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Officer was killed by suspected drunk driver. From the bay station, youre watching kron. At noon. Thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. Im justine waltman. Are following developing news first here at noon road closures now in place on the capitol expressway in san jose after a car crash. Police are calling this a major injury crash. The capitol expressway from 7 trees boulevard through tours road is blocked off in both directions right now, center road is blocked off from the south side of singleton road in both both directions. Theres an active investigation going on right now. And people are being asked to avoid this area and use different ways to get around. We do have a reporter on the way to the scene of this crash and well get you more details as soon as possible right here at noon. Alameda county Sheriffs Office dispatcher is being remembered as a loving mother and co worker. This afternoon. She was killed on sunday night by suspected drunk driver while she was on her way to work. Kron fours will tran has the story. Heartbreak and just devastation at the Alameda County Sheriffs Office. They were expecting their coworker to arrive on sunday night, but she never made it to the office. She was less than one half mile from this location when she was broadsided. Let me show you her picture. Her name is antoinette few now now at 11, 15 on sunday night, she was heading to work and all of a sudden a car comes out of nowhere and brought sites or she never made it to her work as an emergency dispatcher. Instead, it was a dispatcher that told Emergency Responders to head to her location. Now, let me show you a map of where it all went down. It was in san leandro at east 14th and 100 50th. That particular location. A car comes out of nowhere, slams into her so hard that it was on its side when the Emergency Responders arrived, she was unconscious, rushed to the hospital but ultimately died from her injuries. When word spread throughout the community, the San Leandro Police department, they were the ones who responded to this. But when word spread to Law Enforcement agencies, they gave her a per session. The chp, the sand, the Andrews Police department as well as of course, the Alameda County Sheriffs Office. They took her body from the hospital to the Coroners Office and her family said she was born a star. And you took her to his place like she was a star and we are grateful. Take a look at your screen. This is the statement sent out from the Alameda County Sheriffs Office. They say we lost a dedicated, energetic, loving Alameda County Sheriffs Office. Family member. She took pride in her work because helping others gave her a joint. According to many people at the Sheriffs Office, she took joy that she was able to send help to people when they called for help. But instead, it was on sunday night when she needed help. She was at the department for 3 years. Mother, colleague and according to a lot of people, she dedicated her life to her job. As far as drunk driver. An injured 32 years old. Not the way the california Highway Patrol got a call from a witness about a man firing a gun from his car 5. 80, and seminary avenue in oakland. This is dash cam video from the witnesses car from march. 29th. The chp arrested the man they say fired the shots. They say dominic, Jerome Taylor was driving drunk when they arrested him. In the south bay. No criminal charges have been filed after an 11 yearold girl was killed. By a suspected hit and by suspected dui driver in cupertino. Investigators say the girl was one of 4 kids standing on a sidewalk on foothill and Stevens Creek boulevard last month when a pickup truck plowed into them. The other kids are aged 8, 7, 4, and theyre ok, the suspected driver was identified as he was allegedly high with crashed into them. He did bail out of jail last week and remains out of custody. Detectives are waiting for a toxicology report to be completed. Staying in the south bay man accused of shooting to San Jose Police officers is facing attempted murder charges. New Court Documents reveal that Kevin Briones showed up to a San Jose Hotel to see a woman that he used to be in a relationship with. And thats when they say that the woman called the cops and the shootout started. Kron. 4 jack moment has the update. Your benefit ready 30 and the night. And then the hard some of objects seal says he and his wife are watching tv at the extended stay. America and seemingly right outside their door. And then suddenly some loud noise like the middle noise. I i didnt gunshots people inside and had no idea what did some late. So my dog started barking. Thats where i mean, we knew that something really because hes going on. Seal said he thought about calling the cops, but he soon realized what was happening. Yeah, really hard it goes going to get see that a shootout. 2 officers shot one of them with just a year of experience on the force. The suspect Kevin Angelo Briones reportedly shot several times. We dont us is charged with 2 counts of attempted murder on the police officers. The Police Report says the woman briones reportedly showed up for is a Domestic Violence survivor. And says her during this had a previous relationship, 3 young kids were at the hotel with the woman at the time of the shooting. What we had was an armed, dangerous felon showing up in the middle of the night. Police say officers stopped onus from possibly hurting the woman and the kids nights events offer a stark reminder. Of the solemn oath they take to protect and serve our city this is a felony, which means if hes convicted, these charges could put him in prison for life. Yeah, it is. I think pretty bad for that information. But the city and for seal, he says he and his wife now are worried that staying at the hotel was not a good. To hear that its going to happen that was jack molmud reporting for us. Brianna smith supposed to make his First Court Appearance yesterday. But hes still in the hospital. Injuries that he got from that encounter with police and police are saying one of the officers has been treated and released from the hospital. The other is still listed in Critical Condition but is expected to survive. This week is wildfire preparedness week and authorities are hosting a series of events across california to raise awareness on monday. Officials were discussing how theyre preparing for the 2024 fire year and going through the ways that you could help protect yourself against the threat of wildfires. Theyre warning against becoming complacent, especially after all that recent wet weather. Despite all the rain and snow that weve had this year, we still must be prepared for wildfire. All right. One of the best ways to protect your home is to clear brush and other fuel by creating that defensible space. Today, there will be an event in in san mateo county. And this has been the topic of conversation for a few years in San Francisco. The great highway. Should it close or remain open to cars . Now we know theres a proposal for a mile long portion to close for traffic for good by early 2026. As part of a project to protect the citys western shore from rising sea levels. Kron 4 s Charles Clifford has the details. Last week, San Franciscos land use and Transportation Committee advanced a plan to close most of whats known as the great highway extension between slow to skyline boulevard for decades. Erosion has eaten away at the beach and blocks between the ocean and this section of the great highway cleaning sand off the roadway has become a constant problem, especially after winter storms. There are also frequent closures of this section of the great highway. More than a decade ago. San francisco develop a longterm plan to deal with Climate Change and erosion along the citys western edge. Closing this portion of the great highway has been under consideration ever since in place of the roadway. The city wants to build a network of trails a plaza and possibly a staircase leading down to the beach. But the plan is not without problems. That would need to be addressed for one of the main entrance to the San Francisco zoo is along this section of the great highway. If it closes a smaller entrance near 47th avenue would need to be redesigned. All right. For neighbors we talked to on tuesday were in favor of the plan, noting that the erosion problem is getting worse. Think its always fact further down the park. Theyre not going to close at us. Boy, the time plan will still need approval from the San Francisco board of supervisors. They are set to discuss the issue later this year. That was Charles Clifford reporting for us. And if approved this section of the great highway could close to vehicle some time next year, possibly early 2026. Now today President Joe Biden is forcibly condemning antisemitism during a speech in honor of holocaust remembrance day. Those remarks are coming as the israelhamas war has created. What some say are now new waves of violence against jews. Washington correspondent Trevor Shirley is in dc with more. The president s speech today comes as propalestinian protests continue on College Campuses all across the country protest which some jewish students say threatens their safety. The president gave address as he continues to balance support for free speech while pushing back against antisemitic words and actions. His remarks are honoring the memory and legacy of the 6 million jews killed during the holocaust. It comes as the war between israel and hamas continues. A war spotting protests all across the u. S. , some of which have become anti semitic with protesters taunting and threatening jewish students on College Campuses. Those protests cause political challenges for the president voters in this falls elections in conjunction with todays speech, the white house also really steps its taking to combat antisemitism on College Campuses. The president is also warning about the growing tide of anti semitism. Not only in the u. S. But around the world. This hatred contenders a lie deep in the heart. Too many people in the world. Requires. Our continued vigilance. And outspokenness. The president was also joined today by congressional leadership, including House Speaker mike johnson, reporting in washington. Im Trevor Shirley. Coming up here, a warning for future retirees and whats expected to be happening with Social Security benefits. Plus, San Francisco appears to be making progress on tackling homelessness. The mayor tells us where the numbers have improved an where the city still needs to make improvements. Plus, someone set some tow trucks on fire in the east bay. And now the Business Owners trying to figure out how hes going to figure out how hes going to recover. Dupixent helps people with asthma breathe better in as little as 2 weeks. And when you can breathe better, what isnt better . This is better. This is better. Thats better. And that. Even this. Dupixent is an addon treatment for specific types of moderatetosevere asthma. It works with your asthma medicine to help improve lung function. Thats pretty good dupixent is not for sudden breathing problems. Its proven to help prevent asthma attacks. It can reduce or even eliminate oral steroids. And doesnt that make things better . Dupixent can cause allergic reactions that can be severe. Tell your doctor right away if you have rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, tingling or numbness in your limbs. Tell your doctor about new or worsening joint aches and pain or a parasitic infection. Dont change or stop asthma medicines including steroids, without talking to your doctor. When you can get more out of your lungs, you can du more with less asthma. And isnt that better . Ask your doctor about dupixent, the most prescribed biologic in asthma. Owner in the east searching for answers after some of his tow trucks were set on fire. Kron fours theresa stasi reports that the owner thinks hes being targeted. Not one but 4 tow trucks. Thats how many the owner of california towing says were set ablaze this past weekend. In this video, you can see a person going into the cab of the truck and then running off flames blowing out of the drivers side. Were standing in front of one of the tracks that was torched. Yes. How are you . All right. Sad. Sad and. Just thinking how how we start again. I mean, we are watching blast. Download as my says that he started california towing 9 years ago using a savings and loans from his family. He says he built a small but successful business from scratch. But now he says someone is trying to take it from him by destroying his for trucks. Part drivers homes in concord and bay point. Maybe gets i would say yes wait competition. If im not around. So that was a zone of competition me. Know it that. I did anything wrong with them. I dont know when we bought anything like that. So i dont have anybody that miami back back to one to 3 that different occasions into the job. He says hes worried about his drivers and their families in light right now. Even light. Hes not just me that they were my chart spy. My older their fiveminute, specially wives and kids. Care. Contra costa Fire Protection district Officials Say that they are working on the case. But says that he has turned over video taken from the crime scenes of Fire Department say that theyre going try to with the Police Department that they reserve base see if they can catch those guys in concord, theresa kron, 4 news. Well talk about our forecast now with a live look outside here at sfo. Blue skies to Beautiful Day out there today. We have meteorologist Kathy Trafton with us here during kron. 4 news at noon to go over the weather for the bay area today. Thanks for joining us. Kathy, youre welcome. Just seen it is a great afternoon to be at the coast. If you were to head right now to Half Moon Bay. You would pretty much have the beach to yourself. Look at this beautiful conditions. Clear skies everywhere. You look from Half Moon Bay to the Golden Gate Bridge heading over to mount tam a pious. Its fantastic. Clear conditions and the wind is coming out of the north. Now, this is really kicking up the seas right now. Theres a Small Craft Advisory in effect and that yield to a gale warning starting this afternoon at 3 oclock. So northerly wind you see here and these are Hazardous Conditions for small craft. So thats something to keep in mind, breezy across much of the bay area today and in the east bay by 11 oclock tonight, there is a hazard as wind advisory. So 11 oclock through tomorrow morning. Its tough to drive u. S. High profile vehicles watch out for falling tree limbs. Its gusty at times High Pressure thats in control. Thats keeping the moisture away from us. Thats kicking in a beautiful start to the workweek. And were looking at 60s right now. 67 in San Francisco 50s right along the coastline. No big surprise there. 57 on tara, you head toward the bay shoreline numbers in the 60s. 65 for south San Francisco. 68 foster city as you start to head south and east, though we go into the 70s. Were looking at 72 degrees in santa clara this afternoon as well as in los gatos right along the shoreline, barely making 70 in union city. Looking at 71 degrees in pleasanton. A little warmer in concord this afternoon. 75 degrees. 75 also in some of the north bay spots looking at 75 in pittsburgh and also in santa rosa. But while on the coastline point re staying at 57 degrees, were kicking off a warm week. So tomorrow the heat wave begins and it continues through the week. And then by the end of the workweek into the weekend, things will start to cool down a bit. Justine, back to thank you. San francisco Officials Say for the 3rd time in a row, their quarterly count of tents and structures on city streets. Has dropped as kron fours. Dan kerman reports their pleas with these numbers but no, but theres more work to be done. San franciscos tenderloin is far from 10th free, but a drive through the area suggests there are fewer tents and encampments than before. And now city data backs that up ever sense. 9th Circuit Court appeals decision once we started to go into action, weve seen a decline of encampments over 40 . So were really excited about what this means to the stats show t