Community safety during her first state of the city address. Good evening. Im ahmad daetz. And im dan ashley. Thanks for joining us. She vows to add more Police Officers and install hundreds more license plate readers. Abc7 News ReporterLeslie Brinkley was there for todays address and has the details. Community safety remains and is my top priority as your mayor. Oaklands 38 year old mayor delivered her first state of the city address as a 45 minute peek into her plans for dealing with the rampant crime that is driving away businesses and paralyzing neighborhoods. Its surge in crime and violence that we are seeing in our streets. Its totally and completely unacceptable. We know that the sharp increase in property crimes and auto burglaries are tied to organized groups with with sophisticated tactics and networks. Thats why im committed to increasing the number of Police Officers on our streets with a strong preference for diverse home grown officers who know our community. But she made no mention of homegrown police chief lauren armstrong, who she fired back in february and was later exoneree by an independent investigation. Hes now one of seven candidates. She could hire as chief, a former Police Commissioner, mayor tao fired in june, spoke outside city hall at a press conference for neighbors together oakland mayor shengtao is the most incompetent mayor i have seen in in the 53 years since my family moved to oakland. She does nothing for our city crime is rising. The mayor pledged to focus on bolstering the 911 system and install 300 new license plate readers. In the months ahead, we will double down our Community Safety commitments to get more officers on our streets, prevent and solve more crimes, and improve our response times. Big promises in a city where there have been 103 homicides. So far this year and vehicle thefts are up over 50 in the last year. In oakland, im Leslie Brinkley, abc seven news. Across the bay, San Francisco mayor london breed is taking her plan to increase police power throughout the city straight to voters. We are taking something to the ballot. Were going around the board of supervisors. Were going around the Police Commission. Were going straight to the people of San Francisco. Mayor breed introduced her new safer San Francisco measure today, which would roll back some of the Police Commissions restrictions on things like pursuits and the use of surveillance technology. The mayor says the measure would also limit police paperwork, giving officers more time to actually patrol the streets. The mayor says she is putting this initiative on the march 2024 ballot at the Police Commission says they are in full support of breeds plan. A new team has joined the fight against fentanyl in San Franciscos tenderloin district. Knowing that someone cares is our special sauce and our power that we are. Were letting folks know that not only are we going to our jobs from 8 to 5, but guess what . Were out there from 7 00 pm to 3 a. M. With people. Donna hilliard is part of the Health Departments newly formed night navigation team. They go out after dark to reach out to those living on the streets. The Health Department reports there were 54 accidental Overdose Deaths in San Francisco in september. Now thats seven fewer than in september of last year. But still too many lives lost. It also in San Francisco today, the board of the board of the citys Municipal Transportation Agency met to discuss changes to the controversial bike lane along valencia street in the mission. The goal here is to make it safer for cyclists. But local businesses say its just killing their livelihoods. Abc seven News Reporter loose pena is in the newsroom with a closer look at the problem. Loose thats right. Dan this all comes down to parking and safety for cyclists. Sfmta took about 70 parking spots and created a center bike lane along valencia street. But now Business Owners say people are struggling to come to the area to shop and eat because they cant park. Today the sfmta board of directors heard from several san franciscans who are calling for action now. Three months ago, we tested and reported on the controversial valencia street bike lane. Cars can easily drive through these rubber dividers. Back then, it was still under construction and there was already a mix of opinion. I dont love it actually. I like it a lot. This week we went back and heard from multiple Business Owners who say the bike lane is making it hard to survive on valencia street. Not everybody, you know, take bicycles or walk. People drive to the city in the weekend. Our businesses have went down dramatic alley when the valencia street bike lane was installed, about 70 parking spots were removed from the area. I get a lot of calls every day right before the shift starts. Sorry, we cannot make it. Weve been looking for parking for half an hour for 45 minutes. We have to cancel. Gola restaurant opened five months ago. Rafiq said it was a dream to open his business on this street. But lately its been a nightmare. This is was the last disaster. We were okay with it. The first month because, okay, its a Pilot Program and whats the worst could happen . And weve seen the worst. Supervisor Hillary Ronen represents the mission district. She said her office has been swamped with hundreds of messages from cyclists complaining about the safety aspect of the bike lane. Shes proposing a solution if they made it a one way street, maybe we could have a place for people to double park. We could have bike lanes that are, you know, on the on the sides of the streets. And we could engineer things so that both sides would be happier than they are now today, during an sfmta board of directors meeting, Sustainable Transportation advocate Luke Bornheimer called for change. Either pedestrianized the street or install curbside protected bike lanes immediately, not wait any longer. At that same meeting, the Citizens Advisory Committee made strong recommendations to end the Pilot Program. The sfmta cac recommends abandoning the current unintuitive and dangerous Center Running bicycle lane pilot on valencia and refocusing the street toward its core needs. In a statement, sfmta acknowledged the impacts of the bike lane and said in part, we are committed to continued changes throughout the pilot period to optimize the Available Space to the extent possible. All as it stands now, Business Owners like rafiq dont think they can wait for the Pilot Program to run its course within a year, this street will die completely. The sfmta board of directors did not make a decision today. Yet supervisor ronen is urging the public to contact sfmta with opinions so the board can take them into account as a Pilot Program continues in the newsroom. Luz pena, abc seven news loose can the mta board of directors end this Program Early then . Yes. According to supervisor ronen, the sfmta board of directors have the power to end the Pilot Program now before the one year mark. So far, they have made several tweaks like relocated bike racks and changing commercial loading zones, but no changes to the Actual Center bike lane. So it will have to wait and see. Sounds like it. All right, lucy, thank you. Today, San Francisco introduced a new labor law aimed at better protecting employees. The pro act legislation would hold bad contractors of accountable. Theyd be monitored for things like wage theft and unfair labor practices. Any company that violates the rules would be eliminated from bidding on city contracts for future projects. And this time were families are suffering from inflation. We have so much food insecurity, a high cost of living, the one thing were going to make sure is that our workers are taken care of, that our wage laws are enforced, that our labor laws and our labor practices are enforced, that San Franciscos board of supervisors unanimously approved the pro act legislation at their meeting this afternoon. Today, Sonoma State University students joined members of the California Faculty Association in to call attention to contract negotiations between faculty members and the csu system. Union members are demanding better working conditions and, quote, reasonable pay. They also blasted the csu board, which approved a 30 tuition hike over the next five years. A tragic accident in napa county today left two bicyclists dead. Sky seven was over the scene on silverado trail, just south of oak knoll avenue. Chp says a lumber truck was driving along the road when its load shifted and knocked into the cyclists who were riding by at that moment, investigators dont know yet if the driver will be cited. The truck is registered to Central Valley lumber, silverado trail was shut down for several hours while officers investigated, but it has reopened. San jose police have arrested a man accused of attacking someone who walked in on a robbery. The attack happened today, friday, at about 10 a. M. In East San Jose on newton avenue. Police say the robber hit the victim in the face with a pistol causing serious injuries and then took several items from the home. Today, investigators announced the 18 year old suspect was tracked to a home in santa clara. They arrested him there and say they also recovered property that was stolen during the robbery, as well as drugs and a loaded gun in after the break. The war between israel and hamas rages on. The latest on a deadly attack at a gaza hospital that claimed the lives of hundreds of people as President Biden heads to the middle east. Plus, the house of representatives still all without a speaker. Details on todays vote for congressman jim jordan and what happens next. Abc7 news at time to win is running out in our prize packed kick off the savings Monopoly Game hurry in to play for your chance at over 25 million in prizes and money saving offers like this, and this, or even this. Plus, you still have a shot at up to 100,000 in guaranteed prize money. Stop in while you can still win and shop your Favorite Brands sporting the kick off the savings monopoly tag for unlimited bonus game tickets at lucky jordan biden is flying from Andrews Air Force base to tel aviv just hours after a strike on a gaza hospital. That attack killed at least 500 people and further raised middle east tensions. This as the humanitarian crisis across the region gets even worse. Abc News Reporter ines de la is in jerusalem. Three days of mourning declared in gaza after a devastating attack on baptist hospital. Hundreds killed, according to the health ministry. Israeli officials blaming islamic jihad, saying their analysis indicates the strikes were the result of a failed rocket launch by the terrorist organization. The us also investigating where the rocket came from, saying they cant be certain thousands were sheltering at the hospital after being forced to flee from the north of gaza. It comes as President Biden heads to israel and the kingdom of jordan wednesday to speak with the regional leaders about this growing humanitarian crisis. But now Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas pulling out of his meeting with biden. And at our request at the United States and israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in gaza and them alone. Hundreds of trucks with supplies for palestinians in gaza are waiting on the rafah crossing in egypt to open, hoping to get inside gaza to deliver vital resources for the millions in need. Aid workers say thousands could starve unless food is allowed in. Water and fuel also running out. This man explaining he fears for his family and all of gaza with children dying, the rafah Border Crossing still closed and no word on when it may open. Biden will also talk to israeli authorities about their plan to defeat hamas, the militant Group Responsible for last weeks terrorist attack that left more than 1400 israelis dead. First is making sure he gets an update from our israeli counterparts about their plans, their intentions, how things are going on the ground, and make sure that he conveys a strong message of continued support. Number two, its really on the humanitarian front. Some 360,000 reservist have been called up in israel, possibly signaling a Ground Invasion into gaza. Could be next. Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu vowing to demolish hamas, who they say are holding nearly 200 people hostage. And crowds are already taking to the streets across the region in protest of the strike on that hospital. As President Biden touches down in israel tomorrow, ines de la cuetara, abc news, jerusalem. Republican representative jim jordan failed to get enough votes in the first round of round to secure the speaker of the house position. His spokesperson says to expect another round of votes on the floor. Jordan fell short of the 217 votes he needed, winning just 200, while democrats nominated minority leader Hakeem Jeffries with 212 votes, six republicans voted for former speaker kevin mccarthy. Jordan says votes will continue until they find a speaker. Mccarthy had to go through 15 rounds of voting over four days to get the position. More to come here. Building a better bay area starts with your community. And today, thousands answered the call, joining a statewide Service Corps aimed at making california a place we all love to live in. That stor my wife magda and i have been married for 39 years. About three or four years ago, i wasnt feeling as if i was as sharp as i used to be. I wanted to try something that was overthecounter. I saw the prevagen commercials. After a short amount of time taking prevagen, i started noticing a difference that im remembering this, im remembering that. I stopped taking prevagen and i found myself slacking back so i jumped right back on it. I feel as if its brought me back to the good ol days. Prevagen. At stores everywhere without a prescription. A better place. Abc seven news south bay reporter Dustin Dorsey has more. I am committed to make change. I am committed to make change in my community and in my community. A pledge to the community and environment and each other. Thousands of Service Corps volunteers from all organizations across the state took a pledge tuesday to join the california Service Corps. This Service Group that will aid with challenges involving things like poverty, natural disasters and blight is now the Largest Service force in the nation, where you are showing by stepping up to serve and be part of the california Service Corps is that we can care about each other. We can step up to help each other. Here in san jose. A streamed celebration of the california Service Corps launch with local youth Service Corps members, including the san jose conservation corps and charter school, already doing work in wildfire prevention, city cleanup and other services. The pledge shows these volunteers are doubling down on their commitment for their city and state. This pledge is huge because it really inspires young adults to really kind of feel the power that they have in their community to help really reengage with their community and help clean it up and make it safe for all work. San jose mayor matt mehan says is critical to making san jose a great place to live. The mayor commended the work these Service Corps members do year round, especially this week during what hes dubbed san joses week of action. This kind of immense community involved. It is what it takes to make big change and its something that you all are a part of. Youre part of a movement to give back, to build community, to bridge gaps and divides, to make our city a better place. A pledge is just words until put into action. And these volunteers say they are ready to work to continue to build a Better Community around them. Its dirty and its stinks. And you get sweaty and your hands bleed sometimes and your nails get dirty and were okay with that. You know, like because, well, for me, i know its making this place better than. Than i found it exactly. What the california Service Corps is now all about. Congratulations, california Service Corps in san jose, Dustin Dorsey, abc seven news. Good for them. Making a difference. Absolutely every day is a great day to live in the bay area, but today is especially so how gorgeous is it . Wonderful. Outside and the temperatures are going up, though. Sandia yeah, absolutely. Today the warming got underway away from the coastline. Dan and anna, tomorrow, everyones going to feel it. All right. Good evening to all of you. Lets look at some live pictures as you remember that fog that was around this morning. It was heavy across parts of the bay area. Its still hanging around parts of the coast. Mount tam, you can see that there. But the rest of you looking at blue sky, just a Beautiful Day across the region. And you will notice the temperatures have responded as the sun popped up, up to seven degrees warmer in santa rosa, eight degrees warmer in concord along the coast and in the city you are running cooler because the fog is still hanging around. Temperatures in the 50s to 80s right now as we look at whats ahead, High Pressure is taking control of our weather as it builds overhead and just parks itself right over us over the next two days. Those temperatures are really going to increase. And as a result, but so will the likelihood of heat related illnesses for those who are sensitive. So a heat advisory has been issued. It starts for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara County tomorrow at 11 a. M. It runs until 11 p. M. Thursday for the rest of the area shaded in orange. It starts later, which is 11 p. M. Tomorrow, and runs until 11 p. M. Thursday. Those high temperatures are well above average, so definitely use caution, especially if you dont have ac or a cooling center beach hazards statement has been issued from 2 a. M. Tomorrow until 7 a. M. Thursday, way higher likelihood of sneaker waves for those west northwest facing beaches as it becomes a High Surf Advisory thursday from 7 a. M. To 7 p. M, rough surf those large breakers building. Were talking 17 to 22 foot dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. So definitely be careful from our sutro tower camera. Youre looking at sunshine over the city areas of dense fog overnight. Temperatures soaring, possibility of records. The next two days, much cooler weather coming your way for the weekend and theres even a chance of showers on sunday. So fog first thing in the morning around the bay shoreline and along the coast. It will be dense in patches once again. So be careful as High Pressure builds, that marine layer will compress. Now this model wants to hang on to some of the fog, but with the easterly wind flow, we expect that fog to get pushed away from most areas. 50s and 60s on your morning temperatures is tomorrow afternoon in the south bay. Youre looking at a warm to hot day. 89 in santa clara, 88. In santa cruz, 90 degrees for you in san jose on the peninsula, mid 80s from palo alto to mountain view, 79 in pacifica. Well above average in the city, 84 degrees, 80 in the sunset district. North bay temperatures plenty of 80s and 90s 91 in santa rosa, san rafael, 90 in vallejo, heading into the east bay 84. Berkeley 85. Oakland 86 fremont inland areas 92 degrees in concord and livermore 94 in fairfield. So its going to be summer like heat inland and fall. Warmth along the coast and in the city which we expect. But these temperatures are going to be well above average. Were talking about heating up 70s to 90s records are possible on thursday with 80s and 90s. Thats our hottest day. Temperatures do back off friday and its a lot cooler. Certainly cloudier with a chance of showers on sunday. I mean when were going from 98 thursday to 72 sunday ama and dan for the warmest spot, youre going to notice. Yeah, for sure. All right. Thanks, andrea. Well, today is 34 years since the loma prieta earthquake struck the bay area. That was in 1989. The is really hard hit. There are cracks everywhere. Oh, my god. Look at that. The freeway has just completely collapsed. The 6. 9 quake rocked the San Francisco bay area and other parts of northern california. The shock was centered ten miles northeast of santa cruz on the san andreas fault, striking at 5 04 p. M, 633 people were killed. Thousands more injured. And it caused 5. 6 billion in damage. Our abc seven originals documentary, the earthquake effect talks through the potentially dangerous situation every bay area resident faces. Should an earthquake like the 89 loma prieta strike today. Watch the earthquake effect on the abc seven news bay area app available wherever you stream and make sure youre prepared when the next earthquake hits. Just visit our website, abc7 news. Com prepare norcal. We have a quick guide to get you and your family ready. Now its a od idea. St stinging, 5timesaday,. Makeup smearing drops user. I want another option thats not another drop. Tyrvaya. Its not another drop. Its the first and only nasal spray for dry eye. Tyrvaya treats the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease fast by helping your body produce its own real tears. Common side effects include sneezing, cough, and throat and nose irritation. Relying only on drops . Not me. My own real tears are my relief. Ask your eye doctor about tyrvaya. Now for barbie movie night next friday at oracle park. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and come compete for best barbie costume prizes. Organizers say a portion of every ticket sold will go to the barbie dream gap project, which takes on gender stereotypes and biases that limit girls full potential. What a fun evening with a purpose thats awesome. All right. We have much more news ahead for you. Lets go to abc7 news anchor karina nova for a look at the stories that are coming up at 530. Karina thanks, dan and alma. The next time you eat seaweed at a restaurant, you might be interested to know this. Some of it is locally sourced, harvested at an aqua farm in moss landing. Well get more details on why this type of work is helping more than just shefs. Plus, San Francisco police may consider using a new tool designed to be an alternative to lethal weapons described as flying handcuffs. But our iteam found it may not be as safe as promised. Join us for those stories and more at 530 on abc7 bay area streaming tv. Dan karina, thanks so much. And you can download the abc7 app or head to abc7 news. Com and join karina in two minutes. And if youre watching us here on tv, world news tonight with david muir is next for sanjay patel. All of us we appreciate your time. Im dan ashley and im ama daetz. Ashley and im ama daetz. Well see you again at 6 00. We made it bmo has arrived. Hello . You said it. Hello to more ways to save money, grow your wealth, grow your business. Just what we needed, another big bank. Not so fast. How many banks do you know that reward you for saving every month . Hes got a good point. Did i mention bmo has more feefree atms than the two largest us banks combined . Uh, bmo . Just beemo, actually. Quick question, will all this stuff fit in your car . should i get rid of the mug . Bmo tonight, breaking news. The horrific explosion at a hospital in gaza. Hundreds killed. The images coming in at this hour. The Gaza Health Ministry now claiming more than 500 Palestinian Civilians killed in the explosion. They say caused by an israeli air strike. 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