Pretty significant crowd gathered outside of lake merritt. Think started at the port of oakland for a rally and march there. It was part of the west coast port shutdown that included work stoppage. We are joined live with more on that shut down there at the port as well as other marches and rallies taking place in the bay area. Reporter protesters are making their voices heard today think they will stop business as usual urging social change reporter the friday morning protests were part of a coordinated oneday work stoppage at the nations port. The longshoremen stand with black americans. This is an historic occasion. This action on the part of the ilwu is the first time in American History that an International Union has commemorated the emancipation of africanamerican people in the United States of america. Reporter organizers are saying it is time for a new generation to take up the fight for equality. We are tired, and we are exhausted. This is a different generation and we will not sit by and accept what is happening. We will be out there and start the action. Reporter speakers talked about this moment of National Reckoning coming on juneteenth. On the other side of the bay, there were scattered protests including a rolling protest with drivers holding up signs and honking their horns in solidarity with black lives matter. At city hall, hundreds gathered demanding the city shift funding away from police and remove Police Officers from city schools. In addition to that protest we are monitoring, there were numerous other protests around the area including santa clara and santa rosa. We will have continual coverage. Right now, ktvu fox2 news. Certainly a larger turnout given whats going on in the country. Thank you. A number of gatherings were held in honor of juneteenth. A youth rally drew hundreds to the santa clara Country Building for a local registration event. They called for the release of all young people being held the Juvenile Hall. They say the black youth are nearly 7 times more likely to be admitted to Juvenile Hall than their peers, and that number is nine times for latino youth. We want to allocate the funds coming from Juvenile Hall and give that back to our youth so they have the resources to turn their lives around and prosper. An event was held calling for funds to be shifted from policing to the community and for increased investment in black possesses. Faith leaders called for change on this juneteenth announcing a march through san jose tomorrow focusing on police reform. Hundreds of family members and friends said farewell to a federal Law Enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty. A Public Memorial Service was held at the high school where David Patrick underwood once attended school. The acting secretary of Homeland Security as well as state and local leaders were among those in attendants. He was killed and another Security Officer was wounded on may 29 while guarding the oakland Federal Building. Two suspects that her extremists are behind bars in this case. One is accused in the amperage attack that killed santa cruz sheriff Sergeant Damon gutzwiller. Its easy to want to live in a peaceful work. It takes a special person to allow us to do so. The large majority of american citizens take peace for granted because of the public servants. He was one of the greats whose daily sacrifices became the ultimate sacrifice. He was 53 years old. He leaves behind a large extended family. One of the suspects in his killing made an appearance in Court Earlier today. Robert alvin just a junior from millbrae appeared for the hearing via zoom. He is charged with aiding and abetting Steven Carrillo who allegedly shot at the Federal Building from a white van killing underwood and wending the other guard. An attorney was appointed for justus. A Funeral Service was held today for sean moner rosa a suspect shot and killed by police. Friends and family gathered at the chapel by the sea. He was from San Francisco. Of alejo officer shot him earlier this month after responding to reports of alluding at walgreens. John purvis an attorney from his family who attended the funeral said he intends to file a civil suit against the city of vallejo. We will be filing federal civil rights lawsuits in the near future. We want to get this issue out of the way and see the cameras. I anticipate that we will keep the pressure on their and we will keep pressing. He also said before filing the lawsuit he will demand the officer be criminally charged by the salon oda. Coming up on ktvu fox2 news, we will speak about the balance between a second wave of covid19 cases and keeping the economy open. Coming up next, for so many states seeing a spike in cases, Health Officials are urging continued caution. The cool done was felt over the bay area this afternoon. As we take our way through the final day of spring. I will have a look at what you can expect for your weekend coming up in just a little bit. 5 star ratings for royal oils especially designed for curly and coily crowns. Give your crown the Royal Treatment and achieve a healthier scalp and healthier hair in just 3 weeks. With more states reopening, Health Officials are reporting a new surge of coronavirus cases. Florida broke its oneday record for new infections. We have more on the warning from Health Officials. Reporter another record day of coronavirus cases for florida. Nearly 4000 new cases have been reported. The governor says it circulating more among lung people. A lot of those folks testing positive do not show any symptoms. There is no requirement that you have systems at the florida sites. You are seeing a different complexion in terms of the ages of people being tested. Win florida is one of multiple states seeing a surge of cases. Another being oklahoma where President Trump is scheduled to have a rally on saturday. Health officials have expressed concerns but oklahomas governor says the state is ready. We have to get back in society. Is not practical to have a bunker in place for the next 24 months. Reporter the director of the National Cancer institute says it can lead to another Public Health crisis. Delays in screenings and treatments due to the pandemic could result in thousands of deaths over the next 10 years. While hospitals are ramping treatments backup, some patients may avoid the hospital out of fear of contracting the virus. All of this is coming back now. We have to overcome the fear of covid. Miamidade countys mayor says he will shut any business not enforcing virus safety measures. In miami, fox news. For more on the street in surge in coronavirus cases, we are joined by an Infectious Diseases professor at the Uc Berkeley School of Public Health. We are seeing this big spike in cases here in california and in many states across the country. Are these increases but you would expect to see with more of the economy reopening or is there something more concerning care . Yes. It is expected. The virus is still going on. Just like today the w. H. O. Announced new cases. I think this is expected because the reopening of the economy. We are seeing in some spots here in california some parts of the state were some counties are taking a more cautious approach. In san diego they put a pause on the reopening strategy. Santa clara county seems to be doing the same thing taking it slow in terms of reopening. As we continue to open up more and more businesses, what are the most important metrics we need to look at to know if we need to dial things back. I think that we have to continue the testing. That is the most important way to really monitor the spike of the new cases. And i feel there is a question about trying to find a balance between Public Health concern as well is reopening of the economy and society. We all agreed that we have to open the society and reopen the economy. At the same time, there is a lot of concern because of the ongoing pandemic. One life is more important. And so i feel that the reopening of society is something we have to do what we have to do. Keep the social distancing and really make sure that we minimize our exposure to the virus. I think that is what we can do with the reopening of the economy. What we just saw yesterday as you well know, the governor put a statewide order in place saying Everyone Needs to wear a mask out doors. How important is mask wearing . If we get more people to wear masks when theyre out in public, do you think that will dampen the increase in cases we are seeing right now . Yes. I really believe that wearing a mask will play an Important Role in reducing the potential exposure to the virus. As we know, there is so much data that shows social distancing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the exposure. And the reopening of society and the economy and clearly it is almost impossible in several cases to keep the social distancing like public transportation. In that case, you have to really put on a mask. That is one of the ways that will really protect you from exposure to the virus. And id like to point out one more thing about when the mask is protection from other people. Wearing a mask, one of the most Important Roles of wearing a mask is not only protecting you but other people. We know a lot of people like the elderly and the people with underlying medical conditions are highly susceptible to covid 19. So wearing a mask is very important to protect you as well as your loved ones. An important message. We always appreciate your time and your insight. Professor of Infectious Diseases at u. S. Berkeley school of Public Health. Thank you. Struck around the bay area, a notable drop in temperatures. 5 to 15 degrees across the bay area. Even more in some spots like santa rosa. We are giving you a look at sfo where you can see the low clouds banked up right against the keels. Oakland, 66. A warm 91 in livermore. San jose, 80 degrees. Here is a look at the 24 hour temperature change. You can see just how much cooler we are. That by 17 in santa rosa. Around the bay anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees cooler. Hayward and oakland are reporting 12 degrees cooler. The onshore breeze is back. We woke up with low clouds and the marine layer. Still along the coastline in most areas. Sustained wind at 22 miles per hour. If we shifts off just a little bit, san jose reporting 15 and hayward reporting 12. A view of the fog right along the coastline. Sunny skies over pacifica and everybody else looks to be mostly cloudy. For tomorrow morning we started out with mostly cloudy skies along the coast and northbay and east bayshore we will have mostly sunny skies. Partly sunny to mostly cloudy he expected for saturday along the coast. When i come back i will have a look at your fathers day sunday as well as the extended forecast. An important holiday coming up. Coming up next, the state attorney general explains why he believes performing California Police departments is so necessary. He is encouraged that most departments or on board with some change. Tune into knife or wwe smack down. It could started at 8 00 followed by the 10 00 news andy 11 00 news all here on ktvu. Devin, did you know geico is now offering an extra 15 percent credit on car and motorcycle policies . Ok . Thats 15 percent on top of what geico could already save you. So what are you waiting for . Dj khaled to be your motivational coach . 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I think california is further along the most parts of the country. These are all based on best practices and research. I think most people in our communities would say, you mean we dont already do those things . I am finding that a lot of folks in Law Enforcement especially our chiefs and our sheriffs are interested in showing the public that we are ahead of the kurd. You saw there was some of those reforms are including a ban on the chokehold and changes in the way that intervention is done in the state. Another hot topic was this mask mandate. The governor of california saying we must wear a mask of for outside if we cant socially distance. How do you enforce that . He basically said what, its not that enforceable. We will probably not have cops out there on the street writing them tickets about masks. Is an honor system thing. He hasnt 86yearold mother at home and he would not want to bring something home to her. Youve got to be a good citizen. Some candor on the issue of masks from the attorney general. Indeed. It seems like that is something that the governor is encouraging all of us to do. I saw everyone in San Francisco with their masks on. Have a good weekend. I appreciate it. You too. Thank you. Tune into the issue is this sunday morning at 6 30 with Alex Michaelsen. Still to come, more on a bill that would make ethnic studies a requirement for cal state students. We will explain why the University System is pushing back against the legislation. Could tonight teeth become a federal holiday . I will tell you more coming up. Back now to the celebrations of juneteenth. Kamala harris is among those leading the effort to make today a federal holiday. Lauren blanchard tells is one Senate Republican is among those signing on. Reporter as a nation recognizes and celebrates a date that forms slaves in texas of their freedom, it is facing protests over racial inequality still present today. We are going to celebrate juneteenth in the city and have a day where we not only celebrate freedom, but reflect on how far we have to go in this country to get real racial justice. Reporter the white house is not said if they will support naming june 19 a holiday. The secretary refuted claims that the president did not know about june 19 but he has helped spread the word. That is simply not true. There were a lot of people who did not know what juneteenth was. You can see that i looked at the chart and this year they went like this. That is thanks to President Trump. Reporter slates in galveston, texas received word they were free 2. 5 years after the emancipation proclamation. John cornyn is proposing legislation to make juneteenth the federally recognized holiday. On a day we celebrate as juneteenth its an opportunity to reflect on our history and the mistakes we have made and why we have come a long way. We know that there is more we need to do. Reporter i had written military order was found that the National Archives on thursday dated june 19, 1865 and informed texans that all slaves were free. Foxnews. A bill that would make ethnic studies classes a graduation requirement is working its way through the state legislature. Students would have to take a three credit class. Africanamerican studies, native american studies, or latino studies. We are joined by the coauthor of this bill. First, explain why you believe this changes needed. I think anyone that has been following recent events of the days with the protests and dialogues understands how important it is to understand diversity in our communities. This is good educational policy. Ethnic studies lead to more positive social outcomes and allow students to introduce new perspectives and have some with Critical Thinking and increases empathy. There are a lot of good reasons. What do you make of the opposition from the university. It argues against legislative interference and that the process should be left to the individual institutions. In addition to the fact that we need to have these conversations, and what we are going through now highlights that need. We know that this is good for students. We are helping to train students to engage better. Everyone knows that he who doesnt know their history is bound to repeated. By educating our students and the history of slavery and oppression and segregation and the civil rights movement, the struggles that so many of our Diverse Communities have had, this is how we create a just future for california and bring our communities together. Update our viewers on where this bill stands now. It was just voted on by the california state assembly. It has been, voted on by the state senate and approved by the assembly. It will shortly be going to the governor for hopefully his signature. It will be up to our california s