vaccine, and california's attorney general rob bonta today and asked a review of the police shooting of 22 year old sean mama rosa. it was killed last june in a walgreens parking lot when police were responding to reports of vandalism at the store. monta says the case warrants a quote, fair and complete and impartial. review this after the solano county d, a recused herself. you're watching kate to be fox two news tonight at 6 30. a police detective is san luis obispo, who was shot and killed while serving a search warrant earlier this week, has some bay area roots detective luca benedetti grew up in san bruno and graduated from burlingame high school. ktvu is jessie garrett tells us he was one of two california police officers to die and the line of duty this week. flower deliveries continue unabated thursday in san luis obispo. this as the community mourns the loss of detective luca benedetti. it was just unbelievable. i did, it would happen here. benedetti was one of two san luis obispo police

state attorney general rob bonta announced the creation of the racial justice purell font is hiring attorneys to work for his new bureau within the civil rights enforcement section. they're going to take on constitutional matters and hate crimes on behalf of the state. we'll also review any bias by law enforcement while also issuing best practice guidance for officers. bonta stresses. it's going to take everyone working together to find ways to stop hate crimes. >> making sure that in the middle of this. horrific. hate crimes crisis when it comes to community that work was stepping in and stepping up chipped upper back. and educate on the front end to identify investigate and well as well as to make sure there's accountability. >> the attorney general is also working on regional approach is with mayors of states. 13 biggest cities. that's including san francisco, oakland and san jose. meanwhile, nationally vice president kamala harris met with members of the congressional asian pacific american caucus. well, she's trying to underline the biden

el actual fiscal general, rob bonta, hizo un anuncio sobre el caso de sean monterrosa.es. el fiscal general de california, rob bonta, dice que la familia de monterrosa ha esperado mucho por una respuesta. criticÓ fuertemente a la fiscal de distrito de solano por su falta de acciÓn. el nuevo fiscal general de california dio a conocer que su oficina harÁ una revisiÓn independiente del caso de sean monterrosa, que muriÓ por la policÍa de vallejo el aÑo pasado. le preguntÉ por quÉ ahora. [habla en inglÉs] >> necesitamos tener una investigaciÓn completa, justa, imparcial, objetiva y transparente sobre oficiales que hayan asesinado a la poblaciÓn civil y esto no habÍa ocurrido. reportera: bonta criticÓ a la fiscal de solano, que se negÓ a hacer una investigaciÓn. >> la justicia requiere acciÓn. la fiscal de distrito del condado solano no lo hizo. reportera: solicitamos una entrevista con el fiscal de distrito del condado de solano y respondieron a travÉs de un correo electrÓnico que dice: "el fiscal general estÁ jugando a la polÍtica". las hermanas de sean monterrosa rechazar

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then attorney general rob bonta visiting san francisco state and city leaders also met at the gene friend rec center to celebrate the filipino and asian american communities. >> kron four's taylor force act was there. she joins us now live with how things went today. good evening, taylor. >> hey there. well, in addition to celebrating an uplifting. these communities state leaders and local leaders again are condemning the recent attacks in violence against the asian pacific islander community. >> together with state and city leaders. a general rob bonta gathered in san francisco on sunday to celebrate the asian pacific american communities because it found her heritage month. it's the month of may. we're kicking it off stronger coming together. >> and that is strong community supporting one another and celebrating our beautiful diversity after his first full week as california's attorney general. >> bonta says his office will work to address hate crimes and encourage more people to come forward. one of the things we're going to be doing is making sure that working with law enforcement to

attorney general rob bonta says california's gun laws are working. we're making ourselves safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here and it's a time for reflection and we view to see what else can be done in the early reviews stages of the shooting says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law could be the first step. anyone who could be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order, family, friends, co-workers neighbors who are concerned can start the process by going to the court directly or calling the police and be vigilant and be cognisant. >> up signs of danger. were some signs here as we're learning a notebook that the shooter had prepared what frustration and disappointment and anger about his workplace. it will be interesting to see if there are other signs along the way where an individual may have been able to take advantage of the gun violence res

. >> california attorney general rob bonta announces that the department of justice will be conducting an independent review of the vallejo police investigation into the june second 2020 officer involved shooting death a 22 year-old. sean monterrosa. >> we must have complete. impartial there. reviews of officer-involved shootings where you're given a heads up that this was going to take place or you caught by surprise. >> we were caught by surprise. sean monterrosa's sisters. ashley and michelle say they've been working day and night to force the criminal justice system to hold officer who shot their brother accountable for his death lay out specific and lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. sean's case sheds light a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many years. but also that. but we said this is the step in the right direction for california to. >> to see real kind of billy. >> the attorney representing the monterroza family in a civil lawsuit against the city of toledo re

. >> california attorney general rob bonta announces that the department of justice will be conductingindependent review of the vallejo police investigation into the june second 2020 officer involved shooting death a 22 year-old. sean monterrosa. >> we must have complete. impartial there reviews of officer-involved shootings where you're given a heads up that this was going to take place or you caught by surprise. >> we were caught by surprise. sean monterrosa's sisters. ashley and michelle say they've been working day and night to force the criminal justice system to hold officer who shot their brother accountable for his death lay specific and lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. sean's patients lie a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many years. but also but we said this is the step in the right direction for california to. >> to see real accountability. >> the attorney representing the monterroza family in a civil lawsuit against the city of toledo released this statem

attorney general rob bonta visit san francisco to kick off asian pacific american heritage month state and city leaders also meant that the gene friendly rec center well, to celebrate the filipino and asian american communities in the wake of violent attacks. kron four's tell exactly has more details from that event. together with state and city leaders. a general rob bonta gathered in san francisco on sunday to celebrate the asian pacific american communities because it found her heritage month. it's the month of may. we're kicking it off stronger coming together. >> that is strong community supporting one another and celebrating our beautiful diversity after his first full week as california's attorney general. >> bonta says his office will work to address hate crimes and encourage more people to come forward. one of the things we're going to be doing is making sure that working with law enforcement to make sure they know how to identify and investigate. i hate crimes. so that perpetrators i can be held accountable. and to make victims have support to we're also helping build relatio

attorney general rob bonta says california's gun laws are working.re making ourselves safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here and it's a time for reflection and review to see what else can be done in the early reviews stages of the shooting says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law could be the first step. anyone who could be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order, family, friends, co-workers neighbors who are concerned can start the process by going to the court directly or calling the police and be vigilant and be cognisant. >> up signs of danger. were some signs here as we're learning a notebook that the shooter had prepared. what frustration and disappointment and anger about his workplace. it will be interesting to see if there are other signs along the way where an individual may have been able to take advantage of the gun violence restrai

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attorney general rob bonta says california's gun laws are working. safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here. and that's a time for reflection. and we view to see what else can be done in the early reviews stages of the shooting says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law could be the first step. anyone who could be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order, family, friends, co-workers neighbors who are concerned can start the process by going to the court directly or calling the police and be vigilant and be cognisant. >> up signs of danger. there were some signs here as we're learning a notebook that the shooter had prepared with some frustration and disappointment and anger about his workplace. it will be interesting to see if there are other signs along the way where an individual may have been able to take advantage of the gun violence restraining

this afternoon she released a statement saying rob bonta was playing politics and he reversed coursepeaking with her and telling her the office would not be reviewing the case due to funding not being available until july 1st. >> she is taking space for someone actually doing their job at the end of the day. >> the attorney general's office was investigating the destruction of the windshield by police which was evidence. if there has been wrongdoing we will bring it to lto lto lto ltl >>> the inevitable has finally happened. not a single part of california remains in the lowest a drought category anymore. now, the entire state finds itself in conditions from moderate to exceptional drought. that is the worst category. that is the dark red color that covers 13% of the state compared to about 5% last week. most of the state, including the bay area is in the second worst category, extreme drought shown in red. >> because of the high fire danger cal fire announced it is suspending burn permits. starting monday you can't burn off things like leaves and branches outside. this applies to to

we'll new tonight, general rob bonta visited san francisco to kick off asian pacific american heritageonth state and city leaders a meeting at the friend rec center to celebrate. >> filipino and asian american communities. kron 4 taylor bisacky was there. >> together with state and city leaders. a general rob bonta gathered in san francisco on sunday to celebrate the asian pacific american communities it was her heritage month. it's the month of may. we're kicking it off stronger coming together. >> that is strong community supporting one another and celebrating our beautiful diversity after his first full week as california's attorney general. >> bonta says his office will work to address hate crimes and encourage more people to come forward. one of the things we're going to be doing is making sure that working with law enforcement to make sure they know how to identify and investigate. i hate crimes. so that perpetrators i can be held accountable. and tell me for have support to we're also helping build relationships between law enforcement and communities so that community will feel

. >> california attorney general rob bonta announces that the department of justice will be conducting an independent review of the vallejo police investigation into the june second 2020 officer involved shooting death a 22 year-old. sean monterrosa. >> we must have complete. impartial their reviews of officer-involved shootings where you're given a heads up that this was going to%take place or you caught by surprise. >> we were caught by surprise. sean monterrosa's sisters. ashley and michelle say they've been working day and night to force the criminal justice system to hold officer who shot their brother accountable for his death. specific lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. sean's case sheds light a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many years. but also but we said this is the step in the right direction for california to. >> to see real kind of billy. >> the attorney representing the monterroza family in a civil lawsuit against the city of the label released this sta

thank you, ray. 5.20 right now state attorney general rob bonta says that his office will investigate the shooting death of 22 year-old sean monterrosa. he was killed by vallejo police last june. the police department claims an officer opened fire after mistaking a hammer in monterrosa's pocket for a gun. a general bonta is launching this new probe after the solano county d a refused to examine the police department's investigation into what happened. bonta says an independent review will determine if any criminal charges are warranted. >> we will not be bringing him back. but the action today. but the action states critical. we must have complete. impartial there. reviews of officer involved shootings lay specific lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. >> sean's patients lie a little bit more on the help that let the city of or.ando has been crying out for so many years. >> solano county da's recused herself. she recused herself from the case and delivered the moderates a file to the state attorney general's office last y

a general, rob bonta was there as well.t our video camera showing after his first full week as state attorney general. he says his office will now work to address hate crimes and encourage more people to come forward. senator scott wiener was also there on sunday, condemning the violence that we've seen recently against the asian community. >> working with law etforcement to make sure they know how to identify and investigate. i hate crimes. so that perpetrators i can be held accountable. and to make victims have support to we're also helping build relationships between law enforcement and communities so that community will feel confident and trustworthy when they come forward to report hate violence so we have to just lock arms because a time when many of our prison attack. whatever you're >> as san francisco, in fact, going to be hosting a number of events. both virtually and in person throughout the month of may. and you can find a full list on our website at kron 4 dot com. >> 7.38. and still ahead on kron 4 morning new

attorneys general including california's rob bonta is urging facebook to abandon its plan to launch a new instagram for children. the letter to mark zuckerberg, they say use of social media can be detrimental to the health and well-being of children who are not equipped to navigate the challenges of having a social media account. no comment from facebook quite yet. >>> santa clara county public health officials are going to get creative to get older teenagers vaccinated for covid. the county teamed up with the 49ers for three youth nights at levi's stadium. tomorrow through thursday, there will be live djs, 49ers swag and gift card giveaways. no appointments are necessary. >> i hear stories about my appearance convincing their parents to vaccinate them but it is definitely for some families a tough conversation to have. >> i got it not just for me because i don't want to get sick again and i have asthma but also for them. >>> the levi's offer is good but this one may be better. the new inoculation incentiv this unpnplugged devevice isis protectining our r beautiful l coastlines and mo

. >> california attorney general rob bonta announces that the department of justice will be conducting an independent review of the vallejo police investigation into the june second 2020 officer involved shooting death a 22 year-old. sean monterrosa. >> we must have complete. impartial there. reviews of officer-involved shootings where you're given a heads up that this was going to take place or you caught by surprise. >> we were caught by surprise. sean monterrosa's sisters. ashley and michelle say they've been working day and night to force the criminal justice system to hold officer who shot their brother accountable for his death lay specific lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. sean's case sheds light a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many years. but also but we said this is the step in the right direction for california to. >> to see real kind of billy. >> the attorney representing the monterroza family in a civil lawsuit against the city of toledo released this st

attorney general rob bonta says california's gun laws are working.aking ourselves safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here and it's a time for reflection and we view to see what else can be done in the early reviews stages of the shooting says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law could be the first step. anyone who could be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order, family, friends, co-workers neighbors who are concerned can start the process by going to the court directly or calling the police and be vigilant and be cognisant. >> signs of danger. were some signs here as we're learning a notebook that the shooter had prepared with some frustration and disappointment and anger about his workplace. it will be interesting to see if there are other signs along the way where an individual may have been able to take advantage of the gun violence restraini

and still ahead on the kron 00:00am morning news attorney general rob bonta kicked off asian pacific american heritage month in san francisco. we're going to see what he says. it is so important. >> to honor their history now more than ever. and after the break, a robbery jewelry store in san francisco's chinatown. people who live in the area say it's just another example of crimes against the asian community and today will be a warmer one than any day that we have this weekend. yesterday we already enjoy the warm up today even hotter than that with daytime highs climbing into the upper 70's. >> mid to even upper 80's for inland areas. here to on the map. i'll get to all that after the break. >> and we've got a few new trouble spots. i'm tracking several accidents along 5.80, westbound out in pleasanton. also going to look at your drive times. it's a crossing multiple bridges will have more on that coming up. when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where i find every imaginable tile, wood, laminate or stone without compromising my design. cause one ai

. >> reporter: new attorney general rob bonta announced the california department of justice will conduct an independent review to determine whether criminal charges should be filed, something sean monterrosa's sisters have been advocating for all along. >> my mom's birthday was yesterday, so this was almost like a birthday gift to her. >> it's definitely rewarding. life took a really hard left turn on june 2nd. we've been turning this pain into power and really turning this pain into purpose. >> reporter: it's unfortunate that up to this point, da oint, abrams has not acted. she said he was reversed course within an hour of speaking with her this morning and telling her his office would not be reviewing the case. >> i think she's taking space for someone who could actually do the job at the end of the day. >> reporter: the attorney general's office was investigating the damage to the windshield by police, which is evidence. for the i team, abc 7 news. >>> an apology tonight from san francisco police chief bill scott to a man who was shot by one of his officers as he was being arrested. >

. >> reporter: new attorney general rob bonta announced the california department of justice will conduct an independent review to determine whether criminal charges should be filed, something sean monterrosa's sisters have been advocating for all along. >> my mom's birthday was yesterday, so this was almost like a birthday gift to her. >> it's definitely rewarding. life took a really hard left turn on june 2nd. we've been turning this pain into power and really turning this pain into purpose. >> reporter: it's unfortunate that up to this point, da nt, d abrams has not acted. she said he was reversed course within an hour of speaking with her this morning and telling her his office would not be reviewing the case. >> i think she's taking space for someone who could actually do the job at the end of the day. >> reporter: the attorney general's office was investigating the damage to the windshield by police, which is evidence. for the i team, abc 7 news. >>> an apology tonight from san francisco police chief bill scott to a man who was shot by one of his officers as he was being arrested. >

attorney general rob bonta says california's gun laws are working. we're making ourselves safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here and it's a time for reflection and review to see what else can be done in the early reviews stages of the shooting says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law could be the first step. anyone who could be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order, family, friends, co-workers neighbors who are concerned can start the process by going to the court directly or calling the police and be vigilant and be cognisant. >> signs of danger. were some signs here as we're learning i know book that the shooter had prepared. what frustration and disappointment and anger about his workplace. it will be interesting to see if there are other signs along the way where an individual may have been able to take advantage of the gun violence restr

an officer opened fire after mistaking a hammer in monterrosa's pocket for a gun attorney general rob bonta. and you can see him right there. he's launching the probe after the solano county district attorney refused to examine the police department's investigation into what happened. but this as an independent review will determine if charges are in fact warranted. >> we will not be bringing him back with the action today. but the action stays critical. we must have complete. impartial their reviews of officer-involved shootings lay specific lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. >> sean's case sheds light a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many years. >> solano county d a chris now a brown's recused herself from the case and deliver the monterrosa file to the state attorney general's office last july. now says that decision was not justified. the district attorney's office released a statement saying in part, quote, a general bonta within weeks of being appointed is already pl

a warning from california's attorney general rob bonta, who's telling vaceine providers not to charge people for their covid vaccines. this is following some allegations that some providers are asking people to pay up to $45 for the shot. now. in a statement, the attorney general says charging for a covid-19 vaccination creates a barrier to low income families, including communities who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. well, he adds let me be clear. covid-19 vaccines are available at no charge to everyone who qualifies. president biden has announced that the u.s. will share 20 million vaccine doses with the rest of the world. that's aside from his earlier promise the share millions of doses of the astrazeneca vaccine, which has not been authorized for use here in the u.s. the president calls it a necessary step in ending the global pandemic. >> just as in ward 2, i'm eric was the arsenal of democracy in the battle against covid-19 pandemic. our nation is going to be the arsenal of vaccines for the rest of the world. we'll share these vaccines and service of endin

state attorney general rob bonta. >> announced the creation of the racial justice bureau.says attorneys hired for the bureau will focus on hate crimes spice in policing and supporting investigations. >> and part of the i'm driving and animating idea behind the racial justice bureau is to c. i threw that and look through that i through that racial justice plans that that that racial lens and and see the racism where it is and all the places that exist and its use the tools that we have and hear the doj. we're prioritizing the tools that we have the legal the. ability and power and influence. we have to defend and support. and i left. >> the attorney general is also working with the mayors of 13 of the state's largest cities to try to help combat hate crimes that includes the mayors of san francisco oakland and san jose. >> 2021 survey conducted earlier this year says that over 70% of oakland residents want more police officers not fewer, but some question the survey's results kron four's haaziq reports. >> all of their does show the oakland police department receives 2000 c

today in oakland now it's stepping up to try to help victims of hate crimes and attorney general rob bontacalifornia attorney general announced that the justice department of california will be conducting an independent review of the space shooting that left a 22

they gathered this weekend to celebrate the asian community state attorney general rob bonta was therefirst full week on the job. he says his office will work to address hate crimes and courage. more people to come forward. senator scott wiener he was also there and condemned the violence against the asian community. >> working with law enforcement to make sure they know how to identify and investigate. i hate crimes. so that perpetrators i can be held accountable. and to make victims have support to we're also helping build relationships between law enforcement and communities so that community will feel confident and trustworthy when they come forward to report hate violence so we have to just lock arms because a time when many of our prison attack. whatever you're ready. >> san francisco will host both virtual and in-person events throughout the month of may. you can find a full list on our website. kron 4 dot com. a bill now. >> i this i that was for and defend that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states to shun united all vice president kamala harris swore

public affairs, organized this event and says about 300 people attended a california attorney general rob bonta and san francisco near london. breed were among the speakers now the overriding sentiment was now that covid concerns are waiting in the bay area. it is time to re prioritize the focus on other pressing matters affecting the ap. i community we're talking about racial inequity. we're talking about social economic inequity. inequities that have plagued us have been a virus for far longer than covid. community leaders say they will take what they learned today back to their respective organizations, share it with the community and come up with a specific ways to make improvements. today was the last day of operation for the mass vaccination site at the oakland coliseum since it first opened back in february. about a half million people have received their shots there at its peak, officials say some 8000 inoculations per day were being administered at the coliseum site. health officials now plan to focus their efforts on vaccinating people in areas that have been hardest hit by the pandem

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state attorney general rob bonta. >> announced the creation of the racial justice pirro. attorneys hired for that bureau. they will focus on hate crimes bias in policing supporting investigations. bonta says it will take everybody working together to find ways to curb hate crime. >> and part of the i'm driving animating idea behind the racial justice bureau is to c. i threw that and look through that. i'm kasey that racial justice plans that that that racial lens and and see the racism where it is and all the places that it exists and its use the tools that we have and hear the doj. we're prioritizing the tools that we have the legal that. ability and power and influence. we have to defend and support. and i left. >> the attorney general is also working with the mayors of 13 of california's biggest cities including san francisco, oakland and san jose. >> a new survey conducted earlier this year now shows that more than 70% of folks who live in oakland say they want more officers on the streets, not less. but some though now questioning the results of that survey. kron fou

officials and business leaders rally against the bill sb 82 in oakland and california's attorney general rob bonta is now weighing in on that. >> let's who is in the kid in the california state legislature right now i know there's a million port discussions addressing those very important concerns. those voices are being raised an uplift in that discussion. i'm not in the california state legislature on the california attorney general. so i'm going to be using all the tools i have all the power i have to violence and i believe that the black wisely and thoughtfully on that note. are you for or against it. i'm taking a position not. >> opponents of the bill point out that many of those crimes still involve violent attacks. supporters claim there are too many people doing time for relatively minor offenses. the man suspected of assaulting the president of oakland chinatown chamber of commerce now facing criminal charges. the alameda county district attorney's office has charged 25 year-old james lee ramsey with assault and a hate crime in connection to last thursday's attack. karl chan tells us he w

coming up on the kron 4 morning news a general rob bonta kicked off asian pacific american heritage month. >> in san francisco. he says why it's important to honor a p. i history now more than ever. and republicans continue to hammer biden on his infrastructure bill. why gop lawmakers say the biden administration needs to work with them if they want the plan to pass and a boat suspected of human smuggling capsized along the coast of san diego. dozens hurt in a few people are dead. we'll few people are dead. we'll have details coming up. welcome to jack in the box. hey, jack, i heard your chicken- who told you that? it was jimmy wasn't it? no, i heard your chicken comes with classic and spicy in the same box, so i don't have to choose. ah yes. best of both worlds. my 50/50 popcorn chicken. only at jack in the box. ♪ refuse to choose and get my $6.99 50/50 popcorn chicken with both classic and spicy for the best of both worlds. only at jack in the box. welcome back to the cromwell morning news. let's get another check of weather this morning as we kick off. >> the month of may hear my weeke

i community newly appointed california attorney general rob bonta spoke at the event celebrating and supporting the ap committee. maybe more important now than ever. these moments like today of coming together, standing, strong, denouncing and candy.ate is so e decided that it's really important year to be out in a neighborhood and to showcase the many cultural district's that we have in san francisco clad inching of the a p a heritage foundation helped put together sunday's event and said the foundation has come up with more ways than one to celebrate the month. there's something for every generation and every age from art to film to activism. but if you can't make it to an event, you could always donate a national movement in a p i fell and three given may launched may 1st and his running the entire month of may offering more than 179 profits to choose from there, representing 20 states and 55 cities. but if you can't give money, i'll tell you, i'm a model of the asian pacific fun suggests that allies look into the bystander training offered, but advancing justice. she also suggest

public affairs organized the event and says about 300 people attended california attorney general rob bonta and san francisco mayor london breed were among the speakers. breed addressed her desire to reduce the city's violence. not more. one more loss of a young african american man to gun violence, not one more violent attack against our asian seniors. my mother called me the other day and said, babe, i want to take a lift to san francisco for a meeting. do you think it's safe? do you think i should? i should do that. and i told her i don't think you should. there was also a panel discussion called unity against viruses, covid-19 inequality, hate and racism. it included. lots of discussion on policing how has used in surveillance footage either helped or hindered the simple system. police department in solving crimesent in the room ww that covid concerns are waning, at least in the bay area. it's time to re prioritize the focus on other pressing matters affecting the ap, i community and beyond, covid-19 were already beating in the city. now we have to be inequity, hate and racism. now. the

mayor london breed and california attorney general rob bonta were also there.tangible actions. >>> to find out more on how you can become an ally in these bay area discussions of race and social justice, head to www.abc7news.com/takeaction for ideas, information and support. >>> shifting to the weather now, drew tuma joining us with a look at what's ahead for the workweek. >> dion, today was breezy, a little cool when we talk about late may temperatures. tomorrow, though, you'll feel more warmer weather move in into the afternoon. tonight sutro tower, live look outside, a little fog on the bottom of your screen. our marine layer tonight will be compressed. we aren't expecting widespread fog first thing tomorrow morning, but we will have clouds clinging to the immediate coastline for much of the day monday. your pollen/uv index, tree pollen is coming down from high to medium levels. the bad news, grass pollen is on the rise from low to medium levels. so we're still in that allergy season where everything is kind of pollinating now. the uv index is running very h

. >> reporter: new attorney general, rob bonta proves there is a place for asian-pacific islander representationith demands to stop aapi hate, there is greater political influence. an alex lee. >> i am the state representative for district 25. >> his resume includes a list of historical firsts. the first-generation the legislator, the first to be openly bisexual, the youngest asian american lawmaker and at only 25 years old, the youngest to be years. >>> it is important for me to do a job well constantly improve more people deserve to be at the table. >> reporter: previously prominent aapi legislators like congressman mike honda and ed challenge and evan low, lee says no question, representation matters. >> you can't imagine yourself in that role if there is nobody that looks like you and having that mentorship and knowing it was possible at least gave me the inkling of the idea. >> reporter: u.s. census bureau data details the aapi community accounts for more than 15% of at number drops to roughly 18% when looking at the legislature. recent confirmation means only eight aapi lawmakers currently

california's attorney general rob bonta is standing by the state's gun laws. bonta says the laws are working, although he does a bit more can be done. >> we're making ourselves safer here in california because of our laws. we're not saving. every life it is still possible that given even given our our laws that. tragedies can strike as they have here and it's a time for reflection and review to see what else can be done. >> that says raising awareness of california's gun violence. restraining order law would be helpful. anybody who might be a threat to themselves or others can have their guns taken away by court order. people who are concerned. they can begin that process by going to court directly for calling police bonta says lawmakers are also reviewing the vta shooting investigation to see what else might be done on kron 4 dot com. we have a section with what you need to know about wednesday's shooting. you can use your phone to scan the qr code. you say there's information on all kinds of things, including how you can help the victims. families. other new

. >> california attorney general rob bonta spoke to reporters about the proposed state legislation thatwould reduce some robbery cases from a felony down to a misdemeanor. >> 82 has been sparking some roversy just last week asian-american elected officials and business leaders rallied against the bill in oakland. here's what bought us said when he was asked what stance he's taking on the issue. >> let's who is in the kitchen. the california state legislature right now i know there's a million port discussions addressing those very important concerns. those voices are being raised an uplift in that discussion. i'm not in the california state legislature on the california attorney general. so i'm going to be using lll the tools i have all the power i have to violence and i believe that the black wisely and thoughtfully on that note. are you for or against it. i'm taking a position on. >> people who do not like the bill point out that many of those crimes still involve violent attacks supporters claim there are too many people doing time for relatively minor offenses. >> a videotape showin

california now launching a new bureau that's aimed at stopping hate crimes today, state attorney general rob bontanouncing the creation of the racial justice bureau attorneys hired for the new agency will focus on hate crimes. police pious and supporting investigations. >> and part of the i'm driving and animating idea behind the racial justice bureau is to c. i threw that and look through that i through that racial justice plans that that racial lens and and see the racism where it is and all the places that exist and its use the tools that we have and hear the doj. we're prioritizing the tools that we have the legal that. ability and power and influence. we have to defend and support. and i left. >> do bonta says that he's also working with mayors of the state's 30 largest cities, including san francisco, oakland and san jose. >> a new survey conducted for the city of oakland shows that 78% of people in that city want more police officers not fewer more people frustrated with what they see is only some of the more than 2000 police calls a day getting a response. not only is crime getting worse.

rob bonta made the remarks at an asian pacific american heritage month celebration in san francisco. he said the department of justice will work with police departments to insure officers know how to properly investigate hate crimes. bonta also wants to provide more resources to victims. >> we're also trying to provide greater support for our victims, our victim-centered approach in language, mental health services, trauma informed care. >> bonta is california's first filipino attorney general. >>> still ahead on abc7 news at 11:00, a tragic boat crash off the coast of southern california. dozens injured after a smuggling vessel capsized. >> we jumped in and did what we had to do. >>> we're now hearing from navy rescue swimmer who jumped in to help. >>> plus an international symbol of loss, honor and perseverance returning. organizers who are putting the aids quilt back on display say the tribute tapestry also holds a message about covid-19. >>> and a showdown between two tech titans tomorrow in a i have the pleasure to present to you... dr. martin luther king. sometimes, this is wha

. >> well, today california's attorney general rob bonta announced that his justice department will be conducting an independent review of the shooting death of sean monterrosa to determine if criminal charges are warranted in june of 2020. the 22 year-old was killed by a police officer. the officer who shot him said that he believed the hammer that monterroso was holding was a gun. the announcement comes after the solano county district attorney declined to conduct a review of the vallejo police department's investigation of the incident. >> fairness requires a complete process. not a process that ends with an investigation under fire. that's that's gathering dust on someone's desk somewhere, but a review of that investigation, although it was made clear by the da that she could have done it if she decided to do it, you decided not to. so i my office well, i will take it from here are absolutely committed that gain that process done. i've done well done. right to make sure that we earn the trust of californians. >> the actions announced today are separate from the california departmen

. >> 7.25 and state attorney general rob bonta says his office is going to investigate the shooting death22 year-old sean monterrosa who was shot and killed by vallejo police last june. the police department claims that an officer opened fire after mistaking a hammer and monterrosa's pocket for a gun, a job is launching this new probe after the solano county da refused to examine the police department's investigation. bonta says an independent review will decide if criminal charges are warranted. >> we will not be bringing him back. but the action today. but the action states critical. we must have complete. impartial there. reviews of officer involved shootings lay specific lacks accountability, especially to their fate of 14 in the police department over all that we hoped. >> sean's patients lie a little bit more on the help that let the city of orlando has been crying out for so many >> solano county d a christian abrams recused herself from the case and delivered the monterrosa file to the state attorney general's office last july. bonta says that decision was not justified. >> and co

general is taking steps to make more information on police use of force available to the public, rob bonta said into record agreement, the state department of justice will accelerate the release of documents on such incidents from 2014 to 2018 by late september. this all stems from the passage of senate bill 14 21 in january of 2019. it requires police departments to release to the public details on use of force officer, shootings and misconduct allegations. the former police officers connected with george floyd's death are now facing federal charges, court documents unsealed today alleged the four officers involved here violated florida's constitutional rights when he died last main charges from the justice department come after all, four officers were previously charged by the state. these issues are not partisan. shoes. these are minnesota issues, and minnesota's deserve transparency, accountability and justice within our police departments. derek shoven, who was convicted last month on second degree murder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter in floyd's death, was also n

a general, rob bonta was also there after his full first full week, rather as the state's attorney general bonta said his office. we'll work to address hate crimes and encourage more people to come forward. senator scott wiener also joined the crowd on sunday condemning the violence against the asian community working with law enforcement to make sure they know how to identify and investigate. >> i hate crimes. so that perpetrators i can be held accountable coming for victims have support to heal. we're also helping build relationships between law enforcement and communities so that community will feel confident and trustworthy when they come forward to report hate enviolence we have to just arms because a time when many of our prison attack. whatever your money. >> sananfrancisco will host many events, both virtual and d in-person throughout the month of may. you can find a full list on our website. kron 4 dot com. and coming up at 3.30 we'll have more on what's being done to help out the asian american pacific islander community kron four's, maureen kelly will bring us more in just a few

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