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Now at 5, 2, americans held hostage in gaza. It will be heading home to the u. S. What were learning about the mother and daughtnr now safely in the hands of israeli authorities. Nearly 2 weeks after Hamas Terrorists kidnapped them. Thanks for joining us tonight on kron. 4 news at 5. Im grant lotus and im vicki liviakis. Judith were non and her 18 yearold daughter natalie went missing while visiting relatives for a festive jewish holiday. That marks the conclusion of the annual reading of the torah, the pair who also hold israeli citizenship are the first hostages to be released to moss as that it was releasing them in an agreement with cutter government for humanitarian reasons. Relatives of other captives. Welcome the release we heard from u. S. , secretary of state Antony Blinken on the appeal for others to be freed. Its very simple. Hostages should be released immediately and unconditionally. Thats been our position from day one. It remains our position. And to your point i not take anything my says at face value. Im not sure anyone in this room. Take at face value report something that isis it said. Same applies to us. Our position is clear. Every hostage released and hes released now. This as the war continues on for 2 weeks now, the Israeli Military believes about 200 hostages are still being held as the war rages on and a humanitarian crisis threatens the lives of people in gaza and tomorrow will mark 2 weeks since hamas attacked israel killing at least 1300 people and kidnapping nearly 200 many israeliamericans rush back to the country that they grew up in, including one Silicon Valley ceo kron fours rob nesbitt spoke with her about what life has been like living in a bomb shelter and joins us now with that story. Mine cohen moved to the u. S. From israel 9 years ago and was successful and starting her own tech company. She has about 80 employees who are based in israel. And that was a big reason why she flew home. When the videos and images of airstrikes in israel reached the News Headlines by an cohen took the first flight to tel aviv where she grew up. And were 80 of her employees live and work checking in with each worker on her way, finding out that one of them spent 30 hours trapped in her home while Hamas Terrorists were outside and they were eventually rescued. Only to find out their neighbors are next were slaughtered by terrorists knocked on their door, knock down the door, entered the house. And shot everyone. Cohen has heard similar stories or worse since arriving in tel aviv spending nearly 2 weeks with family, friends and coworkers tried to survive constant air strikes as rockets flying overhead multiple times a day. So theres bomb alarms and everybody has to hide. And doc, you have about a minute to get into a bomb shelter, closed the door and hope for the best. Shes not just trying to survive but also running a business at the same time, her tech company. Hello hart brought in a trauma expert to find out how to handle this new reality hearing that the best thing to do is mobilize and find ways to help others less fortunate. Team members that want to volunteer and help start to grate those aid packages for families that are evacuated from this strike zones and made it cohens aid packages are being shipped all across israel. But her concerns and prayers dont stop there. Have that is really key members. Ill boasting and team you know, have a boost. And team member, his familys in theyre getting her to. I asked the ceo how long she plans on staying in a war zone. Her answer for as long as shes needed because the reality is if jews are not safe in israel, shoes wont be safe anywhere else. Cohen herself has military experience in israel and at one point was a tank driver with the Israeli Defense forces. Thats why shes also putting together a package is with tense rain jackets and boots for those who have been recruited for the war. Reporting in the newsroom. Im rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. Thank you, rob. Wow. Very, very brave of her. Thanks. Indeed. As the protests in poor and the middle east continues, the u. S. State department is warning u. S. Citizens to be extra vigilant when traveling out of the country. The Department Warns of an increased potential for terror attacks. It also caution that threats against u. S. Citizens in america are also possible. The notice advises u. S. Citizens to be especially alert in locations frequented by terrorists. Even still passengers. We spoke to today say theyre not particularly concert. It is safe in america. And also i feel unsafe and then deal. Its so. I have the unknown. Had an update. To stay informed of all travel related safety concerns and advisories. You can sign up for the state Departments Smart Traveler Enrollment Program or step as they call it. The free Service Sends emergency alerts depending on your location. Another Safety Resources to follow the state departments social media accounts where updates are also posted. U. S. Postal inspectors are investigating 2 robberies targeting postal workers. That happened just days apart in the last 2 weeks. There havo been a total of at least 5 mail carrier robberies in San Francisco and kron fours gayle ong joins us live in the studio with those disturbing details. Gayle. Grant, the latest crimes happened in the citys Mission District this week. Were told 2 victims, were not physically hurt, but we do want to warn our viewers some of the content youre about to hear may be disturbing. A u. S. Postal worker could be heard screaming during an assault and attempted robbery. U. S. Postal inspectors believe this gray color car speeding off as a suspect vehicle. According to the postal Inspection Service, this incident happened around 3. 30 tuesday afternoon. In the area of 26th street and san jose ave in San Franciscos Mission District. I think its a shame that the male post Office People go through residents throughout San Francisco are asked to clear their mailboxes are have mail held at the post office. Investigators believe proceeds from exploiting stolen mail are the motivation for these assaults on mail carriers. Deliver services that we all need today and people. Hurting him for harms it in as a Public Servant government shouldnt go to things. Latest reported robbery happened thursday on 23rd street between hampshire and york street. Postal inspectors say mail keys were stolen and provided these photos of the car. The suspects seized in august. The United States Postal Service sent a letter to San Francisco residents asking for the publics help in reporting unusual activity around carriers, mailboxes and missing mail. The latest reported robberies come 10 days after federal investigators announced the arrest of 10 people who assaulted and robbed a mail carriers at the time warning to any copycats are wannabes. Out there who might consider robbing a postal worker. I ask you to consider. The years you will face in federal prison. The price on your head and that postal inspectors will not stop hunting. You. And Union Representatives say some mail carriers and now suffer from ptsd and are not coming back to work. The u. S. Postal Inspection Service is offering up 150,000 reward for information on it. Several of these mail carrier properties, gayle ong kron, 4 news. Thanks, gayle. Taking a live look outside here on a friday night with a cool view from the top of mount. And the fog has moved back in much cooler today after a heatwave wednesday and thursday at lawrence who called it. How about that . All right. Now were getting ready for the weekend. So nice to feel that cool. Marine air racing back on shore today. Some temperatures as much as 20 degrees cooler outside. But tonight were seeing that cloud deck again out there looking down from our sutro cam occasionally. See the clouds roll right in front of it. Disappears a bit. But thats kind of what weve seen today as that cold air beginning to make its way off the pacific and moving back onshore. What a difference it has made over these last 24 hours. Not shot over San Francisco right now. Youve got mostly clear skies over downtown San Francisco, but there have been plenty of clouds flirting with the coastline all day long. So temperatures member use yesterday. Were talking about 90s, even upper 90s in some spots. Well, there you go. Or in the 70s in the warmer spots in the valleys, got 60s inside the bay along the coastline got 50s and 60s with fog hanging out the coastline. Much of the day. And you can see it right there. Couple high clouds moving overhead as well. So a little bit of everything for us today is that nice onshore wind kick back in and really help to bring down the temperatures. So no threat of heat advisories in the forecast for us. In fact, big change in the pattern coming our way. Still, weve got some large waves out along the coastline. And so were looking at some strong rip currents out toward the beaches. So you got to be really careful that will come down overnight tonight. But still be careful out if you head toward the coast as were still going to see some large, sir, out toward the beaches. The meantime, though, weve got changes coming our way. Not only are we talking about the and into that heat wave, but weve got some cooler air and a chance of some rain coming our way to use it right here tomorrow. Lots of clouds flowing across our skies. But as we head toward tomorrow evening, there you go. A chance of rain does look like a huge storm. But what a drastic change from just 24 hours ago. Guys, have more weather coming up in a few minutes. All right, lawrence, in San Francisco, the Teachers Union and the City School District appear to have reached a contract agreement wi get teachers a raise. The united educators of San Francisco where you eat as f. It says the new twoyear contract would include a 9,000 raise. Thats the first year a 5 raise the second year. Also included is a 30 an hour minimum salary. Plus, a 15 raise for substitute teachers, the district and the union had been in negotiations ever since march. Union negotiators say this is a win for educators. Everywhere in this tentative agreement is a direct result organizing and advocating by educators, families and Community Supporters who showed up push the district to agree to a fair contract. That would stabilize our schools. In a statement School District superintendent doctor matt wayne says that we are thrilled to reach an agreement with our labor partners that provides are dedicated educators with welldeserved raises. We recognize and appreciate the tireless effort, commitment and inspiration. They bring to the classroom every day. Southbound lanes of highway 87 in san jose will close for the weekend. This caltrans begins a repaving project. This closure well, primarily impacts southbound traffic from blossom hill road to east julian street. The closure is not expected to affect travel to downtown san jose or the airport. There. Caltrans says this project would typically take maybe 20 years or so. If the agency tried to slowly completed without closing lanes. But theyre going to try to get it all done in one weekend here. The closure will start at 9 tonight. Its expected to be done by 5 oclock monday morning. A group of San Francisco Business Leaders are launching a new campaign to try to help change the image of the city ahead of the Global Economic summit next month, a pac the campaign is called. It all starts here. The Business Leaders say they plan to blanket the city with billboards and ads featuring things that make San Francisco great. The groups cochair, larry baer, who is also the ceo of the San Francisco giants, says the conditions in the city just arent as bad as headlines would make them out to be. He says the group is trying to change the narrative. Tens of thousands of people, including President Biden and other heads of state are coming to the city for a pac that starts november. 11th. Coming up tonight at 5. But hate speech incident. Were seeing another bay area city to remote Public Comments during meetings when that goes into effect. And details on Governor Newsoms visit to israel. His pledge of support to the region. But first, what is next for california as a judge ends a decades old ban on assault decades old ban on assault weapons. 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. California will appeal a Federal District court judges decision to strike down the states assault weapons ban as kron fours dan kerman tells us legal analysts say recent Supreme Court ruling may make it tough for california to succeed. Despite a Federal District judge in san diegos decision to strike down californias assault weapons ban because it violates the Second Amendment. It remains in effect pending an appeal. California attorney general rob bonta has already filed that notice of appeal with the 9th circuit saying weapons of war have no place and california streets. But legal analysts say reversing the ruling in keeping the ban in place may be difficult. But the judge did is he looked at a decision that the Supreme Court made about a year ago where they frankly laid out a new test to determine one gun control restrictions are constitutional and its a difficult test. Dissatisfied. Jessica levinson is a constitutional law professor at loyola law school. She says the new rule for one gun control restrictions can be upheld was authored by Supreme Court Justice Clarence thomas. And its a difficult one to satisfy. Rule is based on history and tradition and essentially asked whether or not those types of restrictions were permissible and or present at the time that the Second Amendment was ratified in the late 1700s. California governor gavin newsom has weighed in saying todays radical ruling is a direct insult to every victim of the mass shooting in their families. Californias gun safety laws work and they keep our family safer. Today, californias gun death rate is 43 lower than the National Average newsom says its decisions like these that have been calling for a 28th amendment to the constitution, which would enact numerous gun safety laws. Dan kerman kron, 4 news. In the east 23 yearold murder suspect Joshua Ballard is behind bars tonight being held without bail. He was wanted in connection with 2 homicides in the parking lot. Bayfair 24 hour fitness in san leandro. The shootings happened. September 14th and september 24th outside the jim there. Police say the 2 men shot and killed. It appeared to be random killings. Investigators say after looking through surveillance video, both shootings, they noticed a man wearing the same black work boots and a red backpack coming in and out of the area. They say a search of his home revealed evidence connecting ballard to both crimes. No one to the family and friends of the victims as the city, we value life. Its a city kindness matters site for any reason, whether its domestic violence. Were random acts of violence. Its important that we address those quickly. And so im proud of what weve been able to do here. Ballards facing 2 counts of murder, attempted carjacking, robbery and assault on a person with a gun. He is being held at the santa rita jail and is due in court on monday. Take a peek outside here on this friday night. The bay bridge toll plaza blue skies, some clouds there. But mostly sunshine today. Noticeably cooler, noticeably lawrence is here to clear the air. How about that guys . Yeah. Turned out to nice all around as the temperatures finally cool down in the air. Really freshened up with the sea breeze outside. So beautiful to see things settling in now after a couple of days, some hot temperatures around the bay area with some record heat settled in yesterday. But now things have changed quite drastically. Some of these temperatures as much as 20 degrees cooler. Then yesterday, it just takes a change in the wind that really brings a sea breeze and that cool air off the ocean waters to drop that temperature. Exactly what weve had today up their their quality, much improved, although still some hazy conditions in the south bay. See a little yellow there as well as parts of the east bay, too. But that is all going to clean up as we head in toward tomorrow. That sea breeze only going to pick up. And that means were going to some nice, fresh air throughout the weekend. Everywhere you go around the bay area, cooler temperatures, fresher air. Were looking good. Although there is a chance of rain in the forecast. More on that in just a moment. 59 degrees in pacifica right now. 62, what a change in temperatures. Remember, were in the upper 80s just yesterday. Temperatures much cooler there, even in the east bay, 70 degrees right now comfortable as we head into friday evening. 67 degrees and nap and 69 in sonoma. If youre headed out the door this evening and you might need a little jacket if youre stepping out, the temperatures dropping off a bit specially along the coastline and inside the bay. Those numbers much cooler out there. That fog will continue to march further and further on shore as we head through the evening tonight. So be prepared. Much cooler out there. Something to see. 2, weve got the orionid meteor shower that takes place tonight. So yeah, get out there and check out your skies, right . Guys are clear. Ryan did ryan ryan did . Yeah. Heard the perseid. So this is a right, so could see 30 meteors that were. Where are gulooking the southwest in general . But if you just look at the overall sky, think youre going to be good. If you have clear skies anyway, ok, you can make a wish when have to do 30, which is now or and the sports world, Andre Iguodala announcing today that hes calling it quits. Yeah. Greer. And or after 19 seasons in the nba. Of course, you know it. He spent 8 seasons with the warriors and he was a key piece of that dynasty that weve all love rooting for a crime. For Sports Reporter aaron wilson joining us now with more. Erin, kind of bittersweet. Is a bittersweet moment for the sports world, especially donation. Iggy has been hinting about retirement for the past year. So. But he made it official today that he had a great run with the warriors as we know, winning 4 titles and a finals mvp here. Hed been in some in some of the nbas best players. Some clutch shots came from. That guy is will they helped out in those postseason runs . Now that said, andrea actually never outscored or scored more than 10 points per game as a warrior. But he did pretty much Everything Else that you can count on us that she rebounding passing. Of course, the thing is for sure. Now he was the finals mvp for the warriors when they got their first ring back in 2015 taking on the daunting task guarding lebron james throughout the series scoring 25 points in the close out game. If you remember now, it was selfish as a teammate. He came into the warriors in free agency and started his first year. But except a bench role. One steve kerr took over and decided to put Draymond Green in the lineup instead of biggie. So, you know, we also play with the nuggets, the heat, the seventysixers where he also made his lone allstar game appearance there. He went on first take today. He discusses what next steps might look like for well, it was it was a beautiful run. Beautiful right playing some great cities play for some great organizations. Learn about throughout the course, over my careers. Some great teammates and what im trying to do, what i tried to off the court, the leader investing in the tech space, opening that door and bring that to the players has been beautiful to watch we continue o go to a jury. Yeah. Sweet, bitter, sweet. Know people at home are like because he went play for the greens books but sick all his glory was here in so everybodys does is pay. We were just talking about him and hes got quite a Venture Capital thing going. Sporting that kind of business guy look, right. Hes been hes been counted at least to my knowledge is one of the smartest guys in the nba. So that doesnt surprise me at all. He has his hands and a lot of different pots of can imagine says the owner says mentor, who is a Venture Capital guy, and hes got like 200 million and hes investing in these different Tech Companies in and hes going to be richer. Probably. Thats how you flip it, right. That uk, the money coming as a player. May be the next step is hell run for. May be you know, what can thanks still ahead, the fda is a step closer to banning menthol cigarettes. What needs to happen next to get them off the shelves . But first, a new Sheriffs Office initiative is aimed. Potential gaps in Law Enforcement. How residents can enforcement. How residents can get involved. This is how it feels to du more with less asthma. Thanks to dupixent. Dupixent is not for sudden breathing problems. Its an addon treatment for specific types of moderatetosevere asthma. And can help improve lung function for better breathing in as little as two weeks. 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The 7 county Sheriffs Office is introducing a new initiative where Community Members give feedback on Law Enforcement performance. The new officer survey is aimed addressing potential gaps in certain areas and recognizing employees for their Customer Service or people skills, though, way it works is the Sheriffs Office will provide a qr code Business Card linked to an electronic survey. The sheriff says the initiative is meant to improve community engagement. The city of Pleasant Hill is the latest municipality to remove. Remote Public Comment at meetings after being the target of hate speech on tuesday. Mayor tim flaherty says that the city is suspending remote participation after an anonymous organized Group Disrupted the city meeting with what he calls offensive hate speech showing up to meetings to comment. Is still allowed it in person in all california. Public meetings, air flaherty says comments submitted via email or through the mail can still be sent until 04 00pm on the day of the meeting. Coming up, the home depot employees accused of taking more than a Million Dollars in cash. The investigation that led to this arrest. Plus, hard to believe, but 17 days and we still dont a House Speaker despite another vote today for ohios jim jordan. How Congress Members are reacting to that. Speaking of politics, Governor Newsom is meeting with israeli president isaac, what the governor says he pledges to do to support that region before he goes on to region before he goes on to china. Keep it here. Kron. 4 my dry eyes made me a burning, stinging, 5timesaday,. Makeup smearing drops user. I want another option thats not another drop. Tyrvaya. Its not another drop. Its the first and only nasal spray for dry eye. Tyrvaya treats the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease fast by helping your body produce its own real tears. 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