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At the hands of police back in the bay area, a number of curfews have now been lifted take a look San Franciscos curfew ended this morning at 5 oclock. Alameda and contra costa counties have also list of their curfew orders. However, some cities such as walnut creek remain under curfew orders even though the county order has been lifted. We have a complete list on all of the curfews in the bay area you can find it at kron 4 dot com Peaceful Protesters continue to take a stand in oakland, several groups gathering outside of city hall and eventually making their way onto city streets for a march kron fours dan thorn was at that protest joins us now live in the studio with more dan. Ok, the Peaceful Protesters want to show solidarity by coming together and letting it be known that Police Brutality and racism will not be accepted they want to spread a message of diversity and positivity not anger and violence. Protesters march down telegraph avenue in oakland. The group is rallying for justice for george floyd and others who are victims of Police Brutality. The plans to do this every day for practically the next week, you know if you must recount stand up and show out that this was going to take for the government all political. People in choice to Pay Attention to several organizations came together outside of city hall, including east bay black lives matter and by any means necessary. The coalitions join together to fight for equality and defend affirmative action. You are safe. Seeing such a diverse crowd was encouraging for many the expectation is for the support to grow and remain peaceful you see the test was a caucasian and theyre want to stand up to one of the strong and they want to show the dedication to release the black lives do matter. By any means necessary also known as bam is calling for a national day of action next monday. The group is expecting another large turnout for a march and caravan at 06 00pm and monday is also the day when Derek Chauvin will have his first court appearance, reporting live in studio dan thorn kron 4 news. Thank you dan in the south bay students and residents rolls out those and from Mountain View held their own demonstrations this afternoon to protest Police Violence and to show that they stand in solidarity with the black Community Activists met on the corner of san antonio road and El Camino Real in Mountain View. Wearing face coverings and social distance they were told that their goal was not to speak for the black community, but instead to amplify their voices during this difficult time. Moment of silence today in new york city for george floyd black lives matter demonstrators taking a knee after marching through the streets across the country groups gathered to denounce Police Brutality racism and inequality kron fours justine waltman now live in our newsroom shows the demonstrations around america justine. Well one point demonstrations in minneapolis there people stood in silence for 8 minutes 46 seconds thats the length of time given in a criminal complaint that the officer held his knee on George Floyds neck. That time is now a symbol of Police Brutality. There are so many protests across the country today, but we will start in brooklyn where thousands marched across the brooklyn bridge. The massive crowd and did in lower manhattan. One of floyds brothers address the crowd and said quote im proud of the protests. But im not proud of the destruction you can see the large crowd. Gathering there. Now in seattle a citywide curfew is now over after authorities reported no problems following days of unrest and demonstrations. The protests here was peaceful. Seattles police chief said today that officers badge numbers will be quote predominantly displayed following complaints by people protesting the death of george floyd that the black bands over the shields obscured the digits and in los angeles, large crowds gather again demanding justice for george floyd mayor Eric Garcetti said hes a little scared about ending the 5 night curfew but he did so anyway starting today, a huge group here some of these passionate protesters there when silent and dropped to a knee as people showed they all stand together. And demonstrations also took place in philadelphia, chicago and denver and more are to come. Live now in the newsroom, im Justine Waldman kron 4 news. Thank you just sing tonight, we are hearing from the family of the man shot by the lay ho Police Officers earlier this week while kneeling on the ground with his hands above his waist the Blytheville Police chief says his officers thought 22 yearold shawn monitor rosa had a gun but later discovered the victim had a hammer in his sweatshirt pocket. 4 michelle kingston has more tonight after talking to much of roses sisters. Sean monroe says sisters, ashley in michelle Police Officers still have not told their family that their brother was shot and killed. They say theyre angry and disgusted by the thing that hurts the most is just to know that. This cop shot him from a vehicle how how do you feel threatened. Youre the one with the guy with the gun during a card to buy the windshield, michelle and Ashley Monterroso say their brother was a provider hard working in an active Community Member he was very humble. Smarts we and its just very tragic that his saw has been stolen from us the Police Officers responded to a walgreens parking lot after looting taking place at the pharmacy early Tuesday Morning when they arrived to cars took off one of the vehicle striking a Police Cruiser the 22 yearold shawn monterroso was not in one of those cars, but instead police say he was kneeling on the Pavement Police chief Sharni Williams told reporters an 18 year veteran officer shot monterroso while sitting in his Police Cruiser firing his weapon through the windshield killing mana rosa who he thought had a gun, but the officer who the chief is not yet identified was wrong monro said did not have a gun, but a hammer tucked inside his pocket. Yeah, he knew what to do. Get on monday, but you hands and what it can be seen so or something bad would happen, but it happened anyway. The officer who shot him is now on paid administrative leave the family has raised close to 100,000 to go toward funeral costs legal fees and the movement now underway for justice. They store a beautiful saw them is going to solis changed in this. Well, michelle kingston kron 4 news. Loved ones gather in today for the first Memorial Service for george floyd there were moments of prayer and reflection from floyds family at a church in minneapolis today. I love my brother, the man we had so many memories you know together. The thing miss about him most is his hands accuses great big giant. And when he would when he would wrap his arms around you just feel like you know you are everything just go away and let you guys know that he was stand up for any in just as everywhere. Police say his name. I there will be a public viewing and a private Memorial Service in North Carolina saturday where floyd was born then on monday floyds body will be flown to houston for a public memorial and private service on tuesday. We are learning more now about the other officers accused of aiding and abetting in the death of george floyd 2 of the 3 now former minneapolis Police Officers or 4 day old rookies when the incident happened. One lawyer representing one of those officers said that his client had no choice but to follow the instructions of his senior officer Derek Chauvin the main officer charged in boys death. Stay with kron 4 is our coverage on the unrest over George Floyds death continues. Well have the latest on coast to coast demonstrations. How the bay area is responding and the new details in the case. Some breaking news to bring you up to date on evacuations are underway and that had a teresa area fire crews from san jose and cal fire are battling an arson fire tonight. It was reported just before 6 this evening fire crews say they are working 6 individual fires in the area and each one is between 2, 5 acres, no evacuations are in place, no homes have burned or are threatened at this time in to see though that theyre doing fire retardant drops from above the reason the fire crews say or son now is a a witness told san jose fire that they saw somebody lighting those fires in the area, San Jose Police have a suspect in custody tonight in Solano County crews are investigating a fire that destroyed a number of homes and burned more than 300 acres. The flames ignited yesterday afternoon near the sassoon city Wildlife Center damaging or destroying 11 homes for those who are actual total losses. This is video of the damage from this morning today fire Officials Say they believe the fire was started by a makeshift grill, heavy winds and triple digit heat help spread the fire and firefighters expect to see more places like this popping up as a region heads into fire season. It was another warm day out there today chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow joins us now with more on that lawrence yeah conditions right for the afternoon can as you know you get the strongest of the sea breeze developing you get those hot temperatures really. You get the brown grass and thats a perfect combination of a fire gets started that can sweep pretty quickly but things. Are starting to change tonight look at that as we head look over alcatraz towards San Francisco see a lot of haze out there that will soon turn to fog overnight tonight and we are going to feel a big change in the weather ahead still we have triple digit heat in concord and livermore 92 in fremont also the san jose mound in also in redwood city a 10 degrees cooler though in San Francisco at 72 degrees now temperatures around the bay area youre noticing the sea breeze this evening and thats really start to impact the temperatures youve got 64 in oakland 65 degrees now bliss still warm 85 degrees not much marine area conquer but that will change or tomorrow, a low clouds and fog began creeping along the coastline and that will be in place by tomorrow morning patchy fog, maybe even a little drizzle along the coastline that well see breeze going to blow about noontime going to get a little windy into the afternoon and tomorrow get this guys were going from shorts and sandals to probably some coats up by the coastline tomorrow, maybe a little bit wet out there was some drizzle to sleet forecast back to you. A lawrence coming up he served as defense secretary white house chief of staff cia director and in Northern California congressman were going hear from leon panetta. Why he says he would have resigned rather than carry out one of the orders from president trump. From the lane diversity 49 ers head coach Kyle Shanahan opening up about the protests going on across the country, what he is disappointed with the nfl. Plus Police Tactics question San Francisco police resp the United States Postal Service is here to deliver your mail and packages and the peace of mind of knowing that essentials like prescriptions are on their way. Every day, all across america, we deliver for you. And we always will. Camera video is sparking some questions about tax tick tactics used by San Francisco Police Officers during an arrest. The arrest in question happened back in late january but it has resurfaced amid a National Outcry over George Floyds death in minneapolis tonight sfpd chief is addressing the incident forced dan kerman reports. Youre looking at Police Bodycam an eyewitness video posted of San Francisco Police Taking a suspect into custody back in january and hunters point. The eyewitness video in the center was posted to social media on friday and has raised questions as to whether the tactics used were similar to those Minneapolis Police used. That led to the death of george floyd. The images in the video are feeling concerning. During wednesdays Online Police Commission Meeting chief bill scott told commissioners the departments internal Affairs Bureau is now investigating. And the chief has asked San Franciscos department of Police Accountability to conduct its own independent investigations or her department there were 5. 1. Prohibit the use of a private neck restraint home, the current policy also prohibits choking by means of pressure to the trachea or other means that prevent breathing. But the chief says more must be done. We intend to immediately draft verify language. Theyre also clarified that pressure to the neck and broken by during physical control or personal by weapons is also prohibited commissioner seemed dissatisfied my concern in that this incident this video happened in january 2020 and we only learned about it because its on social media 6 months later, the chief says control of an individual by putting a knee on a persons back or upper shoulder blade. Is not considered a reportable use of force but commissioners say whatever this investigation determines that must change as well and we should be see more laws of any or whether minor or major officers use in addition to updating the policy the chief plans to look over the training manual to make sure officers are being told the correct thing. Dan kerman kron 4 news. And the east bay congressman Eric Swalwell held a town hall today swalwell says Police Departments all across the country need to be reformed and he is part of a larger group of lawmakers pushing for a new civil rights act. With a Police Reform bill is that we can you know put it all in and comprehensive in that. First and foremost theres accountability others transparency. That theres independent oversight, you know of Police Departments that you can get rid of conflict of interest conflicts of interest that exist. When it comes to prosecuting a Police Officers it was a prosecutor can tell you work with the police every day and then sometimes are asked to look at their conduct and you want to get rid of either percent perceived bias or an actual bias and so i think that has to be a part of any package. Congressman swalwell says he is hoping to have a hearing next week to get this reform effort started our countries in the middle of a pandemic and civil unrest and as professional sports slowly begins to resume. Leagues, well have some challenges kron fours jason dumas stocked with the 49 ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and got his thoughts on these issues. As the nation protest systemic racism and Police Brutality San Francisco at the house support people are are hurting and people. Black people mainly are scared and then the disturbing thing is a bit scared for a long time. And this is i mean this is it there. So as a cry for help that have been given for a long time and people dont always listen and and i think everyone is at fault or but im not stand by people or because theyre the ones who have been screaming and there was a fault for not only listen shanahan specifically address the lack of diversity in the nfl and says he tries to maintain a diverse death all the heck are there for only 4 black coaches out of 32. Head coach is how the only to chance. I mean were in a predominantly i mean the majority of our players are black. So the fact that theres few. I mean thats not debatable like i dont know if people are openly thinking theyre doing it which i think that people sort of that. But thats what the problem is that number is not debatable and thats that is an issue when he does know is that the complaints of injustice or bad. This is a systemic problem that is the harsh reality in our society. And he will be there to support all of his players if they choose to protest during the season. I know our organization as i know jedd is i know our players are like. Thats we always have them. Was different now on them. Its embarrassing to say probably, but i think why do you worry that more passionate i why people are more passion about it now than that and thats thats our ignorance and. Thats what upsets black people and they have every right. They have every right to be upset because they havent just been telling us this last few weeks have been been telling us since this sense, sir. Our grandparents reporting in San Francisco, im jason dumas scrum for news saying i really think its something we should all mountainous. Im shaken here to god. Im sorry you can see the shaking of the screen in this video, a magnitude 5. 5 emrthquake interrupted the City Council Meeting in the rural city of ridgecrest yesterday Southern California it struck between the southern tips of death valley in the Sequoia National forest near a powerful quake that happened last summer which was followed by thousands of aftershocks. The only reported damage this time is a nearby Wastewater Treatment facility we want to check in with our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow for more on the aftermath lawrence. Yeah remember that the big earthquake. The last time around they had a 6. 4. On july 4th in 2019 followed up a day later by us 7. 1 this earthquake that they had yesterday thats considered to be an aftershock of that large 7. 1 quake they had back in last july so you can see there right now continuing over the last 24 hours numerous place all along this fall, so the ridgecrest of the 5. 5 in the largest, but theyve seen more 3. 3 3. 4 quakes continuing on through that area. So certainly a very active fault. All right, lets get you back out toward the bay area and take a look at some of the winds and they have been beginning to pick up that sea breeze going to be a prominent feature in our forecast for tomorrow outside right now beginning to see some of that haze developing out over the bay and that means some fog is on the way and some much cooler temperatures to the mall in San Francisco, youre looking about 59 degrees couple days ago, youre in the 80s in the valleys we had the temperatures in the hot hundreds going to be as much as 25 degrees cooler tomorrow enjoy that nice cool weather guys back to you. They are still ahead a date cutting down on Police Violence. What a police use of force expert has to say about reform measures to de escalate difficult situation plus socially distancing during protests seems just about impossible. But there are despite the images weve been seeing of thousands even 10s of thousands of people clustered together in protest over the killing of george floyd. We are still living in a Global Pandemic and over the past few months we have all been taught to being in those large groups could be hazardous to our health. So how can we best to keep ourselves safe from the coronavirus law gathering and showing support for this movement. Earlier today kron on talked to doctor david witt for some advice is an Infectious Disease expert with kaiser permanente. There are things you can do. To to to improve your you to improve your safety. And the main ones to do to improve your safety and that of others is to wear face coverings thats really critical. If he can to avoid yelling and screaming which is a little hard to do in a demonstration, signs have those makers. Bring said bring Hand Sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water when you touch things you probably will be out there. Uh you know i think you have to do things to prepare yourself in case theres tear gas or in case of other injuries. So you dont lose your days covering have to take your eyes. Were set you know wear glasses that ideally plastic the break. They can protect you both from other expirations your guest as well as particularly from people that arent Wearing Masks that might have proved it. This interview first aired on kronon and right now it is free to watch download our app but the app store for live local news streaming commercial free 24 7. Coming up incredible images from inside a storm crystal ball on the move after making landfall in mexico where is it headed now. We need leadership we need human compassion right now. Plus activists hosting a peaceful car caravan in San Francisco. Tonight with demonstra the white island is 80. George floyds death has inspired people around the world to demand racial equality equality and end Police Brutality here in the bay area, those protests are still happening 10 days after his death and cities including livermore San Francisco fremont and oakland. Thats where we find kron fours teen was actually she joins us live from the city in San Francisco where a peaceful car caravan demonstration is underway right now something we really havent seen much of taylor. And thats right ken and actually had a root wrapped up already and typically you know were seeing lately at least protesters take to the streets on their feet of course this time it was in their cars and they had quite along a route here today it started in the Richmond District but eventually they made their way here along Marina Boulevard this is one of the longer stretches and id say you can probably hear honking for a good 30 to 45 minutes straight. At times though the caravan to get broken up, but they eventually met back up its probably a little difficult to keep that throughout the city but they did pretty well today and a lot of science stamped across those cars now again drivers came out today to protest the death of george floyd organizers chose the caravan so people can protest while also being socially distant the caravan for justice route as the organizers called it began at the safeway in the Richmond District and it later they hunt through the Presidio Heights to Marina Boulevard that made its way south through the castro and looped back to the Richmond District throughout the ride you saw vehicle stamped with different messages. We talked to a number of drivers on why they came, heres what one had to say. Im here for a variety of reasons i think fundamentally. We need leadership we need human compassion right now, im doing my little part and the world to try to show some. And again this protests remained peaceful throughout the entire well have much more on this coming up on kron news at 9 reporting live in San Francisco Taylor Bisacky kron 4 news saying sailor. In the house of representatives lawmakers are working on a package of bills which address Police Reform measures we heard from east bay, congressman Eric Swalwell about this effort earlier in the newscast. Many lawmakers want to continue the momentum from the nationwide protests and use it to push for better policy. They owe you a congresswoman barbara lee says the first step is for america to come to america to confront its legacy of racism and she established a Racial Healing Commission to do just that. We have to repair the damage of what is taking place as the relased africanamerican any of the policies of the best to just really relates directly to issues of the past and so we have to tell the truth. Representative lee blames past failures to pass Police Reform laws on a lack of political will republicans in the house now say they are ready to come to the negotiating table to take on Police Reform measures. The white house is dealing with the fallout over the president s decision to clear protesters from Lafayette Park across the street from the white house in order to stage a photoop at a church in the wake of that controversial move several 4 star generals and admirals are now criticizing president trump, including retired marine general james mattis the president s former defense secretary. Who accused him of dividing the nation in a time of crisis. Today i talked with former defense secretary leon panetta about this crisis facing america if you are the secretary of defense today and youve got those same a insistent orders from the president to bring in active duty military to be involved in protest. Would you follow those orders. I would do it. I would sit down and make very clear to the president this should not happen particularly of these demonstrations. Our peaceful. This is not a this is not a step. The actors should be implemented. It should be as the secretary of defense. Stated that should be the very last resort. But if the president decides to proceed. I i dont think you have but any other option. But to resign because it is a violation of your sense of what is right and wrong in this country. Dont think because secretary of defense. I want to be awfully good to follow id order that he believes is morally and constitutionally wrong. There are reports that there are some very heated discussions in the white house prior to going over to Lafayette Park and today again the mattis letter. Could there be firings or resignations inside the defense department. Well with this president you dont know of pisa he fired off a lot of people in the last 3 and a half years that have disagreed with them. For one reason or the other. I i hope that doesnt happen. I think the the last thing we need in this country is further instability. At the washington level. I think i think there has to be Mutual Respect between the president and his military team. And that they have to continue to try to develop. A common strategy here to be able to confront the crises that are facing this country. I think it from if the president acts percent plus lee. And dont take steps to go after those that are standing up for our constitution standing up for rule of law. I think that not only send the wrong signal to the country but would erode. I continue to erode his status. I asked him and are in chief. Retired general john allen is also speaking out issuing a dire warning that president trumps military threats could be quote the beginning of the end of the american experiment well hear what leon panetta has to say about that thats coming up tonight at 9 oclock. In National News the father and the son charged on arberys murder in georgia had a preliminary Court Hearing today as it was revealed by a state investigator that one of the men used a racial slur as he stood over the victim travis and Gregory Mcmichael are both accused of following arbery in a pickup truck blocking him in as he tried to escape and then shooting him 3 times. The 3rd man charged in this case is william bryant. He is the one who recorded arberys final moment, he did not appear in court today. The Justice Department has launched a hate Crime Investigation in this case attorneys for all 3 men proclaim their innocence saying that they were making a citizens arrest. The judge ruled that there was enough evidence for that case to proceed now on to trial. Well we want to check on storm system right now crystal ball has weakened into a tropical depression today as it moves inland from mexicos gulf coast, but is not over yet and by the way this is video from inside the storm taken by a Hurricane Tracker aircraft. Strong winds and downpours have already call 6 deaths from this storm system the system is expected to take a turn for the United States now. So to get more on krista balls path we want to check in with Lawrence Karnow our chief meteorologist to find out whats next lawrence yeah just been kind of a wandering around as long as that eye. Or center that storm stays over land it just can really rebuild. But that is about to change you can see the very latest where the storm continues to churn and stay around over mexico, arts and quad a llama but now it is going to start to make its way a little further to the north and here we go sustained winds right now 35 miles per hour. So not even tropicalstorm strength that will soon change will move over open waters and thats when a suspected to strengthen and then by sunday in the evening, a just off lamma 60 mile an hour sustained winds that is a forecast these can change rapidly and it looks like the potential for some very heavy flooding in mississippi outside right now weve got some hazy conditions. The weather really going to change around the bay area tomorrow, those temperatures come in weigh down 50 isnt cool winds up toward the coastline 60s in the ban only mid 70s, inland. Even a slight chance of showers on saturday warming up the middle up next week guys back to you. You are still ahead to date grilled on the hill, the cdcs top doctor taking questions from congress. About how his institute has handled the pandemic a National Campaign awfully so gaining steam and organizers say needs to stop happening in order to drastically cut down on Police Violence plus trapped and in trouble police in illinois racing to the rescue when a 12 site. Police body cam video showing the dramatic moments when an Apartment Building in illinois goes up in flames with a number of people trapped inside a 12 yearold girl inside that building was among those who are terrified officers arrived before the fire trucks and they made use of their squad car and talks the young girl through every step of the rescue. Got to do what they can quickly dont have time to. Sit around and think in way for letters to show up you know. A frightening situation that young girl did make it out safely because the officers acted so quickly but the sad news is 3 other people in that building did not survive. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Next at a crime during chaos new details on a shoot out in the east bay after looters targeted a cannabis dispensary more movement on a timeline for the return of the in the east bay, a 10,000 reward being offered for information on the theft of dozens of firearms has happened in Hayward Police say 29 firearms were stolen last sunday from richardson tactical. 30 to 40 people broke into the gun shop and stole the weapons before running off. If you have any information you are asked to Contact Police crime during chaos tonight, were learning of more high set cannabis dispensaries and grow houses throughout the bay area. This video shows alluding in progress at the nugget cannabis dispensary in san leandro on sunday night. Police say there was a gun battle with Armed Security but no one was hurt. Police say they were overwhelmed that night and were not able to respond its one of many cannabis businesses that were hard hit as police were busy with a massive protests over the death of George Floyd Floyd a caravan of criminals drove up and rushed into oaklands harborside dispensary this pot shop and their 2 others in san leandro in san jose were hit a total of 6 times over a span of just 3 days. The National Reform Campaign Says Police Violence could be drastically cut down. If Police Departments eliminated 8 policies. The campaign 0 organization is the group behind the 8 cant wait policy Reform Campaign kron fours Haaziq Madyun talk to a police use of force experts about the recommendations. If you are a Law Enforcement officer working in the state of california what the likely the foundation of your trade came from this man in the last 50. What years ive trained about. 40 seconds 50,000 Police Officers on camera it is a highly Renowned Police use of force expert we wanted to get his thoughts about campaign zeros 8 police use of force reform policies called 8 cant wait those policies include banning chokehold requiring de escalation warning before shooting exhaust all of their beads before shooting duty to intervene a ban on shooting at moving vehicles use of force continuum and comprehensive report the okay its nothing i mean thats been around for a fact campus as officers learned these same policies of the academy what. They havent just 8 the to read included a lot of the policies. Reforms are needed. Well rashida green eyes of the Oakland Coalition for Police Accountability says the 8 cant wait Police Reforms are a good starting point to the list she would that. How officers are recruited. How they are selected. How they are trained. No they are supervised. Right. How they are disciplined one technique that don cameron says it never should be taught is using to be on the neck of sub would be detained. The officer was. Actually using a technique that we teach us. I mean get our next circus even said that we dont we dont use our knees and 70s back or upper neck with that area on the 8 cant wait website you could look up Police Departments across the country to check how many are currently using the 8 policies but in this email the Richmond Police department challenges the sides accuracy after seed they were listed using only 2 of the 8 policies. According to rpd their current use of force policy covers all 8 recommendations. Has it made you kron 4 news. Air travel has taken a major hit from the covid19 pandemic the Transportation Security Administration released passenger numbers from yesterday, 304,436 people pass through security checkpoints nationwide. Exactly one year earlier that number was more than 2 point 37 million. 2. 3 7 million it marked an 87 drop in travelers, the most important thing to do if is to stay home if youre feeling sick, according to the centers for Disease Control and prevention but for those who are willing to travel the cdc says that there are steps you can take to keep yourself healthy if youre traveling while at the airport maintain social distancing guidelines as much as possible and try not to touch surfaces wear a mask at all times carry plenty of Hand Sanitizer and use it frequently. Walk to your terminal instead of taking an enclosed airport ram while the airlines are sanitizing the planes in between flights. The cdc says white dow services that your seat yourself anyway, and turn the circulation up above you on the planes on high to help move the air in front of you possibly breaking up virus particles. The cdcs top doctor appeared before congress today, answering questions about the agencys covid19 shortcomings. And the viruses effect on at risk communities. Doctor Robert Redfield testified that while the Health Institutional ders responsibility and outdated National Health data system needs upgrading. Now going to be a requirement. For all leverage tory test to be reported to cdc to include the type that s the zip code of the test. Think racial. Demographics. Redfield added the United States lacks enough contact tracers something the cdc is trying to address says hes also concerned that protesters gathering on the streets will accelerate the spread. Time for school. And today, we are one step closer to getting basketball back. Thats because the nba board of governors has voted to approve a plan that would see the season resume in july. Some details of that plan it would bring 22 teams back to complete the season. The top 16 teams and then 6 more who are still in mathematical contention for 8th place in their respective conferences that includes 9 teams from the eastern conference and 13 from the west. Unfortunately the last place warriors are not among those teams. The plan calls for Training Camp to kick things off followed by 8 regular season games which would start in late july and then the playoffs the next step. The Players Association has a Conference Call tomorrow to approve the plan. 49 ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is the latest figure in the pro sports world to speak out on the protests going on in the week of George Floyds death in a media session today. Shanahan answered several questions about how the 49 ers are addressing the issues. Shanahan said as a team theyve been talking about it every day and meetings and that theyll support players through any continued protests. I think weve done a great job of that. A ticker teams represented a very well. I think people understand its so much more now than it did 3 years ago and all former protests. Im all for change. I hope the protests caused change. I hope whatever weve got to do to get the change on 4th and i know our organization has. Saints quarterback drew brees has apologized after coming under fire for comments he made in an interview yesterday when asked about nfl players kneeling during the National Anthem to protest social injustice. Bree said he would never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag. Now that drew sharp criticism from teammates and other nfl players who said brees didnt understand the sentiment behind the protest and today brees posted the following apology to instagram. I wish. I would have laid out what was on my heart. The reverse of that or for the murder. A model robbery. The years and years, a social injustice. Police brutality. And the need for so much reform and change. There are some legislation some of the other things. The brew quality to our black communities. Im sorry. And i will do better. And i will be part of the solution. Brees teammate Michael Thomas who was vocally critical of his quarterback on twitter yesterday said today he accepted the apology referring to breeze as one of his brothers. Thank you kate snacks to date a bear sighting when a hungry one breaks into an suv and th quite aside out of the Placer County community of colfax on a bear breaks into an suv and somehow got stock he could get in couldnt get out Officials Say theres probably something to eat inside the bear inside the vehicle that the bear could smell those trying to get in the bear while it may appear to be a doorbell animal on to see a bear in a car check out the damage that it did. The powerful bear completely trashed interior. Placer county deputies added to the damage by breaking a window to give the bear way to get out of the vehicle, its not clear exactly how he got in. We have seen bears opened doors and the door closes. So the lesson from all this dont leave any food even rappers in your vehicles when youre in bear country can theyre quite. All right take a look at these adorable kitten images 3 Mountain Lion cubs born in the Santa Monica Mountains recently the National Park service have been tracking the cubs mothers movements for months when they discovered the babies look at how one official said that these births bring much needed diversity in genetic diversity to the areas Lion Population base there are key. All right that wraps up kron 4 news tonight at 8 here is what were tracking for kron 4 news at 9 oclock marching in the name of george floyd protesters take their message to the streets. A message they want others to hear. And all across the country crowds, gathering to demand justice a call to action answered by millions across america as floyd is remembered by family and friends in minneapolis today, stay with kron 4 news at 9 coming up next. News station. Youre watching kron 4 news at this man this man down for the kill. He was like happened there on this mans neck. Now at 9 protests from coast to coast keeping up the pressure for change in the wake of george floyd staff good evening, everybody, im pam moore and im ken wayne, several protests were held here in the bay area demonstrating against Racial Injustice and Police Brutality a peaceful protests held in oakland several groups gathering outside