor of being part of next week ahead of thanksgiving by president biden president lincoln was apparently the first apart on a turkey, but officially it became an annual event under the first president bush prior to president bush some birds were pardoned others ended up on the thanksgiving table humor and the holidays the newest tools in the marvel war chest. the econo of sense of humor about itself the storytelling just know you're in the right story. well have a look at the upcoming well have a look at the upcoming disney plus s i didn't have health insurance, not because i didn't want it. i worried it was too expensive and i was

amanda del castillo has more on the community effort to crack down on the bed behavior. >> a look at vandalism left behind at the high school halloween night. a prize-winning 529 pound pumpkin smashed to the ground by one group. another taking part in schoolwide egging. it is the actions of a third being the most disappointing. >> they spray-painted racist and homophobic slurs across campus. in some cases, targeting specific teachers by name on their classroom walls and windows. >> the principal took office july 1. he was made aware of what he called challenges, after some instances of bad behavior beyond the high school. >> the schools have a great deal of responsibility for shaping behavior of students, but parents are often involved. >> at tuesday's town council meeting, members and the school district discussed underaged drinking, drug use, and parties. harsher punishment for parents who host parties and provide alcohol to those under age, and cop breaking the rules. currently an ongoing conversation, an effort that relies on the entire community. >> it is just that, we all hold

amanda del castillo you, abc7 news.the fda and cdc say all adults can get a booster shot of pfizer or moderna vaccine. the only guideline is you must wait six months after your final dose. previously only adults 65 and older are at high risk of getting the disease were eligible for booster shots. we have looked at places in each county where you can get a booster shot. that is on abc7news .com/vaccines. click on the first door you see. after the passing of president biden's infrastructure bill the city of oakland is celebrating the awarding of $14.5 million in. . federal grant money the city says they will be able to begin a number of transformative projects. the project project project prot historically underserved communities by creating more accessibility to oakland's waterfront. oakland mayor libby schaff talked about what this means for the city. >> this city is painfully aware good infrastructure saves lives. it is just a down payment on a total vision of equity, safety, resilience that cities across america just

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