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nbc's velena jones continues our coverage velena. well, raj, it's important that we note first that even legal experts don't all necessarily agree on all the answers to those questions. that's because this has never happened before. so it's leaving everyone to make their best educated guess of what happens next. today, we have the most important voice of all, and that's the voice of the jurors. they have spoken, donald j. trump has been convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records, found guilty on all 34 felony counts. former president donald trump now becomes the first president ever convicted of a felony. this is one of those historic moments. that's a first time ever moment, and we're just starting to think about, well, gee, what are all the consequences and what should we do in the future? a felony conviction can prevent mr. trump from buying guns and voting in many states, and even joining the military. but uc law sf professor rory little explains what it won't prevent is his run for president. but legally, there's no b
nbc's velena jones continues our coverage velena. well, raj, it's important that we note first that even legal experts don't all necessarily agree on all the answers to those questions. that's because this has never happened before. so it's leaving everyone to make their best educated guess of what happens next. today, we have the most important voice of all, and that's the voice of the jurors. they have spoken, donald j. trump has been convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records,...
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in oakland, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. new video tonight of a wild crime in the north bay. that is where police spotted on camera they were chasing a stolen ambulance with an emt stuck in the back. this video was posted on social media. police say the ambulance was stolen by a 36 year old sonoma man. it happened in santa rosa as paramedics responded to a call for medical assistance. police say as paramedics were treating him, he jumped in the ambulance and he took off. it's we're so thankful that everybody is okay, but it is certainly a scary situation and something that reminds us of the, potential dangers that exist on a daily basis. santa rosa police ultimately stopped the ambulance using spike strips. a man was arrested after surrendering outside a santa rosa hospital. big cinco de mayo celebrations are just a couple of days away in san jose. it means two big parades and festivals happening at the same time. last year, san jose police faced heavy criticism for their decision to close streets and onramps during the celebration. but as nbc bay area's damian trujillo repor
in oakland, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. new video tonight of a wild crime in the north bay. that is where police spotted on camera they were chasing a stolen ambulance with an emt stuck in the back. this video was posted on social media. police say the ambulance was stolen by a 36 year old sonoma man. it happened in santa rosa as paramedics responded to a call for medical assistance. police say as paramedics were treating him, he jumped in the ambulance and he took off. it's we're so...
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nbc bay area's velena jones explains that the solution is coming from a group looking to find long term respite. making the air easier to breathe is critical for creating a healthier east oakland. that's the battle cry for adele watts, a community organizer with the group communities for a better environment. air quality in east oakland is a huge issue. we have some of the worst air quality in the state of california. a state map shows east oakland is disproportionately impacted by high rates of pollution compared to other bay area cities. watts points to industrial businesses. the oakland airport and a truck ban, diverting large trucks from 580 to 880. our health is at risk right on a daily basis because of the conditions in our community. and that's not okay, right? we know who lives in deep east oakland, primarily black and brown folks. those are the people who are being impacted. nonprofit cbe is trying to change that by reducing industrial pollution and stopping the oakland airport expansion. most recently, they're partnering with community members to develop a five year plan to re
nbc bay area's velena jones explains that the solution is coming from a group looking to find long term respite. making the air easier to breathe is critical for creating a healthier east oakland. that's the battle cry for adele watts, a community organizer with the group communities for a better environment. air quality in east oakland is a huge issue. we have some of the worst air quality in the state of california. a state map shows east oakland is disproportionately impacted by high rates...
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now phelan avenue in oakland, velena jones nbc, bay area news. that's fantastic. congratulations to him. and that's that's so happy going to his alma mater. staying close to home. it really is. he's a man of many talents. sounds amazing. no auto-tune, no nothing. that's real right there on the spot for sure. it's good that he's staying in the bay area. we've had some fantastic weather this week, but by the coast? yeah we've got that fog. it's going to linger not just through tonight, but really into the weekend. and this is the thing. so if you're going to be out and about early in the morning, you might even catch some drizzle around the coastline. and we do have some cooling already underway, especially more noticeable in inland areas. let's get a live look right now throughout the bay area. at some of our cameras, notice the temperatures there 74 in san jose. we do have a light breeze from the north northwest at about 14mph. oakland 64. in through walnut creek 68. and in san francisco 67 degrees. a light breeze now breeze will also be a factor not only into ton
now phelan avenue in oakland, velena jones nbc, bay area news. that's fantastic. congratulations to him. and that's that's so happy going to his alma mater. staying close to home. it really is. he's a man of many talents. sounds amazing. no auto-tune, no nothing. that's real right there on the spot for sure. it's good that he's staying in the bay area. we've had some fantastic weather this week, but by the coast? yeah we've got that fog. it's going to linger not just through tonight, but really...
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velena jones, nbc, bay area news. thank you. velena. new officers and a new police chief. thank you. witness testimony continued today at former president trump's trial in manhattan. madeleine westerhout, who served as a white house aide in the trump administration, was back on the stand for cross-examination by trump's attorneys. she has testified about checks trump signed in the oval office and a meeting scheduled with trump and michael cohen, who at the time was trump's attorney. cohen is expected to be a key witness in the case, and he's expected to testify next week. mr. trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments made to adult film actress stormy daniels. a federal appeals court upheld the contempt of congress conviction of steve bannon. he is the ex-advisor of former president trump. bannon defied a subpoena from the congressional committee that investigated the january 6th attack on the u.s. capitol. the court's decision means bannon may soon have to start serving a four month prison sentence. his lawyers could ask
velena jones, nbc, bay area news. thank you. velena. new officers and a new police chief. thank you. witness testimony continued today at former president trump's trial in manhattan. madeleine westerhout, who served as a white house aide in the trump administration, was back on the stand for cross-examination by trump's attorneys. she has testified about checks trump signed in the oval office and a meeting scheduled with trump and michael cohen, who at the time was trump's attorney. cohen is...
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velena jones nbc, bay area news. a late night move in antioch to strip the title of board president from a school district trustee. that board president says it's an attempt to silence him for holding the district, and the superintendent accountable for how they're handling worker bullying complaints. given the clear violation of the board policies and protocols, i'm calling for a censure resolution to be included in next month's governing board meeting and to add a discussion item to consider the potential removal of board president hernandez from a position as president. and that motion follows our investigative units report last month, where several workers accused the district's maintenance director of bullying them. they filed complaints against ken turnage with the district. turnage moved a desk onto a roof as punishment. you're seeing that photo here. that's according to one complaint. the workers believe the superintendent turned a blind eye because she's close friends with turnage. she hasn't responded to th
velena jones nbc, bay area news. a late night move in antioch to strip the title of board president from a school district trustee. that board president says it's an attempt to silence him for holding the district, and the superintendent accountable for how they're handling worker bullying complaints. given the clear violation of the board policies and protocols, i'm calling for a censure resolution to be included in next month's governing board meeting and to add a discussion item to consider...
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velena jones, nbc, bay area news. a fire in the atlantic college in oakland left several people without homes. this is what it looked like from nbc bay area's sky ranger. just above as firefighters arrived. the apartment building is located on sixth avenue and east eighth street, just about a block away from the college. now, the flames did spread to that smaller house right next door. fire this afternoon, now under control, and the department is trying to figure out how many people were displaced. they do know that no one was hurt, though. the final count is in for the cinco de mayo celebrations in the south bay. the city of san jose marked the day with two big parades and festivals, and in the wake of these celebrations, there were questions about how it went off. san jose police answered those questions today. nbc bay area's damian trujillo explains. several businesses along the parade route in east san jose say they were impacted by the festivities, and san jose police say they would support another celebration ag
velena jones, nbc, bay area news. a fire in the atlantic college in oakland left several people without homes. this is what it looked like from nbc bay area's sky ranger. just above as firefighters arrived. the apartment building is located on sixth avenue and east eighth street, just about a block away from the college. now, the flames did spread to that smaller house right next door. fire this afternoon, now under control, and the department is trying to figure out how many people were...
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velena jones, nbc bay area news. south bay teachers rallied today, calling for a better way to keep up with the bay area's high cost of living. teachers lined up outside los gatos high. the union is in the middle of negotiations with the los gatos-saratoga high school district. teachers say they used to be some of the best paid educators in the bay area. now, many say they can't even afford to live in that district. historically, i've been here many, many years and it would we would be the school that would take teachers away from other schools. and now and now we are the opposite. people are taking our our staff away. district officials tell us they look forward to keeping up good faith negotiations are both beneficial and fiscally responsible for the community. relief is coming for those with student loans. the biden administration is giving borrowers more time to meet a key deadline. we're talking about biden's account adjustment program. borrowers now have until june 30th to make their request, and in order to qu
velena jones, nbc bay area news. south bay teachers rallied today, calling for a better way to keep up with the bay area's high cost of living. teachers lined up outside los gatos high. the union is in the middle of negotiations with the los gatos-saratoga high school district. teachers say they used to be some of the best paid educators in the bay area. now, many say they can't even afford to live in that district. historically, i've been here many, many years and it would we would be the...
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in berkeley, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. well, she's retiring soon. bay area representative anna eshoo. she is ending her career in congress on a high note literally today, she had a rescue helicopter named in her honor. it's called the onorable anna, and it was announced just a few hours ago at a reception at the 129th rescue wing base that rescue wing has saved countless lives in shu's district, and she's played a big part in building a hangar at the rescue wing. today's reception. as you celebrated the 15 students she nominated who were just appointed to the u.s. military, naval and air force academies, one of the highest privileges i have as a member of congress is to nominate outstanding young women and men, and i'm so proud i am so proud of the number of women that have gone to the military academies. of the 15 nominees, six were appointed to west point, four to the naval academy and five to the air force academy. coming up, a new family of covid variants raising concern about falling vaccination rates. what you should know and a tribute to san
in berkeley, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. well, she's retiring soon. bay area representative anna eshoo. she is ending her career in congress on a high note literally today, she had a rescue helicopter named in her honor. it's called the onorable anna, and it was announced just a few hours ago at a reception at the 129th rescue wing base that rescue wing has saved countless lives in shu's district, and she's played a big part in building a hangar at the rescue wing. today's reception. as...
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velena jones, nbc, bay area news. more than 250 people have died from accidental overdoses. this year in san francisco, and that marks a decline for the city. in the first four months of this year, 258 people died of overdoses, down from 275 in 2023. last month marked the fewest deaths in a single month since december . public health department also released new data from a pilot program aiming to improve access to addiction treatment for the unhoused members. go out on the streets at night to set up on the spot. telehealth confrontations, consultations. pardon me with doctors who can immediately prescribe addiction medication. the important thing here is we're really meeting people where they are, but also when we see them and meet with them and talk to them, they may not have thought about it just the minute before, but we can link them to a doctor immediately. have them come up with a treatment plan, get the prescription filled and get them a room. in the last four weeks, the city says 173 unhoused people accepted consultations, 33% went to pick up their addiction medicat
velena jones, nbc, bay area news. more than 250 people have died from accidental overdoses. this year in san francisco, and that marks a decline for the city. in the first four months of this year, 258 people died of overdoses, down from 275 in 2023. last month marked the fewest deaths in a single month since december . public health department also released new data from a pilot program aiming to improve access to addiction treatment for the unhoused members. go out on the streets at night to...
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as nbc bay area's velena jones explains, the officer named in today's federal lawsuit is also accused of defrauding the city in another federal case. does it sounds like you don't feel safe right now? february 2022 ashton porter flew from georgia to the bay area and checked into a pittsburgh hotel. that's when he says he began experiencing a mental health crisis. my family called for help. i called out for help. i explained to him that i really didn't understand what was going on. police say their initial call came from the hotel after porter refused to leave his room, but in a federal lawsuit filed against four pittsburg police officers, the police department and the city, porter claims he was exhibiting clear signs of a crisis. he says he told authorities he was scared and concerned people were out to get him. me and my family called the police because my dad was very stressed. we just wanted help to know where he was and they did the total opposite. after more than 20 hours of negotiation, including
as nbc bay area's velena jones explains, the officer named in today's federal lawsuit is also accused of defrauding the city in another federal case. does it sounds like you don't feel safe right now? february 2022 ashton porter flew from georgia to the bay area and checked into a pittsburgh hotel. that's when he says he began experiencing a mental health crisis. my family called for help. i called out for help. i explained to him that i really didn't understand what was going on. police say...
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for now, reporting live in oakland, velena jones, nbc bay area news. lena, thank you so we're velena is just one of many protests that have been happening today or happening at this hour, including west oakland, san francisco and san jose. we'll take you out to the other protests in about 25 minutes. janelle raj, after two months of counting and recounting and controversy, it appears we finally know who will challenge former san jose mayor sam liccardo in the november runoff to replace ana eshoo in the 16th congressional district. eshoo is retiring. a recount shows evan low is in sole possession of second place after the final ballots were re tallied and revealed today. after the march election, low got the exact same number of votes as south bay supervisor joe simitian. but the addition of so-called challenge ballots broke that tie. let's bring in our nbc bay area's ian cull, who's been following this race closely for weeks. and, ian, we've all been on pins and needles for weeks. i can't even imagine what the candidates have been going through. tell u
for now, reporting live in oakland, velena jones, nbc bay area news. lena, thank you so we're velena is just one of many protests that have been happening today or happening at this hour, including west oakland, san francisco and san jose. we'll take you out to the other protests in about 25 minutes. janelle raj, after two months of counting and recounting and controversy, it appears we finally know who will challenge former san jose mayor sam liccardo in the november runoff to replace ana...
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velena jones, nbc, bay area news. we have new details tonight about president biden's visit to the bay area, which is coming this week. the president will touch down here in the bay area on friday, and he'll be busy with at least two high dollar fundraisers tonight. his campaigning is adding a visit to palo alto to his agenda. that palo alto event will be hosted by silicon valley heavyweights marissa meyer and joe ansanelli. the president will also be attending a separate fundraiser at the portola valley home of billionaire venture capitalist vinod khosla. no word yet on whether he'll have any public events. he's not the only biden who will be in the bay area. first lady jill biden will be speaking at an event in marin county on thursday evening. so before the president gets here, it's part of a three day fundraising trip for the first lady, which also includes stops in southern california, oregon and arizona. well, tonight we have a follow up on the wild saga of elizabeth holmes and theranos. investors in the doomed
velena jones, nbc, bay area news. we have new details tonight about president biden's visit to the bay area, which is coming this week. the president will touch down here in the bay area on friday, and he'll be busy with at least two high dollar fundraisers tonight. his campaigning is adding a visit to palo alto to his agenda. that palo alto event will be hosted by silicon valley heavyweights marissa meyer and joe ansanelli. the president will also be attending a separate fundraiser at the...
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reporting live in san ramon, velena jones nbc bay area news. the closures are necessary, but they are painful. all right, thank you. velena families forced to leave their north bay homes after a giant tree just fell on two condos happened this morning at 1140 in novato on cinnamon teal lane and puffin court. look at that. it's giant. and that oak tree just split in half and hit two condos. the buildings red tagged. we don't know when the families will be able to go back to their homes. the tree also broke a gas line. so pg and e evacuated at least eight surrounding homes for a few hours while they capped that leak. i mean, luckily no one was hurt when the tree hit the building. not clear though, what caused that tree to split up. it is going to be another weekend of sunshine for us. let's give you a live look. you can see it right there of san jose and san francisco. a lot of people have weekend plans, not on 680, hopefully including thousands headed to san francisco for the bay to breakers. chief meteorologist jeff ranieri joins us. okay. it i
reporting live in san ramon, velena jones nbc bay area news. the closures are necessary, but they are painful. all right, thank you. velena families forced to leave their north bay homes after a giant tree just fell on two condos happened this morning at 1140 in novato on cinnamon teal lane and puffin court. look at that. it's giant. and that oak tree just split in half and hit two condos. the buildings red tagged. we don't know when the families will be able to go back to their homes. the tree...
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here's nbc's velena jones. it's my parisian cafe. when i can't be in paris. cafe culture in berkeley. now comes with a potential cost to keep tables and chairs, taking over parking spaces, part of dining culture. the virtue of the pandemic was that restaurants were allowed to move their restaurants out onto the sidewalk, as in europe, and it's like, really? that's the plus of covid. it's a fantastic food and this is an addition. it's a service. john harris and friend shelly keller come to sal's in berkeley every day. the weather allows for years after the pandemic, what was once offered for free now comes with a potential fee, a price, co-owner sam tobias says he's willing to pay. for us, it's like a great opportunity to be able to use some of the public space. the city's giving berkeley businesses three options pay an annual fee to keep their parklet for private use only, pay nothing and turn their parklet into a public space for everyone to use or take down their outdoor dining seating altogether. part of sal's parklet has been open to the public for ten ye
here's nbc's velena jones. it's my parisian cafe. when i can't be in paris. cafe culture in berkeley. now comes with a potential cost to keep tables and chairs, taking over parking spaces, part of dining culture. the virtue of the pandemic was that restaurants were allowed to move their restaurants out onto the sidewalk, as in europe, and it's like, really? that's the plus of covid. it's a fantastic food and this is an addition. it's a service. john harris and friend shelly keller come to sal's...
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velena jones nbc, bay area news. well, we wish him well for sure. all right, let's take you outside now. give you a downtown look of san jose. downtown san jose looks sunny, looks nice. it's like that's like barbecue weather right now. i'll be outside. it's you know, if it was only saturday right now, that would that would make it really good. we are looking at some nice weather even into tomorrow, but those temperatures will continue to drop here as we roll through the next couple of days. let me show you more details on that microclimate forecast, and we'll show you where the rainfall is headed to. and as we get a look at the weather pattern, we have this area of high pressure still going to keep us on the warm side. sunshine here through tomorrow, but the other thing that we're looking at at the same time here is this system dropping down over washington and oregon. so with that getting closer, it will help numbers to cool off a few degrees for tomorrow. also, bring back some morning fog. but i think overall it's going to be a lot more comfortabl
velena jones nbc, bay area news. well, we wish him well for sure. all right, let's take you outside now. give you a downtown look of san jose. downtown san jose looks sunny, looks nice. it's like that's like barbecue weather right now. i'll be outside. it's you know, if it was only saturday right now, that would that would make it really good. we are looking at some nice weather even into tomorrow, but those temperatures will continue to drop here as we roll through the next couple of days. let...
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velena jones nbc, bay area news. investigators now say arson may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a popular east bay barbecue joint fire happened at horne barbecue in oakland last november. now, just last week restaurant reopened at a new location. investigators had always considered the fire suspicious, but say new evidence found at the scene indicates someone did in fact set it intentionally. so far, no suspects memphis has beale street new orleans has bourbon street. well, could san francisco's next nightly hotspot be front street in downtown? that is the hope for the mayor's office and local bar and restaurant owners. the 300 block of front street is already the go to party spot on saint patrick's day. but if a newly proposed ordinance is passed that part of front street would look to become a nightly hotspot. goal is to attract the kinds of crowds seen at last night's first thursday event, just a few blocks away. nearby business owners say that the location is great for locals getting off work or out-of-tow
velena jones nbc, bay area news. investigators now say arson may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a popular east bay barbecue joint fire happened at horne barbecue in oakland last november. now, just last week restaurant reopened at a new location. investigators had always considered the fire suspicious, but say new evidence found at the scene indicates someone did in fact set it intentionally. so far, no suspects memphis has beale street new orleans has bourbon street. well, could san...
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velena jones, nbc bay area news. san francisco could soon be the first city in the nation to extinguish a possible health hazard. it's blamed for threatening america's more than 1 million firefighters. i'm talking about the protective pants and jackets. first responders wear to keep safe during disasters. there are concerns some of the chemicals used to make the gear could cause cancer. our investigative unit first told you about the safety risks earlier this month. it's associated with so-called pfas chemicals. tomorrow, san francisco supervisors are expected to cast their second and final vote on an ordinance now that would force the city to phase out the clothing over two years, while alternative gear still isn't widely available, the city is hoping its ban will entice more manufacturers to increase supply of the safer gear. san francisco estimates outfitting its entire fire department with new uniforms is going to cost right around $10 million. now you can catch up on our full investigation online. that's nbcbaya
velena jones, nbc bay area news. san francisco could soon be the first city in the nation to extinguish a possible health hazard. it's blamed for threatening america's more than 1 million firefighters. i'm talking about the protective pants and jackets. first responders wear to keep safe during disasters. there are concerns some of the chemicals used to make the gear could cause cancer. our investigative unit first told you about the safety risks earlier this month. it's associated with...
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velena jones nbc bay area news. just into our newsroom, an east coast fugitive arrested right here in the bay area. he is known as the bad breath rapist. authorities arrested the man, dawn lee, in the community of diablo. that's in contra costa county. this is the mugshot of lee back when he was first arrested in 2005. his nickname came from how his victim identified him, leading to his conviction. but lee fled the state before the end of his trial and had been on the run for nearly 17 years. investigators say they were able to track lee to diablo. these pictures from us marshals showing the moment he was taken into custody with the help of danville police. in a statement, the u.s. marshals say they hope his arrest brings closure to the victim's family. david depape, the man convicted of plotting to kidnap former house speaker nancy pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer, has now been recentered for his crimes. a court error during the first sentencing made today's hearing necessary. and as nbc bay area's se
velena jones nbc bay area news. just into our newsroom, an east coast fugitive arrested right here in the bay area. he is known as the bad breath rapist. authorities arrested the man, dawn lee, in the community of diablo. that's in contra costa county. this is the mugshot of lee back when he was first arrested in 2005. his nickname came from how his victim identified him, leading to his conviction. but lee fled the state before the end of his trial and had been on the run for nearly 17 years....
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velena jones nbc, bay area news. let's get now to our continuing coverage of former president trump's hush money trial. the jury of seven men and five women started deliberating. mr. trump's fate earlier today. the former president is accused of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments after a few hours of deliberation, the judge said. the jury sent a note they ultimately wrapped up for the day without reaching a verdict. nbc's jay gray is in new york with the latest jay. good evening. after about 4.5 hours of deliberations in this high profile case here at the criminal courthouse in lower manhattan, the jury has now gone home for the day. jurors went behind closed doors around 1130 this morning and remained behind closed doors for a majority of that time. but signaled that they had a couple of questions for the judge in this case. they first asked if they could have some testimony, reread specifically testimony from both the first and last witnesses in this case. the first question surrounded nati
velena jones nbc, bay area news. let's get now to our continuing coverage of former president trump's hush money trial. the jury of seven men and five women started deliberating. mr. trump's fate earlier today. the former president is accused of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments after a few hours of deliberation, the judge said. the jury sent a note they ultimately wrapped up for the day without reaching a verdict. nbc's jay gray is in new york with the latest jay....
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velena jones nbc bay area news. it is now week two of campus protests demanding universities take a stance on the war in gaza. this is the look at the encampment at stanford university today. while police aren't forcing them out, stanford has warned students those camps violate university policy, so students involved could be suspended or even expelled. so far, stanford hasn't said if any students have actually been disciplined. students at uc berkeley have also been camping out since last week. they've pitched tents on the steps of sproul hall and hung banners from the building. some universities outside the bay area and other parts of the country have launched hard crackdowns on demonstrations, but uc berkeley says it will only involve police to protect students and faculty. a different story at cal poly humboldt. early this morning, police arrested about 35 protesters who took over two buildings on campus. the university said it supports free speech, but the barricaded buildings create a fire hazard. protesters t
velena jones nbc bay area news. it is now week two of campus protests demanding universities take a stance on the war in gaza. this is the look at the encampment at stanford university today. while police aren't forcing them out, stanford has warned students those camps violate university policy, so students involved could be suspended or even expelled. so far, stanford hasn't said if any students have actually been disciplined. students at uc berkeley have also been camping out since last...
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reporting live in oakland, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. lena, thank you. it is a big decision. we'll be following this throughout the evening and developing right now. pro-palestinian protesters are breaking down their encampment after more than three weeks camped out there at uc berkeley. our sky ranger was overhead as the protesters began packing up all those tents down below. we should note the semester is over at cal finals were last week. it's not clear if the students at berkeley have reached an agreement with the administration. they were calling on the university to divest all business interests with israel. we did reach out to the university for comment and we're waiting to hear back. meanwhile, pro-palestinian protesters blocked the entrance to google's annual developers conference in mountain view today. they held a sign saying stop fueling genocide. more than 100 people spoke out against google's ties to israeli projects. at one point, the protesters chained themselves together to block the public entrance to the conference at the shoreline amphitheater. among the p
reporting live in oakland, velena jones, nbc, bay area news. lena, thank you. it is a big decision. we'll be following this throughout the evening and developing right now. pro-palestinian protesters are breaking down their encampment after more than three weeks camped out there at uc berkeley. our sky ranger was overhead as the protesters began packing up all those tents down below. we should note the semester is over at cal finals were last week. it's not clear if the students at berkeley...
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nbc bay area's velena jones is inside. she joins us now. and melina, it's really two choices at this point. if i'm correct here, decide whether to hold a special election or put it on the november election that's coming up. that's exactly right, jessica. and, you know, this has been a highly anticipated meeting where both supporters and opponents of da price have been waiting to see when an election date will be set. around 70 people have come out here tonight for public comment. that public comment is still going on right now. a lot of people have a lot of different opinions to express. now, opponents of the da have gathered enough signatures to force a recall vote. now the board of supervisors must decide when that election should happen . they can call for a standalone special election or put the issue on the existing november election ballot. the da's opponents are pushing for a special election in august or september. they argue that any delay puts public safety at risk, but critics of the recall argue that the recall is illegal and un
nbc bay area's velena jones is inside. she joins us now. and melina, it's really two choices at this point. if i'm correct here, decide whether to hold a special election or put it on the november election that's coming up. that's exactly right, jessica. and, you know, this has been a highly anticipated meeting where both supporters and opponents of da price have been waiting to see when an election date will be set. around 70 people have come out here tonight for public comment. that public...
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nbc bay area's velena jones spoke with the victim's family after the verdict. today means that i can breathe a little bit easier, but i know it's not over. today is just the first step in healing for s jamilla buckner and her family. after nearly a year of seeking justice for the murder of her daughter, 27 year old rachel elizabeth imani buckner, she says the day has finally come. justice has been served and we can now feel, we won't have, the trauma that i and my family has faced for the last four years by joseph c roberts. after two days of deliberation, a jury today found rachel's fiance, 42 year old joseph roberts, guilty of second degree murder. da pamela price explains dna evidence helps secure the guilty verdict. we have every optimistic hope that the court will impose the maximum sentence, in order to address the horrific crime that was visited upon this family and upon our community. rachel's body was found dismembered and wrapped in plastic near the bay farm shoreline in alameda. rachel howard, graduate and recent law school graduate, met roberts when
nbc bay area's velena jones spoke with the victim's family after the verdict. today means that i can breathe a little bit easier, but i know it's not over. today is just the first step in healing for s jamilla buckner and her family. after nearly a year of seeking justice for the murder of her daughter, 27 year old rachel elizabeth imani buckner, she says the day has finally come. justice has been served and we can now feel, we won't have, the trauma that i and my family has faced for the last...
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here's nbc bay area's velena jones. it's really a disturbing, alarming. i'm, you know, sad to hear that number. that's longtime oakland city council member noel gayo, reacting to a new report published in the new york times that found 73% of oakland residents live near a recent fatal shooting. i get those calls daily, late at night. during the night, the article mapped every gun homicide since 2020 and found 47 million americans nationwide living within a quarter mile of gun violence. when asked for comment on those numbers, the mayor's office said they feel the city is turning a corner and noted crime numbers have come down 30% compared to last year. and based on our population, we ought to have 803 officers and not 690 officers. so we need to do a better job in bringing more police, force to the streets of oakland. opd has been approved for 712 police officers since 2023. but the latest proposed budget calls for freezing
here's nbc bay area's velena jones. it's really a disturbing, alarming. i'm, you know, sad to hear that number. that's longtime oakland city council member noel gayo, reacting to a new report published in the new york times that found 73% of oakland residents live near a recent fatal shooting. i get those calls daily, late at night. during the night, the article mapped every gun homicide since 2020 and found 47 million americans nationwide living within a quarter mile of gun violence. when...
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nbc bay area's velena jones joins us with the da's 2023 annual report. it's been nearly a year and a half since alameda county district attorney pamela price took office. since then, price has been repeatedly criticized for being too soft on crime. now, as she faces a recall, price is releasing a list of accomplishments including, she says, actions to improve public safety, stabilize staffing in her office and increase community engagement. we have done much to restore the office in order to be able to move forward on our mission to protect public safety by advancing justice, the office we found was literally running on fumes today, the da highlighted the creation of a civil rights bureau focused on restorative justice, and touted the use of collaborative courts to redirect offenders to programs instead of prisons. she also spoke about expanding victim support services and improving accountability. over the last year, price s
nbc bay area's velena jones joins us with the da's 2023 annual report. it's been nearly a year and a half since alameda county district attorney pamela price took office. since then, price has been repeatedly criticized for being too soft on crime. now, as she faces a recall, price is releasing a list of accomplishments including, she says, actions to improve public safety, stabilize staffing in her office and increase community engagement. we have done much to restore the office in order to be...
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nbc bay area's velena jones explains how the mayor says she can do it without major impacts to public safety, essential services, or even layoffs. i will protect city services. my budget will not reduce public safety. my budget will not close firehouses or libraries or recreation center. that's the promise from oakland mayor xiang tao as she claims the city has successfully found ways to make up
nbc bay area's velena jones explains how the mayor says she can do it without major impacts to public safety, essential services, or even layoffs. i will protect city services. my budget will not reduce public safety. my budget will not close firehouses or libraries or recreation center. that's the promise from oakland mayor xiang tao as she claims the city has successfully found ways to make up