cornell bernard. >> in other news.new banners have gone up along the boulevard in oakland have a timely message for residents. artists are spraying the message of peace by displaying these banners along the thorough fair. 250 banners put up from first avenue to the san leandro border and the east okay lab drag. people behind the project are alarmed by the crime in east oakland. >> the bandages are done by students and is done by victims of gun violence and community activists. everyone wants peace and each one has a vision of what looks like. >> funding for the art installation was provided by the city and community groups. another side of pride in san francisco, this one representing brown, black and indigenous people. quite a crowd. this is the march and rally. it traced the first liberation march 50 years ago. >> we decided to do the people's march in order to get our voices back for san francisco pride has gone more corporate and more police involvement and that alienates our community. >> despite 51 years of pride

in san francisco, cornell bernard. abc 7 news. >>> president biden formally recognized pride month at a white house ceremony today. >> look our presence here this afternoon makes a simple strong statement. pride is back at the white house. >> reporter: the president called on congress to pass a proposal known as the equality act which would amend the 1964 protection for lgbtq individuals. he also marked a memorial at the pulse facility. >>> south lake tahoe police are telling people to keep an eye on their drinks. investigators are looking into multiple reports of people consuming spiked drinks and some of them have ended up in the hospital. until the police figure out who is doing this they say the community is really taking measures to protect themselvesless. we found some women who were celebrating a bachelorette party and other. >> we will probably just order our own drinks. >> keep a lid on your drink and never leave your drink unattended. >>> pg & e is advising some napa county towns to expect nor frequent planne

laura anthony is in the east bay with reaction from businesses but we'll begin with cornell bernard he's in the newsroom. breaking down today's announcement. >> reporter: dr. borgalli layed out the new rules for mask wearing tuesday. fully vaccinated californians will be able to remove their masks in most settings starting june 15th. they're offering businesses three options. a business operator can require a vaccination verification system and the third option would be for everyone be required to wear a mask. >> those who don't believe that it is enough to have the attestation approach, they could require all individuals who enter the business and frequent an establishment to wear masks. >> there will be some exceptions, masks will still be required indoors in k through12 schools. child care facilities and youth settings. they'll also be required in prisons, homeless shelters and during travel. that includes planes, ferries, taxis and transportation flights. right now calosha is holding some hearings designed to protect employees against covid which include requiring masks for all vacci

in san francisco, cornell bernard.bc 7 news. >>> president biden formally recognized pride month at a white house ceremony today. >> look our presence here this afternoon makes a simple strong statement. pride is back at the white house. >> reporter: the president called on congress to pass a proposal known as the equality act which would amend the 1964 civil rights act to provide protection for lgbtq individuals. he also marked a memorial at the pulse facility. >>> south lake tahoe police are telling people to keep an eye on their drinks. investigators are looking into multiple reports of people consuming spiked drinks and some of them have ended up in the hospital. until the police figure out who is doing this they say the community is really taking measures to protect themselvesless. we found some women who were celebrating a bachelorette party and other. >> we will probably just order our own drinks. >> keep a lid on your drink and never leave your drink unattended. >>> pg & e is advising some napa county towns to

cornell bernard, joining us live, now from dolores park. >> reporter: somebody told me pride feels a lot more hopeful this year, and i think they are right. we are getting ready for this year's annual trans march here at dolores park. fewer people taking part this year, but still a lot of excitement, as you can see. in fact, as california gets ready for reopening, pride is planning a pretty big homecoming here. pride is showing again in san francisco, and it is feeling really good to keelan feller. >> pride is feeling less restrained. it is feeling free, we are getting back into a habit to where we love to do what we do and what we do, we love. >> reporter: hundreds showed up at the trans march street fair at dolores park. the community, back together again, in person. >> it is so nice to see each other without our masks on, see each other's smiles and share love and support with each other. this is such an incredible day, and a great way to kick off pride weekend. >> happy pride, everyone. >> reporter: susan was selling pride gear, everything you need to show the love. >> it really

i am cornell bernard. >> if you are going to rescue these guys take them home and get them a good home. they make amazing pets. >> the best of intentions gone awry. these birds bear the consequence. >>> building a better bay area. moving forward. finding solutions. this is abc7 mac news. >>> the countdown is on and changes are coming. in less than a week california enters the next and possibly final stage of coronavirus restrictions. today the state faithfully vaccinated people will be able to go mostly unmasked. >> it aligns with the cdc. it follows the science as we know it today.>>> will you still have to wear a mask while at work? that is under debate at this very moment. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. >>> you are watching abc7 is at 6:00 life here on abc7, who live and wherever you string. >> we have been wearing masks for more than a year as we try to beat the pandemic. if you are fully vaccinated you will be able to take us off in most places starting next week. the date to circle on yo

cornell bernard joins us live, and cornell, what did you learn about what happened? >> reporter: posted signs say the beach is closed. first responders say a 39-year-old surfer was bit. >> the patient was bitten by a smaller great white shark and was able to swim to shore with assistance from bystanders where they pulled them onto the beach and were able to render care until the first responders got there. >> reporter: this picture shows paramedics on the beach treating the victim. >> they lost about a pint of blood and they were able to put a turn get on. tourniquet on. >> reporter: the rescue was complicated due to the fact it was too foggy. the victim had to be carried by paramedics up this steep stairway to highway 1. the great white shark was about to eight feet in length. some folks waded into the surf despite the warning. but others are staying on dry lan. >> yeah, it's rk? i've seen jahz. jaws. i know what they can do. >> just having a good time, and a great white. so definitely makes it a little more real when someone actually gets bit. >> reporter: the vict

abc 7 news reporter, cornell bernard, spoke with first responders at the scene and joins us live with latest. talk about scary, cornell. >> yeah, it really is scary for that surfer. fire officials say that surfer now listed in serious condition at san francisco general hospital. he was attacked by a great white shark about two miles south of here. >> yeah, that's crazy to hear someone got bit by a shark. >> reporter: beach-goers reacting to the news. a shark attack at gray whale cove state beach. the state is closed. >> the patient was bitten by a smaller great white shark and was able to pulla, shore. >> reporter: the shark bit the surfer in the back of the right leg, causing a severe wound. >> they lost about a pint of blood. and they were able t a tourniquet on. >> reporter: that was complicated due to the fact that it was too foggy helicopters couldn't land here. the victim had to be carried almost a mile. the great white shark was about six to eight feet in length. >> the surfer did get a look at the shark and that's how he was able to identify. >> reporter: folks waded into the

in san francisco, cornell bernard. >> we look forward to that. >>> the president recognized pride as well. pride month at a white house ceremony. >> look our presence here this afternoon makes a simple, strong statement. pride is back at the white house. >> the president called on congress to pass a proposal known as the equality act to amend the 1964 civil rights act to provide protection for lgbtq+ individuals. he also created a national memorial at the site of the pulse nightclub shooting. >>> a bar in san francisco's mission district hosted an art exhibit celebrating pride weekend. the expo featured works by local artists. art works highlight lgbtq+ political artists and vendors and provide photography and wood block prints. you can find a collection of stories for pride month on the abc bay area connected tv app available wherever you stream. >>> in the oakland hills an appeal by fire and city officials that they hope will make a difference this coming fire season. its been almost 30 years since the oakland fire storm and they worry that in the drought the area is primed for ano

cornell bernard. >>> and the president recognized pride month at a white house ceremony. >> look our presence here this afternoon makes a simple strong statement. pride is back in the white house. >> the president called on congress to pass a proposal known as the equality act which would anend the 1964 civil rights act to provide protection for lgbtq+ individuals. he signed a bill creating a national memorial at the site of the 2016pulse nightclub shooting. >>> a bar in san francisco's mission district hosted an art exhibit celebrating pride weekend. the expo featured works by local artists. art works highlight lgbtq+ political artists and include photography and wood block prints from a series called stop asian hate and protect our street vendors. >>> and part of pride month the lgbtq+ community center will host a health and wellness hiv testing day. this will be at lake merit between lake shore and grand avenue and runs 11 to three. >>> you can find a collection of stories for pride month on the connected tv app available wherever you stream. >>> okay. moving on now. pg&e is advis

cornell bernard spent the day getting reaction that came down late last night. what state officials want to fight in this judge's decision. >> reporter: lawmakers promising to appeal this weapons ruling. the governor calls it a direct threat to public safety. >> today it was like the judge is side-stepping reality. >> reporter: shocked to hear about a federal judge's ruling, overturning california's three-decade old ban on assault weapon weapons. >> he needs to go to a couple of the funerals and find out what the reality is of how these weapons are used, the impact it has, the devastation it has to these families. >> reporter: the federal judge said the state's ban on assault style rifles violates the right to bear arms. governor newsom blasted the comparison releasing a statement saying in part the fact this judge compared the ar-15, a weapon of war used on the battlefield to a swiss army knife completely undermines the credibility of this decision, and it's a "a slap in the face to families who have lost loved ones in this manner." >> how do we face the famili

in san francisco, cornell bernard, abc7 news. >>> 3, 2, 1. hit it. >> okay. town is back. grand opening was held last night complete with the lion dance and firecrackers. it first open in 1925. for chinese opera singers and was frequented by bruce lee. it has been renovated by a couple who signed a 10-year lease. upcoming events includes a ballet, magic show and dance party not. >>> still ahead on abc7 mornings, victoria's secrets says so long to the model we know and is bringing on a new group of trailblazers, one of them is from right here in the bay area. how she is hoping to make her mark advocating for women. >>> we will look live outside here. wow, look at the clouds. oh, my goodness. we have got san francisco up in the distance. it's a beautiful day. francis says it will be a little cooler. she will have the accuweather forecast in a few minutes. >>> and as we come back from break, we are looking from the kgo weather roof cam. beautiful shot of the embarcadero. >>> victoria's secret is replacing the angels with trailblazing accomplished women called th

cornell bernard joins us live, and cornell, what did you learn about what happened?s closed. first responders say a 39-year-old surfer was bit. >> the patient was bitten by a smaller great white shark and was able to swim to shore with assistance from bystanders where they

cornell bernard spent the day getting reaction to the ruling that came down late last night. state officials want to judges, they wanted to fight this decision. >> reporter: from sacramento to washington, d.c., lawmakers promising to appeal this ruling. the governor calls it a direct threat to public safety. >> this is a judge that is not tethered to reality. >> reporter: the ruling overturned california puffers three decade old pam. his wife, jody, was one of eight people killed by a gun man in the 101 california shooting massacre in 1993. >> he needs to go to a couple of the funerals and find out what the reality is of how these weapons are used for the impact it has, the devastation it has for these families. >> reporter: the judge said the ban on illegal military style rifles violates the right to bear arms. he wrote like a swiss army knife, the popular ar 15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. the governor blasted the comparison, releasing a statement saying the fact that this judge compared the ar 15, a weapon of war use

cornell bernard. abc 7 news. >>> the new mask guidance from the state relies on the honor system. j.r. stone spoke to some people who aren't willing to take the chance. >> right now masks are required for everyone when going into stores like safeway, come tuesday the california department of public health says, they will align with cdc guidance for face covering and allow vaccinated individuals to take off their masks in most indoor settings. >> i think june 15th is long overdue. >> reporter: while tim o'brien likes the idea, many we talked to in san francisco wednesday say, not yet. >> i'm going to keep my mask on because you, i don't know who's vaccinated and who's not. >> i just feel that we should continue to wear our masks everyone if you're vaccinated or nonvaccinated. >> i personally am going to continue to wear the mask because i know that, i'm going to be working with people that i don't necessarily know. and if they're vaccinated or not. >> reporter: a reason why kenneth bennefield would like to see proof of vaccination. >> they give you a card so i'm sure businesses and

cornell bernard. abc 7 news. >>> the new mask guidance from the state relies on the honor system..r. stone spoke to some people who aren't willing to take the chance. >> right now masks are required for everyone when going into stores like safeway, come tuesday the california department of public health says, they will align with cdc guidance for face covering and allow vaccinated individuals to take off their masks in most indoor settings. >> i think june 15th is long overdue. >> reporter: while tim o'brien likes the idea, many we talked to in san francisco wednesday say, not yet. >> i'm going to keep my mask on because you, i don't know who's vaccinated and who's not. >> i just feel that we should continue to wear our masks everyone if you're vaccinated or nonvaccinated. >> i personally am going to continue to wear the mask because i know that, i'm going to be working with people that i don't necessarily know. and if they're vaccinated or not. >> reporter: a reason why kenneth bennefield would like to see proof of vaccination. >> they give you a card so i'm sure businesses and o

bay area businesses and communities are gearing up for the big day and as cornell bernard tells us one planning to throw a party. >> unvaccinated, my friends are vaccinated . >> erica smith from oakland is ready for california's reopening day . >> to me, it means seeing more of my friends being more social , going to brunch again. >> businesses are preparing for the states june 15 reopening, all venues, restaurants and bars, opening at 100% capacity, if they choose. >> back to normal . >> servers are ready for the opening of the restaurant which closed in march 2020 . staff is getting refresher course this weekend in wine pairings and food service. >> i'm feeling excited, nervous. i'm feeling like you you of our staff are really excited about it. >> starting tuesday, the state is dishing the color-coded system and dropping facemask restrictions in most cases for fully vaccinated people. social distancing requirements will also be lifted . >> we are going to celebrate. >> >> san mateo county supervisor is planning a reopening party . >> we are going to have a barbecue area here. this is

cornell bernard is live with more on a complex issue. >> reporter: it is, the governor is plunging consistent mask rules after june 15th, and it seems to be less confusion than yesterday, many employers and employees moving forward with some options. a celebration at san francisco's affair rebilling. the ribbon-cutting for red bay coffee. >> this is a dream come true. >> reporter: the founder is expanding his coffee brand from the east bay, making an investment or other major chains have pulled out. his first order of business, to mask or not to mask. >> all our staff are vaccinated. we will continue to wear our masks for the time being and we will just sort of see how it goes. >> reporter: cal osha is expected to ease workplace a mask rules to align with state health guidelines which they fully vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask in public after june 15th, with some exceptions. >> you can ask for back connection cards. we are going to see how it goes. >> reporter: michael will ask his employees to mask for now. >> want to make sure my staff feels comfortable. if they really feel comf

cornell bernard joins us live in the newsroom but the very latest on reopening plans from state officialsealth dr. mark galli told us what to expect on june 15th when california businesses can fully reopen. we have new guidance on don't pause them just yet. fully vaccinated californians will be able to remove their masks in most settings next week. there are some exceptions. we will get to that in a moment. the doctor is offering businesses the choice of three options. number two a business operator can require a vaccination verification system to determine whether individuals are required to wear a mask and the third option would be to require everyone to wear a mask. the question is, will and honor system really work? >> those who don't believe it is enough to have that approach they could require all individuals who enter a business or frequent establishment to wear masks. >> businesses will be required

cornell bernard spent the day getting reaction to the ruling that came down late last night.ls want to judges, they wanted to fight this decision. >> reporter: from sacramento to washington, d.c., lawmakers promising to appeal this ruling. the governor calls it a direct threat to public safety. >> this is a judge that is not tethered to reality. >> reporter: the ruling overturned california puffers three decade old pam. his wife, jody, was one of eight people killed by a gun man in the 101 california shooting massacre in 1993. >> he needs to go to a couple of the funerals and find out what the reality is of how these weapons are used for

live in san francisco, cornell bernard, abc7 news. >> what are the biggest changes that cruise passengersely to see when they get back on board? >> reporter: hands-down, how you eat, dining rooms cetera. it looks like serve yourself buffets will be a thing of the past. he will order your food, it will be brought to you, and you will also likely have to make reservations to have a meal in order to limit the number of people in dining rooms. other restrictions are coming, so stay tuned for that. >> thank you. no midnight buffet. i guess that's out. that's a big deal on cruise ships. >> it really is. >>> being on the water sounds pretty good right about now. >> and the water is best. >>> a nice sea breeze would be nice, and we have been developing over the weekend, but right now excessive heat in many locations. let me give you a look at our advisory and warnings point you can see that inland east bay, down into the diablo range, and much of the north bay, we have an excessive heat warning, and heat advisory for these other areas, into the santa cruz mountains. the advisory and warning will

we will start with cornell bernard live in the newsroom with workers perspectives. cornell, workplace was under debate even as we speak. >>> they are. cal osha is talking about this issue right now. they are reconsidering mask rules for the workplace. the controversy says if one person in the workplace is not fully vaccinated everybody has to wear a mask. no decision yet but ward members are questioning what could be allowed. >> you can self attest to being vaccinated or you can show a card for example. there is that level of just being vaccinated and then do there is another level which is if you are a business person and you post a sign unvaccinated persons must wear a face covering, if i am unvaccinated and i put on a face covering you might infer this person must be unvaccinated. >>> top health official dr. mark galli laid out the long- awaited roles for mask wearing for the businesses the choice of three options. customers can self attest they have been vaccinated. business operator can require a vaccination verification system and the third option would be for

firefighters are running voluntary evacuation drills.evai cornell bernard was in mill valley and has thisthisthisthis >>> barbara lockhart shows us her emergency go back.go back.g. >> it will charge your cell phone, a tablet. >> she grabbed her back after she and hundreds of her neighbors that this alert message on their smart phones. >> this is only a drill. this evacuation drill was voluntary but many took her. neighbors were instructed to meet up at the staging area learning what to do and where to go. >> you should always try and go by car. that is the safest way. >> federal organized by the southern marin fire departmfirem >> no reason not to be prepared. >> last year there was >> this is something we think about all the time.the time.the. people got fire safety information and a free solar powered emergency radio.emergen. >> it is not a matter of if here or anything. it is a matter of when. >> for more evacuation drills are scheduled here in southern marin later this month.this mon. >>> still coming, adding to the danger this year, the drug. the tough new restrictions being put

cornell bernard joins us live from dolores park. hi, cornell. >> hey, happy pride.re is lots of excitement about pride weekend. last year, everything was canceled. that's not the case this year. the trans march festival is going on in the park. a smaller version of the trans march happened last hour, making its way to market street. across the castro, newly reopened businesses are rolling out the red carpet for the guest of honor, pride. >> reporter: pride is showing again in san francisco. it's feeling really good tequila and sour. >> it is feeling less restrained. it is feeling free. we are getting into a habit where we do what we do and love what we love. >> reporter: we showed up to the trans march street fair in dolores park. the community was together again in person. >> it's so nice to see each other without masks on, see smiles and share love and support with each other, yeah, this is such an incredible day and a great way to kick off pride weekend. >> happy pride, everyone. i hope next pride is better. >> it really feels like we are back, finally. >> report

cornell bernard shows you how they work. >> reporter: first aid kit, masks, water bottles. she shows us her emergency go bag, full of everything she would need to evacuate. there is even a solar charger. >> it'll charge your cell phone, tablet. >> reporter: she grabbed her bag after she and hundreds of neighbors got this alert message on their smart phones. this evacuation drill was voluntary but many took part. neighbors were instructed to meet up at this area in selfie park. >> you should always try and go by car. took the drill organized by the southern marin fire district. >> we want to make sure they are aware of how to evacuate, how important it is to practice. >> it's important. no reason not to be prepared. >> reporter: last year there was no drill for sonoma county residents, thousands were chased out by the monster fire which destroyed hundreds of homes. >> it's something we think about all the time. we constantly wonder which is the best way to go. >> reporter: hours later there was another drill for residence in mill valley. people got information and a free sol

cornell bernard abc. seven news. yes we will and cornell, depending on what the governor says tomorrow can cal osha adopt new workplace mask rules regulations by tuesday. yeah. you know, dan, that is very unlikely. cal osha says it can't adopt any new regulations for at least a couple of weeks. they have to vote on it. they have to adopt. that could not happen until june, 28. so for now, the bottom line is. hold on to those masks. best advice, thanks. cornell trust, abc seven to stay on top of this as we continue counting down until the day california reopens just a few days from now you'll find everything you need to know. at abc seven news .com/ coronavirus. happening now a vigil to honor a seven year old san jose boy. liam husted was killed two weeks ago and his own mother is under arrest for his murder. abc have a news reporter chris win is live at tonight's event, and chris. this is the first chance for the public to come together to grieve. that's righthat's righ dozens of people are here to support the family.

in san francisco, cornell bernard. >> we certainly look forward to that. >>> the president recognizedride month at a white house ceremony. >> look our presence here this afternoon makes a simple, strong statement. pride is back at the white house. >> the president called on congress to pass a proposal known as the equality act to amend the 1964 civil rights act to provide protection for lgbtq+ individuals. he also created a national memorial at the site of the 2016pulse nightclub shooting. >>> a bar in san francisco's mission district hosted an art exhibit celebrating pride weekend. the expo featured works by local artist. art works highlight lgbtq+ political artists and vendors and include photography and wood block prints from series called stop asian hate and protect our street vendors. >>> also part of pride month kl lgbtq+ community center will host a health and wellness hiv testing day. it'll be at lake merit between lake shore and grand avenue and it runs from 11 to 3 today. you can also find the collection of stories for pride month on the abc7 bay area connected tv app availa

abc 7 news reporter cornell bernard spoke with emergency responders at the scene. >> yeah, that's crazy to hear someone got bit by a shark. >> reporter: beach goers reacting to the news a shark attack at gray whale state cove beach. posted signs say the beach is closed. first responders say a 39-year- old surfer was bitten. >> can the patient was bitten by a smaller great white shark and was able to swim to shore with assistance from bystanders. where they pulled them on to the beach and were able to start render care until the first responders got there. >> reporter: this shows paramedics on the beach treating the victim. the shark bit the surfer in the back of the right leg. causing a severe wound. >> lost about a pint of blood. >> reporter: that rescue was complicated due to the act fact it was too foggy and rescue helicopters couldn't land here. the victim had to be carried up the steep stairway and on to highway 1. almost a mile. estimates the great white shark was about 6 to 8 feet in length. >> the surfer did get a look at the shark. that's how he was able to identify that it was