They will have when viewed by members of our community that have been subject to racist attacks. Terrorism and even violence. A disturbing sight in oakland 5 ropes were found yesterday afternoon in trees at lake merritt and now a hate Crime Investigation is underway. Thanks for joining us tonight at 8 oclock everyone, im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis publics works have since removed those roads. First michelle kingston live for us at lake merritt tonight with more michelle. Yeah it was an oakland resident who says she saw that news yesterday morning when she was walking the lake she said it was disturbing. Are really looking at what i think im looking at a porsche or freeman was walking lake merritt on tuesday. I stop us there for a second and i want to get a closer look when she says she saw a noose hanging from a tree later posting this photo in a video of what she encountered on social media oakland mayor libby shaft says there were reports of several nooses found on trees around the lake police say they found 5 ropes on tuesday afternoon all of which have been removed one person told police he put them up for exercise months ago the mayor says that does not excuse their torture us in terrorizing effects we have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes. We cannot take these actions lightly. We have to take them seriously. And again if theyre proven not to be that will then exonerate that person but that does not exonerate the fact that we cannot have symbols in our public spaces that guy. Cole but this robot there. He said it was for a mind you ive never seen a swing set. Resembles a dose. You know it looks like mostly of like most about it was a hoax information came in that this was exercise equipment. Some of it may have but some of it absolutely was not. Open city parks doesnt tolerate a this all comes just days after the fbi and the department of justice begin reviewing investigations into the hanging deaths of 2 black men in Southern California and at a time when protests are happening in oakland and across the country. Against Police Brutality and Racial Injustice was very to start, but sadly in that time. You know bring awareness to the situation. And police say they are investigating theyve also added extra patrols around the lake and say theyve contacted the fbi live in oakland, michelle kingston kron 4 news. Thank you. Michelle, another big story were following for you tonight, there are growing concerns about the rise of the socalled. Mobile and movement yesterday, the fbi revealed the air force sergeant charged in the killings of 2 Law Enforcement officers. Has ties to that Extremist Movement and today in nevada 3 men were indicted on terrorism charges. Federal prosecutors say theyre involved in the same movement. Experts say that its been on the rise for some time kron fours dan kerman has more now on the extremist ideology. Both the 3 men indicted on terrorism charges in las vegas and stephen the man charged with gunning down a Security Officer at the oakland Federal Building have been alleged to have links to the right wing Extremist Movement. The boogaloo boys. It has a lot of different factions. But we do know the one thing that binds them in a shared idea of. Kicking off another civil war Devin Burkhart this with seattles institute for research and education on human rights is not the first instance, but it is in fact. The latest in a long string of activities in a very short period for these groups. We are deeply concerned about it. A further level of violence in danger coming from these folks spotting members can be difficult. Federal Authorities Say this patch with a reworking of the American Flag is associated with the group. And was found in a vehicle registered to this movement has spread like wildfire is kind of a one size fits all for people with grievances against the government particularly those who are concerned about social unrest and extreme view of Second Amendment rights and for the race is part of this a racial. Civil war. Brian levin is the head of Cal State San Bernardino Center for the study of hate and extremism he says after charlottesville many hate groups disbanded he says the Boogaloo Movement started to gain steam when these individuals with similar ideologies found each other online. Were now seeing cells and groups may be school warn the radicalized students across this what i worry about is when you have these even want to lose those stations will be some degree a limited maybe local organizing for cells are so low as to if theyre not. Orchestrating something getting sustenance from from other members of the group. If thats not enough to raise alarm. Experts say theres also some evidence that indicates rightwing extremism increases during election years. At the San FranciscoFederal Building dan kerman kron 4 news. Another big story today, Fulton Countys district attorneys announced felony murder charges against a former Atlanta Police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks the state is conducting its own investigation and the state was not aware that the d a. In Fulton County was going to move forward with charges today. Last friday former officer Garrett Rolfe shot brooks twice in the back while chasing him in the wendys parking lot. The scuffle started when rolf and officer Devin Brosnan tried to arrest brooks for dui and that is when they had initially found him asleep in his car, he was in the restaurants drivethru line. They talked for more than a half hour. But eventually things escalated brooks was able to take the officers taser during that struggle and then ran away and aimed at here in roles direction as he tried to escaped rolf then shot him. It happened that the shot was fired. The other ones made by officer rauf was ive got to the city of atlanta said you can not even fired a taser as someone whos running away. So you certainly cant fire a gun and a handgun as someone who is running away. After brooks was shot the da says rolf then went over and kicked him. The other officer brosnan also faces charges for aggravated assault and 2 counts of violation of oath brookss widow who you see here was also in the courtroom today as the district attorneys team displayed in large photograph showing the final moments of his life she says she feels everything he felt that night. I would have done the but after everything he felt this guy here. What he went through. A public viewing for rayshardbrooks is scheduled for monday at atlantas Ebenezer Baptist church, a celebration of life will be on tuesday at 01 00pm at the church. Tonight at San Francisco city supervisor is calling for people to be fined for making false racebased 911 calls he would also like to see city funds to be redirected from the sfpd to the black community kron first jason dumas has more. Over the past few years we have seen dozens of viral video in the form of people unnecessarily calling 911 on someone. One San Francisco city supervisor wants to see these people face harsher fines and this is great because its leading to death. Every real harm. There should be some some summed up our resources and leading to the armed people from these phone calls the next step will be to draft legislation must legislation has been drafted were to use it normally of the board of supervisors it will go to committee more like your own safety net Never Services committee. I will have a hearing on the legislation was has asked the board of supervisors to redirect sfpd funding to the black community and act that he said should be viewed as reparations this is going to be a community that process where your son to beatings. Over the next couple of weeks in the back leadership leadership or black me based organizations who should earn back its community. Were going to talk about it just as areas there. They identify and then well Start Talking about where resources will go hard to ensure that those resources once we go to the Police Department budget on hasnt gotten any pushback as of yet no magic and its coming. Particularly when we start saying this is where resources are going to be taken from this is we want to do a review last resources reporting in San Francisco, im jason dumas scrum for news. And were following breaking news right now San Francisco police just posted this tweet saying outline has once again been spotted this is in the past hour. Theyve highlighted the area theyre calling it the east cut neighborhood, its basically south of market right near the bay bridge just south of the ferry building. Outline a Mountain Lion was spotted a couple days ago. Right in the same general area of the city along the embarcadero theyre warning people if you come across it dont run make yourself look big try to be loud. They say the line is probably confused and lost and will eventually hopefully find its way south and out of the city so well keep you posted there. Morning, a Memorial Service was held for Sergeant Damon gutzwiller the Santa Cruz County sheriffs deputy who was killed while on the job. He was ambushed on june 6th hundreds of Friends Family and colleagues. Came out to the creo College Football field to honor his memory today. Thats when theres wife fabiola who is expecting there second child this month says, although damon is gone, she still feels him with her. The man that im missing. Who carter is missing. In your new baby. Well never meet. This is a man or whole community is missing. And you feel like damon is here with me today. I think hes here now and i hope we always will be. Know that it will carry him with me. And 3 were children. How the ola and damons 2 yearold son carter accepted his fathers badge during the ceremony. Our coverage continues at kron 4 dot com there you can watch todays memorial in its entirety follow the investigation into the 2 bay area murders and learn about the suspects military background, its all on kron 4 dot com. Still to come President Trump talks Police Reform and the recovering economy. Why he says americans might see another stimulus check later this summer. And a spike in coronavirus cases at San Quentin State Prison why a coalition of Advocacy Group says its no longer safe for inmates and were getting a look at which students and staff can expect when they head back to class the new tonight we are getting a better look at what students and school staff can expect when classes back in session kron fours Ella Sogomonian is live in our newsroom with some of that info l a lot of parents and students are anxious to. No one is going to be like certainly a lot of questions and there will be a lot of scrutiny and attention to detail to make sure that people dont spread the coronavirus further once the schools open back up so everybody coming onto School Grounds across the state. Well have their temperatures checked theyll be provided with personal protective equipment and they will have to wear face coverings once inside the classroom kids will be spaced 6 feet apart, so that means even less room than many schools already have struggled with. Given that they were operating at full capacity and large class sizes the challenge teachers california superintendent Tony Thurmond says it. One Southern CaliforniaSchool District is already getting creative to address that hardship. 6 feet of distance between all of our students is a hardship for many of our schools that have already experienced. You know difficulty in managing spaces in the classroom. I want to appreciate many of our partners who found great ways to address these white glendale unified School District you know has figured out that they can accommodate between 1012 students. Her classroom and that the in terms of the overflow that they can work with some of their local agencies in proximity to their schools. So that means looking into hosting classes at nearby libraries and Community Centers to accommodate those facing needs schools have between now and august and september to figure all that out live in the newsroom. Ella sogomonian kron 4 news. Thank le today, u c berkeley officials outlined the schools plans for reopening for the fall semester plan includes small in person class sizes and intent to house up to 6500 students on campus. Officials say while in person classes will be limited to small numbers. Students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the fall semester should they choose to do so however, all large lecture classes will only be offered remotely the school will also transition to full remote instruction after the thanksgiving holiday because of concerns about so many students traveling and visiting family as a result, the semesters final exams will be given remotely. Tonight San Mateo County is moving closer to reopening its economy Effective ImmediatelyIndoor Dining jim this movie theaters and hair salons can reopen. Businesses say theyre all prepared to operate with the new safety restrictions for more specifics in head to our website kron 4 dot com. Toforrow pier 39 in San Franciscos officially reopening the chief executive officer of pier, 39 says his team has been working hard for the. Last 3 months to ensure that everybody can enjoy the pier and the sea lions safely. More than half of the shops on the pier are local and Business Owners say that they are eager to welcome guests mac. To the east bay now Contra Costa County is moving along with its reopening efforts. Although there are still activities you have to avoid because of state requirements kron fours Charles Clifford reports. Well here in Contra Costa County on wednesday Health Official her have allowed barbershops and hair salons to reopen if you need a haircut. You can get one now those businesses will be required to do frequent cleaning and customers will have to wear face masks maintain socialdistancing now around Contra Costa County there are other easing of of restrictions as well today, there now allowing more people to go to outdoor pools also you can go to the park in small groups you can play tennis some of the playgrounds are still closed basketball courts. Those are still closed. Thats due to a state requirements now the county is following a timeline here in the next big step is july 1st when this may start allowing Indoor Dining and gyms to reopen among other things and then possibly in late july early august you could see schools reopen i talked to one Business Owner today in lafayette who says he has not been hearing from his customers at his barbershop and people are really happy to be back yeah, yeah were were booking out a we have limited space available. But we do have gaps a were you doing social distancing korea, cleaning the place 3 times a day just were not even though restrictions are being eastern Contra Costa CountyHealth Officials are quick to remind everyone that the coronavirus has not gone theres still a bit over 2000 confirmed cases of the virus here in the county and theyre asking people to take basic safety precautions, stay home if you can wear a face mask and also maintain social distancing. But for now in the east bay Charles Clifford kron 4 news. Our 4 zone forecast time as we get a live look outside above San Francisco. You see the east bay hills just a gorgeous cleared a good feel really warming up though hot in some spots, yeah pretty much all around the baker 4 meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez here with our forecast tigers ran and they didnt yet today were about 10 degrees above average and summer just around the corner but were already getting a sneak peek of it out there in the bay area today. Widespread 80s and even low to midnineties as you major way inland. So we are tracking temperatures finally starting to cool down right about where we should be for this time of year at this 8 oclock hour 71 degrees for downtown San Francisco, mid 80s for those of you in santa rosa. And im also tracking widespread 70s as you make your way inland with the exception of parts of the tribe valleys like conquered in antioch in the low 80s out there right now for your wednesday night and marine layer nowhere in sight so june gloom, not going to be in the forecast for at least another day tracking warmer and hotter temperatures for your thursday forecast, current wind speeds out there right now thats the one thing really working in our favor breezy winds in the teens we at did see gusts in downtown San Francisco, the 20 mile per hour range but fortunately, well below advisory level but near advisory level winds expected for those of you in Solano County tonight and also through the 1st half of thursday, thats why youre under that high fire danger red flag warning from now until then and overnight relief as far as relative humidity goes expected to be in that 30th to 50th percentile range so still going to be a rather dry night for those of you in Solano County with wind gusts upwards of 35 Miles Per Hour or less overnight lows will be on the mild side widespread upper 50s and daytime highs tomorrow anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees above average downtown San Francisco 81 degrees, widespread mid 80s for the east bay shoreline for oakland and hayward and low to mid and even upper 90s with conquered in antioch flirting with triple digit heat but 90 degrees in santa rosa, not that far behind 97 degrees for you san jose in the mid 90s at 93 degrees. So lets take a look ahead at your extended 7 day forecast because for the coastal areas youre going to notice cooler temperatures starting friday lasting all weekend long just in time for summer and also dont forget. Fathers day is this sunday so make sure to give grand a shout out this weekend. And as you take a look ahead at the extended forecast widespread upper 90s and even low 90s as you make your way inland in the coming days, so still going to be toasty as you head into the valley, so head to the beach granting to keep back to you alright recess, still ahead a walnut creek ceo wants his city to publicly support. The black lives Matter Movement. What hes asking for tonight. Plus a spike of coronavirus cases at san quentin. Why a tonight we are learning that theres a spike of coronavirus cases at san quentin and has called for sweet ago reports a coalition of Advocacy Groups. Now wants the state to release inmates. Just this week, the number of inmates at San Quentin State Prison testing positive for covid19 has jumped from 26 to 47 and it had no confirmed cases until may 30th. Thats when 121 inmates from another State Facility were transferred to the prison. One where 500 inmates had tested positive end, 13 die right now that the quality of life is. Yeah report in sight. James king is a former san quentin inmate whose sentence was commuted he was released in december before the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic hes now a staff member for the Ella Baker Center for human rights. He says the state should parole elderly inmates these are people who are safe to release right now and. We are asking the governor to a large scale release in order john but create more. Distancing for people the California Department of corrections and rehabilitation says it has already paroled 3500 inmates during the pandemic to relieve overcrowding systemwide and that more releases are forthcoming, san quentins population is that roughly 122 of its maximum capacity, it needs to be on the east. I at least 8080 of that city in order create any possibility of social distancing and grouping people in groups just like were supposed to do on the outside stay in our in our family and thats what people in prison are supposed to do if united are tory a 100 people or or a or a at many south that are packed closely together sharing seeing phones bathroom showers. Then the not kind Public Health requirement is impossible to meet the department of corrections says statewide more than 2100 inmates have tested positive for covid 1917 people have died. Phillipe djegal all kron 4 news. And the east bay, the man accused of groping female joggers in walnut creek has turned himself in police say that this man is responsible for sexually assaulting at least one person on iron horse trail, but several women say that they have been grabbed from behind while jogging there since march. The suspect turned himself in this morning. But police are not releasing his name because its still an active investigation. Also in walnut creek theres now a proposal to rename a downtown street to support the black lives Matter Movement want to creek ceo sent an open letter to the city council asking them to make a public announcement saying the city supports and promotes black owned businesses and organizations. The ceo of one planet group wrote that he would finance the project including painting black lives matter murals on but thats the street and also asked to change the name of the street. To black lives matter way. Coming up some state lawmakers are working to bring affirmative action back to california why not all minority groups say theyre happy with the possibility. And the Trump Administration is suing former National Security adviser john bolton. By the president says bolton cant publish any of their discussions in his new book hank rhon force one on one with President Trump why he says hell support the gop Police Reform bill. And he says hes not concerned about a second wave of the coronavirus. And next week kron 4 is hosting a live town hall with mayors from all across the bay area we are going to discuss the changes which cities are making after protest highlighting Racial Injustice cities are moving forward from the coronavirus pandemic if youd like to submit a video question just visit kron 4 dot com and click on inside politics, the path fo today our washington dc correspondent out of work. He spoke one on one with President Trump at the white house. The president says that hell support the gop Police Reform bill introduced this morning by republican sen. Tim scott and the president says that he is not afraid of a second wave of covid19 but even as the economy begins to recover the president did not rule out another round of stimulus checks later this summer. One day after signing an executive order addressing Police Brutality. President trump says hes ready to do more we have. Great police great Law Enforcement. But you have people that make mistakes and you have some bad ones to the president told me in a one on one interview that hes on board with the Senate RepublicanPolice Reform bill unveiled wednesday morning will you support it. Well i well and ive looked at it, but he says the feet of the bill is up to the democrats who have threatened to block the bill in the senate for not doing enough to prevent Police Brutality, lets see what happens with the democrats they want to have. You know do they want to defund i mean they literally want to defund or police and frankly they would police if we werent here President Trump is going full speed ahead holding his first rally this weekend in tulsa despite reports of cases increasing in some states including oklahoma we have over a million requests for tickets has never been anything like that nobodys ever heard of such a thing President Trump says hes not nervous about the second wave of the virus because we know how to put it out and he says americans could be receiving a second stimulus check were working on something thats going to be very dramatic very good in the midst of a pandemic and nationwide protests over Racial Injustice will it be more difficult to unite the in the middle of a reelection campaign. I dont think so is a feeling i think is just a great pride in the country at the white house im in a war nikki. By the way if youd like to watch the full one on one with President Trump you can head to our web site weve posted it there kron 4 dot com tonight the Trump Administration is suing former National Security adviser john bolton over his new book the room where it happened. According to the federal court docket it is a breach of contract case but no Additional Details are known. The president has said that he considers every conversation with bolton classified and the content of those discussions cannot be devolved in a book attorney general barr has also said that he doesnt believe bolton went through the proper clearance process for his book but legal experts believe its unlikely a federal court but block a book before it is been released it also wouldnt stop the material from getting out since many journalists have already read advanced copies of it. The effort to restore affirmative action in california. Cleared a key hurdle today in the state senate but not all minority groups say theyre pleased with that possibility kron fours Capitol Bureau reporter. Ashley zavala explains. California is one step closer to repealing its affirmative action ban from 1996 the notion that we believed 25 years ago. That by denying our differences we would be elevating everybody. Has been proven to be completely. The opposite restoring affirmative action in california would mean Government Agencies and academic institutions can hire workers or admit students based on Race Ethnicity or national origin, the senate labor employment and Retirement Committee voted 4 to one wednesday to send the bill to the next committee before a final floor vote the measure named acea 5 ultimately brings the issue to but the bill has been at the top of the legislative black caucus is priority list support for the measure grows as the National Conversation on Racial Justice continues, personally this doesnt have a Colorblind Society i find offensive. Because it did not rise to lie on my cup by rich cultural heritage, the heritage and background. But im quite its not about color blind. Its about respecting different if the Legislature Passes the bill by june 25th it will be on the ballot in november in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. And tonight, we know the names of 3 of the 4 people who died when the suv they were in went off the car came as bridge in Contra Costa County tuesday night. They were Perla Navarro from richmond, Kyle Erickson from pittsburgh Christopher Mata from rodeo. Its unclear who was driving when their 2006 infiniti suv went off the bridge and hid empty train. All 4 victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Tonight we know a 21 yearold man was shot and robbed in San Franciscos Bernal Heights neighborhood early this morning that happened about. 02 00am in the area of richmond avenue and holly park police say a man and approached the victim and demanded his belongings and then shot him and took his wallet and cash the victim has been hospitalized is expected to survive. No arrests have been made. Did you feel it a 3. 6 earthquake struck the south bay earlier today, the quake was reported about 5 miles southwest of alum rock. Its about 8 miles west of milpitas the earthquake at a record a depth of 7. 4 kilometers so far there have been no reports any damage. But there have been reports tonight of a Mountain Lion in San Francisco, the the downtown area south of market. Right near the base of the bay bridge in the city a big cat was spotted a little bit earlier this week right outside our station in yeah well i kind of nice evening to take a stroll isnt this adding that to the 2020 list, yeah, its just one of those stories where its like all right sure another a look. At our bay area forecast temperatures out there right now widespread 70s. Still in the 80s for parts of the tri valley is in near 25 degree difference between santa rosa and Half Moon Bay 83 degrees in santa rosa and 55 for those of you it happened in downtown San Francisco. Finally cooling down to 67 degrees exactly where you should be for this time of year as far as our average high but were hitting that right now at this a 30 hour, lets take a look at overnight lows going to be on the mild side widespread upper 50s and even low 60s so it is going to be a relatively warm night things todays warm air mass for about 10 degrees above average and were going to be upwards of 15 degrees above normal. Downtown San Francisco, warming up to 81 degrees, Half Moon Bay in the mid 70s at 77 degrees. Brisbane a burlingame widespread low 80s, there wind speeds fortunately on the breezy side around 20 Miles Per Hour less san mateo foster city 82 degrees but pollo also in the mid 80s for those of you. And redwood city 88 degrees so very warm temperatures upper 80s and low 90s for most of the south bay with san jose warming up to 93 degrees, plenty of sunshine to start and end your thursday, some marine layer nonexistent livermore warming up into the mid 90s summer officially arriving already for parts of the inland areas in the east bay like walnut creek in concord flirting with triple digit heat but 98 degrees for your thursday afternoon. Richmond in the mid 80 sonoma 80 degrees. Knapp and 94 in santa rosa in the upper 90s at 97 degrees and dont forget about dad this weekend. A lot of weight on my shoulders, no pressure right grant. So lets take a look at the forecast tracking pretty mild temperatures for our inland areas still going to be hot in the mid 90s but relief along the coast 75 degrees. So enjoy the cool down this weekend along our beaches grant and vicki back to you thank you theresa still had that 70 show Actor Danny Masterson has been charged with 3 counts of rape. Where prosecutors say the crimes were committed. And residents in a Southern California apartment complex perceived racist letters on their doors, how authorities are working to find out who wrote them plus charges dropped in a new mexico shooting. Why the today the albuquerque district attorneys announced its dropping the shooting charges against 31 yearold steven baca who shot a man at a protest on monday dia says they simply dont have all the facts and are now calling on the new Mexico State Police to conduct an investigation. The shooting happened during a protest over the removal of one day at a statue there bach is now charged with 3 counts of aggravated battery intend to create bodily harm for pulling a woman to the ground and injuring other protesters. Baca is also charged with unlawful carrying of a Deadly Weapon because he does not have a concealed carry permit. And the gun. He was using. Police say was hidden under his shirt. Tonight Actor Danny Masterson best known for his roles in that 70 show and the ranch has been charged with forcibly raping 3 women in. Separate incidents in his Hollywood Hills home. The la county das Office Making that announcement today and officials allege that the incidents in question occurred between 2001 in 2003 the 44 yearold actor faces 3 counts of rape by force or fear. He was arrested at 1130 this morning and released from custody at about 2. 45. After posting a million bail that is according to booking records. Sports will Colin Kaepernick get another shot in the nfl both President Trump and time now for school. Former 49 ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick hasnt played in the nfl since 2016 that same year he protested Police Brutality but taking a knee during the national anthem. Among the most vocal critics of protesting in that way is President Donald Trump but in an interview today. Trump was asked if he thinks kaepernick should get another shot to play in the league. Heres what he had to say. If he deserves it he should if he has the playing ability. He started off great and then he didnt end up very great in terms of as a player. The answer is i absolutely would as far as kneeling i would love to see him get another shot, but obviously he has to play well if he cant play well. I think that would be very unfair. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Chargers head coach anthony lynn apparently thinks calf might still have what it takes he told espn today that kaepernick was on his teams summer workout list and the chargers already have 3 quarterbacks on the roster, lynn said signing kaepernick is something any team would have to explore. Colin definitely fits sound of quarterback. The system that we want to be running very confident and happy with the 3 quarterbacks that i have. You know you can never out to people waiting on the runway. Meanwhile budding nfl star. Kyler murray said today that he plans to kneel for the national anthem, this season, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback explain. I call it like i see it and whats been going on is completely wrong so ill be taking a meat. Murray is the reigning nfl offensive rookie of the year he joins players like Adrian Peterson and Baker Mayfield warning expressed their intention to kneel. Well after a rough week Major League Baseball is moving forward with an attempt to salvage the season. Today commissioner rob manfred confirmed that he met with Players Association executive director tony clark. And the league has issued a new proposal of 60 games with full prorated pay for players. The proposal also includes a potential start date july 19th negotiations expected to continue this week and finally federal investigators studying the kobe bryant Helicopter Crash released a new report today the National Transportation safety board said its possible pilot or by and may have become disoriented while flying in heavy fog this due to air Traffic Control records which indicate by and reported climbing to 4,000 feet when the helicopter was actually mid to dissent. Now a final report is still pending its been nearly 5 months since that january 26 crash which killed bryant. His young daughter giannas abyan and 6 others. All in Southern California at least 2 people found a racist letter taped to their front doors earlier this week chairman of police are now investigating the incident as a hate crime Kandiss Crone reports. When i saw that whole thing is just ignorance. What is going to stop david does not want his face shown for safety reasons but hes appalled after receiving this racist hate filled message takes to the front door of his sherman oaks apartment. The man who is africanamerican came home yesterday afternoon to find the letter which reads in part quote my wife and i are looking to actively recruit young nick writes, which we can use our disposal end quote it goes on to refer to blacks as dirty and reads quote signed by your White Privilege neighbors. Another neighbor, we spoke with by phone said the hateful message was taped to his store as well beginning i was just shocked. Even i know is going on the world today. And theres nothing compared to other public who have lost their lives and i hope we can come passes over this thing ends. But as a black male it is blustery there are cameras in the building. Lapds Van Nuys Division confirmed they took a report of a hate incident and search their footage that were not able to pinpoint a suspect. Authorities say they will be following up. David has lived in sherman oaks for 7 years says he has an experienced anything like this and says now is the time for all americans to come together and fight back against racism and hate to wake up call. He buys build my ears open. But surroundings and understand theres something going on this world today. That was Kandiss Crone reporting for us tonight we are told that the company that manages the Apartment Building is cooperating with the investigation. Tonight food manufacturer Mars Incorporated says that its going make some changes to the rice bran local bands, the brand and logo have long been criticized for being based on racist stereotypes and mars released a statement saying it is time to quote evolve the uncle bens brand including. Its visual brand identity, the company said it has not determined specific changes of the timeline for making those changes. And quaker oats is also getting rid of the interim im a pancake brand and logo the cancellation of the brand which is more than a 130 years old comes as an acknowledgment that its origins are based on a derogatory racial stereotypes. Another sign, the corporations and society as a whole may be a starting to really listen to longstanding calls for racial equality. The inter miami logo was based on the racist stereotype of the slave mammy he said this and submissive rather servant who dotes on her masters family at the expense of her home and due to the pandemic a Record Number of Retail Stores are expected to permanently close this year, yes said with an increase in Online Shopping as many as 25,000 Retail Stores across the u. S. Are expected to permanently shut their doors thats according to core cite research, a firm that tracks the industry. The report says so far in 2020 more than 4,000 stores have said they will permanently close and theres anticipation that the closures will continue and 7 new annual record this year. Consumer confidence and demand is expected to stall in coming months which may spark additional closings Apparel Retail department stores, look set to have the most store closures. Next up a new study says we probably are not alone in our aliens really exist the researchers behind the new study say its very likely its interesting the scientists so they took a hard look at our own galaxy, the milky way and they start with the assumption that intelligent life takes about 5 billion years to form on other planets they say thats similar to how it is here on earth and with that assumption. The researchers calculated that there could be more than 30 active intelligence civilizations in the milky way alone. But these civilizations are not just a simple space flight away researchers think. It would take some 17,000 light years to get to them to put that in perspective one light year is 6 trillion miles that study was published in a Peer Reviewed astrophysical journal from the university of nottingham. Interesting thought. Alone, yes, yes, all right who might argue it out now full be around that many years fight out can 4 news at 8 oclock. But our primetime news continues at the top of the hour, several bay area, labor unions are calling for defunding. And reforming Police Departments, why the Oakland PoliceOfficers Association is describing the rally as nothing more than a publicity stunt san joses making a commitment to fight systemic racism the new office aimed at cultivating equality. News station. Youre watching kron 4 news at 09 00am