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Letter last year, but the employees still havent been paid. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. Im dan ashley, and im ama daetz. Alleged wage theft comes as a new report suggests the bay area has one of the highest minimum wage violations in the state. Abc seven News Reporter anser hassan has the story. As dominoes in la lucha, standing in front of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport, where he used to work, Francisco Bonilla says hes owed more than 7,000 in wages from the hotel. Me me me me muchas cosas tengo. Speaking through a translator, bonilla says thats money he and his family need to pay rent and their bills. Last october, the Oakland Department of workplace and employment standards found that the Radisson Hotel did not pay the correct minimum wage to 128 employees between july 2019 and april 2020, totaling more than 400,000 in back wages. The letter demanded restitution be paid within 45 days, six months later, it still hasnt been paid. It says to us that they dont think that the city of oakland takes this seriously, and we need the city of oakland to show that that they do. Sonya caraballo is a researcher at unite here local two, the Hotel Workers union. She says low wage workers at hotels like the radisson are often immigrants, and women, many with limited english skills, which karabell argues makes them easy to exploit the difference between what they should have been paid legally and what they were paid a difference of 5 an hour. The Radisson Hotel declined to comment for this story, but a new report by Rutgers University that examines wage theft in california over the past ten years finds that the San Francisco Oakland Fremont metropolitan area had the highest rate of employees being paid below the minimum wage at 14. I would point out that were only looking at minimum wage violations, but oftentimes these are paired with, you know, discrimination, sexual harassment. Daniel galvin is the lead author of the report. He says competition and profit are the main drivers of wage theft. The biggest violations happening in the Food Service Industry and private household industries, like maids and housekeepers. He says intervention is key. We also need stronger enforcement to make sure that that the workers who are entitled to the minimum wage are actually getting the wages that theyre earned. In oakland, anser hassan, abc seven news. Californias attorney general has issued a cease and desist order to the nonprofit neighbors together oakland. Thats according to online news site oakland side neighbors together was founded by activist seneca scott in 2021. Scott ran for oakland mayor in 2022. He now helps lead the campaign to recall mayor sheng tao, the may 10th order states. The group illegally solicited and received donations while failing to register as a nonprofit with the state. It also says the group failed to file required financial forms. In an email, neighbors together says it will appeal the attorney generals order. Heartbreak tonight in one san jose neighborhood after a new beautification project was vandalized, more than a dozen new trees celebrated at an event last week have been snapped and torn apart. Abc seven News Reporter zach fuentes first covered the planting of these trees is here with an update. Zach. So senseless. Yeah, so senseless and such a sad update to bring after the big event. Planting the final trees. That was only last week and it saw the mayor of San Jose City officials out planting trees themselves that day. The community was excited to finally get the trees. They asked the city for years. For today, theyre beyond disappointed. From celebration to heartbreak. Last week, the willow Business District in san jose finally got the trees. Theyd spent years requesting. 29 trees were planted. One was right in front of the business of norberto robles. We spoke with him the day of the official celebration. An i love it. Its hot. The olive tree, which i love. But friday morning that and the many other young trees he and his neighbors were so excited to get were found like this, broken with pieces left on the sidewalk. I ride my bicycle every morning, Early Morning and i saw this, my tree and then i started seeing more trees. And then i went around Walking Around to see to count how many. Robles said he counted at least 17. Its terrible. Its very terrible because i love trees and we need the trees in the city, you know, its so sad, you know, he said to me. In the community, though, data shows many affluent communities have dense tree canopies and reap Health Benefits from it. Other neighborhoods like willow have had to do without it. San Jose City Council member omar torres pushed for the council to pay for the trees and maintain them for three years. He said the vandals responsible for the destruction may have cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, theyre just terrorizing the neighborhood because, you know, again, this is a very important Business District to not only my district, but the city of san jose, torres said. The willow Business District has historically been underserved, but he plans to have the department of transportation replant or fix the damaged trees. And Council Member torres there also told me that he is in contact with the San Jose Police department captain who oversees that neighborhood, to look into who vandalized the trees and hopefully prevent it from happening again. All right, zach, thank you so much. The city of novato appears to have lost its oldest oak tree. This was the scene about 1130. This morning on alameda del prado. The huge tree between cinnamon teal lane and puffin court split in half. As you can see, its massive. It fell on two condos and caused a gas leak. Witnesses describe the impact as feeling like an earthquake. Enormous pop. And then i saw the tree just right down in the middle of the street. So i rushed out. I know the owners over there, so i wanted to make sure everything was okay, their actual entrance is blocked. There chimney was torn down, it hit a secondary condo perpendicular. Their entrance is blocked, and it looks like weve got a bit of a gas leak at this point. Novato police are advising people to avoid driving through the area for obvious reasons. And in San Francisco today, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosis husband inside their home was sentenced today to 30 years in prison. Abc seven News Reporter Melanie Woodrow was in court when the sentence was announced. She is in the newsroom live for us with the story. Melanie dan david depape did not speak in court today and looked straight ahead as the judge spoke to him, telling him that she believes theres one Silver Lining in this case. U. S. District judge Jacqueline Scott corley sentenced david to pap to 30 years today in connection with the october 28th, 2022 intrusion into speaker emerita nancy pelosi and husband paul pelosis home. Hell receive credit for approximately 18 months and 20 days already served. The government had asked for 40 years. Depape was convicted of assault and attempted kidnaping charges in november of last year. Outside court, a spokesperson read a statement on behalf of the u. S. Attorney for the Northern District of california. Todays sentence reflects David Depapes lack of remorse and contrition for violently assaulting mr. Pelosi. In asking for 14 years to papst defense attorney noted he had no prior contact with the criminal justice system. Was at a low point in his life, feels great remorse and that this was not a murder case. Still judge corley gave three reasons for her 30 year sentence. First, she said she believes depape is presently dangerous. Second, she called the very violent act of attacking paul pelosi completely gratuitous. And third, that depapes actions were unprecedented in that he broke into the home of a politician and attacked her spouse, a sentiment echoed by the acting assistant agent in charge of the fbi. Public servants, and indeed all citizens, deserve to work and live without threats of violence or of intimidation. Prior to sentencing, pelosis daughter read two statements, one on behalf of her father and one on behalf of her mother. In them, we learned paul pelosi seen here at the medal of freedom ceremony two weeks ago, continues to suffer with dizziness, falling down and headaches and that he has to avoid bright lights and loud noises outside court. Depapes son and exwife reacted to his sentence. Were going to appeal this. I think thats quite sad, i think thats a really long time because if you think about it right, hes already nearly 50. Hes hes basically its just a death sentence. Judge corley told depape she believes theres one Silver Lining to the case his reconnecting to his family. Noting the letters of support the Court Received from his mother and twin sister. Depape does have the right to appeal both his conviction and todays sentence. Proceedings continue next week in superior court for the state charges that hes facing in the newsroom. Melanie woodrow, abc seven news. All right, mel, thank you so much. A newly released video appears to show a violent assault by rapper and producer Sean Diddy Combs on his then girlfriend. This graphic footage was obtained by cnn, which says it shows combs in a towel chasing Cassie Ventura down a Los Angeles Hotel hallway. Back in 2016, ventura, which youll see is grabbed by her neck and thrown to the floor and then kicked twice and then dragged. Now were not going to show the entire video because it is disturbing, venturas lawyer says. This video corroborates allegations made in a since settled lawsuit that combs physically abused her for years. Combs has previously denied the allegations. Abc news has not independently verified the video and has reached out to combs representatives for comment. Coming up, a police chase in Southern California ends with a head on collision on a freeway. Look at this. Were going to hear from one of the innocent drivers hit during the suspects attempt to get away. But first, by choice or left behind. New developments in the saga of a group of american volunteers, including two from the bay area, who became trapped in the gaza strip. Abc seven teacher . But its still true. There are four states of matter. There are solids, liquids, gases. Teacher trevor . Teacher not quite . Plasma. Teacher lights please. Teacher now, states of matter are comprised of relationships between molecules. Teacher molecules relationships. Nicotines a neurotoxin that can escalate teen anxiety. Teacher saved by the bell ominous music workers remain there. Its unclear why. The state Department Says the two opted to stay, but the council on American Islamic relations says that they are stuck. We heard that the state department had successfully evacuated the american doctors. We learned shortly thereafter that doctor hale did not receive any notice of evacuation. Did not receive any calls or instructions, and had no way to leave. Today, more than 20 us medical workers were volunteering on a two week medical mission. They became trapped after an Israeli Military attack in rafah last week shuttered the citys critical Border Crossing to egypt. Back home in Southern California, several people were injured, including two police officers. Following an Early Morning police chase, and it all ended with a suspect driving the wrong way on the 405 freeway, reaching speeds of more than 80 miles an hour before crashing head on into traffic. Reporter jaysha patel with our sister station in los angeles has the story. Oh my goodness. Shes going to go head on into those vehicles. Oh my god. She decided to slam into them without even hitting the brakes. So were going to have innocent people hurt. It was like a scene out of a horror movie. A speeding van hit with pit maneuver after pit maneuver, but continuing to evade police. Air7 hd was overhead during the scary pursuit. I just see the headlights coming at us and boom, the collision. And then i was she. Her car was pinned against mine and thats when i promptly exited the vehicle to the shoulder just to keep myself safe. Pisses me off because i cant deal with noise. Ive been ordered by the cartel. This all started just before 430 this morning. Officers responded to a radio call of a woman causing a disturbance at fourth and rose in the venice area. She allegedly rammed into police vehicles, injuring two officers, and then took off. She was speeding, dodging cars and going the wrong way on the 405 near brentwood in the northbound lanes, the driver reaching speeds more than 80mph before eventually crashing into multiple cars, stopped on the freeway. I was really, really im very, very nervous, you know, and i put my brake hard and my seatbelt, you know, because i saw the ladys coming right here. This coming straight to me. The driver climbed on top of the hood of a semi truck before she was finally arrested. The driver in that truck spoke to eyewitness news. A entrada al troc. He said she tried to get inside, but he wouldnt let her in. During the pursuit, she completely smashed this gray sedan, which belongs to rudolph anderson, who was bleeding from his face at the scene. Him and others involved kept a positive attitude despite the scary encounter. It couldnt be worse. So im. Im good, im good. Jaysha patel, abc seven news. Coming up, steph curry investing in San Franciscos dogpatch neighborhood, how much he paid for this two story the Coliseum Authority unanimously approved a resolution to negotiate an agreement for the oakland roots and the soul soccer teams to play at the 58 year old facility. The resolution calls for 34 events over a one year period starting in march of 2025. The soccer teams will pay for and install new turf. Final approval is expected next month. Steph currys vast Business Enterprises are getting a new home, according to the chronicle. Curry closed sale this week on a two Story Building at the corner of 20th and illinois streets in San Franciscos dogpatch neighborhood, not far from chase center. The report says the warriors star paid 8. 5 million for it, nearly six times higher than what it sold for three years ago. Were told the building will serve as the new headquarters for 30 inc, stephs business enterprise. The bay areas new wnba Team Continues to gain support ahead of the 2025 debut. The golden state valkyries has surpassed 10,000 season tickets, deposits sold. The team says more than 2500 of those deposits were made after the team made a name revealed, and the brand launch on tuesday. Fans are invited to a Valkyries Block Party at thrive city outside chase center. The party starts tomorrow at 2 00. Should be great and on sunday, thousands of costumed racers are expected to attend San Franciscos beloved bay to breakers race. It officially gets going at 8 a. M. On sunday, but beware, some of the street closures begin tomorrow night. They stretch across the city from the embarcadero to ocean beach. Most of them will end by 11 a. M. Sunday, but there are a few that will stretch into the afternoon, so keep that in mind. So the weather could affect the costume choices. Thats true. You dont want to be too warm if its going to be hot. Sandy out. Whats going on . You know what i think . If they dress in layers, dress that is ama and dan, theyll be okay. We know some will show up without their clothing on. Lets take a look at the forecast for bay to breakers on sunday. It really couldnt be better weatforunning in the morning. There will be some patches of fog temperatures in the low to mid 50s and then slowly climbing up into the low 60s. Sun will be out. Its going to be a nice day and also a Beautiful Day for the valkyries. Uh block party tomorrow afternoon at 2 00. Bright and breezy, starting off at 61 degrees and coming up to 64. So make sure you have your sunscreen and enjoy if youre going to either one of those events, heres a live view from our Oakland Airport camera and you can see that the marine layer is there in the distance. If you are getting out of town and you are heading off to honolulu, there is a 50 chance of rain, 83 degrees isolated showers kahului 86 degrees. So warm there. Live doppler seven showing you the fog right near the coastline. It will push back in once again, but the pattern is pretty quiet. Youll probably notice that parts of Northern California getting clearing from the fog High Pressure is still the controlling factor as we head into the weekend. So other than mist and drizzle, were not expecting any rain. It is breezy right now. Gusts to 24 at napa sustained 27 onshore in San Francisco. Thats preventing us from getting too hot. As a matter of fact, our warmest location right now in the low 80s, places like brentwood, 60 degrees in San Francisco and a nice view from santa cruz. Camera people are already starting off their weekend overnight fog spreads, spotty drizzle tomorrow. Mainly sunny and breezy, and early next week weve got sunshine and warmer weather coming your way, so tonight that fog will be slow to spread from the coast into our valleys. By 1130 at night and then backing in the morning, starting off with some back into the drizzly pattern. Like today and then clearing away. Actually, most areas will see the sun tomorrow afternoon. Your morning numbers will be in the 40s and 50s. You will need to layer up because it starts off on the cool side tomorrow afternoon. I think you could get away with short sleeve weather away from the coast in the 70s where the sun is shining, breezy coast side. There will be a few patches of fog with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Your accuweather seven day forecast. A really nice looking weekend at or slightly below average for the weekend, and then well bump up those temperatures up into the mid 80s by monday and tuesday. Low 60s coast side temperatures will still hold in the 80s, but a little bit of a dip midweek. And then by friday its going to be noticeably cooler. Dan and ummah all right. Sounds good. Thank you sandhya. Oakland unified School Busses are going all electric. Usd will be the first major district in the country to transfer to transition to a 100 electric school bus system. The bus company that handles Student Transportation for the district is providing a fleet of 74 electric School Busses and chargers to be placed across the city. All of it will be managed through i technology, by the way. Coming up, the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk. Giant dipper turns 100 years old. Crazy. Were going to tell you about the celebration and its impact on the bay area. And here is your trav years later, guests still come from around the world to enjoy a thrill at that california landmark. Abc7 news south bay reporter Dustin Dorsey took a trip to the beach to see how the legendary attraction will be celebrated this weekend. Reporter theres nothing quite like the anticipation going to the top of a roller coaster, but even better than the rise is the fall, a feeling guests have felt riding the giant dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk for 100 years. Its like my first big coaster. Im just excited to see it, like, be like 100 years old today. May 17th, 1924. Construction of the iconic wooden roller coaster officially wrapped up and a legend was born. It cost an eye popping 0. 15 a ride back then. Saturday, the boardwalk will celebrate the giant dipper with special events culminating in a fireworks show, a century in the making, its now the fourth oldest roller coaster in the united states. Its one of the 10th oldest roller coasters in the world, so its really one of the last of its kind. Its a really special treasure. Ive been coming here since i was little. This is my first time. His first time. So just sharing a little piece of history and my family with him, you know, ride it. How many times . Ten times as many as we can. Can 100 maybe . Oh, maybe thatd be great. Indeed. The beach boardwalk attractions draw crowds from around the world with the giant dipper, by far the most popular. This helps Santa Cruz County see a 135 tourism spike in 2023, with more than 1 billion flowing in. Santa cruz county saw the third Consecutive Year of tourism growth uh since the pandemic. The Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk is just another way to experience a very unique attraction at the beach. And on the official 100th birthday of the giant dipper, guests flocked to santa cruz once again to celebrate in the best way they know they can. Its the definition of summer. Its so amazing, its so cheerful, and its a great way to kick off the summer, i said, the hundredth is going to be in 2024. I will absolutely be there. I swore it to myself and im here today for that day and im super excited. So whether its your first time or your 100th, the giant dipper has brought nothing but joy for a century in santa cruz. Dustin dorsey. Abc look at dustin. That is great. All right. We still have much more news ahead. We do. Lets go to abc seven news anchor zach fuentes for a look at the stories coming up at 530 zach thanks, dan. And so ditching pgandes, thats what the San Francisco Public Utility Commission is looking to do. Our Lyanne Melendez is going to join us with more on her report that dove into what that process could look like. Plus, its one of the bay areas favorite celebrations of drag and queer performance. Were going to have a preview of the seventh annual festival, so join us for those stories and more at 530 on abc seven bay area streaming tv. Dan ummah will do. Zac, thanks. And you can download the abc seven app or head to abc seven news. Com and join zac in two minutes. And if youre watching us here on tv world news tonight with david muir is next for sandhya patel. All of us, we appreciate your time. Im dan ashley and im ama daetz. We will see you again at 6 00. For any traveler you want to be. Like 1 chef dad, cookin up a free, hot breakfast for the entire family at a comfort hotel. Mom made this. Umm. I. Added. The garnish. Book direct at choicehotels. Com. 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