Police say someone was shot at a motel 6 in walnut creek today. It happened around 11 00 a. M. And shutdown several streets. There was a large Law Enforcement presence for most of the day at the motel on north main street between parkside drive and st. Louis road. No word on the condition of the victim. The incident is under investigation. Families of homicide victims are pleading to the public for help. They are hoping for new leads in those cases as well as a chance to save lives. Elissa harrington has more from these families about their message and also talking to Oakland Police. We are tired of burying our sons and daughters, which is our future but we want to live and not die. At an emotional news conference, families of homicide victims gathered to grieve together. Mothers held pictures of their kids killed by gun violence. This is my heart ripped out, every day. Reporter they appealed to the community for information and called out for police for not solving these crimes. David
With a case of massive fraud. Inmates across the state have stolen up to a billion dollars in unemployment money designed to ease the pain of the pandemic. The inmates include Scott Peterson convicted of killing his wife and unborn in 2004 and carrie stainer. State Officials Say the investigation is just getting starte started. Will be one of the biggest fraud taxpayer dollars in california history. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. The abc 7 news iteam broke the story in october. A reporter stefanie sierra is live with the latest developments. Steph . District attorneys representing five counties across california sent this letter to the governor explaining how this fraud is growing out of control. The worst part is, the vast majority say it should be in the hands of struggling families across the state will likely never be repaid. It is perhaps and will be one of the biggest fraud of taxpayer dollars in california history. Reporter a billion dollars worth of Unemployment Benefi
Final approval. The method of coronavirus transmission has been at the heart of Public Health guidelines and debate over reopening businesses, schools, and public transportation. Last friday, the cdc posted on his website that small aerosol particles from coughing, sneezing, singing or even breathing are thought to be a main way the virus spreads. Then on monday, the cdc took down the post, and said in a statement that the revisions were posted without appropriate inhouse technical review. It nonetheless contributes to confusion when something gets rolled out and pulled back again. That is my real concern. Reporter a professor at Uc Davis Court that a recent study on aerosol production when people speak or sing. He says while masks and social distancing focus on larger droplets, the sciences clear that people produce a great amount of small aerosol particles that can hover for a long time and travel great distances. Those raindrops fall right out of the atmosphere, wheres the wildfire
Growing near the front steps. Funeral plans for still being worked out but we learned today that Justice Ginsburg will lie in state at the u. S. Supreme court until shes layed to rest. More on her death and the intense political debate going on capitol hill. Reporter since friday night theres been a steady stream of mourners to honor the secondume toon ever sit on the high court, Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Early saturday Morning House speaker nancy pelosi, a lock time friend, came to honor her. And that steady stream of mourners continue to come by. The position is notable as the battle to fill ginsburgs seat is already taking place inside the u. S. Capital across the street. One of the 100 senators able to vote on the next justice, senator elizabeth warren, came out to the vigil. Mitch mcconnell and his henchman believe they can ram through a Supreme Court justice only 45 days from the election. Rvg really changed the shape of our country forever by depending both womens and mens ri
Seeing flu patients. Good evening. The United States is also nearing a sad landmark. According to john hopkins university, the United States is recorded 109,474 deaths. Is expected to hit 200,000 by tomorrow. Today california passed 15,000 deaths. Also today, they reported their 201st death. Up until now, only alameda and santa clara have recorded more than 200 deaths in the bay area. Our reporter is here tonight after talking with experts about the threat the flu poses. Many countries in europe are starting to see a resurgence in coronavirus. We have alsos recently seen an uptick in many states. Here in the bay area, Health Experts are hoping that with the onset of flu season that many more people do not get sick. After having the highest number of fatalities, the county and many others have seen coronavirus cases and hospitalizations on the decline. The risk is not gone away. It is around us and simmering. The pot is deathly on the stove. Looking into the fall. There is a lot of conc