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The search is on tonight for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman. This is on a popular walking trail that happened in the city of millbrae over the weekend. And as our kron fours madyun tells us the alleged crime has left neighbors on edge. Woman was the victim of a assault sunday at around 07 30pm, while walking on the spur trail here in millbrae. Thats very sad. And hopefully find a person whos accountable and responsible for investigators with the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office say 28 yearold female was walking alone on the trail and she was approached from behind and well below the waist by a man who rode off of the Black Mountain bike matching the description of the person you see in these photos released by police, people who use the trail in this quiet neighborhood say until now they considered safe. Very safe. Always been very safe. Absolutely, because theres so many people here in this lot of traffic all the time, which is why a woman being the victim of a assault here has rattled the nerves of some folks on the trail. I would probably avoid area like this around that time just because its usually darker. A lot of trees. And so theres not a lot of sunlight like thats going to hit the past. You can see there are lights up above here the residential side of millbrae avenue. However, trail users say those lights are too far away to a little the walking past that night. No, its not. Its not eliminated. Best part of trail. The you know, the appeal of the trail is that is not eliminated and ignite. Nation would be a great idea, especially since this is a kurd. Investigators say after the assault a man matching the description of the person you see here in these photos was last seen riding a Black Mountain bike toward south aston avenue. If you think you recognize this person, youre asked to contact the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office. In millbrae haaziq kron. 4 news. Police in san jose are warning residents about a scammer posing as Law Enforcement and demanding money. They say the scammers using a technology which allows the person to mask the caller id. When you see it coming into looks like the calls actually coming from police. But its coming from a scammer victims are told theres a warrant out for their arrest and that theyll go to jail if they dont pay a fee. At times, people are even being asked to meet near Law Enforcement buildings to pay the fights. San jose police say they will never call someone demanding money to avoid an arrest. Today, the California Attorney general is really seeing the firstever report from their new newly formed office of gun violence prevention. The attorneys releasing that reported a News Conference in chinatown just a short time ago, according to the data californias firearm homicide rate is now 33 below the rest of the country. Bontas office says if the rest of the u. S. Matched our gun death rate, there would be 140,000 fewer deaths between 2013 2022, the state is also reportedly lowered the rate of youth, a gun homicides. That number is 50 lower than it was in 2006. The attorney general says the states policies are working. None of this progress was an accident. It didnt happen by happenstance. It is a direct result of our nationleading common sense data driven gun laws and prevention policies that are intentional that were deliberate. That choices, leaders and policymakers, mate. The port says that california has been able to also reduce the number of ghost guns recovered when crimes are committed in 2022, the state was able to reduce that number by 7 . I whether time lot of area kids are back in school now. But some havent gone. And theres still a few more weeks of some are left. And so a lot of people are still thinking about tahoe. And it feels like summer here and up in this year, a gale. Yeah. Grant and vicki, hello, everyone. And it does feel like summer will summer thunderstorms. Thats been the weather pattern in tahoe. Usually in the afternoon as that heat kicks up. So we want to show you the conditions there right now, reno, upper 80s. And it looks like they have some activity going on that lake is a nice in the 60s. Truckee got some rain activity there. Heres what it looks like. Heres the outlook. If youre heading out that way. So just expect some thunder showers, isolated thunderstorms upper 70s. If youre heading out that way. So just be careful. Owner. Here is the radar. What it looks like. You can see all that lightning fired up there. And thats were feeling. The remnants of that moisture. We saw some lightning strikes coming through and here is the effect we have. We just have some clouds over by the coast, parts of the east bay, but mostly sunny skies over the next 2 days. Your your wednesday and thursday and then notice more cloud cover because we do have a trough thats coming in and thats going to cool us down and bring us more seasonable temperatures. Were still in the heat right now. 97 in livermore, 96 in concord, your lows tonight, upper 50s and 60s. And coming up in the next 3 days, upper 90s until about thursday, we drop down to the lower 90s and then upper 80s by friday. More seasonable temperatures. Back to you. Thanks, gayle. Today is National Moms equal pay day and to mark the occasion. Californias first partner, Jennifer Siebel newsom met with mothers from across the state to send a clear message to employers that the pay got needs to close our capitol correspondent wallace spoke with the first partner. And reports now from sacramento. Well, in my hands right now. This is a value of 0. 62, according to the institute for womens policy research on average nationally, this is how much a working mother makes compared to every dollar. A working father makes. Its a statistic for whats the first hopes to raise awareness and b hopes to change. We to address this pay gap. Its like now or never. California first partner, Jennifer Siebel newsom not mincing words on this National Moms. Equal pay day. To mark the day the first partner met with this group of mothers in the sacramento area, all part of a roundtable to discuss the pay gap in california. The gap is better than the national gap. But the average working mother in the golden state still receives just 0. 77 for every dollar a working father makes. Weve got to acknowledge that were under paying and undervalued women weve been doing it historically and its high time. We right the ship and thats why she says she the state commission on the status of women and girls in the California Labor and Workforce Development agency launched the equal pay pledge in 2019 as it sounds. And as small and large employers alike, including local governments to pledge to close the pay gap, commit to annual pay analysys provide a review of best equity practices and take a careful look at hiring a promotion procedures. So far more than 110 companies have signed on. We want everybody in this state to sign the equal pay plans. Among the nearly 2 dozen mothers who met with Siebel Newsom here with lieutenant kiona road. The Sacramento County Sheriffs Office are working mom the 3 children donate workforce the importance of it important really think the culturally and society wide is moving in a direction this is going to happen. But its going to take and require. Intentionality and a concerted effort and california probably going to have to leave in sacramento. A tom wallace kron. 4 news. Coming up, another possible medical benefit to magic mushrooms. New Research Shows the properties insight psilocybin could actually help migraine sufferers and the brain treatment for parkinsons disease could be the cure for alcoholism. Will explain the connection there after the break. Babackck i in n ththe e , snsneaeakeker r drdropopst getting online to wait in line. Now with Xfinity Mobile. We get the Fastest Mobile Service and can get the freshest kicks asap. I got this. Get the best price for 2 lines of unlimited when you switch to Xfinity Mobile for 30 a line per month. Nice job, little sis they grow up so fast. Im a fan. From xfinity. rsv can be a dangerous virus. [sneeze]. For those 60 and older. Its not just a cold. And if youre 60 or older. You may be at increased risk of hospitalization. [coughing]. From this highly. Contagious virus. Not all dangers come with warning labels. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor. About getting vaccinated against rsv today. For your help tonight, Scientists Say a brain therapy used to treat parkinsons disease could help folks battling alcoholism. It involves injections into the brain that essentially reset what are called dopamine reward pathways in research on monkeys subjects who received the treatment, reduce their alcohol intake by 90 compared to a control group. Researchers are hoping this type of treatment could be used in the future for people with severe alcohol related disorders. Magic mushrooms could be the key to unlocking new migraine treatments. A Yale University professor says she gave migraine suffers a single dose of psilocybin who reported that it reduced their headache frequency by 50 by half. She says its the first study of its kind and that is way too at this point. Anyway, to establish a definitive link between the psychedelic compound and reduced migraines. But the result was encouraging enough to start a larger trial that is underway right now. Still ahead. Feeding community. How one north bay city is bringing fresh food to people who need it. Free food with no strings attached, grass roots. Organizers of the set up this Community Fridge offering fresh food for anyone who needs it. Yeah, especially those struggling for a meal. And as our kron fours Philippe Djegal reports, the plan is to have the community itself keep the fridge stocked. Fresh off a food run. China williams makes a stop along indian ally in vallejo restocking the refrigerator. She and her cohort eyes are set up off marine street. Just last week we tried to put a lot of vegetables, leafy green, all that stuff in there just because we want to make sure that people are eating healthy. The fridge will stay on 24 7 and is open to everyone, especially those struggling to feed themselves. And so far, william says the fridge has been wellreceived. Were noticing that the proof is in the pudding like every time we come here, theres barely any trash around like people are trying to keep. The fridge is clean. They want them here. So trying to make back. The brick and mortar shop called the joint is keeping the fridge powered up. And the community is keeping it stocked. Bush more more of this around and i see a lot of homeless problems are out here. And i try to do my part, getting food and all that. And i think this is a good idea for people have like a good resource to food and a free source. You i think thats Great University medical students, Catherine Nguyen and shove ali joe, she worked with williams to obtain and set up the fridge. Food is right and everybody should be able to and we really believe that bridge is for everyone in like important that its done this way because it gives people dignity. Theres no shame in coming to this is yours and organizers are hoping local restaurants and food rescue groups partner with them to keep the fried supplied and possibly add more around town. In valais hofa leap to go from what a terrific idea. On the peninsula was peninsula. San mateo is aiming to keep kids safe as they head back to school. The speed limit has been reduced near multiple elementary and middle schools in the city. Heres a look at some of the 13 elementary and middle schools with new reduced speed limits nearby. The new speeds range from 15 to 25 Miles Per Hour. With lower speeds like 15 being posted directly in front of the schools well higher speeds like 25 are posted on roads leading up to school. This just the first of 3 phases to come and the city hopes to have all phase is complete by next school year. If you travel through sfo today, you may have noticed Flight Attendants for american and Alaska Airlines picketing. Theyre part of a nationwide Flight Attendant laborer action calling for more money and better working conditions. I been in negotiations with american for about 10 they still responded to our. Articles on job. Security still a work control to protecting work of well to demand service theyve been talking negotiations between the association of Flight Attendants and Alaska Airlines resumed yesterday. But this demonstration was still held to support the talks in their position. The picketing, they say, is not caused any major flight disruptions. As we take a peek outside on this beautiful night. Heres a live look at coit tower in San Francisco where it has been pleasant may be hot inland, but nice in the city. Yes. Speaking of hot to get along is here to tell us how hot. Hello became grand. Hello, everyone San Francisco was in the 70s. So thats pretty warm for the city. You can see this view from the east bay shoreline. Blue skies ahead. But you may notice that was a little muggy out there. If youre inland. But of course, cooler at the coast here. Todays highs, we saw some 90s inland. Were above average this time today. 99 in livermore, 98 in concord and 73 in San Francisco. So, you know, thats a warm day in the city. Temperatures right now at this hour. Still in the triple digits. Brentwood 1, 0, 3. 95. In dublin cooler by the east bay shoreline. 70s right there in oakland and 90 in were heating up. Even 86 in nevado. Those are really warm day today about 4 degrees warmer. Even this map reporting 13 degrees warmer nevado than yesterday. This time current wind speeds 53 z. But it does tend to be like that. San francisco specially 23 Miles Per Hour 12 in oakland. So about the teens across the board and we are tracking those lightning showers over in the sierra. So thats whats bringing us that muggy conditions. Weve been noticing that subtropical moisture making our way in so far our area hasnt seen a lot of lightning as we did yesterday, but were keeping an eye on that at this is that future cast . Well eventually see this low pressure, strengthening our area. And thats going to cool down starting thursday. Thats when youll notice the temperatures drop a bit soul see relief from that heat. Heres the extended day. Upper 90s will be holding on to that until about thursday. And then youll notice friday and the weekend we start to cool down just a bit to more seasonable averages. But i think thats a nice break from that heat. And lynn, you know, we can do. Use that break. Absolutely. All right. Thank you. A state officials keeping a close. On our power grid as the temperature rises, grid operator, californias independent operator sent out a warning that the high temps and increased electricity usage could squeeze our power supply. Cal iso says as of now, it has enough energy to meet that demand. But if weather or grid conditions worsen, it may lead to potential shortages and the need for conservation. The operator may also issue a flex alert, urging customers to reduce power. And theres talk among San Jose City leaders about whether that city should sever ties with pg and e and create its own utility company. Yeah. Mayor matt mahan has been vocal about his concerns and frustrations with pg and e this new utility could be called san jose power. They say that today City Council Meeting officials were going to discuss the necessity of the project, the economic impact, another key factors before making any decisions. However, that discussion was tabled until a later date. In the east bay, a lot of folks woke up to the shaking of the 3 point. Oh, earthquake. That happened just before 8 oclock this morning. According to officials, it struck a less than 2 miles from alamo near walnut creek in contra costa county. Spoke with some people who felt the shaking. I did. I felt and i brushing my teeth. Shut. Is like, well, theres an earthquake well. And from where i live, it was like. Sitting right no injuries damage has been reported. Up next, the fantasy football punishment. A local popular broadcaster had to endure required him to leave the boost. And put some cleats on heading to the dugout go out of the dugout to go back in and get back back in and in and get back back in and out and and now well be back. I have type 2 diabetes, but i manage it well. Jardiance its a little pill with a big story to tell. I take oncedaily jardiance, at each days staaart. As time went on it was easy to seee. Im lowering my a1c. Jardiance works 24 7 in your body to flush out some sugar and for adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease, jardiance can lower the risk of cardiovascular death, too. Jardiance may cause serious side effects including ketoacidosis that may be fatal, dehydration, that can lead to sudden worsening of kidney function, and genital yeast or urinary tract infections. A rare, lifethreatening bacterial infection in the skin of the perineum could occur. Stop taking jardiance and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of this infection, ketoacidosis, or an allergic reaction, and dont take it if youre on dialysis. Taking jardiance with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause low blood sugar. Jardiance is really swell, the little pill with a big story to tell. What you lose a better something. He finished last in fantasy football. You beat they add that is giants play by play announcer dave fleming. You can kind of guys in there serving as the giants bat boy in yesterdays game at oracle park. Why was an announcer out there is a bad boy. Us quell a real job yeah, they alluded to it. Crew can cut. That was his punishment for losing his Fantasy Football League last year. Finishing last. In fact, fleming served in his new role for 3 innings before heading back up to the booth for his day job who goes to the people in that league knew just how stick it fly it. Broadcasters work hard, but not it scientists have discovered a creepy new 20 armed sea creature. Looking in the frozen waters off the coast of antarctica. Looks like an alien marine biologists have named the beast, the and arctic strawberry features star. Why not . Sure its its its body is shaped like a strawberry and can have a purple or reddish hue. They say that the species is related to a starfish and sea cucumbers can anywhere from 65 feet. To about 6500 feet. But neath the oceans surface. Thats a big range. Yeah, it really does look kind of like an alien. That wraps up news at 5. People are seeing all kinds of things every way yeah. Yeah. Stick around, though. A lot more to get to on kron. 4 news at 6. We say hello to catherine and ken. But you know, its mom loves it. Gleeson might mays only mom could last year ago, but on we hope so. Anyway. All right. Thank you. You too. Coming up at 6 oclock accidental overdose. Deaths surging in San Francisco. Health officials. Fentanyl by the city appears to be losing its fight against the drug and the new steps being taken try to turn the tide. Plus the latest recall effort has officially begun in the bay area who is leading the movement to try to get Alameda County District Attorney pamela price out of office. Less than a year after she took the job. Im ken wayne. From the areas local news station. Youre watching 4 news at now its 6 grim numbers coming in tonight. Reflecting San Franciscos battle against overdose deaths. A new report showing the numbers are on the rise. Thanks for joining us tonight at 6. Im ken wayne and im catherine heenan. A Public Health Officials Say fentanyl is mostly to blame here as kron fours. Dan kerman reports. Officials still are hoping that an expansion of existing programs and treatments. Well bring those overdose numbers down. Drug overdoses are hitting record levels in