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To reopen schools as soon as possible by many local parents have mixed feelings about Distance Learning solutions. Tonight we begin with a plea for justice from the family of a 6 yearold boy shot and killed on the 4th of july thanks for joining us. Everybody. Im Vicki Liviakis and im Jonathan Mccall in tonight for grant lotus that plea being echoed by San Francisco leaders tonight. Kron fours dan kerman reports with what jace youngs family says they need right now. Theres nothing nobody could kill me the body could tell his mom is go make this family feel better. Assume was defreeze miss something he was going to be somebody i need everybody to understand that at a News Conference tuesday, the father of 6 yearold chase young. Pleaded for someone to come forward with information about who fired the shot that killed his son on the 4th of july Say Something thats what you want to do dose of from quest see something Say Something you just as much as Say Something jace young was killed in another man was wounded when someone opened fire in the 1200 block of angles in the bayview about 1045 saturday evening. Weve got to stop it. Weve got to stop. Growth my dad not block a new unity. Weve got a chance to do something this time to do Something Different San Francisco mayor london breed called on everyone to honor jasons memory. By bringing an end to this type of senseless violence. It was a message that was echoed by supervisor shame on walton. We want this violence to end. We want you to put down the guns. Jay says life. Matters 6 year old chase young loved computers and lit up a room is dead said he concluded with a message to other families black man grab your kids of. Grab your kids hold on to your kids if youve got kids who young levy or go. Let them know that they love that they matter to they going to be different to somebodys loved somebody care about them police chief bill scott says he does not believe either chase young or the man who was wounded were targets. This point they have no suspects and are seeking the communities help and tracking that person down. In San Francisco. Dan kerman kron 4 news and a candlelight vigil honoring chase young just wrapped up and coming up on kron 4 news at 9. Well hear from chases and and one of his teachers. Now to the east bay and an update to a story that weve been following for you here on kron 4 since saturday afternoon. 2 people in martinez now charged with hate crimes for defacing the black lives matter street near old erin martinez. Nicole anderson and david nelson both charged with 3 counts each for the incident that was caught on camera. Saturday a local group had been given permission by the city of martinez to paint that street mural in downtown martinez. Prosecutors say after it was all done anderson and nelson showed up to that scene you see them with that black paint there and covered up some of those letters. Meanwhile tonight martinez mayor Rob Schroeder issuing this statement about todays new developments he says in part quote it is my sincere hope that our communities expression of support for some members of our community does not necessarily stir up anger in others. Im proud of our community and our shared belief in the equal worth of all people. And our citys efforts to set an example of how we live up to that moral imperative unquote if convicted anderson and davis could each face up to a year in jail. Tonight, San Francisco leaders say that coronavirus activity is trending in the wrong direction. So today. Mayor london breed and the citys health director. Announced the businesses that thought theyd be ok to reopen by monday. Theyre going to remain closed. Purposefully did all reports. Were creating other challenges because we know that over a 153,000 san franciscans have filed for unemployment but San Francisco mayor london breed and Public Health director doctor grant colfax not mincing words tuesday. Both reiterating the need to keep some businesses shuttered for each person infected with the virus. The virus is infecting more than one percent Going Forward breed and colfax sharing during a virtual News Conference that as the number of covid19 cases across the bay area and country are rising the city is also experiencing an alarming and extended spike were currently diagnosed seen on average 6. 1 cases per 100,000 new cases per day. Our goal is to keep that number. To one 0. 8. So rather than 1. 8 or 6. 1. That is read the city says it hopes to provide clarity by the end of the week on when the leaves the businesses initially slated to reopen by monday will be allowed to operate. That includes hair and nail salons tattoo parlors barbershops gyms zoos museums and outdoor bars and swimming for now Indoor Dining is also prohibited we have no choice. We are living in covid the facts as Hospital Capacity remains good but hospitalizations 19 patients are up 25 the past week and city leaders are concerned that the current pace of infections repeal the Health Care System we have. There is a window now for course correction. But if we dont do it and we quickly we could be looking at a surge of illness that goes well beyond what we are prepared to handle the leap to dall kron 4 news. 2, 9, up another loose very county to be put on the states covid19 watch list and now wineries Business Owners have been told to prepare to shut down their doors once again that move would cover all breweries bars and pubs both indoor and Outdoor Services along with indoor restaurant dining and wineries and tasting rooms things like indoor Family Entertainment centers, movie theaters zoos and museums are also on that list theyve been told to be ready to close by this thursday, although official details have not yet been nailed down so were very much going to put pressure on. Governors and everybody else to open the schools to get them open. And its very important. Despite rising coronavirus cases in more than half of the country. President donald trump is pushing for schools to reopen arguing the Mental Health and economic concerns outweighed the physical health risks at a press conference today, the president accused those who want schools closed, playing politics, the one locally Many School Districts are Still Deciding whether or not how they will open in the fall. Kron fours michelle kingston reports for us tonight that the Brentwood Union School District voted to do all of its Distance Learning and parents have mixed feelings about that decision. We build our careers and our allies around the schedules and its. I mean ripped away like a bandaid and his parents of Brentwood Union School District students speaking out after the school board voted for children to continue Distance Learning when School Begins at the end of the month, some parents are upset with the decision if i had to send my kids to school with a mask for 8 hours a day i would be happy about it, but i would send them i would rather about men being at home. And some parents understand why the board voted the way they did in there. Looking for families. The safest option. And right now with the numbers, the safest option is staying home and Distance Learning may not be the best option. But as the safest for the superintendent dana e in said monday nights vote was very difficult and it surprised some parents, especially those who are on the Schools Reopening Task force which recommended schools reopen with an am pm schedule and i said i really dowt know what the point of that was i really dont feel like we were heard i was really struck i didnt expect it to go that way at all but based on the current Contra Costa Health Services Guidance is the superintendent said theres no path for a full return to school in the fall in the district he said in a letter sent to parents Tuesday Morning the be usd school board was tremendously appreciative of the work of the task force but determined that the recent dramatic increase in covid19 infections and hospitalizations across Contra Costa County caused them great concern for the safety of students and staff in any physical reopening weve been watching the numbers. And i think that the numbers are going up with this list being closed. So if we open up the schools is going to get worse and now its important to note that this is just how the district is starting their year not necessarily how theyre going to end it. The cdc says the bill announced their School Reopening guidelines to next week in brentwood, michelle kingston kron 4 news tonight we know california and several other states are suing the Trump Administration over Coronavirus Relief funds meant for schools across the country this afternoon, California Attorney general Javier Becerra announced the state is suing the u. S. Department of education and its secretary betsy device. The lawsuit claims the department is attempting to divert some pandemic relief funds that were meant for k through 12 Public Schools to private schools. The Trump Administration has that have really not those most in the is not that private school or care or you know early is that Congress Call for the sides to the jury on the basis of the. The sheriff says the cares act that was establish billion in relief to schools nationwide using title one funds which are earmarked for low income families but the lawsuit it claims the Trump Administration said a new rule allowing School District to is to receive money based on total student population, leaving 10s of millions of dollars away from Public Schools in the poorest districts to pricey private schools. Tonight folks in eastern Contra Costa County back home after a fastmoving grass fire forced evacuations of some 500 homes. This scene happening this afternoon in the summerlake neighborhood thats in oakley thats near sand about boulevard and east of cypress road just south of bethel ppisland take a look at the video here fire crews were told have contain that blaze which they say started in a field and moved quickly in close to a nearby neighborhood. Were told that only 50 homes were in danger but those evacuations were ordered just as a precaution. Leaving about an hour ago from my house and i saw like a little a little small grass fire like 5 to may big. I called the cops and by the time i was on the phone. Those spreading to about 20 feet. I left like our got back home are rushed back home theyre evacuating people and my dogs out here so im just worried about him. And i got back home. And its all this no damage is reported from the fire but khan fire says the blaze did burned some 50 acres in Santa Clara County firefighters are working to contain the crews fire thats just east of gilroy it has burned at least 5400 acres and is now 50 contained. Evacuation orders are still in place along highway, one 52 north to Gilroy Hot Springs and southeast approved dale avenue. There is an Evacuation Center at the Senior Center in gilroy and also can ya to road. Theres also concern tonight that the winds could kick up again. Crews are watching for any hot spot. And lets going take a live look outside right now for 4 zone forecast is downtown San Francisco really a Beautiful Day out there today yeah, definitely it definitely was picture perfect kind of like that chamber, whether they like to talk about. Meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez is here with the forecast and even though it was a gorgeous day outside were still tracking some very strong when its a yeah, but fortunately, not as strong as yesterday wind gusts today about 30 Miles Per Hour less and that will continue through tonight, lets take a look at Current Conditions out there right now near gilroy where that cruise fires burning near 70s out there so it was a warmer day for most of the bay area and relative humidity. Improving now to 52 thanks to those cooler temperatures out there. Fortunately wind speeds in that area in the single digits, but the air quality advisory for the southern part of the south including gilroy and morgan hill has been extended through wednesday. Due to smoke impacts from that cruise fire but fortunately air quality for the rest of the bay area. It is going to improve tomorrow, thanks to the wind direction out of the westsouthwest so pushing all that smoke and ash away from the bay area, especially along the coast from were going to notice great air quality for your wednesday afternoon current wind speeds out there right now noticeably, calmer but still a little bit breezy for downtown San Francisco sustained at 21 Miles Per Hour. But warmer and drier weather ahead, especially this weekend we could be 5 to 15 degrees above average more coming up in my full forecast in a few minutes Jonothan Vick back to you all right and greece uh coming up President Trump says americans can expect. Another round of stimulus checks this summer, what else. The president says should be included in the next covid relief bill. Plus were learning more details about a danville doctor killed in a shooting over the weekend. What were now learning about the tragedy tonight plus a new order going into effect in santa clara tonight we know Santa Clara County restaurants can continue to offer Outdoor Dining there was a little confusion over where the county and state i had permission to do so yes, a lot of Unanswered Questions over the weekend kron fours rob fladeboe learned that the county can actually move forward with the new order that allows Outdoor Dining to continue, but will also allow other businesses to welcome back its customers. Granting of a variance mean Santa Clara County can move forward with its latest health order. The various permits most businesses except those considered high risk. To reopen with social distancing in mask requirements. It allows for more flexibility says Health Officer doctor sara cody and we want to continue to enable Outdoor Dining. And with this variance we can continue to allow Outdoor Dining as well as some other sectors and we can enable them to come on line every variance was granted after state ages ordered morgan hills live era grille and other restaurants to stop serving outdoors. They are pleased with the new order says what bears dan mccranie it doesnt make sense why. The state. Agents in to tell us that we are in violation when there was no statute that this is make sense. They they really are figured out for future communications but for right now. Myself for my employees and i manages it just delighted that were back to having outside of the aside from Outdoor Dining the new order means gyms nail and hair salons churches and childcare facilities among others can open. But officials warned were currently losing the battle against the virus and reopening must not be focused on personal responsibility closing a restaurant doesnt stop somebody from having a large gathering at their home. And the virus is passed through those large gatherings, tigers businesses that still cannot open our Indoor Dining bars and nightclubs theme parks in concert venues. The new order is based on a strategy of Risk Reduction with 3 core values says doctor cody one. Outdoors far safer than indoors, too. More distance is better than less distance. Number 3. Brief or contacts, safer than longer contacts. So rob fladeboe kron 4 news tonight officials in Contra Costa County reminding everybody there. So wear a mask covid19 infections are increasing and everyone must wear a in businesses in areas where people wait in line to enter the business. The new rules were yesterday on the county Health Services website. It says people with Certain Health conditions are exempt from Wearing Masks but instead theyre asked to wear plastic face shields to block coughs and sneezes today 209 new cases were confirmed in Contra Costa County. And tonight. The u. S. Environmental Protection Agency has given its first approval to disinfectants that kill the coronavirus to lysol products now federally approved as effective killing the virus. Those items could be inside your home right now they are the lysol disinfectant spray and lysol disinfectant max cover missed the approval comes after lab tests found that when used on hard non porous surfaces. Both products kill the virus 2 minutes after contact. Lysol says its currently working on testing other disinfecting products against coronavirus. In the south bay, a woman has lost her job after intentionally coughing on a baby at a yogurtland in san jose, this is the video of the incident that happened in june. Police say the woman was upset that the babys mother was not following social distancing guidelines. Well waiting at the yogurtland and that was why she says she caught on the child. A statement posted to the oak grove School District website says it does not tolerate such conduct from any employee that compromise is any child safety, sacramento, a statue of Christopher Columbus has now been removed from the State Capitol. This is video as crews remove that statue from the capital this morning which also features queen isabella. The statue had been in the Capitol Rotunda since 1883 native american and latino groups across california have been pushing since the 1970s to get statue removed, saying that columbus himself never visited california. The removal comes as statues are being removed across the country, including the statue of columbus at coit tower here in San Francisco. If youre planning a trip to the monterey bay aquarium. Well youll just have to wait a little bit longer. Yeah. The aquarium was supposed to open later this week but. Announced today that its moving back the opening day due to Monterey County being on the governors coronavirus watch list. Zoos and museums are required to remain closed the. A korean has not announced a new reopening date not yet anyway. Time now for 4 zone forecast as we get a look at the weather here. This is a live look outside from our sutro tower. Often the distance there beautiful shot of a golden gate bridge. Kron 4 meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez is here with a look at the forecast of what you can expect if you have evening plans tonight, recent yeah were going to notice some mild temperatures today, widespread mid 50s for overnight lows and tomorrows daytime highs. A few degrees warmer than today. So were going to be a little bit above average for downtown San Francisco 69 degrees today reached a daytime high of 67 degrees. Exactly where we should be so we are going to notice a warming trend from coast to our inland valleys for your midweek forecast Half Moon Bay 66 degrees daly city in the low 60s and winds tomorrow out of the west southwest at 20 Miles Per Hour less so it is going to be not as breezy tomorrow as it was today millbrae and burlingame ca warming up into the mid 70s, 74 degrees for sam, a tail. Now you in the low 80s so were going to be right about where we should be for most cities in the bay area, san jose. 2 degrees above average warming up to 84 degrees cupertino in the upper 80s at 87 and flirting with the 90s for those of you in livermore at 89 degrees widespread low to mid 70s throughout the east bay shoreline berkeley 75 degrees as is oakland. Concord warming up to 92 degrees about 5 degrees above average there. Now the 85 degrees in santa rosa 89 degrees for your wednesday afternoon jonathan didnt make it back to you. Thanks for recess. 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Get hefty ultra strong at a low price a big story were following for you tonight a danville doctor was shot and killed while offroading with his 15 yearold son get this this teenager was last in the sierra mountains for 30 hours after running away from the gunman. It happened in the Tahoe National forest near downeyville which is near about 2 hours northeast of sacramento. Kron fours Maureen Kelly brings us the details the organizer of a go fund me page for the family of the danville doctor killed says ari gershman had been offroading with his 15 yearold son on friday. When he was fatally shot by a random gunman. The teenage son ran away from the shooter and got lost. He was able to call 911 and survived 30 hours hiding in the wilderness of the Tahoe National forest before being found safe the Facebook Page for the Sierra County Sheriffs Office says after the boy was rescued on independence day. The suspect was spotted on settled back road riding an atv he took off and led deputies on a chase but was taken into custody about a mile north of highway 49. They believe the same suspect shot and wounded 2 other people near the same area where grossmans body was discovered was a really good guy kelly masuda worked with gershman several years ago and a Biopharmaceutical Company in foster city. She describes her former colleague is being a fun loving kindhearted soul with a large presence we just got a lot of us one of those guys who just loved right off the bat. And so this is extremely difficult. When you think about. Whats happened its really hard to digest because you never can understand a quick wrap your head around whites. Its good people. He was. He was a really good person. By late tuesday afternoon the gershman family go fund me page launched on monday had already racked up nearly 300,000. The money is said to be going to help support his 3 children and his wifes medical bills. She was already battling cancer. When this tragedy struck. Maureen kelly kron 4 news. The suspect has been identified as john conway hes from oroville. The Sierra County District Attorney ernie is expected to announce charges that he faces says. Still to come tonight, secretary of state mike pompeo says hes considering banning off popular social media app from being here in the u. S. Mike pompeo says tick tock poses a National Threat and tonight, we know which businesses received pp p government loans, why theres some questions about other recipients. And a one on one interview President Trump tells me americans should expect a second round of stimulus checks and if the bill that makes it to his desk doesnt include Something Else he plans to veto it, tonight President Trump says that he definitely wants to send another round of stimulus checks to americans but hes just not sure. Yet of the dollar and as part of a one on one interview the president tells kron 4 washington correspondent Jessi Turnure what else should be included in the next Coronavirus Relief bill. Why he supports peoples rights to display the Confederate Flag. Can americans expect more stimulus checks for me on this years yes, were working on right now with congress President Trump told me in a one on one interview that more direct payments are on the way but could not say how much House Democrats have already approved a bill with another 1200. But the president said he wants to aim higher i want. More than other peoples want people want to do but it will be significant numbers great for the people of our country a priority in the next and likely final round of Coronavirus Relief President Trump said is not up for negotiation is a tax cut. The president is insisting on a payroll tax cut that would make paychecks larger but reduce funding for Government Programs like Social Security and medicare would something if it didnt include a payroll taxes didnt include what we think we need for the economy and for jobs. I would absolutely veto. It. Yes, President Trump also told me when it comes to his stance on the Confederate Flag he relies on the First Amendment freedom of speech you do what you do even though President Trump has suggested with tweets that nascar made a mistake in banning the flag. Well, i dont think they were critical. I was just talking about the fact nascar chose to go a certain way and thats going to be up to them that is up to them, im very friendly with nascar i know the people there are no drivers, i know. A lot of them. But i view it is freedom of speech and for the president the same applies to the nfl. Well thats going to be up to them as the lead considers playing the unofficial black National Anthem before every week one game when you say the black National Anthem. I know were playing the National Anthem, and i think people should stand proudly for the National Anthem at the white house, im Jessi Turnure. Tonight new data released by the federal government is showing exactly who received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program that was aimed at helping businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic for many Small Businesses and american workers, those loans are just not enough. Now the white house and republican lawmakers are determining how to provide americans with another financial boost nadia romero is at the white house to break it all down. Following mounting pressure from lawmakers we need to know if the program work offering pen that by congress the federal government release key data over just to receive money from the billion Paycheck Protection Program, some recipients of loans are raising eyebrows in washington, including political organizations lobbying groups and kanye west is fashion brand. The program was set up to help Small Businesses including salons gyms and restaurants but the data only shows payments of more than a 150,000. And as the epidemic is forcing many businesses to limit service or remain closed those loans are not enough that i heard were federal bailouts or small restaurants and Small Businesses like this i think theyre going to sell for President Trump also signaling a desire for more action as his reelection prospects are hedging on economic recovery, we built the greatest economy in the history of the world. And were now doing it again the administration now assessing their options. The president s been very clear that hes supportive of another stimulus check. And yet at the same time we want to make sure that were addressing you things. A real systemic way however republicans in congress are divided as leadership ways concerns over mounting debt against the need for more as the president hopes for an economic rebound to bolster his chances in november, his fate may be shaped by what republican lawmakers choose to do next. At the white house, im nadia romero and tonight we also know business is tied to california governor Gavin Newsome another lawmakers received federal loans aimed at keeping Small Businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic federal did on the Paycheck Protection Program showed a Northern California winery and hospitality company. Founded and partially owned by newsome received a loan worth 150,000 to 350,000. A Labor Consulting company led by California Senate minority leader Shannon Grove also received a loan for a similar amount in addition a Consulting Firm founded by the spouse of state Senate President pro tem tony atkins and a Real Estate Investment company run by the father of lieutenant governor, a leaning can unlock us received loans of at least 350,000 thousands of International College student studying here in the u. S. May have to leave the country if their schools go online. To online only classes that is the u. S. Department of state says it will not issue visas to students enrolled in schools that are fully online for the fall semester. These are requirements for students have always been strict coming to the u. S. To take online early courses has been prohibited but many of these foreign students came from countries that prohibit travel from the states due to the pandemic now in some circumstances, some exchange of foreign students may not be able to study in the u. S. Or return home secretary of state mike pompeo says the u. S. Is looking into a possible ban on chinese social media apps including that Popular Video app tick tock in an interview with fox news pompeo says that folks should only download the video app if they want their private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist party to talk is owned by beijing based byte dance though officials with the company have said in the past that it operates separately from the government. The company also says its data centers are located in china are located outside of china and not subject to chinese law. Switch gears talk weather tonight. Heres a live look outside at the embarcadero. You know theyve died down a little bit of kind of cleared out the air to like a smog free day kron 4. Meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez joins us now with a look ahead recent yeah we did notice. Calmer winds and were going to notice improvement in air quality tomorrow were going to be under that good choir quality category for your wednesday afternoon. Thanks to the term that cool sea breeze winds out of the westsouthwest pushing all of that smoke and ash out of the bay area coastline, moderate levels along the coast and east bay shoreline but we are going to notice that marine layer returning during the overnight hours bringing us some low clouds and fog along our coastal areas and even throughout the east bay shoreline, plenty of sunshine by wednesday afternoon and temperatures out there right now quite the temperatures front 50s 60s 70s and even 80s as you make your way inland. 82 degrees in concord and 58 degrees at Half Moon Bay. Nearly a 25 degree difference there. But overall the big weather story today noticeably warmer air mass warming up to near seasonal averages. Double digit warming in concord and livermore out there right now wind speeds a noticeably calmer as well, but we are going to see gusts upwards of 30 Miles Per Hour or less. Throughout tonight but overnight lows tonight, widespread mid 50s and slightly warmer temperatures tomorrow, 60s 70s around the bay areas shoreline 80s 90s as you make your way in line with temperatures peaking on sunday about 5 to 15 degrees above average and still warm 7 days from now 50 and jonathan back to you. All right, but greece are still ahead doctor Anthony Fauci says that weve got a long way to go before the pandemic is over his advice to address the health crisis. The nba says it is making Mental Health of big priority as the League Resumes play in just a few weeks, the changes the league is now making to keep its players help things. Plus what will youth sports look like during the pandemic how th its a real challenge is how do you begin playing. Youth sports during a pandemic questions on many parents have but the cdc know offering some new advice on how to do that safely Mandy Gaither has more in tonights health net. Out on the field back on the court and millions of children playing organized sports this season will be like no other and the cdc has updated guidelines sports safety in the age of covid19 most of the advice or practices already being encouraged of everyone wash hands, stay home when sick practice social distancing its also recommended that there be no handshakes no highfives and fist bonds know sharing equipment towels or clothing and no spending, parents and coaches are also encouraged to reduce contact between players limit travel and establish small groups within teams to interact in and they should also decide isnt when player should wear face masks. Staff and spectators are also advised to wear face coverings the cdc says coaches should educate players and parents about new Safety Measures to ensure conditions are sanitary and remain diligent about social distancing. For todays health minute. Im Mandy Gaither. Maybe says the cdc also has a specific message for coaches be a role model for players and wear a face mask. Next up a dire warning from doctor Anthony Fauci why he says were nowhere near the end of the coronavirus pandemic the giants becoming the latest Major League Baseball team to council workouts while waiting for tonight the nations top Infectious Disease expert has a was a dire warning as spike across the country was a florist has the details. A warning from the nations top Infectious Disease expert reminding americans this is still just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic we are still needed in the first wave of this we went up never came down to baseline and now was surging back up so its a serious situation that we have to address immediately doctor Anthony Fauci says the number of new daily infections nearly doubled over the past week and a half a series of circumstances associated with various states and cities trying to open up in the sense of getting back to some form of normality has led to a situation where we now have record breaking cases some of floridas reopening plan coming to a halt in Miami Dade County by wednesday businesses like gyms and dinein restaurants will be closed once again in an effort to slow the spread were showing a role a heart attack. You know its pretty clear we have this real problem. 2 weeks ago there were 60 Covid Patients on ventilators todays 160. Ventilator use is up a 127 across Miami Dade County and hospitalizations are up 90 . 43 intensive care units are already at capacity and an additional 30 to show a bed availability of 10 or less. Doctors reminding young people just how dangerous the coronavirus could be regardless of age we seen everybody from 34 to 45 dying and as you sow the message to young people as they can also get sick. And they sure to take care of themselves in miami dade 26 of tests came back positive on sunday with a spike in cases involving 18 to 34 year olds. We need to curtail social activities, a young people because thats where our problem started my concern is were going to reach the capacity. Our medical capacity, 31 states including florida are experiencing a rise in new cases in the past week its all over the country now. Its spreading widely. It now relies on us as individuals if we dont have a national plan. We have to wear masks. Watch the social distancing. Avoid large groups in california, the State Capitol shutting down after 5 Assembly Members tested positive. Texas crossing 200,000 confirmed cases and dallas reporting another high in hospitalizations the military announcing it is sending 50 some medical and support personnel to the san antonio area to help with the search. The cases are rising so rapidly that we can even do Contact Tracing anymore. I dont think ill see how its possible to even do that. That was rosa flores reporting for us tonight more than 130,000 americans have now died from coronavirus. And tonight, we know that apple wants its devices to take the place of your passport, your drivers license and. Other forms of id the tech giant has filed 5 Patent Applications for this technology and they detail how a digital copy of your id can be stored, transmitted and confirmed, apple does not use the word iphone and the applications but it refers to quote unquote devices thats interesting meanwhile, the nba says it plans to provide Mental Health resources. The players and team Staff Members while theyre away from home when the season kicks back up later this month. When plea does resume on july 30th players and team Staff Members will be isolated from their families for up to 3 months. Theyll be living in whats being called a bubble at espns disney wild wide world of Sports Complex near orlando. The teams will have access to rec rooms where they can play video games played cards and ping pong and theyll also get a chance to do some polling some boating some fishing and play some golf. The players are also being encouraged to do some selfcare activities like meditation and yoga. Time now for schools. The giants of the latest Major League Baseball team to deal with delayed covid19 testing results during the new training sessions yesterday. It was the as to postpone their workout until well into the evening while awaiting their weekends results and the astros and the nationals both canceled workouts for the same reason. Now today, the giants made the decision to do the same thing thats after the Team Announced 2 more individuals who tested positive in the previous round yesterday at this time we dont know if those are players coaches or other team staffers. Gabe kapler said this afternoon that the team is expecting to receive results today, but so far no more information has been released. Kapur said he knows the throughout this process, staying flexible. Its going to be important. Assuming that were all clear what will pick this back up tomorrow on a regular schedule in todays workout will just. The n double tomorrow. And we did we really dont believe this is there are a camp for Development Just to miss a day unites mental blow for our players. The as were back on the field today after their a bridge work out last night with some news mike fires, the pitcher returned today after missing the previous workouts but none of them have been pretty vague on the reason for his absence still is and top prospect is a slow is still out after he confirmed to Chronicle Reporter Susan Slusser that he tested positive for coronavirus even though the as were able to hold a full workout today lefty pitcher jake diekman expressed his frustrations with the testing process. Theres a little part of everyones mind it thinks this whole thing is going to shut down. I think everyone has a little bit of fear. It might not say it, but theres a little bit of fear and everyone said that might happen because if they dont get this figured out. You cant have teams not practicing a day or 2 in a row and we have 2 weeks until the regular season starts. Major League Baseball released this statement yesterday in response to all these testing issues the process has not been without some unforeseen difficulties which are being addressed with the Service Providers that are essential to the execution of protocols. It is important to be mindful that nearly all of the individuals have been tested as planned. The health and safety of our players and employees, well remain our highest priorities now the league also said that the utahbased lab conducting the testing will be operating 7 days a week from now through the world series including double confirmations on all positive test to avoid potential false results, well see how that goes to keep all right. Thank you kate next up a new beer brewing initiative is spreading across the world. To support black owned businesses and equality how you tonight at least 972 breweries all across the u. S. In all 50 states are brewing. Their support for the black community has where those breweries are unveiling the black is beautiful Beer Initiative to raise funds for black owned businesses and to commit to fighting for equality. The collaboration being spearheaded by a black on Brewing Company in San Antonio Texas called weathered souls, theyre asking any brewery that would like to help join that cost to donate 100 of the beers proceeds to local foundations that support Police Brutality reform and legal defenses for those who have been wrongly convicted. They have a recipe for that beer on their website as well as a label designed to download for any brewery who wants to take part. The beer is an imperial stout, and you can also search for a brewery near you to see exactly who is selling them beer all right now wraps up kron 4 news at 8. 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