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KGO ABC7 News 600AM July 12, 2024

See the sun is battling us from the east while the clouds try to move in from the west. It is about 53 fledegrees in sa francisco. Today will be a lot like yesterday temperaturewise, what you will notice, the high clouds will be rolling in, but still plenty sunny and you will still need to wear the sunscreen if you will be out for any extended period of time. Large summer spread from 60 at the coast to low to mid90s inland. Well talk more about the hot weekend coming up. The increase in coronavirus cases across california is starting to strain some bay area testing sites. Some people weve been talking to are waiting weeks to get an appointment and then have to wait many more days to find out if they are positive. Lauren martinez is live in San Francisco at one of our testing sites. Reporter and were off 6 pier 30 and at this free testing site, it is by appointment early. And some people tell us that it has taken unto two weeks to get an appointment here. And state Health Officials say labs are analyzing tests from other states, not just california, which is causing backups. Still this is an issue people throughout the bay area are complaining and experiencing. Im seeing the wait times to get a test that are really long, like eight or ten days at the embarcadero and sonoma sites. They say the next appointment is july 22. And im like what . Reporter and an abc 7 member got a tested monday and is still waiting for his results. He got this email that says this is to notify you that your covid19 test results are still being processed and will be sent to you as soon as they are ready. Reporting live from San Francisco, Lauren Martinez, abc 7 news. And some good news because there is a new testing site in the Mission District everevery. And you dont need referral or insurance. Achb and the test is free. If you test positive, you will see information on the right to recover program which helps people pay their bills while they are quarantined. And this testing site is near alabama and 19th streets. And the next school year is fast approaching and districts are trying to work out their plans. Jobina fortson is at the live desk with more. Some of these districts are going to be pushing back the start date of instructioinstruc. Here are the details that we have this morning. The Antioch School District Board approved a september 1 start date, distanced learning will be in place, but as the coronavirus situation improves, some classrooms will be each up for facetoface learning. And knightsen will begin august 3 online only. And west contra costa will start as planned on august 17 from home, but high need students will be inside the classrooms. And other students will have a phased in approaches when it is safe. The district says that they are still working out the details on all of this and they will be holding a virtual town hall for parents tonight. Sanin santa clara county, ps can open monday. But you have to bring your own towel and wear a Face Covering when you are not in the water. And when it comes to contracting coronavirus, what activities put us most at risk . There is an enter beings ais ai you can guess your knowledge. You can find it on abc7news. Com. And in the east bay, a first in the nation proposal to stop police from conducting traffic stops. Berkeley wants to redefine Law Enforcement duties in response to the black lives matter movement. A housing and traffic nonprofit pitched the idea to the Berkeley City Council and it now has the support of the mayor. The city would create a department of transportation and those employees would make the traffic stops. We can also reexamine the nature of punitive Law Enforcement and broon wken wind policing. And that is crazy. Why is it not a good judged . Because doing traffic stops is also a dangerous job be. It is unclear where the money for this program would come from. And it could be up to voters to decide how Many Police Officers the San Francisco Police Department will have. Right now a chartered amendment requires to employ at least 1971 officers. A Supervisors Committee just voted to let the full board decide on putting measure another november ballot. Still ahead, the new video showing the moments before glee actress naya riveria disappeared at a lake. And not quite the same, but right now it will have to do. How you can get your tasty favorites from the marin county fair today. And here is a look from the east bay hills camera. You can see a rare appearance of the marine layer and clouds. But they wont hang around. If you have outdoor activities, ill explain why you want g this virus is testing all of us. And its testing the people on the front lines of this fight most of all. So abbott is getting new tests into their hands, delivering the critical results they need. And until this fight is over, we. Will. Never. Quit. Because they never quit. Weve always put safety first. And we always will. For people. For the future. And there has never been a summer when its mattered more. Wherever you go, summer safely. Get zero percent apr financing for up to five years on select models and exclusive lease offers. Lets take a look at the temperatures outside. And well start up in the north bay. What we will see there, temperatures 46 in bodega bay, a lot of low to mid50s there. And mid to upper 50s around the bay. San francisco and daly city, low 50s there. And look at mid to upper sti60s the east bay. The High Pressure over the Desert Southwest is really going to start to influence our weather today and through the weekend. Here is a look at the south bay, 64 at 8 00, and well hang out in the mid80s this afternoon with high clouds and sunshine. A comfortable 73. Warmer up in the north bay, upper 80s for several hours this afternoon. East bay valleys is the hottest in the 90s this afternoon. 81 during the evening hours. Now a look at the commute. And good morning, everyone. So first off, i want to start with the mans andmaps and a loon the south bay. Southbound 880, befodixon landi you can see that it is just a small patch where it is slow. It picks up eventually. And moving now to emeryville at 80 towards the maze, traffic is moving. But it is busy. And last check, metering lights were not on at the toll plaza, so you should be in good shape there. And a live look at the san mateo bridge. Things are looking pretty smooth there as well. Investigators are working to i had 2350i bondentify bone bs in a creek bed. They didnt specify whether it was human and too early to determine an identity or whether they belong to a man or woman. And Security Camera footage is released of naya riveria and her son as they walk towards the boat that they are about to board. Hours later, it is believed that rivera drowned. Rental staff ended up finding her son alone asleep on the boat drifting on the lake. Riveras son told investigators that they had been swimming. Still ahead, we are taking a look at the new black lives matter mural in front of trump tower. And the new frozen treat from heinz. As you might expect, an extra 15 percent credit on car and motorcycle policies . Ok . Thats 15 percent on top of what geico could already save you. So what are you waiting for . Dj khaled to be your motivational coach . Yo devin remember to brush in a circle motion. Thank you. Dj. Khaled. Tiny circles, devin. Do another one. Another one. Is this good . Put in that work, devin. Dont give up. Geico. Save an extra 15 when you switch by october 7th. Save an extra 15 thistheres this gametime gig spinternetting room. Xfinity. So fun. And then theres this workfromhome internetting room. Finally, the openconcept internetting room. This is not an open house. But your front door was open, so technically it is. Get gig speeds and the most wifi coverage from xfinity. Now thats simple, easy, awesome. Enhance your online experience with even faster speed. Choose from a range of fast, reliable options, up to a gig. Click or call to learn more. Swrers scontroversy over th lives matter mural, because one letter depicted a woman who murdered a deputy in the 70s. The e in the word matter has a portrait of joanne fooiblg fbis most wanted terrorist list. She and others were convicted of a troopers murder but she escaped prison. The artist defends the work saying that this is really about defending the movements and communities im accountable to and work to up lift. This time our work is being targeted by the National Police association. These were not social justice warriors. They were killers, they were criminals. The city released a statement saying that in no way does the mural take away from the value we have in our Police Officers who serve our Community Every day. In the east bay, dozens of people marched through the fruit veil district demanding Citizen Rights for all immigrants. It marked the 152nd anniversary of the 14th amendment to our constitution. The 14th amendment garn tees all u. S. Citizens equal protection under the law. And there is a new black lives matter mural on fifth avenue in new york city right in front of trump tower. Painters were joined by a loud bystander. [ dog howling ] islo, an alaska pretty big following. And the mayor says that the city is committed to the meaning of the message. And get ready foret ready fr and corn dogs. The marin fair has been canceled, but you can still get your food fix. You can get caramel apples, funnel cakes. It will be in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial auditorium from 11 00 to 8 00. And you do have to stay inside your car though. How does ketchup or mayonnaise flafvored ice cream sound . Heinz has launched a do it yourself ice cream kit in the uk this month. The cold streets compatreats coe ice cream month. Flavor options include ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue saws i uce salad cream. Listen, the ketchup flavor is already sold out. But they dont plan to sell it here in the u. S. Well, i hope that box doesnt show up to my doorstep because there is someone who loves ketchup. In firact kevitchup ice cream . Puts it on her mashed potatoes. That goes. That is like fries. Freaked me out, but i love her for it. All right. If you are one of those that is getting that ice cream, let us know. Id love to hear how that goes. Only in the uk, so i think that it can stay over there. Did you just say it is okay to put ketchup on potatoes . It is like fries except they are mashed. Kumasi all right, mike. To what youre going to do. Lets move on to weather before i i cant escape being in the doghouse here. So i better shut up. Here is a look at sutro tower. You can see that there are a few clouds and about 53 degrees. It is a gorgeous shot. Mostly sunny, high clouds will roll in today and a large summer spread from 60 at the coast to mid90s inland. Partly cloudy tonight, cool in most areas. Mild again in the east bay and south bay with the 60s. And a moderate heat risk inland. Here is a look at how quickly the clouds fade. At the coast they will be stubborn. And mitt d to upper 80s in the south bay. As we head up the peninsula, we start in the mid80s and drop down into the mid70s by the time you get to millbrae. 60 to 62 along the peninsula coast. Upper 60s in downtown and south San Francisco. 73 in sausalito. Mid to upper 80s through the north bay. 90s from santa rosa northward. Along the east bay shore, pretty mild with mid to upper 70s. Union city, newark and free month o month oig, in the mid80s. And sunday, triple digits will rule the area. And temperatures tonight, low to upper 50s in most neighborhoods. Some 60s again in our inland east bay neighborhoods. So pretty steady weather tomorrow. But then look at how hot it will be sunday, the heat heat heat ht seize monday and wednesd ease monday and wednesday and thursday, were back to average. And now lets turn to marsi mars y marsian know. And were tracking Tropical Storm fay. And also of course on gma, the coronavirus epidemic and startling new numbers that were dealing with, some states hitting daily records as dr. Fauci warns some hard hit in the sun belt should hit the pause button. And now growing concern about religious gatherings emerging as hot spots. A leading Public Health expert will join us live. And were tracking Tropical Storm fay. It is barreling up the east coast. And made landfall pretty much right in new york city. And the latest on glee star naya riveria, the Recovery Mission under way, the new surveillance from before she vanished. And plus how the largest plub university in florida is preparing to welcome students back in just a few weeks. The drastic changes on campus and what it could mean for other schools this coming fall. Plus it is friday, so that means summer concert series. And we have shaggy on deck. How does that sound . I kid you not, i watched skoob doo with my daughter last night. A different shaggy, but you will be entertained for sure. Did you enjoy the movie . The parts i stayed awake for, i did enjoy. Yes. There was nostalgia for sure. That wings for the best scooby doo impression of this morning. Thank you, rob. Thank you, reggie. And you can see that fai kcy moving in to new england. And rip currents and flooding will be an issue. And here is a look at christina. May be an issue late next week in the form of thunderstorms for the hawaiian islands. New developments this morning on the report of a russian Bounty Program on u. S. Soldiers in afghanistan. Top pentagon Officials Say it hasnt been corroborated by intelligence agencies and they dont believe any attacks in afghanistan that killed soldiers can be directly tied to it. Defense secretary mark esper and general mark milley spoke before the House Armed Services committee. Milley said if proven true, the u. S. Will take action. Happening today, President Trump will be in south florida for a briefing on Drug Trafficking from south america. The president will hold a Political Fund wrazer raiser in county. And it will cost a lot of cash. Donors are paying more than 580,000 per couple to attend the private fundraiser. Guests will be tested f ed foed covid19 before they interact with the president. And the nba restart at the wide world of Sports Complex in orlando is now under way. And the magic was the first team to return to the practice courts. The last eight teams arrived yesterday. And thousand by tomorrow, all 22 teams participating in the restart should have practice at least one time. Compete exhibition games will begin july 22 and the real games july 30th. Walt disney world will reopen to the genera public tomorrow after a four month covid19 closure, but things of course will look different than usual. You wont be able to go up and meet mickey and minnie. Fireworks and pa rar canceled. And you can no longer park shop. The crown will reign a little while longer. The Network Series was going to end on season five, but now a sixth season has been added. It will take the Queen Elizabeth drama into the early 2000s. Season four might be out later this year. And dolphins, they seem cute now, but a new study finds that they once were ferocious predators. Researchers found and an comment dolphin that lived 30 million years agoacted more like whale. And next the new Outdoor Dining experience in one city on the peninsula. And this is all part of an effort to help local bringses and to build a better bay area. And also cheering on the team from a distance. How the san jose. A standoff in the east bay turns deadly after a suspect fires at Sheriff Deputies. The new details weve learned. And more Bay Area School districts releasing their plans fors next school year. What going back to class could look like. Andth backup in coronavirus testing. And redwood city lets you eat, inis and be. The effort to make Outdoor Dining a pleasant experience. Have you done Outdoor Dining, friend . Have i . I havent done it in the city, but i did it when we went up to shieldsburg. Shieldsburg. It was nice and there was one restaurant that went above and beyond to make sure that people were as safe as they could be. Will it be Outdoor Dining weather this weekend . Yeah, just try to find some shade because the sun will be strong and the temperature will be pretty hot. At least outside of San Francisco. I think it is warm to mid to upper 70s sunday while the rest of us in the 80s, 90s and 100s. We did have a fire earlier on 580, the winds pick up overnight and the fire is out, but the wintsd winds will pick up later this afternoon and evening. The marine layer has been compressed due pressure. And languag along the peninsula, they will stay stubborn. Have a good one. Developing news in the east bay, all the lanes of 580 are back open after a brush fire temporarily shut down the altamont passoff overnight after a crash. The guy jumped the freeway and quickly spread to the vegetation. Crash. The guy jumped the freeway and quickly spread to the vegetation. All lanes reopened around 4 30 this morning. And we sent out a push alert when the fire was burning. If you download the abc 7 app, you can get the breaking news alerts right to your phone. And two Sheriff Deputies are recovering after they shot and killed a man during a standoff. It happened around 9 00 last night in knightsen. Deputies returned fire and that is when they killed the suspect. The two d

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