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KTVU The July 3, 2024

Evening everyone. Im mike mibach and im Claudine Wong. That incident happened last thursday morning when there were children inside of that facility. Surveillance video showing two suspects, one armed with a gun, pulling up in front of that center and stealing a car right from the driveway. New at ten ktvu zac sos is live in oakland after speaking with the owner of that daycare. And zach, what is she telling you . Well, understandably, just how relieved she is that no one was hurt, as you mentioned, this all happening around the time that parents were dropping off their their kids. Kids were already inside the building. Employees were inside the building. And the owners son, i spoke to him as well. And he says that gun was drawn, despite the fact that there were a number of signs that read child daycare on the building. Any situation like that, you kind of just think about what could have happen. Like, you know, what if he just decided to fire . It was around seven in the morning last thursday when Jelani Baines says two masked men rolled up to his mothers east oakland daycare, their surveillance cameras capturing it all, popped a window, took the window out inside his mother, krishna hamilton, her daughters camaro parked outside. It kind of rumbles when you hear the engine start up. So thats how you know the vehicle is being started. Her assistant, who was too shaken to appear on camera, opening the front door to check on the car to find a gun pointed in her direction. It was really early in the morning, so i dont think it was too many kids inside at the time. But you know, bullets have no names on them, so if he would have started shooting it would it would be terrible. The assistant running back inside. We have signs in the front of our daycare that say 24 hour child care. And we had parents scheduled to be coming at any moment thankful no one was hurt, but worried about the future. I fear for my life. I fear continuing to have my business in a space where i dont feel comfortable and safe. As for her daughter, shes ready to move out of oakland. All the equipment she works with as a professional hairstylist was in the trunk. Oakland is missing out on the new business owner, who wont be opening up her business in oakland. Shell be taking it elsewhere. This as oakland released new data thursday reporting overall crime in the city, down 33 compared to last year. I wouldnt say the crime rate is down. I think the way things are reported might be a little different. Jelani and his mothers view many neighbors have just given up reporting everyday crime. It really hurts because we love oakland. We love being here. But something has to happen. You know, because its getting out of control. Her message to city leaders. Weve got to see more police presence. Weve got to see more Community Engagement with the police. Weve got to see these criminals get off the street. And it turns out this is not even the first time they have had a family car stolen. They say it has happened outside the daycare. Three times before. So, claudine, frankly, they say they are not expecting to get their daughters car back. No, that is such a shame, zach, i know they i mean, they obviously already have cameras up to try to protect themselves. Do they have any plans to do anything differently to try to, you know, kind of change the situation out there . You know, theyre kind of at a loss right now. They say the best solution theyve found has been to make sure that they block their cars into the driveway. All right. Well, hopefully they get it back. And were certainly sorry this happened to them. Zach, thanks so much for that report. Well, as zach just mentioned, new numbers are showing that crime in oakland is down. Coming up tonight at 1030. Were going to dig deeper into that data and tell you what city leaders say is behind that trend. Livermore police have now identified the man suspected of killing two people over the weekend. Police shared these photos of 30 year old tungsten vasquez. Authorities say they believe the oakland resident shot and killed a 26 year old woman and a 21 year old man, the two killed on april 27th just before seven in the morning at a la quinta inn on south front road. Police say they believe vasquez knew the victims, and tonight he remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. The deaths were livermores first and second homicides of the year. And now to the protests on College Campuses. Heres a live look at uc berkeley at this hour, where tonight, the number of tents is multiplying as protesters set up camp, they are urging the uc system to review its investments and cut ties with any weapons manufacturers and related military supply industries involved with israeli attacks on gaza. There are no universities currently standing in gaza, so we are doing this, for our fellow palestinian student comrades as well, who have no institution to go to as a result of our affiliation with this institution. Protesters say theyre willing to risk getting expelled or arrested in order to get their demands met by the university. Now, despite escalating violent clashes at other universities around the country, the demonstrations at berkeley have remained peaceful. Thats right, students at cal say theyve actually talked with uc staff about the call to divest ktvu. Jana katsuyama has the story. Student protesters say theyve had meetings with uc officials calling on the university to review its investments and cut ties with any weapons manufacturers and related military supply industries involved with israeli attacks on gaza. Weve met with all, all sorts of people, chancellor christ, the staff. Im not sure about the positions of each of these people, but, like its in progress. On thursday, they said a small victory. It was a near unanimous vote in favor of the bill. Protesters say the undergraduate student body voted for a bill to block expenditures of student funds on companies linked with military industry. They hope the university will do the same. All these companies that are profiting off the war. So the primary aspect is complete divestment from blackrock, just to take our money, our tuition, our taxes away from these companies that are making money off the blood of the people of gaza. What students are by and large calling for is divestment from weapons manufacturers, divestment from israeli businesses, and divestment from institutions, institutions or companies that do business with israeli businesses. Professor christopher marsicano, who studies Higher Education, finance at davidson college, says this is not the first time student activists have called for divestment. In the 1980s, there was a similar focus on south africa, but University Funding has changed over the decades, making divestment more complicated. But effectively endowment managers have to do is figure out what of the various different pieces of their very complicated endowment, meet those criteria. There are already index Fund Products that dont include weapons manufacturers or defense companies. The list is broader than that. There are other companies in the supply chains of these firms that are dedicated to the manufacturing, to the to the arms industry, that the administration is being shown in these negotiations. I spoke with a representative for uc berkeley who would not give any confirmation of whether there are meetings taking place, and also said that the university has no comment reporting from uc berkeley, jana katsuyama, ktvu, fox two news. Officials at Stanford University say theyve sent evidence to the fbi of someone on campus wearing clothing typically worn by fighters with a hamas terrorist organization. Students have created an encampment and the universitys white plaza. Now, Officials Say a photo of someone at the encampment wearing a green headband, a Face Covering and glasses eventually came to the attention of school administrators, who then sent it to the fbi. The person has not been identified as of tonight. Now, stanfords president says the student encampment violate its School Policies and that the student protesters will be disciplined. The demonstrators say they are unfazed by the threats as cleanup is underway at ucla, where 210 protesters were arrested early this morning. That was following a nine hour standoff with police, ucla workers clearing structures and debris from royce quad today after Law Enforcement breached the propalestine encampment on campus. Bulldozers were used to move trash into giant bins. Eventually, those were filled to the brim. Graffiti still covers the outside of royce hall, but it too will eventually be removed. Earlier today, protesters were arrested at ucla and they were released from jail. Demonstrators greeted with food and cheers. We are told those arrested were cited for Unlawful Assembly and are set to appear in court at a later date. A charge of Unlawful Assembly in california carries a maximum penalty of up to six months in jail, or a 1,000 fine. Ucla classes will be remote tomorrow as campus operations are Still Limited at this time. Southern California State Assembly member rick chavez r. Br. Is requesting an immediate investigation into possible civil Rights Violations at ucla during demonstrations this week. The assemblyman has sent a formal letter to the u. S. Department of education citing incidents in which he says demonstrators on campus harassed jewish and israeli american students, denying them equal access to campus facilities. Zubir also wants the uc regents to look into why it took so long for Law Enforcement to intervene when the encampment was attacked by counterprotesters on tuesday night. In a statement, the assemblyman said in part, on all accounts, ucla has failed to uphold its most important responsibility, which is to protect the safety and wellbeing and civil rights of all of its students. Freedom of speech and freedom to peacefully protest are fundamental pillars of our democracy. But violence, harassment and intimidation are not speech and have no place on campus or anywhere across town. At nearby usc. After canceling its main Commencement Ceremony amid controversy and campus protests, the university now says it will host the trojan family graduate celebration. This is planned for next thursday at the coliseum. It is set to feature a drone shows, fireworks, surprise performances as well as the trojan marching band. Nationwide, more than 2000 people have now been arrested in connection with campus protests. Youre under arrest. Now this is video from Portland State university in oregon, where at least a dozen arrests were made today after propalestinian protesters took over the school library. Four of them were not students at that university. Portland police say the library has now been cleared, noting that they found what appeared to be improvised weapons, including ball bearings and diy armor, in louisiana, 20 people were arrested today in new orleans at Tulane University and in new haven, connecticut. Four demonstrators were also arrested at yale. Well, after days of silence, President Biden addressed the unrest on College Campuses today. Biden saying free speech is essential to protecting our democracy. But acts of protest must be conducted within the rule of law. Dissent is essential to democracy, but dissent must never lead to disorder or to denying the rights of others so students can finish the semester and their college education. Look, its basically a matter of fairness. Its a matter of whats right. Theres the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos. The president also says the protests have not prompted him to change his policies in the middle east. And our coverage of the campus protests continues online. Head to our website at ktvu. Com for the latest developments here in california and across the country. New at ten Oakland Police gathered to honor the lives of two recently fallen officers at the Alameda County memorial wall. The names of officers twan ley, an officer, jordan wingate, were added to the memorial in pleasanton. The wall remembers Law Enforcement and firefighters who died in the line of duty in Alameda County. Officer ley was shot and killed in december while responding to a Cannabis Store break in. Officer wingate died april 20th after being on life support for his injuries following a 2018 crash involving his patrol vehicle. Well, first thursdays kicks off tonight in San Francisco. Coming up, a live report from the city where the streets were flooded with Community Members and local businesses. Also, stanford Softball Team gearing up for a big matchup this week. How the Powerhouse Program is looking to build momentum around the sport. Its not a matter of if, but when the rain will arrive right here to the bay area. We will track that incoming system together when the news continues right here on ktvu and improve business. Ktvu is amber lee live for us in the city tonight to bring us the highlights and the reaction. Amber claudine. The event ended just a short while ago at 10 00. Now what i keep hearing people say is San Francisco is back now. Organizers that hope for 10,000 people. But they say tonights turnout far exceeded their expectations. I love you in my life. I want to feel alive. Live music featuring a luna, an english singer and dj on the main stage, designed to bring life back to downtown San Francisco. This is the first of 12 monthly block parties known as first thursdays, held along Second Street from market to howard. Im working nearby, and i just feel like all these, loud music and stuff. And then i look down saying, well, thats the big event here. So i walked down. Looks good. Would a Screen Printing booth by evolved sf, an art gallery in the mission district, attracted many with the offer to choose a design and help create it on a free tote bag to take home. I think its amazing. I mean, im a student. I like to have fun on thursday nights. Its really fun to just see the community. Spin a nearby ping pong social club, offered free matches with its staff members. Winners get swag a way to generate business. I only wanted this one. Okay, there you go, man. All right. Thank you. Hey, of course. Viva San Francisco a toast to San Francisco. And the organizers of this event. Hybrid workers say spring is in the air. And this giant block party is a way to celebrate the end of their work week in the office. And im glad that theyre doing it on a thursday, not friday, because most of my coworkers, like we dont go into the office on mondays and fridays. The diverse food offerings are a major attraction. One man tells me he enjoys oaklands first fridays and wants to see what San Franciscos first thursdays offers this. The pandemic makes it set us back, so theyre just trying to bring us out, and this is a good way to start. Its all positivity. We got little ones out here. They got old ones out here, you name it. For the adults, this was definitely a San Francisco style street party with drag queen performances. Organizers estimates made that up to 20,000 people attended this event. If you missed this one, there is always first. Thursdays next month. Claudine. Amber. That seems like a great crowd. Were they surprised by how many people embrace this and really wanted to be a part of this . Well, the organizers tell me they had hope, but they really didnt know what to expect. So this was absolutely a really pleasant surprise. Yes, a Great Success right out of the gate. All right. Amber lee reporting for us live tonight. Thanks so much. Amber well over 200 volunteers stepped out of their offices today and out into San Franciscos sunny downtown to clean up city streets and parks. Jpmorgan chase, the gap, levi strauss, visa and wells fargo came together to build this downtown volunteer coalition. Each Company Brought 50 volunteers. They collected trash, cleared pathways and weeded green spaces. Organizers say these companies. Want to lead by example and get others to engage in volunteer work. Across the city. We have the first five companies, but we want this to grow. We want there to be tech companies, biotech, other financial institutions, other companies that call San Francisco home. We want them to join in. We love this city and we want to show that love. The five Company Downtown volunteer coalition is set to meet several times a year to work on similar projects. New at ten. Voters in San Francisco could be faced with a 790 Million School bond measure. The San Francisco Unified School District says it will be asking the board to consider a general Obligation Bond for the november ballot. Officials say a recent district report found significant building improvement needs in schools across the district, adding that the new measure will not raise taxes for City Residents for the past 7 to 10 days. Those of us here in the ktvu Weather Center have been tracking a system a storm that is not typical for this time of the yea

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