There is the tragic but real risk of wrongful conviction. And shamefully, our societys most drastic and devastating Law Enforcement punishment has been used disproportionately against defendants of color. District attorney, rosa, proposed a number of other policy changes including getting rid of cash bail, cutting fines for those who cant pay, and changing the Mission Statement of his office from what can we prove to what should we prove . The San Jose Police Officers Association is coming out swinging against many of these new policies and send out a statement saying in part, jeff has issued an open invitation to every drunk driver, criminal, and violent gang member to resist arrest. Impede investigations, and openly challenge every Police Officer in our county. That union is holding a News Conference at this hour, we will have more on that coming up at 5 pm and 6 pm and on kpix. Com. As for the 20 people who are now on death row because of cases in santa clara county, they are all be
Covid19 in california. That is an increase of 8,536. A slightly lower number compared to the 14 day average. But 133 people did die in california in the past 24 hours. Which is a much higher number than the 14 day average of 95. Nearly 7900 people have died in california since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. The actual number of covid 19 cases in the United States may be a lot higher than the reports weve been hearing. The cdc says that antibody studies suggest the number of virus cases could be ten times higher than whats being reported in parts of the country. Another report says people have mild virus cases could lose their antibodies after ten weeks. But doctors say the immune system could possibly remember how to make new antibodies if needed. Straight to gavin newsom briefing the state on the covid 19 response. Efforts have been under way for a number of months. Were now here at a warehouse in sacramento. A warehouse weve had as a state asset for years and years. Where man
The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Latest headlines for the u. K. And around the world. Ole terribleof the coronavirus. In the u. K. More than 40,000 have died. But there is some more positive news. The latest figures suggest infections are falling. A 75yearold man assaulted by police in new york state as protests over the death of george floyd continue. Meanwhile, u. S. B figures so show the Unemployment Rate has fallen. President trump has been criticized for bringing comments about george floyd into the economy. Pres. Trump rig now george floyd is looking downs nd saying it good day for our country. It is a great day for him and everybody. It is a eat, great day, iit terms of equ lewis in pakista doctors are warning the already weak Health Care System could be overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. A new bs, tim devi is the bbcs new
Redfield, director of the center for Disease Control and prevention and we thank you for being here this morning. Doctor redfield, to discuss the cdc and ongoing response to covid19. I also want to welcome the subcommittee members, Ranking Member congressman thomas paul andour full Committee Chair. I want to thank you to subcommittee members who are here in person as well as subcommittee members who are participating by secure video teleconference. Before i moved to my Opening Statements and because this is our first labor hhs and Education Appropriations Committee hearing with some members participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work and in order to benefit those members and the public. This hearing room has been configured to maintain the recommended sixfoot social distancing between members, witnesses and other individuals in the room necessary to operate the hearing. Which we have kept to a minimum. Some members have opted to use
Vaccine development and efforts to address disparities in minority communities. This is abouttwo hours 45 minutes. This hearing will come to order. First i would like to welcome our witness, doctor robert redfield, director of the center for Disease Control and prevention and we thank you for being here this morning. Doctor redfield, to discuss the cdc and ongoing response to covid19. I also want to welcome the subcommittee members, Ranking Member congressman thomas paul andour full Committee Chair. I want to thank you to subcommittee members who are here in person as well as subcommittee members who are participating by secure video teleconference. Before i moved to my Opening Statements and because this is our first labor hhs and Education Appropriations Committee hearing with some members participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work and in order to benefit those members and the public. This hearing room has been configured to main