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senator laphonza butler. senator butler, it's great speaking with you. in fact, this is my first time. i think so i appreciate you coming on the show. >> happy to be here. thanks so much. good to meet you. >> very good to meet you. of course, this is the perfect time to tap into your expertise because you've known vice president kamala harris a long time from her san francisco da days, and you served as a senior adviser on her 2020 presidential campaign, actually. so have you spoken to her since she became the presumed nominee, >> i have i've spoken with the vice president. she is in great spirits. i think she has a fighting attitude. and she is, doing, california proud. and i'm excited for what these next 93 days are going to mean. we get to have a conversation about the issues that are important to the american people, hopefully, without all of the hate and division, but truly expecting to listen and learn of visions of the future and how we can create a stronger democracy for future generations. >> all right. and of course, you know, i want to talk to

joining me now is democratic senator laphonza butler of california. senator butler, thank you for being here and put this all into context. let me first get your thoughts on how donald trump and i guess to some degree the entire republican party understand you own a news cycle in a presidential election, which is to say by stoking racial division, grievance, and distrust, what does that say to you about the republican party? >> thanks for having me, alex. and, you know, it's interesting we both sort of give a chuckle out of the level of ridiculous that question even purports. the fact donald trump is such an ego maniac and such a petulant child that when people aren't talking about him, his next tactic is to figure out how he can insult a whole community of people, and i think the entire american people in totality. all of us are of mixed race of some sort. and he just goes to a gathering of black journalists to say that the first black and indian american woman to serve in the role as vice president isn't black, but that's how he wants to distract us

president kamala harris's campaign for president nicky lorenzo reports. >> california senator laphonza butler is all in for a kamala harris presidency. i that's why this moment is ready for her candidacy. >> the american people are ready for her leadership because we get tired of being divided we're tired of, you know, the characterization of our and as a 3rd we're tired of the characterization of our rapists and criminals. we want a leader that is going to be someone that our children can again aspire to be the junior senator who was appointed by governor newsom in october of last year. >> to fulfill the remainder of senator dianne feinstein's term after passing. >> believes the current vice president now ae the top of the ticket will help democrats in congress. this election cycle. i that we have democrat and very good chance of holding went to the senate by a lot of it. >> i'm honestly because think we have an incredible, really high quality. a candidate sen butler knows vice president harris. well, she served as an adviser during her 2020 presidential campaign. >> and prior to being sworn

joining me is democratic senator laphonza butler of california. into context. first, let me get your thoughts on how donald trump, i guess to some degree, the entire republican party, understand you own a new cycle in presidential election, which is to say by stoking racial division, grievance, and mistrust, what does that say to you about the republican party? >> thanks for having me, alex. it is interesting we both get a chuckle out of the level of ridiculousness that question purports. the fact that donald trump is such an egomaniac and petulant child, when people aren't talking about him, his next tactic is to figure out how to insult a whole community of people, i think, the entire american people in totality, all of us are of mixed race of some sort. he goes to a gathering of black journalists to say that the first black and indian american women to serve in the role of vice president isn't black, but that is how he wants to distract us about talking about his policies in project 2025 that he plans to implement. it is a chuckle but it is des

joining me now is democratic senator, laphonza butler, of california. she is a longtime member of kamala harris's inner circle. senator butler, welcome to the saturday show. >> thank you for having me. >> first things first, donald trump says he is better looking than the vice president. come on, now. >> stop it. the fact that we are even having that as a conversation is an insult to the intelligence of the american people, and frankly, stevie wonder could see that the vice president is head and shoulders above the former president. >> we should say that donald trump is still speaking at his rally in wilkes-barre, pennsylvania. some fellow came in to talk at the middle, but he is still going on. in my little soliloquy about how the republicans need an intervention, or how trump needs an intervention, i played the clip of him saying, he is entitled to personal attacks. i have been watching every trump rally, especially, since the june 27th -- actually, since president biden got out of the race, and i'm beginning to wonder if the american people are tiring

she is promoting -- >> joining us now is democratic senator, laphonza butler california. she was a senior adviser to the kamala harris campaign in 2020. thank you very much for joining us tonight. i have to say that video has been giving some currency lately. i just want to take you back to that moment. and that airport, knowing what was going on, knowing what you could and couldn't do, and what that was like for you in trying to handle that and manage that for senator harris. >> thanks so much for having me, lawrence. it is interesting time for that video to find new traction. it feels like it has come and gone two or three times now since that incident actually occurred. what i recall so vividly is the women who the vice president was actually talking with and taking a picture with came up and just wanted to have their photo with the united states senator. and now representative lona, she wasn't a representative at the time, now representative luna scenes to not care that those those regular everyday people who do not get to see a united states senator and airport every

senator laphonza butler, democrat of california. senator butler, thank you for being with us.ant to get right into the fight over reproductive rights. starting with what senator j.d. vance said about the threat of a federal abortion ban under another -- under a second trump presidency. he is the vice presidential candidate. take a listen. >> i'm going to be very clear he would not support it. >> he would shell that? >> yeah, you -- >> you would veto a federal abortion ban? >> i think he would be at he said that explicitly that he would. >> the senator's comments following his running mate, donald trump writing right on social media that his administration will be called great for women and their reproductive rights. the dissidents is striking, of course, when you consider how often trump takes credit for ending roe v. wade by appointing the supreme court justices that made it possible. can these two be trusted? no matter what they say now? >> thank you so much for having me, reverend al, it's so good to be with you. i think you are asking exactly the question that millions of

on stage, california, well represented with speeches from senator laphonza butler and lieutenant governorhicago bulls legend steve kerr also addressed the crowd in a full throated endorsement of the harris walz ticket. here's president biden again, urging voters to support this new top of the ticket. >> we've not only gotten to know each other, we've become close friends. she's tough, she's experienced, and she has enormous integrity, enormous integrity. her story represents the best american story. >> he's also passing the baton. and that is just so exciting. to the daughter of oakland and berkeley and the bay area in california. so it was very moving. it was powerful. but i think and you saw in the audience that there was a deep sense of gratitude. >> california will once again be well represented on night two. tonight, democrats will hold a ceremonial roll call and governor gavin newsom is set to give the final speech and deliver california's nearly 500 delegates to put vice president harris over the top. as for the program, as you said, it will be headlined by former president barack

we've also heard from california senator laphonza butler. and soon we expect to hear from warriors head coach steve kerr. but for the first night of the dnc, we expect the big headliners to be former secretary of state hillary clinton, first lady jill biden and president joe biden himself. this will be a celebration of biden's legacy as he hands the convention off and the party to his vice president, kamala harris. tonight, the stage is set for night one of the dnc counting down to vice president harris's acceptance speech on thursday as excitement builds inside, outside of the united center, thousands of pro-palestinian protesters gathered to make their voices heard, calling this the true spirit of democracy. >> what democracy looks like is us using our voices and demanding what we need and so you've got many different groups here today in chicago demanding what they need, what they're not getting from the democratic party. >> the demonstrators held signs calling for a free palestine and suggesting vp harris is enabling genocide in gaza. th

>veronica>california senator laphonza butler is also at the dnc earlier today, we had a chance to talk to her about her excitement for a harris walz presidential ticket. >>>this is a moment that that, you know i couldn't have imagined happening. so so quickly. i'm so proud of california's daughter. vice president kamala harris in this moment, she is stepping up and raising her hand for leadership in a moment that is so critical for the future of our country. and she, like i've always known her, is choosing to do an incredibly hard thing, with joy and commitment. and so it's exciting to see. it's great to be in this environment with delegates from all over the country who are just as excited and proud of her as as i am. and i look forward to hearing governor waltz's speech tonight. >live>i must have nothing >veronica>left. >>and >>meanwhile, the republican candidates right now, they're continuing their blitz of battleground states right now, a live look where former president donald trump is speaking in asheboro north carolina. the president speaking at his first outdoor rally since the

. >> now, all these years later, her successor, senator laphonza butler vows to continue that legacy making clear one of her priorities to the end of her term in 2025. it's to protect all of california's natural lands and resources. what it means to me is to be able to make sure that i can say to all 40 million californians that we're doing the work to truly represent. >> each and every one of and california's democratic governor gavin newsom and nevada's republican governor joe lombardo were not in attendance this year, but they have pledged to work with each other across the aisle and across state lines to protect this place. >> for generations to come reporting on the nevada side of lake tahoe, a tom wallace kron. 4 news. >> how beautiful it is. got to keep that clean as we take a live look here back in the bay where it has been the breezy. but sunny afternoon, you know, as we like to say, lawrence is part of team tahoe, though, as well yeah, any time of year to right. i mean, summertime. gorgeous, gorgeous right up there. winter. you can ski and enjoy all the wonderful snow. gran

. >> now, all these years later, her successor, senator laphonza butler vows to continue that legacy making clear one of her priorities through the end of her term in 2025. it's to protect all of california's natural lands and resources. what it means to me is to be able to make sure that i can say to all 40 million californians that we're doing the work to truly represent. >> each and every one of them. and california's democratic governor gavin newsom and nevada's republican governor joe lombardo were not in attendance this year, but they have pledged to work with each other across the aisle and across state lines to protect this place. >> for generations to come reporting on the nevada side of lake tahoe, a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >> coming up, will he stay or will he go? brandon, i back on the practice field for the niners. coming up, the latest with the rumor mill surrounding the team's star receiver. and tracking ernesto reaching hurricane strength in the caribbean. z's baking the house special. arisa's styling a new look. and steve's filling his biggest order ever. with the

theme for the people featuring big name speakers including hillary clinton, california senator laphonza butlerds no introduction in the bay area, steve kerr. and the night wrapped up with president biden delivering the keynote speech. cbs' skyler henry gives us a look. >> reporter: vice president kamala harris briefly took the stage on night one of the dnc to greet almost 5,000 delegates and tens of thousands of party faithful as a democratic party nominee. >> this is going to be a great week. and i want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible president joe biden. >> reporter: the day one themed for the people ealso belonged to president biden, who delivered the keynote address after stepping aside in his bid for a second term. >> are you ready to vote for freedom? are we ready to vote for democracy and for america? >> reporter: former secretary of state hillary clinton gave an emotional address, imploring democrats to keep fighting. >> the future is here, it's in our grasp, let's go win it. >> reporter: first lady jill biden also spoke. >> kamala and tim, you will win. >> reporter: this

. >> reporter: california senator laphonza butler has known harris for almost 15 years and says the convention'sus on joy is on purpose. >> she never backs away from a hard choice, but she always chooses to do it together with others, and that's what brings her joy. >> reporter: harris' speech is expected to take on tough issues like immigration and possibly israel's war with hamas. convention organizers have denied speaking time for anyone to discuss the devastation in gaza, angering the roughly 30 pro-palestinian delegates uncommitted to harris. >> discussion of palestinian human rights within our party has long been suppressed, and we are at a boiling point. we are at a tipping point. it's time to stop brushing this under the rug. >> reporter: harris' speech tonight coincides with the 60th anniversary of a speech at the 1964 democratic convention by civil rights activist fannie lou hamer, who denounced the party for not letting her sit with an integrated delegation from her home state of mississippi. several speakers this week have said if hamer hadn't spoken out then, harris' nomination migh

senator laphonza butler, lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis and warriors head coach steve kerr. the convention comes about a month after president biden stepped out of the presidential race, and tonight it marked the passing of the democratic torch. >> i've got a lot to do. i intend to get it done. it's been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president. i love the job, but i love my country more. >> president biden speaking not only about his time in the oval office, but also about his more than 50 years in politics. a lot of familiar faces will take the convention stage this week. tomorrow, former president barack obama will give his address. and then on wednesday, nancy pelosi will address the delegates, along with former president bill clinton and the keynote address that night will be delivered by vice presidential nominee tim walz. and then on thursday, kamala harris will take the stage to accept her party's nomination for president here at home. >> many democrats attended dnc watch parties across the bay area, and it was standing room only in the entryway of manet's

mcmorrow to speak, followed by florida congresswoman debbie wasserman schultz and california senator laphonza butler. >> the list of speakers is long. so far, the theme has been to pay tribute to black women, especially kamala harris. harris is the first black woman to be a major party's nominee for president. chicago's mayor, brandon johnson, spoke about what that means to someone like his daughter. >> i know that my daughter braden will see not only a reflection of herself in the white house, but she will experience the deepest part of american values. >> there was a pause between speeches to honor the reverend jesse jackson, who went on stage in a wheelchair and did not speak, but waved to the crowd. they were excited to see him. jackson had some of the most electrifying speeches in democratic convention history over the decades. later tonight, delegates will hear from president joe biden, who will officially hand over the future of the party to his vice president, kamala harris. now, in addition to all of the excitement, and there has been a great deal of that, there have also been protests over

name speakers take the stage as well, including right there, hillary clinton, california senator laphonza butler also took the stage, and california lieutenant governor eleni kanakis. and this is only the beginning. tonight, california governor gavin newsom will deliver the state's delegates to ceremonially put harris over the top for the democratic nomination. caroline cummings is in chicago with how speakers on day one set the stage for former president obama's appearance tonight. >>>>reporter this is going to be a great week. >>>vice president kamala harris made a surprise appearance to help kick off the democratic national convention in chicago, but night one, themed for the people, also belonged to president joe biden. biden was emotional as he hugged his daughter, ashley, and took the podium to a rousing reception. >>>>let me ask you, are you ready to elect kamala harris and tim waltz? >>>president biden's speech came a month after he dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed harris. last night, he touted their administration's accomplishments and slammed the gop opponent, former president

that's senator laphonza butler firing up the crowd this morning at the breakfast for the california delegation in chicago. butler's message is both clear and direct. democrats have to get out and vote. nobody can stay on the sidelines. it's time to pay attention because everything is at stake from the future education of our children to the health care that we deserve, to the affordability of housing and just plain old living in our country. it's all at stake. on this first day of the convention, speaker emeritus nancy pelosi said much of this convention is about the future, but tonight it's all about the moment. and the man who currently leads the party and the nation. and let us thank joe biden for his selflessness in taking us to this place. tonight, we will celebrate his greatness. several reports say it was pelosi who was instrumental in convincing president biden to step away from the race. at an impromptu press conference today. pelosi doubled down on her praise of the president. well, i think it's been a very selfless on his part. he's a he's one of the greatest, most consequential pre

california senator laphonza butler, showering her longtime friend and ally with praise.od the assignment. >> no matter if she were the underdog, no matter the bullying or the name calling. she never doubted that our best was still ahead. >> golden state warriors head coach steve kerr delivered this jab at harris's opponent, former president donald trump. >> in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> one of the greatest ovations of the night was for former secretary of state and 2016 democratic presidential nominee hillary clinton. this is when we stand up. >> this is when we break through. the future is here. >> it's in our grasp. let's go win it. >> capping off the night was president joe biden handing over the convention and the party to his vice president, as he made the case for why kamala harris should be the next president of the united states? are you ready to vote for democracy and for america? >> let me ask you, are you ready to elect kamala harris and tim waltz again? >> an absolutely electric crowd for night one of the dnc.

you're being generous >>>senator laphonza butler of california says walls will address all americans.ch walz, i believe, is going to speak directly to working families all across the country communicating what he and vice president harris want to get done. and moving our country forward. >>>and while harris and walz try to continue to build momentum, william howell, a professor of american politics at the university of chicago, says to do that, they need specific policies. >>>>they need to give a fuller sense of what their vision is, where they want to go, so that the interest is sustained and the enthusiasm is held. >>>harris will have the opportunity to do just that tomorrow night when she accepts her party's nomination, >anne>and our ryan yamamoto bringing us coverage of the dnc all week. you can catch his next report live at 5:00 today. former president trump, meantime, is campaigning in north carolina today, holding his first outdoor rally since the assassination attempt against him. on stage, there was a clear bullet proof barrier added by the secret service. mr. trump, respondi

la senadora, por california laphonza butler, animó a la multitud esta mañana y señaló la importanciaor abandonar la contienda presidencial para abrirle el paso a la vicepresidenta kamala harris. este partido es para el partido de nuestra gente. este partido es para inmigrantes. este partido es para mamás. este partido es para nuestra comunidad trabajadora. mientras que los delegados del área de la bahía hacen presencia esta noche y se sienten muy optimistas, es una candidata que ojalá puede traer unidad a la gente latino y puede y puede trabajar con nuestros latinos para avanzar. la política de inmigración. nuestra educación es un tiempo muy emocionante. la vicepresidenta harris ha traído a un nivel de entusiasmo que no hemos visto de los desde los años de obama. anteriormente, la delegación de california se iba a sentar aquí en el fondo en el piso de la cancha del united center. pero después de que kamala harris es la nominada, los movieron hacia el frente en frente de la cancha para que observen personalmente esa nominación oficial de kamala harris a la presidencia. desde chicago,

erin, over to you. >> all right, wolf and the democratic senator laphonza butler of california joins now wolf, she was appointed to her seat last year to replace the late senator dianne feinstein is close friends with kamala harris and senator butler. in fact you look at this from a different perspective than almost anyone which is this is a friend of yours for 15 years. so this is actually a person that you know, in a very deep and personal way that you now see in this kind of a setting. >> can i just ask what that feels like? she your friend, which an incredible moment of pride. i got off just all i've always believed in her leadership. but most importantly, i've always believed in our heart and who she is and who she consistently shows up to be somebody who's caring and thoughtful and i'm just so proud of her because she's always known that she had something to offer to the country by way of public service and she gets to do that on the biggest stage tonight. >> all right. so then that's just be direct about the past few years, right? she was not fortunate trade. the way that we'r

. >> reporter: california senator laphonza butler has known harris for almost 15 years and says the conventionsus on joy is on purpose. >> she never backs away from a hard choice, but she always chooses to do it together with others, and that's what brings her joy. >> reporter: harris' speech is expected to take on tough issues like immigration and possibly israel's war with hamas. convention organizers have denied speaking time for anyone to discuss the devastation in gaza, angering the roughly 30 pro-palestinian delegates uncommitted to harris. >> discussion of palestinian human rights within our party has long been suppressed and we are at a boiling point. we are at a tipping point. it's time to stop brushing this under the rug. >> reporter: harris' speech tonight coincides with the 60th anniversary of a speech at the 19th six d4 democratic convention by civil rights activist manny lou hamer, who denounced the party for not letting her sit with an integrated delegation from her home state of mississippi. several speakers this week have said if hamer hadn't spoken out then, harris' nomination

california senator laphonza butler, showering her longtime friend and ally with praise.d this jab at harris's opponent, former president donald trump. >> in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> one of the greatest ovations of the night was for former secretary of state and 2016 democratic presidential nominee hillary clinton. this is when we stand up. >> this is when we break through. the future is here. >> it's in our grasp. let's go win it. >> capping off the night was president joe biden handing over the convention and the party to his vice president, as he made the case for why kamala harris should be the next president of the united states? are you ready to vote for democracy and for america? >> let me ask you, are you ready to elect kamala harris and tim waltz again? >> an absolutely electric crowd for night one of the dnc. as the party continues to unify around the harris walz ticket. tuesday's theme, a bold vision for america's future the headliner. they don't get bigger than this. the former first lady and the former presi

. >> i got no inside track in terms of who she's going to choose, even california senator laphonza butler, who we spoke with on abc seven news at 3 p.m, said this pick is solely being made by harris. but i do, know for sure that the vice president thinks about the people of this country first. and foremost. and so she's looking for governing partner who's going to share that priority. >> a thought echoed by nancy pelosi on good morning america. >> not just about who can help win, but who can help serve and lead, and whose competence she trusts. she has confidence in and trust. >> when pressed on walls, shapiro and kelly during her cnn afternoon appearance, pelosi said this tim walz is wonderful. >> he was chair of our veterans affairs committee, the governor of pennsylvania is remarkable and a real star. and i understand mark kelly may still be in the running from what mj said, but as she said, it's a question of who she feels the most comfort level with in terms of governance. >> while governance is important. professors we spoke with believe there is quite a bit to who can best help har

. >> i got no inside track in terms of who she's going to choose, even california senator laphonza butlerke with on abc seven news at 3 p.m, said this pick is solely being made by harris. but i do, know for sure that the vice president thinks about the people of this country first and foremost. and so she's looking for governing partner who's going to share that priority? >> a thought echoed by nancy pelosi on good morning america, not just about who can help win, but who can help serve and lead, and whose competence she trusts. >> she has confidence in and trust. when pressed on walls, shapiro and kelly during her cnn afternoon appearance, pelosi said, this tim walz is wonderful. he was chair of our veterans affairs committee, the governor of pennsylvania is remarkable and a real star. and i understand mark kelly may still be in the running from what mj said, but as she said, it's a question of who she feels the most comfort level with in terms of governance. >> while governance is important, professors we spoke with believe there is quite a bit to who can best help harris win. >> kamala

let's bring into our coverage democratic senator laphonza butler of california. are still with us. senator butler, you know policy but you also know politics and the map. talk about north carolina. it is looking very, i don't know if possible is the right word, probable. it's in play. what do you make of how vice president harris has changed the map? and is changing the map day by day? >> thanks so much for having me, nicolle. the vice president noted in her remarks. she's been to north carolina now 16 times. the putting in play of north carolina is not new for this campaign team, and we have always known, democrats have always known that north carolina is incredibly important, an incredibly important state for president's math but also for math in majorities in the house and the senate. the vice president today went to north carolina and spoke directly to the american people, to everyday north carolinian small business owners,king moms, and single dads who know that there has got to be some relief in price. that they want to have a candidate in the white house w

the announcement was made yesterday by senator laphonza butler at the 28th annual lake tahoe summit. it's an event aimed at preserving and protecting lake tahoe, something feinstein was passionate about. she spearheaded the lake tahoe restoration act, the landmark legislation has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to preserve lake tahoe. it expires in october, with lawmakers looking to get an extension to the president's desk by the end of the year. >> time now 709. at yosemite national park, the reservation system may become permanent. park officials now want public feedback on its plan for a daily reservation system. during the peak hours to deal with the growing crowds of visitors. the park service has tried several ways to manage the heavy traffic during the past ten years, including restricting access to the park when the parking lots are filled and the reservation system that's been in place since the pandemic. now, if you want to join the public comment feedback, we have a link for you to that form on our website. just go to ktvu.com/webex. >> time is 709 and 680 has a c

democratic senator laphonza butler had this to say about trump's comments. >> an absolute distracted distraction. it is an insult. it is despicable. florida congressman byron donalds calls it a phony controversy. i don't really care. most people don't. arkansas republican senator tom cotton says this race will be won on the issues. what a disaster kamala harris would be as president. she is a dangerous san francisco liberal. >> and tomorrow, harris and her vp pick will hit the campaign trail together for a rally in philadelphia. >> reporting in washington, reshad hudson, back to you. >> 10 20 right now in the north bay and napa county supervisor is clearing up results from a county assessment report about farm workers. the report said last week that farmworkers in napa valley are young. single men. but supervisor joel gallagher says that 3 quarters of the workforce is actually parents living with their children or supporting 2 households. according to the report, the napa valley wine industry accounts for more than 25% of the state's revenue and employs about 9,000 farm workers, 40%.

speakers included senator laphonza butler and lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis, along with the headthe gold medal winning u.s. men's basketball team as well. >> in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> got a lot of cheers there, a lot of laughs. the bay area will be spotlighted over the next few days. former house speaker nancy pelosi speaks tomorrow. governor newsom will announce california's delegates voting for harris after that, and more protests are planned at the convention. >> in chicago today, demonstrators broke through a security fence yesterday near the united center, which is the main convention hall. after all, the state and chicago authorities say pro-palestinian protesters knocked down fencing and used sledgehammers to breach the secure area. multiple people were taken into custody for breaking through the security barrier. one man said his friend was detained after they were marching down the street, but outside agitators were the ones responsible for disrupting the peaceful protest. >> we're only there to peacefully protest. i

. >> now, all these years later, her successor, senator laphonza butler vows to continue that legacy making clear one of her priorities to the end of her term in 2025. it's to protect all of california's natural lands and resources. what it means to me is to be able to make sure that i can say to all 40 million californians that we're doing the work to truly represent. >> each and every one of and california's democratic governor gavin newsom and nevada's republican governor joe lombardo were not in attendance this year, but they have pledged to work with each other across the aisle and across state lines to protect this place. >> for generations to come reporting on the nevada side of lake tahoe, a tom wallace kron. 4 news. why leave lake tahoe if you don't have to exactly. lawrence is a member of team tahoe. wow. look at that guys. jim is and i mean, really just gorgeous. any time of year. you get up there. get up in the summertime is beautiful. of course. winter takes on a whole different form. but boy, gorgeous all over. there's no doubt that. >> out there. now we are looking at

delegate support to officially earn her party's nomination and we heard from california senator laphonza butlerternoon on what she thinks about those top two running mate choices. >> the vice president thinks about the people of this country first and foremost. and so she's looking for governing partner who's going to share that priority, who she can deploy around the world to help to achieve global peace, and someone who is going to be there in the situation room at tough times and help her to make tough decisions in the best interest of our nation. >> butler says she's excited to see how the next three months of the campaign play out. she hopes the campaign will proceed without all the hate and division we've seen recently, so voters can get a better sense of the vision, the candidates have for america. >> as you work to make sure your vote counts this november and warning about scams, texts are trying to get your information under the guise of voter registration. abc seven news reporter leslie brinkley has some help on what to avoid and how you can make sure you're registered to vote. >> cou

i just had a chance to catch up for a moment with senator laphonza butler of california, we were sharing about just how excited we are for this week's convention here in chicago. >> you know, senator butler was on the show yesterday, so it is good to hear she got there safely. so, as we know, president biden is expected to forcefully argue the case for the harris-walz ticket, while also saying how he considers donald trump to still be a threat to democracy. what more do you expect to hear from the president, what more should we expect to hear from the president? >> i think we are going to hear some of the same that we heard four years ago, optimism, hope, a belief in us, a belief in democracy, and a sense that service, leadership is an about one's self, it is about all of us making progress together. bluntly, i think president biden just made one of the most selfless decisions of any elected official i have ever seen in choosing to step aside and let his trusted, valued vice president step forward as our standard bearer for the selection. he always wanted to be a transition to the next g

democratic nominee's home state on the stage, the golden state well-represented speeches from senator laphonza butler and lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis. warriors head coach steve kerr, a late addition to the program after the results are tallied that night. >> we can, in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> other speakers also worked to draw a contrast between harris and former president trump, attacking his actions and policies. former secretary of state hillary clinton, who lost to trump in 2016, drew huge applause as she passed her own baton to harris. >> together, we've put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling. i want to tell you what i see through all those cracks and why it matters for each and every one of us. what do i see? i see freedom in counterprogramming. >> trump and his running mate, j.d. vance, began a busy week with an event in pennsylvania. >> we don't need lectures on the economy from a candidate pushing communist price controls. kamala has no idea what the #### she's doing. back in chicago, as president, biden began t

long list of speakers and elected officials this morning to fire up the crowd, including senator laphonza butler and former house speaker nancy pelosi. this delegation, exuding pride, telling us they are honored to nominate a daughter of california, the first black and south asian woman to lead a major party's presidential ticket, that is, of course, vice president kamala harris. we should also point out california will be positioned on the floor directly in front of the stage at the united center, a nod to harris's home state. here's what some of the delegates said about this historic moment. >> all of us saw her brilliance, her creativity, her compassion, and for the rest of the country to get to know her at this moment. this is her moment. but that being said, while there's a ton of enthusiasm and we're all fired up, we're all clear eyed about what the next 80 days is going to mean. >> it's like winning the lottery to be able to witness history, to see a woman candidate move o, to be the president of the united states, and then a woman of color means a lot to me. i think about my grandparents

democratic senator laphonza butler had this to say about trump's comments. >> an absolute distractedraction. it is an insult. it is despicable. florida congressman byron donalds calls it a phony controversy. i don't really care. most people don't. arkansas republican senator tom cotton says this race will be won on the issues. what a disaster kamala harris would be as president. she is a dangerous san francisco liberal. >> and tomorrow, harris and her vp pick will hit the campaign trail together for a rally in philadelphia. >> reporting in washington, reshad hudson, back to you. >> contra costa county election officials are warning of a new scam with election season approaching. the scam involves text messages that ask a voter to register by providing a fake lake. the scam has been reported across the state and contra costa county election office officials are saying they are not contacting voters to confirm voter registration, voter registration status can be found on the county election office website. the san jose unified school district is looking for ways to solve its teacher ho

democratic senator laphonza butler had this to say about trump's comments. >> an absolute distracted distraction. it is an insult. it is despicable. florida congressman byron donalds calls it a phony controversy. i don't really care. most people don't. arkansas republican senator tom cotton says this race will be won on the issues. what a disaster kamala harris would be as president. she is a dangerous san francisco liberal. >> and harris and her running mate are expected to hit the campaign trail together tomorrow in philadelphia. james. thank you very much. we'll see what she decides. all right, 5.22 is the time. >> coming up on the kron, 4 morning news, pro-palestinian demonstrators marching in the streets of san francisco will have more on them in just a ♪♪ i have type 2 diabetes, but i manage it well. ♪♪ ♪♪ jardiance! -it's a little pill with a ♪♪ ♪♪ big story to tell. ♪♪ ♪♪ i take once-daily jardiance ♪♪ ♪♪ at each day's staaart. ♪♪ ♪♪ as time went on it was easy to seeee, ♪♪ ♪♪ i'm lowering my a1c! ♪♪ jardiance works twenty-four seven in your body to flush out some sugar. and

democratic senator laphonza butler had this to say about trump's comments. >> absolute distracted distraction. it is an insult. it is despicable. florida congressman byron donalds calls it a phony controversy. i don't really care. most people don't. arkansas republican senator tom cotton says this race will be won on the issues. what a disaster kamala harris would be as president. she is a dangerous san francisco liberal. >> and tomorrow, harris and her vp pick will hit the campaign trail together for a rally in philadelphia. >> reporting in washington, reshad hudson, back to you. >> it's a 21 and conquer. police have arrested 9 people for stealing things from stores along the dimond boulevard corridor. they carried out a blitz operation and made the arrest for thefts from old navy ulta, beauty and home depot and all 9 people now face charges of shoplifting. one of them was a minor. it's a 22. and still ahead on the kron 4 morning news. >> 40 years of art in the east bay. take a look at the biggest free festival west of the mississippi. >> contra costa county election officials are warning ab

california senator laphonza butler, showering her longtime friend and ally with praise. you see, kamala harris has always understood the assignment. >> no matter if she were the underdog, no matter the bullying or the name calling. she never doubted that our best was still ahead. >> golden state warriors head coach steve kerr delivered this jab at harris's opponent, former president donald trump. >> in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> one of the greatest ovations of the night was for former secretary of state and 2016 democratic presidential nominee hillary clinton. >> this is when we stand up. >> this is when we break through. the future is here. it's in our grasp. let's go win it. >> capping off the night was president joe biden handing over the convention and the party to his vice president, as he made the case for why kamala harris should be the next president of the united states? >> are you ready to vote for democracy and for america? >> let me ask you, are you ready to elect kamala harris and tim walsh? >> again, an abso

we saw some big name speakers take the stage including hillary clinton, california senator laphonza butler and california lieutenant governor. now one of the speakers is a man who needs no introduction here in the bay area. warriors' head coach steve kerr. >> the way team usa came together at the olympics. we had players from across our wonderful country. players who have trained and fought relentlessly. shed tears trying to beat one another throughout their careers. joining forces to wear the red white and blue. >> vice president harris grew up in berkeley and those bay area roots were highlighted last night and our ryan yamamoto heard from one local delegate who is now hoping to see harris take the white house and who lived just a few blocks from her growing up. >> reporter: call it a shock, call it a surprise. it was the moment of day one at the democratic national convention. >> this november, we will come together and declare with one voice as one people, we are moving forward. >> reporter: kamala harris making a surprise appearance as the delegates on the floor, the united center, li

the announcement was made yesterday by senator laphonza butler at the 28th annual lake tahoe summit.ving and protecting lake tahoe, something feinstein was passionate about. she spearheaded the lake tahoe restoration act. the landmark legislation has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to preserve lake tahoe. it expires in october, with lawmakers looking to get an extension to the president's desk by the end of the year. >> well, coming up, a groundbreaking lawsuit in san francisco seeks to crack down on websites that create deepfake. also ahead, and notice that the doors of our containers have been pulled off and emptied out. thousands of dollars in sports equipment stolen from a south bay school district. how the coaches are trying to keep the team motivated just two weeks deepfake. the city filed a lawsuit against the owners of 16 of the most visited websites that allow users to create non-consensual nude images of women and girls. the suit alleges the website owners violate both state and federal laws. city attorney david chu said this morning that the sites have been visite

both candidates are running for the seat currently occupied by laphonza butler, who replaced the late dianne feinstein. a hayward business that's been making some iconic candy bars for more than 70 years is closing its doors for good. annabelle's candy company is behind some candy that is sure to spark nostalgia, especially if you're of a certain age like rocky road, big hunk abba-zaba. the chronicle reports the decision to close is due to increasing costs and the need for investments. the news came as a shock to its employees. >> we're calling name by name. you need to sign this paper because we closed the company. wow. we expected that one because supposedly we are on the schedule next this week to work. >> according to the chronicle, annabelle's candy brands will now be made at the company's other facilities. we're following up on the story about the oakland bookstore that was destroyed by a fire this week. east bay booksellers have been operating on college avenue for decades before tuesday morning's fire. when we spoke to the owner that morning, he told abc7 news he was too overw

she is one of a long list of speakers on this packed first night that includes senator laphonza butler, lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis, and now we know warriors head coach steve kerr will speak tonight. and that is in advance of the headliner, president joe biden. i want to show you some video of the floor where we spent some time this afternoon. california brings to this convention the largest delegation at nearly 500 strong. the bay area well represented in that contingent. and they are seated directly in front of the stage in a nod to vice president kamala harris's home state, a lot of joy and pride from these delegates that we've spoken to as they prepare to formally nominate one of their own in historic fashion. here's what some of them told us. all of us saw her brilliance, her creativity, her compassion, and for the rest of the country to get to know her at this moment. >> this is her moment. but that being said, while there's a ton of enthusiasm and we're all fired up, we're all clear eyed about what the next 80 days is going to mean. >> it's like winning the lottery to b

well represented with speeches from senator laphonza butler and lieutenant governor laney kounalakis. warriors head coach and chicago bulls legend steve kerr also addressed the crowd in a full throated endorsement of the harris wallace ticket. here's president biden urging voters to support the new top of the ticket. >> we've not only gotten to know each other, we've become close friends. she's tough, she's experienced and she has enormous integrity, enormous integrity. her story represents the best american story. >> he's also passing the baton. and that is just so exciting. to the daughter of oakland and berkeley and the bay area in california. so it was very moving. it was powerful. but i think it and you saw in the audience that there was a deep sense of gratitude. >> california was well represented last night and will continue on night two tonight. democrats will hold a ceremonial roll call. and governor gavin newsom is set to give the final speech and deliver. california's nearly 500 delegates to put vice president harris over the top. as for the program, it will be headlined by

democratic senator laphonza butler had this to say about trump's comments. >> an absolute distracted distraction. it is an insult. it is despicable. florida congressman byron donalds calls it a phony controversy. i don't really care. most people don't. arkansas republican senator tom cotton says this race will be won on the issues. what a disaster kamala harris would be as president. she is a dangerous san francisco liberal. >> and tomorrow heres and her vp pick will hit the campaign trail together in philadelphia. james darya. all right for thank you very much. 6.22. is the time right now. and coming up, we're celebrating 40 years of art in the east bay. >> with a look at the biggest >> with a look at the biggest free ok, 500 deluxe garden gnomes. wow. i only meant to order five. there's not enough money in my account for these. i'm gonna get charged. two things i just can't deal with. overdraft charges. and garden gnomes. but your bmo smart advantage checking account gives you an extra day to avoid an overdraft fee. nice to see a bank cutting people some slack. mistakes happen. and

senator dianne feinstein will forever exist up in lake tahoe today, senator laphonza butler announcede west shore tahoe trail in lake tahoe will be named in honor of feinstein. this announcement was made at the 28th annual lake tahoe summit, an event aimed at preserving and protecting the area. it is something senator feinstein very passionate about as she spearheaded the lake tahoe restoration act, the landmark legislation has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to preserve lake tahoe. it actually expires in october, with lawmakers working right now to get the bill on the president's desk by the end of the year. >> new video tonight of some humpback whales off the coast of pacifica today. our cameras caught the animals in action, and people who live out in the area say they have seen an increase in whales in recent weeks. >> if i counted them all up from down near taco bell here, up north off esplanade, i probably seen maybe 20 whales, 25 whales all day long. >> chris campo tells us whale sightings are not rare at this time of year, but he is surprised by the number of whales th

california senator laphonza butler, showering her longtime friend and ally with praise. you see, kamala harris has always understood the assignment. >> no matter if she were the underdog, no matter the bullying or the name calling. she never doubted that our best was still ahead. >> golden state warriors head coach steve kerr delivered this jab at harris's opponent, former president donald trump. >> in the words of the great steph curry, we can tell donald trump night night. >> one of the greatest ovations of the night was for former secretary of state and 2016 democratic presidential nominee hillary clinton. this is when we stand up. >> this is when we break through. the future is here. it's in our grasp. let's go win it. >> capping off the night was president joe biden handing over the convention and the party to his vice president as he made the case for why kamala harris should be the next president of the united states? >> are you ready to vote for democracy and for america? let me ask you, are you ready to elect kamala harris and tim waltz? >> again, an absolutely