by dave chappelle's being dangerous and he speaks his mind.real risk these days in the face of the faceless mob. he's the daredevil and like anybody who signs the petition. meanwhile, the man who tried to murder in l.a. was charged with misdemeanors. when you think men could give birth, then everything is backwards. so the delicate daffodils claim they must be protected, imitating real people with real risk like aoc and her invisible hand cuffs. why not skip the show? how hard is that? the only danger they face if they went is that there's not enough room for the emotional support dogs. let's be frank. simply claiming your trans or nonbinary is not risky. it's not illegal, that's for sure. you doubled the movie roles and doubled the bathrooms. the media braces you like the new flavor of the intersexual ice cream. in the old days, young people did risky things. now they just write petitions, throw public tantrums, pick a pronoun for their twitter bridle. their only strong in a large group wearing a mask carrying a bike lock. but that petition w

. >>> shows are sold out so why are some people calling for community and dave chappelle to be cancelled in the north bay? >>> firefighters making progress on the fire near yosemite. what is helping them and the fight ahead. >>> also, the 49ers back to training camp, what the coach wants to make clear ahead of the new season. good afternoon. our top story at 3:00 on kpix 5, calls for organizers to cancel dave chappelle's shows in the north bay. ann following this from the newsroom, ann. >> the first show is tonight, one of four soldout shows featuring dave chappelle in santa rosa happening at the burbank center but the controversial comic remains under scrutiny for continuing jokes about transgender identity. the group trans life sonoma county says performers like dave chappelle is what the lgbtq plus community. >> he called monkeypox the gay disease. he's very clear in his stances and my believe it or not, my issue isn't so much with dave chappelle, my issue really is and our issue really is luther burbank and what they claim to stand for on paper and how their actions are in direct vio

we start with that high profile visit by dave chappelle. for many people, there's nothing if you know about it. they want the shows to be canceled. tonight in santa rosa, the 48- year-old chappelle is about to take the stage at the burbank center for the arts. he is performing the first of four soldout shows in santa rosa. you might know this. it comes with controversy. he's faced heavy criticism for his past jokes about transgender people including calls by the lgbtq groups nationwide to cancel his shows. at least 500 people have signed a petition urging the luhr they are burbank center to cancel saying chappelle's jokes cross the line. >> it started out here and didn't seem like a big deal. when you talk on the line trying to talk someone out of ending their life so because they are so tired of being the butt of the joke. it isn't funny anymore. >> nbc terry mcsweeny joins us now. you are at the venue?. you have the people behind you. >> reporter: the local lgbtq community said that dave chappelle in his comments have made anti-trans votes

. >> also, comedian dave chappelle continuing to sell out shows, including 2 in northern california,pite continued flak from critics. >> tonight, the fight to cancel dave chappelle is continuing even as his fans continue to flock to his shows here in the bay area. lgbtq advocates argue his material has been hurtful to the trans community. tonight, the comedian is scheduled to perform in santa rosa despite hundreds of people having signed an online petition to try to cancel his show. kron 4 sarah stinson reports. >> people are demanding that dave chappelle show be canceled here at luther burbank center for the arts. they say the venue should stand against chapelle's comments about the trans community, his rhetoric >> almost rage against the trans community is really dangerous. he keeps doubling down on it. he just called monkeypox the he's very clear in his stances. but the show is still happening tonight. despite hundreds of people signing this online petition, which is gaining more signatures by the hour. >> dave chappelle has received backlash on his comedy tour across the country

minneapolis where a theater is facing backlash after it caved to the woke mob and canceled a sold out dave chappelleto staff art scientist community for booking chappelle in first place. and now said hiss performance will be transferred it to a different venue in the city. here to exam woke mob latest tom, now tom this is emmy winner greatest comedian on the planet, i mean, net flix is already stood up to the woke mob and from my understanding it was only like 100 people to sign this position. >> it is never a lot of people that's only thing it was 100 people with netflix thing and they stood their ground in that case i'm surprised they did. >> me too. but we talk about like you said in your read, the woke mob let's analyze woke mob we know them we know what they're up to and what they're doing but i want to talk about theater hopefully they will face backlash but i don't think they have. because guys like me we don't punish the theater with should. people in -- wherever you are, people who cave to these reaction and what they call woke mob they're not woke at all they're just activist and anyone wh

. >> that a show of dave chappelle and santa rosa be canceled tonight. yeah.y think he should not be allowed to perform because of the transphobic jokes that he's made in the past 4, sarah stinson takes a closer look from santa rosa. >> about this effort. good morning, sara. >> that's right. i'm live here at the luther burbank center for the arts where dave chappelle is set to perform a comedy show tonight. despite hundreds of people signing a petition here saying they do not want him to take the stage. and let's take a look at that petition on your screen. a live look at that. there's over 450 plus signatures and actually just the last 2 hours, i think over 20 to 30 more people sign this petition against sic having dave chappelle performing here. they want his show to be canceled not only to protect the lgbtq community but support them as well. the creator of the petition says this venue is a non-profit in claims to stand for diversity and unity. but people say that doesn't go along with allowing people like chappelle to perform here. so to join us live is or

protester are pleading with the venue to cancel dave chappelle's soldout shows. they claim the standoff has led to a debate about standup and the limits of free speech. >> reporter: the first of four soldout shows starts in just about an hour from now. dave chappelle will have a packed audience, but many here in sonoma county aren't laughing. >> i am disappointed that they are giving a platform to what is essentially hate speech. >> reporter: that is how many members of sonoma county's transgender community are feeling tonight as santa rosa luther burbank center for the arts prepares to host controversial comedian dave chappelle. >> i am hurt that he is coming out here. his brand of comedy has been particularly hurtful to the transgender community and we're an important part of this community and we feel like this is kind of a slap in the face to us from the luther burbank center. >> reporter: chappelle has been heavily criticized for his past jokes about transgender people. as of tonight, more than 500 people have signed a petition urging the luther burbank cent

dave chappelle front and center facing a backlash about his ongoing comments about the trans community. chappelle has been subjected to heavy criticism since the october 2021. relays of his netflix stand-up special. the closer some of the material in that special has been condemned as transphobic and he continues to experience backlash. a group here in the north bay put together this online petition demanding the santa rose art center to cancel the act. that happened recently in minneapolis. and it's sad because dave chappelle used to be one of my favorite comedians and then >> i'm even seeing him at this very prior to my transitioning and prior to him taking such a hateful stance against my community. he keeps doubling down on it. he just called monkeypox the he's very clear in his stance is out at the venue tuesday night, the crowd of nearly 1000 had this to say about the controversy and the concern expressed by the lgbtq community. i was just speaking about this earlier. you i think. >> i feel his heart and his message there are times when >> he speaks and he's funny. and then there

and streaming on cbs news bay area, long lines outside santa rosa's luther burbank center where dave chappelle is about to kick off the first of four sold-out shows despite calls from activists to stay away. i'm ryan yamamoto. >> i'm elizabeth cook. the venue is defending its decision to let chappelle take the stage. >> in his act, dave chappelle says he doesn't say things to be mean. he says them to be funny. well, the transgender community doesn't see the humor in it. >> i was upset, you know, the moment i heard he was coming to luther burbank and they were hosting him because they have very strong principles in writing of inclusion. >> reporter: in his own way, dave chappelle is also inclusive. he includes everyone in his biting commentary. but the transgender community is furious over his special entitled "the closer." >> it was 90 minutes long and 60 minutes of that special was directed towards the trans community. >> reporter: orlando o'shea and jennifer rile are leaders of a group called trans life sonoma. they have joined other advocates in demanding the luther burbank center canceled

. >> dave chappelle returns to the bay area with four sold out shows this week but not everyone is happy to see the comedian. >> and millions of dead trees across the state are adding plenty of fuel to the fire danger >>> streets littered with trash, drug deals, and fights all caught on camera and one fed up oakland business owner says the city is doing nothing about it. he says he's documented nearly every kind of criminal behavior and told kpix 5's john ramos it is time for the city to step up. >> reporter: for many the lawless state of oakland has reached a point of hopelessness. and nowhere is it more evident than here. the flag above the melrose powder coating company flies upside down. a universal symbol of distress. from inside the office owner curtis naggengas keeps his eyes on his security cameras documenting the lawlessness outside. a fight between two men. a drug transaction with a man carrying a bow and arrows. another man smoking crack in his car. a pickup truck from under a camper shell dumping it in the middle of the street. all of this in one block of the city. >> about t

you have dave chappelle.- i mean, when it comes to black comedians, there's only a handful that have reached that mainstream level -- will smith, chris rock, kevin hart, dave chappelle, all of the people we're just talking about right now. so maybe this is a way of just letting bygones be bygones. >> and, also, let's mention that will smith did apologize. he issued a statement and said he was way out of line. >>> coming up, the monkeys terrorizing an entire city. >>> plus, remembering a hollywood mainstay from the black and white era of television. >>> but first, the dramatic rescue of a woman stuck in her car that had overturned into a canal. you're watching "world news now."

netflix show comedian dave chappelle is addressing criticism following comments he made last year about transgender people. the new show dropped yesterday. it focuses on his interactions with students at his alma mater in washington, d. c the controversy prompted the school not to rename a theater

people exit wanted to go and actually dave chappelle will offend me.kes that he gives spirit again, it is jokes because is comedy. community events tend to make fun of everyone and not just a personal group. but the one thing i looked at the lineup of this venue that canceled dave chappelle appear they have a whole bunch of music artists coming. just for fun i decided to look at the lyrics from these music artists. they have the n-word, talk about drugs, violence, overdosing, so that is okay. i just want to be clearer. but to cassie's point, let people choose if they want to go to the show, they will. people will cancel themselves by not going to the show. like they want to so let them buy tickets. >> kayleigh: he has coming up shows and thank you for this other pending to step in and they are taking their money and left into the bank. >> basically, you have 5,100 tickets sold and basically allowing these 1% of the whiny woke, pathetic population spoil it for the rest of us? and you say don't people want to make money? don't people want to laugh? whate

if you cancel dave chappelle, it makes him bigger. joe rogan, he's only now gaining followers, something like 11 or 12 million listen to joe rogan everyday and when dave chappelle is coming to a neighborhood near you, more people want tickets based on actions because you will not cancel somebody for 20 years is best comedian of his generation. when you can watch dave chappelle, rock and hart on the same stage? i'll pay a lot to watch that, for sure. >> ashley: he laughed in cancel culture's face with that one. joe concha, thanks for being with us, we appreciate it. >> joe: i did have a lot to say, i will stick to coffee. >> ashley: experts sounding the alarm, except the ones who work in the white house? >> has inflation peaked? >> i say probably, so much out of our control. inflation is a global problem. >> todd: well, cheryl casone and dan roccato have the real facts next. better skin from your body wash? try olay body wash with skincare super ingredient collagen! olay body wash hydrates for healthier-looking skin in just 14 days, fr

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a 37 to the tolls 20 minutes on this wednesday morning. >> 6.49, and not only did the dave chappelle on, but there are 2 more one tonight. one tomorrow. exactly in. a lot of people were out there. now, despite all the lgbt group petition need, the lgbt community is now called for the show's inappropriate because of the slurs against the trans community. we have kron four's theresa who's in santa rosa with more on that controversy. >> dave chappelle front and center facing a backlash about his ongoing comments about the trans community. chappelle has been subjected to heavy criticism since the october 2021. relays of his netflix stand-up special. the closer some of the material in that special has been condemned as transphobic and he continues to experience backlash. a group here in the north bay put together this online petition demanding the santa rosa art center to cancel the act. that happened recently in minneapolis. and it's sad because dave chappelle used to be one of my favorite comedians and then >> i've even seen him at this very prior to my transitioning and prior to him ta

. >> in the north bay, a call to cancel comedian dave chappelle show. comedian has recently come under fire by the lgbtq communite, calling his show inappropriate with slurs against the trans community kron four's terisa stasio is in santa rosa tonight with more on the controversy. >> i'm here in santa rosa and all 4 shows of dave chappelle here at the luther burbank center for the arts are sold out and there is a long waiting list. we spoke to people coming in to see the tuesday show about the comedian and the controversy about his comments. dave chappelle front and center facing a backlash about his ongoing comments about the trans community. chappelle has been subjected to heavy criticism since the october 2021. relays of his netflix stand-up special. the closer some of the material in that special has been condemned as transphobic and he continues to experience backlash. a group here in the north bay put together this online petition demanding the santa rosa art center to cancel the app. that happened recently in minneapolis. and it's sad because da

tried to get dave chappelle show canceled tonight. santa rosa., we've the comedian coming to town. folks upset at him saying that he continues to. >> you know, people in the trans community negatively in his act. kron 4 sarah stinson has more. >> people are demanding that dave chappelle show be canceled here at luther burbank center for the arts. they say the venue should stand against chapelle's comments about the trans community, his rhetoric >> almost rage against the trans community is really dangerous. he keeps doubling down on it. he just called monkeypox the he's very clear in his stances. but the show is still happening tonight. despite hundreds of people signing this online petition, which is gaining more signatures by the hour. dave chappelle has received backlash on his comedy tour across the country in response to comments made about the trans community. he made these comments in his netflix special and in recent shows. and it's sad because dave chappelle used to be one of my favorite comedians and then >> i'm even seeing him at this

several local lgbtq groups are demanding dave chappelle stay off the stage. why they say the show must not go on and the mega millions jackpot. it just keeps climbing. adding 20 million dollars just this morning, the bay area holding out for a big win. >> from the bay news station, you're watching kron. and news. >> thanks for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. i'm noelle bellow, our top story this afternoon. oakland community leaders demanding an arrest in a deadly shooting and they're doing so with their wallets. oakland's chinatown, chamber of commerce, adding $7500 to the reward for any information that helps police find the killers of con patrick more than a week ago. now somebo shot and killed fun along 13th avenue. that was some surveillance video of that moment. investigators. i think the men were trying to rob him. police say they're expanding more resources to the area where fun was killed and community leaders are happy for the support. >> and we've seen a significant impact as a result of that. that is an example of what presidents can do wh

the venue is defending its decision to let chappelle take the stage. >> in his act, dave chappelle saysnity doesn't see the humor in it. >> i was upset, you know, the moment i heard he was coming to luther burbank and they were hosting him because they have very strong principles in writing of inclusion. >> reporter: in his own way, dave chappelle is also inclusive. he includes everyone in his biting commentary. but the transgender community is furious over his special entitled "the closer."

and comedian dave chappelle selling up to bay area shows this week. not everyone's happy about it. why critics say the show must not go around. plus, an air quality advisory has been extended through tomorrow in the bay area. what you can do to protect yourself from the harmful smoke. >> from the area's local news station. this is kron. 4 news at 3. >> now it's 3 oakland community leaders demanding an arrest in the deadly shooting of an uber driver. the incentive now being offered to help catch the killer. thank you so much for joining us here on kron. 4 news at 3. i'm justine waltman. 9 days ago com patrick fun was preparing for work as an uber driver. the 2 people tried to rob him and they shot and killed him. now oakland's chinatown, chamber of commerce is offering a $7500 reward for any information that helps police find the killers. this is surveillance video of that tragic moment along 13th avenue. investigators think the men were trying to rob phone police say there expanding more resources to the area where he was killed and community leaders say they're happy for that extr

i like dave chappelle. i think he's funny a hell. i like chris rock.y the cable guy, he's a buddy of mine, jeff foxworthy. i like comedians that are free to say anything. if you don't like what dave chappelle says, he's a comedian, don't go see her show. why is that not good enough for people, adam? >> because they want ultimate control. if you really just kind of think about the concept, we are living in a time where there's a bunch of dudes who are turning into women and comedians aren't supposed to comment on that? we are supposed to just sit back and celebrate them and focus on trump jokes or january 6th jokes? i mean, how could a comedian who sits and looks at our society not comment on men becoming women and women becoming men. it's the only thing to comment on if you really just think about how our society is shifting. >> sean: i like chapelle. chris rock, i love chris rock. you know why? he says anything he wants to say. you think back, richard pryor, how great was he? he was one of the funniest comedians of all time. are we at risk now of endi

the point is, the guy is invisible. >> todd: minnesota facility canceling dave chappelle's performancethey said we believe in freedom of artistic expression, we lost sight of -- canceling the biggest comedian performing. >> jimmy: if they say, we believe in this, but -- like don't get me wrong, i don't have anything against women drivers, but -- they are about to contradict what they just said. anybody who doesn't like the jokes doesn't have to buy a ticket and go. you have an option. everyone has a tray at the buffet, you see an item you like, a joke, throw it on the tray. you don't like the item, you don't fight with the chef, you keep walking, you have your own tray. >> carley: people accusing him of making jokes about the transgender community. >> jimmy: and the special ends with him establishing a scholarship fund for the people of this trans comedian which is hardly a hateful gesture. >> carley: probably 20 negative tweets and the world is attacking. >> jimmy: nobody is offended, people know there is currency for getting offended. i'm upset, give me something, i'm upset, cancel t

there will always be the dave chappelle's. my issue really is an or issue really is with luther burbank and what they claim to stand for, and paper and how their actions are in direct violation of that. an online petition was launched in opposition to chappelle's appearance. but in spite of all the efforts all santa rosa shows are sold out and will go on as scheduled. twitter escalates its legal dispute with elon musk over the field. the sale of the company and a date has now been set for when shareholders will get their say. also ahead. san francisco has yet to receive another shipment of monkey pox vaccine with no word on when the next one will come. with xfinity internet, you get advanced security that helps protect you at home and on the go. you feel so safe, it's as if... i don't know... evander holyfield has your back. i wouldn't click on that. hey, thanks! we got a muffin for ed! all right! you don't need those calories. can we at least split it? nope. advanced security that helps protect your devices in and out of the

. >> well, dave chappelle is performing a comedy show in santa rosa tonight. despite hundreds of people signing a petition against it. i'm live with the details coming >> 8.29 and we're looking at the weather. it's pretty comfortable out there. a little moist, maybe. yeah, but compared to the other parts of the country, john, we are great. we'll take today's temperatures. yes, i will take that range of 60's to just barely a low 90 here. they're in the day as compared to the triple digits and areas like washington and oregon, which 3rd quite used to those numbers. the bay area sitting under a bit of low grade this morning. pete, thankful for that gray. its offer test another nice and relatively cool day, especially right along the bay shore and the coast. we have seen some monsoonal moisture which is sparked up a few thunderstorms out towards the central valley. been comparatively quiet. for those of us here locally saw a couple light sprinkles this morning. eastern solano and contra costa county's current temperatures in the 50's to 60's dublin hayward as well

. >> well, it is a win for dave chappelle. the ultra controversial comedian performed the first of four shows in santa rosa tonight. the shows went on in spite of pleas from the lgbtq community and protesters upset over what they say are anti-transgender jokes. chappelle's audience, though, says he's got a first amendment right to be funny however he chooses. >> reporter: here at the burbank center for the performing arts, dave chappelle, a wildly popular comedian, but critics say too wild and he crosses the line when he starts talking about the transgender community. his fans see it differently. >> he's very fair in everyone. doesn't matter if you're mexican, black, lesbian, gay, doesn't matter. you're going to get joked the same. >> reporter: a woman who drove from san jose for the show says chappelle confronted the lgbt controversy head on. >> he basically just said get over it, right, like i make fun of everybody. >> reporter: among those not laughing at chappelle tonight, lgbted a vo t cas upset with the comedian the and

reporter: popular and controversial comedian dave chappelle is coming to santa rosa.k sold out within hours. >> i would say that my organization, we're very upset. we're actually appalled by it. reporter: jennifer from trans life sonoma county is demanding that the shows be canceled got the comedian's past jokes about the transgender community. >> espousing the transphobia that he does normalizeatize. >> i'm not saying that to say that trans women aren't women. i am just saying that those (bleep). >> the issue was present for lgbtq advocates because of the potential of -- an online possession to keep chappelle from performing here is growing in numbers. >> we want the lbc or the performing arts center to support their local community. by booking him, it's a slap in the face to our community. >> i think the really important thing to remember is that free speech does not mean freedom from consequences. reporter: the center says live nation has rented its theater for chappelle's shows. in a statement the center says the lbc has been a gathering place for over 40 years wo

it has been a rough year for dave chappelle and his lie back. might remember he was attacked on stage here in los angeles just two months ago. now is being canceled, literally. the comedian was set to perform wednesday night in minneapolis at when you first avenue. last-minute day of change of heart saying the show would be no more. all of this goes back to some who criticized the venue for hosting the comedian who they believe has a record of being dangerous to trans people. comments he made on a recent network special. the venue issued a statement saying in part, we know we must hold ourselves to the highest standard and we know we let you down. the first avenue team and you have worked to make our venue is the safest spaces in the country, and we will continue with that mission. but the show must go on and it did. chapelle ended up performing at the varsity theater. phone is what allowed inside the performance, but we don't really know with anything about it but he's always defended his freedom of speech. to perform thursday night and will ta

cancel. >> dave chappelle's show, which is supposed to happen tonight. it is. yeah.erform because of transphobic jokes that he's made in the past with kron 4. sarah stinson standing by live in sarah in santa rosa to explain. >> good morning, sir. >> that's right. live here at the luther burbank center for the arts. and it's in santa rosa. this is where dave chappelle is set to perform a comedy show tonight in several times this week, even though there has been a ton of public outcry petition an open letter to the venue here. let's start with that petition. take a look at your screen. got a live look for. you can see how many people have signed it so far. i think about 4.53 foreign 53 people have signed it saying they do not want him performing to protect the lgbtq community here. the creator of the petition says this venue is a nonprofit in claims to stand for diversity and unity. but that does not go with allowing people like chappelle to perform chappelle face. a lot of backlash from his netflix special due to comments made about the trans seen him attacked on stag

the show goes on for dave chappelle despite a backlash from the transgender community and others.ed to see the comedian. >>> a live look ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ >>> breaking news right now on kpix 5 news at 5:00, this is out of san jose. flames have taken over a breakfast restaurant there. we are there live with new updates. >>> plus -- >> i think that freedom of speech is one of our american rights. >> my role is to be a voice and to stand up and say that the community is hurting because of this. >>> there's a difference of opinion as dave chappelle starts his shows in the bay area. the backlash and support for the comedian. >>> even a thousand bucks would help. true. with gas prices, just sayin'. >> just sayin'. we get another shot at a huge jackpot. why the next drawing should get a new name, i'd call it mega billion. >>> the 49ers will be on the field t

there will always be the dave chappelle's. my issue really is an or issue really is with luther burbank and what they claim to stand for, and paper and how their actions are in direct violation of that. last week, a club in minneapolis did cancel chappelle sold out show because of his jokes about the transgender community. 10 a popular east bay water park is closed until further notice. the spray ground at larky swim park in walnut creek broke the news to visitors today. ktvu is evan sernoffsky joins us now here in studio and this is a big closure for the middle of summer and evidence all tied to carbon dioxide here. julie officials with walnut creek recreation say there's a shortage of ceo to an important gas used to treat water. about the 02. they had to shut off the sprayers and slides at one of the east bay's best places for families to beat the heat. we were not happy to think that little bummed. you know, it's fun for the kids to come out, and it was a major bummer tuesday for families looking to cool off at the larky sp

but fans spoke out in favor of dave chappelle.nning on catching some eggs if they threw him, but at the end of the day, i'm here to support somebody. that is a um, staple in this material community and for us as people to hear what is the truth . last week, a comedy club in minneapolis did cancel chappelle's sold out show because of his jokes made about the transgender community. donald trump and mike pence appeared to be laying the groundwork for possible runs for the white house. now the two spoke at separate events in washington, d. c yesterday. it was the first time trump had been back in washington since he left office. he spoke before the america first policy institute, which is a think tank largely of former trump administration officials. made it great again and we did it by putting workers first by putting families first and above all by putting america first. but now our country has been brought to its knees. less than a mile away. mike pence addressed conservative college students at the young america's foundation. penc

their specials, looks like netflix might be standing up her comedy after airing content from dave chappelle where they ripped on transcanada streaming service it an avalanche of backlash from their employees because they cannot take the choke. they demanded it be pulled and in stage of the walkout. calling them dangerous and harmful, got so bad for the bottom line that does the higher-ups stepped in and actually surprised us for once. they told him to knock it off. and a layer to the woke employees said if you don't like our content, quit. and it worked. they kept the specials up and now they are putting their money where their mouth is. because comedian bill burr just dropped a new special this month and his abortion material is getting a lot of people worked out. >> i said on the fence on the whole thing makes sense to me. whatever anybody is saying, don't tell me what to do, it's my body, my choice, that's right, man, she is right. where are you killing the baby? i mean, there is that. you know? i mean, if we are going to be honest, that is the whole purpose of the procedure. >> jesse: a

. >>> dave chappell will perform four nights of standup in santa rosa. the controversial comic sold out tickets to all of his shows, but remains the subject of scrutiny for continuing jokes about transgender identity. a recent event in minneapolis was shut down following protests forcing the venue to cancel. >> my issue really is with luther burbank and what they claim to stand for on paper, and how their actions are in direct violation of that. >> this morning, the petition has reached around 500 signatures. we reached out to the luther burbank center for comment but have not heard back. >>> a san francisco apartment building at a breaking point. the growing problem outside the buildings that are making residents complain or just leave. and later -- >> hi. >> taking you inside the ride that could fix a lot of issues for city drivers seen this ad? it's not paid for by california tribes. it's paid for by the out of state gambling corporations that wrote prop 27. it doesn't tell you 90% of the profits go to the out of state corporations. a tiny share goes

. >> another dave chappelle show is supposed to happen tonight.nt off without a hitch. even though there are a lot of protests will have the very latest. 9.29. and we are checking out the weather for you. how many times you think somebody can hear the weather like they watch the show for 6 hours. let's say their home with covid. >> and there's not you have to watch the kron. 4 morning news all morning long like that. be a lot of weather hits. i mean, yeah, that's a lot of weather you would have it down, though, able to recite the forecast. because lot of the same that's been going on lately. anyways. we're keeping good stuff around which is okay. >> we've got that next layer marine layer that pushed in last night, keeping things a little gray for the time being. that's your view from the east bay hills, which is obviously still fairly fogged in gray across the bay, the coast and parts of the north bay, too. this is the same cool ocean air that is rescuing us from the triple digits that other parts of the state are seeing for us. it's 60's and 70's

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we'll keep you updated in the weather center. >>> comedian dave chappelle coming to santa rosa.e sold out. there's a petition to move the show out of the luther burbank center where the comedian is set .lasteek chappee's show in minneapolis was canceled after a petition ty hundreds of beaglesd for sale to medical testing labs are now looking for new homes here in california. this rescue in chino hills is bursting with 200 of the young dogs and that's just a fraction of the 4,000 freed from a virginia breeding facility that's facing a federal animal welfare lawsuit. rescuers say most of the pups have never been outside. >> they are timid. they're scared. they don't know what it's like to be a dog. they need adopters capable of giving them the time and patience to learn how to be a dog. >> rescuers are working on getting all of the beagles fixed, vaccinated and microchipped so they could be adopted. amanda? >> so sweet. >>> it is 5:56. thousands of firefighters working around the clock to battle the oak fire in california. what crews are doing to get a handle on all those flames.

other performances between today and sunday include erika, snoop dogg dave chappelle. he finished shows in santa rosa despite backlash from the lgbtq+ about his material. you were quote there for that. >> yes, i was. >> i would say the music festival is going to be more pleasant. it blooms every seven years. it was interesting to take that in. kind of like the compost organics waste pile by the side of your house. >> how many of us have smelled rotting flesh? hopefully not many. >> you don't want to find out. it has that aroma. and the 90 degrees. >> i'm still recovering. >> at least the air quality, wildfire smoke has moved out of the bay area. we've got your weekend in view. speaking of napa, that's gorgeous. the good air quality, comfortable temperatures. numbers in the 70s and 80s. keep in mind, that's not the story for most of the west coast. up north, sacramento to seattle. we have heat advisories and excessive heat warnings. we hope you're enjoying air conditions, the courtesy of the sea breeze. right now san jose, breaking out hazey sunshine. we're seeing sunny

dave chappelle is one emmy and grammy awards.hitting social commentary last week, a minneapolis comedy club canceled his sold out job because of a backlash on social media about what he said about the transgender community, which he says was is interpreted well, the tribute to really coming in about the death of actor paul sorvino spend more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, both in movies and on tv. some of his most memorable roles included being paulie in the movie goodfellas, and he played the new york police sergeant in law and order, foster vino would often say while he may be best known for playing gangsters, his real passions were poetry playing the painting, and he sang opera paul sorvino was 83 years old. well the pope is publicly apologizing to indigenous people in canada for abuses conducted by a church missionaries at church run residential schools. in the past , the pope went to visit the grave sites of hundreds of victims in alberta. canada then led a prayer at a cemetery near the site of a former residen

i was like, "dude, how do you top -- how do you top dave chappelle how do you top chris rock?t top everything >> well. [ laughter ] the goat, uh, goat took a [ bleep ] on stage >> jimmy: there you go, there you go [ laughter ] [ rim shot ] dude, questlove said it was the funniest thing he ever saw >> it was -- it was not planned either, quest. [ light laughter ] that's the one thing i didn't think about. i said, "the goat's going to come out, do a tight two minutes. [ laughter ] but instead, he [ bleep ] on chris' shoes [ laughter ] he -- he destroyed chris' shoes. chris had on some white moon boots and that goat -- that goat got him >> jimmy: moon boots >> chris just jumped in, "you gotta be --! you know chris, he's like -- he's "this [ bleep ] goat, [ bleep ]! >> jimmy: yeah, yeah, yeah, exactly. >> sorry for cursing >> jimmy: you have so many - >> it's the gran coramino. >> jimmy: i know, yeah it's -- you have so many things going on "hart to heart" is your show on peacock. you do a great job with that >> thank you, man. >> jimmy: i know you probably got inspired by -- who'

dave chappelle has bumped just hours before his scheduled set at the first avenue theater in minneapolisthe venue announced the show has been canceled and moved first avenue faced backlash for booking chappelle following some controversial jokes about transgender people in its announcement. the venue said, quote, to staff artists in our community, we hear you and we're sorry, the show was relocated to a different venue nearby where chappelle was scheduled to perform tonight and tomorrow. he is also scheduled to be performing in santa rosa next week on tuesday and wednesday. a legendary rock group has canceled one of that show's because of all the heat in europe. pearl jam told fans on instagram that lead singer eddie vetter is throw was damaged app or performing in paris on tuesday night. they ended up canceling their concert in vienna which is supposed to happen last night. the post says vetter has seen doctors but his vocal cords have not recovered. 2 wildfires ravaged about 80 square miles of forest in southwestern france. and all that smoke there saying was hurt in his throat and he

superstar comedian dave chappelle is set to begin a three night run in santa rosa tonight, and there's some controversy and we checked in. the sh center for the arts. chappelle has won emmy and grammy awards. it is also known for his hard hitting social commentary last week, a minneapolis comedy club canceled his sold out show. because of a backlash on social media about his comments regarding the transgender community, which he says were misinterpreted. those comments prompted an online petition requesting the luther burbank center canceled this week shows there in santa rosa. but so far the performances are going on as scheduled. the us senate voted today to pass a $52 billion bill meant to boost semiconductor production here in the united states. this would provide $52 billion in federal funds to help chip acres, build or expand their plants across the country. the president held a virtual meeting on monday with tech and business leaders in support of the measure. critics argue the spending could boost inflation. but president biden said the chip shortage is already making matters w

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next on area news tonight, will dave chappelle be canceled? the lgbtq community wants the show called off. we're live where the comedian is about to take the stage. >>> the cdc answering our questions about monkeypox. why the vaccine shortage and what you should be doing to protect yourself in the meantime. >>> plus, gaining ground. the outside help that firefighters are getting near yosemite. here is a strange story. what's that noise? >> literally hundreds of posts of people complaining about this loud, pulsating, bass tone beat that was literally shaking their homes. >> a mysterious sound in the east bay over the weekend. we got

. >>> more controversy for dave chappelle.back lash from his jokes about transgender people caused his show to be canceled last night with only hours to spare. the first avenue club apologized for booking the comedian saying to our community, we hear you. the show is moved to a different venue. >>> the school district police chief in uvalde, texas, may soon be out of a job two months after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. uvalde's superintendent is now recommending pete arredondo be fired for the delayed police response to the massacre. the school board meets saturday to make the final decision. >>> a black family in california is finally getting justice generations after their beach front land was seized under a cloud of racism. an entire community came together to make it happen. >> reporter: this morning, righting a wrong done to a black california family whose land was taken away nearly a century ago. >> this transfer will not reverse an injustice that took place almost 100 years ago. it represents a bold step

brian: dave chappelle is arguably the top comedian in the country.don't think he was sensitive about trans rights and gay rights. he was struck back in indianapolis. a legendary neath theater canceled him after he was sold out. >> the first avenue theater knew all about the controversy and booked him anyway. it was only when the woke staffer called in not only did they cancel chappelle, they issued an apology, we are so sorry, what were we thinking, we hear you, we have to make this a safe space. saying we have the make it safe because we have a comedian who might offend people. it was a complete cave-in. hitting the cancel button. brian: people came up to me and said i have to watch the closer to see what is so bad about this. howie, i will watch you tomorrow, i can't wait. "mediabuzz." we have one of the funniest thinkers in america. adam corolla with his new book. this summer on august 27 i will be in newark, new jersey. then albany new york, and brandon and tulsa, oklahoma. a red, white and blue night to remind you of what a great country we have