Straight Pride Parade in Modesto Met by Counter Protesters
Many people were watching Modesto in the Central Valley this weekend because of a so-called "straight pride" gathering there. Organizers of the event say the gay community is bent on destroying the country, but only about a couple dozen people showed up in downtown Modesto. They were met by a much larger group of counter-protesters, who spoke out in favor of diversity and inclusion.
Why is Sacramento Trying to Ban 7 Men from a Neighborhood?
Homeless advocates in Sacramento say a public nuisance lawsuit filed by the city against seven people sets a dangerous precedent. According to that complaint, the men are accused of crimes ranging from public lewdness to robbery to assault in parts of the city's downtown, but homeless advocates say a lawsuit isn't a good solution.
In Vallejo, a Sister Challenges the Police Narrative of Her Brother's Shooting
Earlier this month, families of people shot and killed by police applauded a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom which aims to restrict when officers use lethal force. Standing behind the Governor at the signing was the sister of Angel Ramos, who was shot and killed by Vallejo Police in 2017. Since then, a different story of how Ramos was killed has emerged, adding to a growing sense of mistrust of police in Vallejo.
Reporter: Ericka Cruz Guevarra, producer, The Bay podcast
State's New Film Commissioner Wants to Keep Production in California
Captain Marvel is one of the highest grossing movies of the year. It was mostly shot in California because its producers got $20 million in state tax credits in exchange for creating jobs in the state. The California Film Commission runs the $330 million dollar per year production tax credit program, and the commission has a new director named Colleen Bell. She’s a former TV producer and U.S. ambassador to Hungary and Bell says she wants to increase the production tax credit program to keep California competitive with other states.
Guest: Colleen Bell, Executive Director, California Film Commission