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Now a 9 bay Area Labor Unions are calling on the city of oakland to defund its Police Department thanks for joining us at 9 oclock everybody. Im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis demonstrators gathered outside oaklands Police Officers Association Headquarters. Demanding for change in police budget. Kron sir rather kron fours gayle ong explains their demands and how the officers are responding. Outside oakland Police Officers Association Headquarters wednesday. Protesters demanding change within the oakland Police Department budget our Labor Movement is about fighting for the common good and making sure that the voices of the unheard or heard George Floyds death sparked widespread protests around the world against Police Brutality and now calls to Defund Police department the oakland Police Department annual budget is million a budget sanjay garland Vice President of s e i u says needs to change we need to do is invest in our communities and make sure that theyre able to thrive. So we cannot advocate for policing over. The the lives of the vast majority of the Labor Movement, especially our black black members and a brown members that are struggling to make ends meet a number of bay Area Labor Union groups came together to issue this call. Many of the members are essential workers janitors Airport Hotel workers Security Officers and teachers cant bedford works at the Berkeley National laboratory, she is one of many demonstrators here calling for change in opd is budget on time because of the fun things. Im not going to the community programs. School programs being cut. But fun isnt going to them. And then when it goes to them is going to have. Right here tear gas highpower weapons in response to wednesdays protest oaklands peewee released this statement saying Police Officers respected labor workers and listed examples of the departments leadership. Such as implicit bias training and implementing reforms around the use of force on monday City Council Member Nikki Fortunato bass told kron 4 she is proposing that oakland redirects its policing budget by at least 25 million into community programs. And that was kron fours gayle ong reporting for us tonight. Police tonight are investigating a possible hate crime in oakland after a woman initially reported. Finding a noose hanging in a tree at lake mary police. Say they then found 5 ropes in trees in public works has since removed that. First michelle kingston has more for us tonight from lake merritt. Are really looking at what i think im looking at a porsche or freeman was walking lake merritt on tuesday. I stop us there for a second and i want to get a closer look when she says she saw a noose hanging from a tree later posting this photo in a video of what she encountered on social media oakland mayor libby shaft says there were reports of several nooses found on trees around the lake police say they found 5 ropes on tuesday afternoon all of which have been removed one person told police he put them up for exercise months ago the mayor says that does not excuse their torture us in terrorizing effects we have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes. We cannot take these actions lightly. We have to take them seriously. And again if theyre proven not to be that will then exonerate that person but that does not exonerate the fact that we cannot have symbols in our public spaces that guy. Cole but this robot there. He said it was for a mind you ive never seen a swing set. Resembles a dose. You know it looks like mostly of like most about it was a hoax information came in that this was exercise equipment. Some of it may have but some of it absolutely was not. Open city parks doesnt tolerate a this all comes just days after the fbi and the department of justice begin reviewing investigations into the hanging deaths of 2 black men in Southern California and at a time when protests are happening in oakland and across the country. Against Police Brutality and Racial Injustice was very to start, but sadly in that time. You know bring awareness to the situation. Move also woman creek, theres now a proposal to rename a downtown street to support the black lives Matter Movement a walnut creek ceo sent an open letter to the city council asking them to make a public announcement saying the city supports and promotes black owned businesses and organizations. Ceo of one plan to curb wrote additionally saying that he would finance the project that would include painting of black lives matter mural on bonanza street and he wants to change the name of that street to black lives matter way, san jose is creating a new office to address systemic racism. The City Council Approved a spending up to one and a half Million Dollars to collect data on racial inequities within the city while discussing the funding Council Member sylvia arenas said quote that we need to face it there i Structural Racism within our institutions and that has led to some impacts on our community. The city council will be presented with an update on creation of the Racial Equity office in october and next week kron 4 is hosting a live town hall with mayors from across the bay area well be discussing the changes the citys remaking after protest highlighting Racial Injustice and how cities are moving forward from the coronavirus pandemic if youd like to submit a video question just visit kron 4 dot com and click on inside bay area politics. The path forward is wednesday. June 24th at 09 00pm. Another big story. Were tracking tonight, the Fulton County District Attorney ernie announced today felony murder charges against that former Atlanta Police officer. Who killed Rayshard Brooks the state is conducting its own investigation and was not aware that the da was going to move forward with the charges. Nadia romero has the story. After everything that he felt this guy here. What he went through. Rayshard brooks widow reacting to the charges filed against the now former Atlanta Police officer who shot and killed her husband and the shocking new details that officers kicked brooks and stood on his body after he was shot and at the time that the shot was fired. The arguments made by officer rauf was ive got it. Those are just 2 of the 11 charges former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Rolfe is now facing he could face the Death Penalty if convicted his fellow officer Devin Brosnan is facing 3 charges including aggravated assault charge for stepping on brooks after he was shot this isnt like a celebration. Or a victory lap of watching these officers get charged. Ross attorneys have responded to the charges in a statement saying quote officer ross actions were justified when mister brooks turned and pointed an object at officer rolfe any officer would have reasonably believed that he intended to disarm this able or seriously injure him. And the Georgia Bureau of investigation now says they were taken off guard by the District Attorneys charges saying in a statement quote we have not completed our work our goal in every officer involved shooting case we are requested to review is to complete a thorough impartial investigation. In washington nadia romero kron 4 news tonight, we know a 21 yearold man has been shot and robbed happened in San Franciscos Bernal Heights neighborhood early this morning. Around 02 00am in the area of richland avenue near holly park police say a guy approached the victim demanded his belongings then shot him and took his wallet and cash. The victim has been hospitalized, but is expected to survive. No arrests have been made in the east bay, the man accused of groping female joggers in walnut creek has turned himself in police say this man was responsible for sexually assaulting at least one person on iron horse trail, but several women say that they have been grabbed from behind while jogging there since march. The suspect turned himself in this morning. Police say the police are not releasing his name because they say its still an active investigation. Tonight, we know the names of 3 of the 4 people who died when their car went over the side. The cartoon is bridge in Contra Costa County tuesday night for Perla Navarro from Richmond Kyle erickson from pittsburgh in Christopher Marcia from rodeo. Its unclear who was driving with her when their 2006 infiniti suv went off the bridge and hit an empty train all 4 victims were pronounced dead at the scene. A 3. 6 earthquake struck the south bay earlier today did you feel like the quake was reported about 5 miles southwest of alum rock about 8 miles west of milpitas that earthquake at a record adept of 7. 4 kilometers so far there have been no reports of any damage. All right weather time as we get a live look outside on this beautiful warm night downtown San Francisco all lit up. Yeah, it sounds like its going to be a warm night in a warm day need for days on meteorologist jim reeser rodriguez here with the forecast yeah thats right grant and they can remember im only the messengers have nothing to do with these warm hot temperatures heading our way we already got a sneak peek of that today and lets take a look at temperatures out there right now widespread 70s for most of the bay area but a little bit cooler right along the San Francisco peninsula coastline. Thanks to that cool sea breeze we are noticing. Downtown San Francisco cooling down into the mid 60s and mid 50s for those of you right now at Half Moon Bay and heres a live look outside beautiful downtown skylight out there this evening and city hall lit up in blue to on our Health Care Workers this evening. During this coronavirus pandemic says thank you so much taller heroes out there, current wind speeds out there right now fortunately on the calm to breezy side. So we are noticing some light double digit winds but could see gusts throughout tonight and even for the 1st half of your thursday and Solano County upwards of 35 Miles Per Hour or less and also we are noticing a very warm and dry air mass so any fires that do spark could certainly spread very easily and thats why we have this red flag warning in effect mainly for Solano County from now through 1 oclock for your thursday afternoon and overnight lows going to be on the mild side widespread upper 50s so it is going to be a relatively warm night, especially for those of you in antioch only cooling down to 67 degrees this evening and warming up in a big way today were about 10 degrees above average in downtown San Francisco warming up to 77 degrees and tomorrow were going to be in the low 80 so nearly 15 degrees above average possible record breaking or near record breaking heat in the forecast for your thursday widespread 80s around the bay area shoreline with 90s as you make your way inland. Near triple digit, heat for those of you in concord in antioch mid 80s along the east bay shoreline and low 80s for those of you in downtown San Franciscos taking a look at at the extended forecast really for a ride for the coast until friday, lasting all weekend long but for inland areas were going to stay in the 90s with above average temperatures for most of the upcoming 7 days with above average temperatures even continuing in the bay area for at least the next 10 days as well granted back to you thanks for precept. Senate to county is moving into the next phase of reopening which now also allows Indoor Dining. Hair salons and gyms you have to move comes after the county received permission from the state on tuesday. And now San Francisco is also pushing to change its reopening timeline our conference Taylor Bisacky joins us now live with more on the story taylor. All San Mateo County has the official green light to reopen some of these businesses, many of them say theyre not ready yet and will need another couple of days to safely do so. Meanwhile here in San Francisco leaders are hoping to allow businesses like bars to reopen sooner. San mateo county is opening more doors this week as the county announced a new health order on wednesday that now allows Indoor Dining gyms hair salons. Movie theaters and much more of family entertainment. Yeah, you know card rooms were going to open in my district. We have one car recall election chances. Zoos and museums restaurants wineries. Diane restaurants supervisor david cannabis says. These businesses are allowed to resume as long as they have a safety plan in place and proper ppe for employees and customers barbershop owner derek paxton says hes been anxiously waiting for this moment i was preparing for like the last 3 months so. Yeah, im next im super excited. Mexican owns black and gold barber lounge in daly city where many new safety protocols will be in place people under 10 people. Appointment only there will be no more waiting area for clients so or clients, yeah, actually need them to be inside their and will give them a texts or phone call it know that you know theyre ready to come in. Everything everybody work ppe in addition, paxton says they will be cutting facial hair since customers need to wear masks for service. Hes also considering temperature checks at the front door. The soonest that i want in next week prepare better prepare for everything. Going forward i want to rush into anything meanwhile in San Francisco, one of the slower counties to reopen. The city is now seeking variance from the state which allows the city to dictate which businesses phone to each stage of reopening. The goal is to allow bars to reopen sooner than the original target date mid august, something ben bleiman the founder of the San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance has been fighting for for months really happy the city did it i think its kind of took on long enough, they did it and i understand that they have to take their time for Health Reasons but im happy that the city now has the opportunity to kind of pick and choose which businesses can open. And if and when the state approves a variance for San Francisco, its then up to the Health Officer for final approval and adjust those Health Orders we can expect the state to make its decision within the next few days reporting live in San Francisco Taylor Bisacky kron 4 news right taylor pier 39 in San Franciscos officially reopening tomorrow. And ceo of pier, 39 says that his team has been working hard for the last 3 months to ensure that everybody can enjoy the pier and the sea lion safely more than half of the shots on the pier are local and Business Owners say they are eager to welcome guests mac to the east bay now Contra Costa County is moving along on its reopening efforts today Health Officials allowed barbershops and hair salons to reopen those businesses will be required to do frequent cleaning as well as require customers to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. Other restrictions that are being eased include people going to outdoor pools and going to parks in small groups and starting on july first gyms will reopen along with Indoor Dining something many Business Owners and residents are excited to hear about. Yeah were were cooking up a we have limited space available. But we do have gaps a were you doing social distancing korea, cleaning the place 3 times a day just were not ppe. Health officials continue to remind us that the coronavirus is not gone and to be sure and wear masks and take precautions looks like schools across the state will be back in session when fall school happens and today we have learned. What students and staff can expect as we prepare for perhaps a second wave of covid in the fall. And winter many schools will be starting up again in august or september. But there will be special Safety Measures state superintendent Tony Thurmond said today. He and his team are focused on things like requiring temperature checks. Fast face coverings or masks and providing personal protective gear for everyone. They will also need 6 feet between each student in classrooms. Thurmond admits that will be tough classrooms have been generally packed with limited space. We know that the key to our success into our safety around a safe reopening is maintaining very small class sizes, maintaining physical distance and were going to take these next few weeks to continue working with our schools between now and august and september when schools plan to open they help them work out the measurements of their campuses well need help for making sure that they have access to personal protective equipment. Thurman says schools may have to resort to things like hosting classes in nearby libraries or Community Centers to accommodate the need for that physical distancing today, u c berkeley officials outlined best plans for reopening for the fall semester, plans like small in person class sizes and intent to house up to 6500 students on campus. Officials say well in person classes will be limited to small numbers. Students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester, if they choose to however all large lecture classes will only be offered remotely the school also transition to full remote instruction after the saying thanksgiving holiday due to concerns about students traveling and visiting family as a result, the semesters final exams will be given remotely. Today in marine county, the effort is growing to remove a sculpture of sir Francis Drake in to remove his name from. All public spaces sits all over the place up there you see the demonstration here people took to the streets this evening kron fours Jonathan Mccall live in more in tonight with the latest jonathan, maybe not a huge group, but they made their presence know. Yeah that was actually being there. Hundreds of people out too. Show their support for trying to get that spoke to remove grants want to show you some video of exactly what happened at the end that standoff with a chp officers has got group they were trying to get on sneaky slain 6, 5, 8, oz chp officers nature to block the merits. But the video itself this once again hundreds protesters here making sure that they can trying to get change she removed the sculpture of sir Francis Drake not only will that spoke to her but also to get his name off the streets building schools and other public entities as well some of the people here say that france is its a sur Princes Street was slave trader does not need to be on its incessant stood close mean walks you actually inhabited this land say more his speed and recognize their its. Because this movement. That statue. I got changed and for so many people coming over the bridge is the first thing they see when they come into moran. They see a giant man with a flag has soared who sold we want to put an end to that. And did they do and obviously is very tense moments with police those protesters blocking streets central more includes coming out here trying to get them off of the street on the sidewalk at some point they actually or cough and most him in those protests should saints headed toward. Instate 5 80 tonight weve learned that city marks added emergency agenda item to their a Council Meeting tonight in el plan to appoint 2 people to a special Task Force Missions along Orange County leaders and other towns in Orange County to take a look at possibly re sir Francis Drake boulevard which they mean, so Orange County so lots of new developments on this issue sites will stay on top of any new developments as they become available spot Orange County johnson all concerts. Thanks jonathan still to come tonight another hurdle cleared for restoring affirmative action in california whats next and when you may have say in the matter. Plus the socalled Boogaloo Movement is getting a lot of attention now that a suspected cop killer has been tied to the movement will explain what its all about. And today Deputy Gutzwiller was honored at a moving Memorial Service in santa cruz, what his widow said today about hono this morning, a Memorial Service was held for Sergeant Damon gutzwiller the Santa Cruz County sheriffs deputy who was killed in the line of duty on june 6th. Friends family and colleagues came out to the Cumbria College football field too honor his memory today. Thats where his wife fabiola who is expecting their second child this month says that although damon is gone, she still feels him with her. The man that im missing. Who carter is missing. In your new baby. Well never meet. This is a man or whole community is missing. I do feel like damon is here with me today. I think hes here now and i hope we always will be. Know that it will carry him with me. And 3 were children. Fabiola and damons 2 yearold son carter accepted his fathers badge during the ceremony. Up next making racebased 911 calls could soon be a crime was pushing to make the change in what the penalty could be. Lets People Living in a Southern California apartment complex are outraged after receiving racist letters on their doors, how authorities are working to find out who wrote them. And growing concerns about a right wing Extremist Movement. Why experts say this spread like wildfire. And we a big story we are following for you tonight, there are bro in concerns about the rise of the socalled Boogaloo Movement heard of it. Well yesterday, the fbi revealed that the air force sergeant charged in the killings of 2 Law Enforcement officers in this area has ties to that Extremist Movement and today, nevada 3 men were indicted on terrorism charges in federal prosecutors say theyre involved in that same movement. Experts say that its been on the rise for some time now for first in kerman has more on the extremist ideology. Both the 3 men indicted on terrorism charges in las vegas and stephen the bay area man charged with gunning down a Security Officer outside oaklands Federal Building have been alleged to have ties to the right wing Extremist Movement. The boogaloo boys. It had the ball into. An effort by young people. Start a kind of the second civil war and carry out acts of violence against the government and those they disagree with. Devin bernhard is was seattles institute for research and education on human rights. But there are some within the boogaloo you are looking about a kind of general and broader. One more and then there are a subset of those folks who are. Have a kind of an overlap with white nationalists. Were interested in starting and carrying out the race war. Identifying members can be difficult. Federal Authorities Say this patch with a reworking of the American Flag is associated with the group and was found in a vehicle registered to the thing that makes this so difficult. Is there is a Diverse Movement with varying degrees of organization they tend to be very small informal and localized brian levin runs Cal State San Bernardino Center for the study of hate and extremism he says after charlottesville, many hate groups disbanded. He says the Boogaloo Movement started gaining steam when these individuals with similar ideologies found each other online a connection point that continues to this day but we are worried is were going to see more instances of buddha boys to be extreme isnt i come to the fore where the target either deming strain did government Officials Police and others who are in a list. Of targets that or is it that are considered acceptable within the subculture if thats not enough to cause concern experts say theres also some evidence that indicates rightwing extremism increases during election years. At the San Francisco Federal Building Dan Kerman Kron 4 news. California is one step closer to repealing its affirmative action ban from 1996. Restoring affirmative action in california would mean Government Agencies and academic institutions can hire workers or admit students based on Race Ethnicity gender or national origin. The senate labor employment and Retirement Committee voted 4 to one today to send the bill on to its next committee before a final floor vote. The measure. Ultimately brings the issue to voters to determine whether california should reinstate affirmative action after it was banned some 24 years ago, more than 100 people who said theyre against the change called into todays hearing many of them said their from the Asian Pacific islander community. A nation is in the of a people in the coming further down the road. One of them. But the bill has been at the top of the legislative black caucus is priority list in support for the measure grows as the National Conversation on Racial Justice continues. If the Legislature Passes the bill by june 25th. It will be on the ballot in november. Tonight in San Francisco city supervisor is calling for people to be fined for making false racebased 911 calls he also would like to see the city. Use funds set and redirect them from the sfpd to the black community kron fours jason dumas reports. Over the past few years we have seen dozens of viral video in the form of people unnecessarily calling 911 on someone. One San Francisco city supervisor wants to see these people face harsher fines and this is great because its leading to death. Harm. There should be some some some time on sundays resources and leading to the harm people from these phone calls the next step will be to draft legislation must legislation has been drafted word to use it normally of the board of supervisors it will go to committee more like your own safety net Never Services committee. I will have a hearing on the legislation was has asked the board of supervisors to redirect sfpd funding to the black community and act that he said should be viewed as reparations this is going to be a community that process where she beings. Over the next couple of weeks in the black leadership leadership or black numerous organizations who should back its community. Were going to talk about it just as areas there. They identify and then well Start Talking about where resources will go to her shoot those resources once we go to the Police Department budget. Havent gotten any pushback as of yet to match him. And its coming. Particularly when we start saying this is where resources are going to be taken from this is we want to cover any lies resources reporting in San Francisco, im jason dumas skrine for news tonight, food manufacturer Mars Incorporated says its going make changes to the rice brand uncle bands the brand and logo have long been criticized by some for being based on racist stereotypes and mars released a statement saying it is time to quote. Evolve the uncle bens brand including its visual brand identity. The company said it has not determined specific changes or the timeline for making those changes and quaker oats is also getting rid of the interim im a pancake brand and logo the cancellation of the brand which is. More than a 130 years old comes as an acknowledgment that its origins are based on a derogatory racial stereotype its another sign that corporations and society as a whole may be starting to really listen to longstanding calls for racial equality. The inter miami logo was based on the races stereotype of the slave mammy a submissive servant who dotes on her masters family at the expense of her own. A drug that showed positive results in treating adults with coronavirus is now being tested on kids. Researchers say theyre starting advance trials of and as a fear in 50 pediatric patients. The drugs maker Gilead Sciences which is located here in the bay area says the trials will be done in the u. S. And europe. They will involve children with moderate to severe cases of covid the goal is to determine whether the drug is safe for kids and how it could work from does veer is the only drug that received emergency approval in the u. S. For treating coronavirus earlier studies showed it can speed up the recovery of some adult patients. And tracking warm and hot temperatures once again for the bay area with once again summer like sizzle as you make your way inland more coming up in my full forecast plus some hair salons across the bay area are reopening the changes you can expect to see and the next time you plan to visit dad people in an apartment complex near l a game. Racist letters on their doors tell authorities are in Southern California racist letters are being found taped on peoples front doors and now police are investigating the incidents as hate crimes Kandiss Crone reports. When i saw that whole thing is just ignorance. What is going david does not want his face shown for safety reasons but hes appalled after receiving this racist hate filled message takes to the front door of his sherman oaks apartment. The man who is africanamerican came home yesterday afternoon to find the letter which reads in part quote my wife and i are looking to actively recruit young nick writes, which we can use our disposal unquote it goes on to refer to blacks as dirty and reads quote signed by your White Privilege neighbors. Another neighbor, we spoke with by phone said the hateful message was taped to his store as well beginning i was just shocked. Even i know is going on the world today. And thats nothing compared to other have lost their lives and i hope we can come passes over this thing ends. But as a black male it is blustery there are cameras in the building. Lapds Van Nuys Division confirmed they took a report of a hate incident and search their footage but were not able to pinpoint a suspect. Authorities say they will be following up. David has lived in sherman oaks for 7 years says he has an experienced anything like this and says now is the time for all americans to come together and fight back against racism and hate to wake up call. To keep my eyes peeled my ears open but surroundings and understand theres something going on this world today. That was Kandiss Crone reporting the company that manages that apartment complex is said to be cooperating with investigators. Still ahead a spike of coronavirus cases at San Quentin State Prison why a former inmate says the prison is vulnerable to even more c tonight we are learning there is a spike of coronavirus cases at San Quentin State Prison as kron fours phillipe djegal reports now a coalition of advocacy groups now wants the state to. Released the inmates. Just this week, the number of inmates at San Quentin State Prison testing positive for covid19 has jumped from 26 to 47 and it had no confirmed cases until may 30th. Thats when 121 inmates from another State Facility were transferred to the prison. One where 500 inmates had tested positive end 13 die right now that the quality of life is. You report in sight. James king is a former san quentin inmate whose sentence was commuted he was released in december before the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic hes now a staff member for the Ella Baker Center for human rights. He says the state should parole elderly inmates these are people who are safe to release right now in. We are asking the governor to a large scale release in order john but create more. Distancing for people the California Department of corrections and rehabilitation says it has already parole 3500 inmates during the pandemic to relieve overcrowding systemwide and that more releases are forthcoming, san quentins population is that roughly 122 of its maximum capacity, it needs to be on the east. I at least 8080 of that city in order create any possibility of social distancing and and grouping people in groups just like were supposed to do on the outside stay in our in our family and thats what people in prison are supposed to do if you know the dark story of a 100 people or or a or many south that are packed closely together sharing seeing phones bathroom showers. Then the not kind Public Health requirement is impossible to meet the department of corrections says statewide more than 2100 inmates have tested positive for covid 1917 people have died. Phillipe djegal all kron 4 news for your money target is increasing its starting pay to 15 an hour. The Company Announced the change today on twitter it goes into effect on july 5th and will be implemented at all of us stores target will also give its frontline workers. A Mabrisa Rodriguez here to confirm that. I brace up yeah thats right grant in big and its going to continue in fact peaking on thursday know i just magically appeared right. How did i do right i wish i lets take a look at Golden Gate Bridge out there this evening. We are tracking that lack of marine layer so june gloom not going to be in the picture for tonight and even for tomorrow as well were going to start and then the day with plenty of sunshine there and temperatures for the most part still in the 70s and low 80s as you make your way inland. Antioch 80 degrees but 54 degrees for Half Moon Bay. So near 25 degree difference, right there but finally starting to get some relief for most of our inland areas and overnight lows tonight, well be on the mild side, so upper 50s low for conquered and fremont even antioch just cooling down to 67 degrees for your overnight temperatures believe it or not it tomorrows air mass going to be warmer than today so we could be anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees above average downtown San Francisco 81 degrees Half Moon Bay in the mid 70s at 77 degrees. One thing really working in our favor breezy winds 20 Miles Per Hour less fortunately, not really tracking anything gust. Year than that otherwise wed be under a high fire danger territory. But widespread low 80s from brisbane all the way into burlingame plenty of sunshine for your thursday morning and afternoon san mateo 82 degrees palo alto in the mid 80s, but many of you already starting to warm up into the 90s beginning tomorrow at 92 degrees 93 for those of you in san jose in the south bay midnineties for livermore so it is going to be a rather warm, especially for those of you in land as you make your way into the east bay specifically conquered in walnut creek, flirting with century mark temperatures 98 degrees 84 for those of you in berkeley throughout the east bay shoreline 94 degrees for nap in the north bay in santa rosa 97 degrees for your thursday afternoon highs so were already getting a taste of summer summer officially arrives on saturday. But in addition to that big weekend heading our way because it is fathers day on sunday. So dont forget to head to the beach or dad because we are going to notice very Cool Temperatures some relief along the coast 75 degrees still going to be hot as you make your way inland. So dont expect any relief for most of our inland spots because as you can see in the next 7 day forecast, widespread low 90s and were going to stay in the low 90s for the next 7 days fortunately, though cooling down along the coast and the east bay shoreline this weekend with temperatures near average there but a few degrees above normal. But overall youre going to want to head to the beach because that is where youll certainly find relief in the coming days back to hugh grant and vicki. All right sounds good and brie suffer health tonight, this is interesting your blood type may influence how likely you are to get covid and how sick it could make you a team of european scientists found the people with type a blood are 45 more likely than people with other blood types to get the coronavirus and theyre also more likely to develop severe symptoms. The study also says people with type o blood or just 65 is likely to get the infection then are people with other blood types. The study was published today in the new england journal of medicine. Well its been about 3 months since we started this whole shelterinplace business n you dont need to look any further than most peoples hair. Yeah to see that weve been doing things differently we have we ever but today in Contra Costa County you can actually go see your favorite barber. Or stylist and thats what i did not for an appointment, although i could use one that but to see how the salon is adapting to the new normal. But face masks a mosque and youll get your temperature taken before an appointment here at Clark Russell salon in lafayette. I know that she doesnt have a fever. So she can come Clark Russell is taking every precaution even moving the cuts outdoors this is our popup convertible. So on that we can bring people out here and get him in and out try to get out of the slot. Jackie is a Loyal Customer here to touch upper roads but not before suiting up for the mask required zone we want to limit 15 minutes per client and after the combo cut and color in record time she is ushered in for a quick wash behind the custom made flexi shield youre scared. You dont want to go and so we have to reassure them that were doing everything we can to protect them. When a happy today i want to use of disposable shell go home with that wet. And for clients who are still unsure whether theyre ready to come in our brussels send you home with a custom color cant it be for anyone brave enough to lift themselves. Good luck. Yeah we we tried to do it yourself at least i didnt cut my bank, so you know could use that appointment. They really have to grant. Yeah i think getting 1, 9, yearold particular has something to say that but. But no i my my lady is in the and they still dont allow it and i at this point im kind of like loyal to my lady in clarks watch and maybe he can help a guy out. We all need helped that youre going tomorrow right i hope so i will vote on how it still to President Trump says the nfl should allow. Former niner star Colin Kaepernick to play but only if hes able to do President Trump says he thinks Colin Kaepernick should get another shot in the nfl, but only if he can play well. The president said kaepernicks football future should be based on his ability. The quarterback has been without a contract since the 2016 season when he started demonstrating. Cap alleges the nfls keeping him from playing because he started a movement to kneel during the National Anthem as a way to protest systemic racism and Police Brutality in america. The nfl has recently admitted. It was wrong not to listen to play or concerns on those topics sooner. President trump says he is disappointed that the nfl made that statement and everyone should show respect for the flag and stand during the National Anthem. Ken reeves wants to go on a virtual date with one of his fans for the right price said for a good cause. Yeah, the john wick and matrix actor is offering a 15 minute assume called to the highest bidder. The money will go to camp rainbow gold, its an idahobased Childrens Cancer association, the bidding today is up to more than 16,000 if youre interested the auction is open for your bids until monday whos in the bay area we hear it was a really nice guy. All right and illinois woman just celebrated her one 100th birthday, but it was a party like shes never had before the family of Helen Hofmann of springfield, illinois had initially planned a big bash but had to cancel of course because of covid19 thats when the family and some friends decided that they couldnt letter. 100 years of life go on celebrated, so they, but the word out in the Church Bulletin the decorated cars again on the gift of a drive by party helen spent the time waving to her personal parade and then give him a big smile. Some nice gesture there she goes happy birthday helen happy birthday going and that wraps up kron 4 news at 9. Thank you for being with us this hour but coming back vicki and i have a lot more news starting at 10 oclock dozens of protesters. Blocked traffic in marin county today in an effort to try to get a statue honoring a slave trader removed. Leaders there now responding to those demands. Plus were going one on one with President Trump. He explains the next step in a nationwide Police Perform along with this. Plan to jumpstart the economy those stories and more. Coming up on kron 4 news at 10. News station. Youre watching kron 4 news at 10. Now at 10 and burned county. The effort is growing here to remove a sculpture of sir Francis Drake and to remove his name from all public spaces good evening, everybody thanks r