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The90s to 100s. This pattern will not change until the weekend. It will stir things up a bit. Until then, what you had monday and tuesday is exactly what youre going to have today. Near the coast and bay inland above. All right. Over now 6 00. 6 01 in the morning. Still okay out there. Well see the traffic is going to be fine in many commutes. You can see traffic looks nice here. Now, driving to the bay bridge, theres not a big back up. School students and staff safe. A proposal that would remove the School District Police Department. Good morning. They will consider proposals to open the Police Department, set a time line for doing so and talk about developing another major safety plan. Theres not been a lot of members on the board in support of this. In a meeting, the majority said they support the superintendent to redirect police funds and student services. They have seven officers, two sergeants and a chief. They arent at schools but respond. They are unarmed and dont have to power to arrest students. The District Police chief said they discussed the idea for two years now. Oakland Police Department would be responsible for more. They will be very supportive. Theres a contract with the district through june 2022. She doesnt think they can suspend until december. The board is expected to vote tonight. The meeting starts at 4 tim testimony p. M. Reporting live, ktvu fox 2 news. Thank you, sarah. Theres a change. Org petition for the east bay. That says having police on campus does not support learning. More than 1700 people have signed the petition calling for the district to end the agreement for School Resource officers. The district cutting ties with the Sheriffs Office. Last night, the board of trustees voted unanimously to end deputy patrols on campus by the end of the year. Theyll develop Emergency Response services which can cost less and relies more on community releasing. Also today a republican proposal for Police Reform legislation is expected to come to a vote on the senate floor. Senate democrats plan to block debate on the legislation saying it does not go far enough. Now the two sides need to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away from an issue that sparked a National Debate or mask demonstrations. Its clear. The republican bill as is will not get 60 votes. The American People expect us to do our jobs. Discuss, debate and legislate on this subject thats captured the nations attention. Later this week, the house plans to vote on the democrats Police Reform plan calling the George Floyd Justice and policing act. Its expected to pass in the house on party line vote. Our time is now 6 05. A new prediction california could see deaths from covid19 triple to 15,000 by october. Ultimately, well, as a sta not so well. As a region . Not doing so well. That blue line, thats california. The red line there is santa clara both showing a similar increase. A free testing event designed to reach uninsured and underserged people. The afternoon today starts at 1 00 p. M. At a public area known as 13th street commons. Its at the east Oakland Church of christ. Acreage sister for it by going to the web site ktvu. Com. It is 6 06. Today the san jose charts continue to host their three week long coronavirus testing at the sap center. This event started yesterday. It continues through saturday. Up to 1,000 people can be tested every day. The entire process takes about an hour. This pop up is organized by the county and also by the Santa Clara Valley medical center. This is the largest Testing Center so far. We have two teams we put together. It accommodates a large crowd here. Now, the county also opened a temporary pop up this week at Antioch Baptist Church in san jose. By the way, you dont need an appointment. Members of the White House Coronavirus task force are expressing concerns about the rise in infections across the country. The nations top Infectious Disease expert and three other members testified before the House Committee yesterday. He said the resent surge of coronavirus days as stay at home restrictions are starting to ease is something hes concerned about. He also said Good Progress is being made. Why one vaccine is getting did to give small doses of the vaccine to 30,000 people. Today dr. Fauci will take part in a live interview with the sack ramone toe test club. Its expected to begin at noon on the Facebook Page and open to the public. His appearance will be followed by a Panel Discussion will several state and local health care professionals. Now time 6 08. Lets talk abouthere at the castle. For others, it wont take long to start warming up. A lot of 50s and low 60s. The lows are consistent here. Its the difference in the highs. First up in the sierra, big time thunderstorms erupting even in the northeast california. Quincy and kirkland had almost tennis ball size hail yesterday at the condos, if you know where that is. Thunderstorms made it to truck key and measurable rain in south lake tahoe. 99 degrees and so if youre going up there expect another round of that. It was active yesterday. You can see the cloud cover kicking out. It will probably kick apemen later. Hot weekend. 90s to low 10000s. A gust of 36 in the morning. Truck key 88 warm degrees. Thats a good day for june. For us, the fog hits a massive following bank. The heat is hot for many. 50s,en 0s bay. 90s for some 100 inland. No change friday. Cooler pattern and windy takes us to the weekend. All right, steve. Time 6 10. Pandemic nationwide forcing universities to close. Now theres a new Health Concern for colleges. Coming up, whats in the pipes that may be harmful. Plus getting students back in class rooms while also keeping them safe after the break. Well you a very unique idea one Bay Area School issues made sure theres social distancing. You have the power of two newscast with the 10 00 and 11 00 newscast. And you have the power to know everything with the floor and decor is now open for safe shopping and Curbside Pickup whether youre looking for tile, wood, stone or laminate, with our incredible selection and everyday low prices, youll find the perfect floor at the perfect price. Come explore in person or online. Authorities researching for suspects involved in a chase. It all started in san jose shortly after 12 30 this morning. Two people were able to run away from the scene. So far, we do not know what led up to the chase. Well get updates for you and get the soon as we can. A power outage once if he power 400. Pg and e said an equipment issue led to the overnight outage. One person reported hearing a large explosion as the lights went out. John c calhoun, a former vice president. City counsel voted to take it down. Eventually, it will permanently be placed at an appropriate site where it will be protected and preserved. Time is 6 14. California park officials are debating renaming bain the American River mined by African Americans during californias gold rush. Changing the name as been debated since 2018 when the first online petition began and thereto a heated debate. It was offensive way back when. I couldnt think of a name of the base when it was captured. This point, it has more than 68,000 signatured. A tow truck driver helping a stranded driver on the side of the freeway was hit and killed. It happened on the side of 280 between farm hill and edgewood road in the hills above redwood city. Is pow truck driver was hit by a lumbar truck yesterday afternoon. It was part of the states patrol. S to switch lanes and leave room for emergency vehicles, caltran vehicles and tow trucks on the shoulder. Time 6 15. There may be a new concern as colleges and universities prepare for when the students and staff eventually come back to campus. Months of being used, plumbing at many colleges may be a problem. Stagnant water increasing the levels of metals and harmful bacteria. The cdc released the guidelines and minimized the risk in the Water Systems but theyre not taylored to specific plumbing systems. While some schools have plans for keeping water flowing on the campus, others are scrambling to find solutions before schools reopen. Five teachers and 60 students were in classes in middle school. Some Charter Schools may be a trial run for whats going to happen during the fall. Students have staggered starting times. Temperature scans when they come to school and when they leave. St. Students hold a collection of fool noodles to help keep that social distancing. There are frequent wiping down of computers, doorknobs and desk to mandatory hand washing four times a day. One parent says all the rules help her feel her child is safer. Its normal for them. Nothing is normal anymore. We got to do what we got to do. Im glad my kid is back in school. Heres how the Program Works with the teachers and the students. 12 students are grouped with one teacher. They have lunch inside their class room. If a student or Family Member gets sick, the entire class room paused and the teachers stay home for two weeks. Still uncertain about the fall but more kids heading to school for summer and summer camps. Checking in for traffic, ive seen shots you shown this morning thats more crowded than were use to lately. Thats right. We do have more crowding out there right now if you look at the bay bridge im about to show you right here, youll see crowding coming through. You can see it there. Theres crowds. This usually last until about 8 00 or so. Maybe more. Just be air what. No major issues, by the way, if youre driving out towards the commute, this is a look at the interstate. Theres more peopt not stop and go. 6 18. What about todays weather. Lets bring steve back in. Thank you, sir. I think you know todays weather. Its been the same all week long. Were not looking for big changes today. We are looking at changes by the weekend. When a system drops in and depending on the intensity, it will be windy and cooler. Today thunderstorms up in the a no, its june. National Weather Service retweeted hail in kirkwood yesterday. I kid you not its there. Thunderstorms in truckee and south lake tahoe. That really fired up yesterday. It picked up in the afternoon. Higher clouds drift in and thats a big fog up and down the coast. Low 100s on the forecast. 65 for the city. Theres an on shore breeze. Not screaming but it was earlier. Upper 70s,th 0s, 100s as the High Pressure has kicked in and thats not changing anything. Significantly cooler and windy for the weekend. Thank you, steve. Its now 6 20 and were following a hate Crime Investigation in the south bay. Up next, where it happened and what the victim is that crime. Plus more stimulus checks may be on the way. The details of the possibility of a second round of checks and what President Trump saying about it. Off family care has a dry touch formula that protects from mosquitoes so you can focus on what means the most. Off sc johnson and wont drink out of anything else. He might like it too. When killing roaches you dont have to choose between safe or effective. Raid ant and roach with essential oils is safe for use around kids and pets. Sc johnson. Lookentertainmentour experience, xfinity x1. Its the easiest way to watch live tv and all your favorite streaming apps. And now x1 also comes with peacock. Ooh la la. This rare bird lets you stream tons of movies, shows, news, sports and more. With x1, its all at your beck and call. Show me parks and rec. See . The best really did get better magnificent. Xfinity x1 just got even better with peacock premium included for no additional cost. No strings attached. 6 23 a. M. Are you happy in. Cause im happy. Its hash tag ktvu. 6 23 is time now. President trump signaling support for another round of stimulus checks. Another recovery package could be ready soon by july. The president is facing backlash from bay area Tech Companies suspending h1b visas. It suspensed many work visas to legally enter the u. S. U. S. Jobs lost during the coronavirus. This is the biggest cuts in the century. Not bringing in the specialized workers then the support staff who are u. S. Workers can be hired as well. The Federation Said quote President Trump has repeatedly promised to put American Workers first. To his credit he did just that. Ben and jerries joining retailers they plan to stop paid advertisements. Its part of the hash tag stop hate campaign. The hospital and Insurance Industries say they will appeal a legal ruling about the disclosure of Health Care Prices thats backed by President Trump. It would require insurers and hospitals to disclose to actual prices for many procedures such as an mri. Activist demonstrated yesterday outside the police station. Theyre unhappy with the settlement of the city and nearby law school. San francisco has declared by july 20th. Critics say they criminalize the homeless. City says its moving the homeless into hotel rooms or sanctioned camp sites. They said the it clears up a Public Health hazard. Baseball is back. Coming up, the agreement the players agreed on and the changes youll see at the ball park plus bay area student athletes were greatly impacted by the pandemic. Coming up, were going to show you how many are being honored by an organization in the south bay. Housing market rebound is continuing. This comes a day after existing home sales data for may. Theres the opening bell live. Well have all your Business News and more details on that coming up in todays dollars and cents. Thank you for joining us on mornings on 2. Pam, im going to read your book to find out how you hit that bell on time all the time. Steve, i just came back after doing my job for you. It feels nice right now outside the ktvu studios. Its just a pattern here were hard pressed to get anything to lock in during the spring. Soon as the 21st of june rolled around they said its my turn now. Theres a little high cloud deck made for some. 55 in the state and 56. Oakland northwest, we have the breeze there. It doesnt stop inland temps. Temperatures near average below for some and above if youre away for the coast. Its a hot weekend with temperatures above average. Its a 1515 minute wait and probably should last more than an hour or so. Looking at880, traffic is doing well. 6 32. Lets go back to the head line. All right. The santa clara board of supervisors took the first step in changing the policies. They limited when deputies can fire shots at a moving vehicle. Also, the board gained preliminary approval to a resolution declaring racism is a Public Health crisis. It requires a second vote in the next few weeks. Both sides of the car were stray painted and the front window was smashed out. The observer of the car is an African American man who doesnt want to be identified but says hes never had a problem. The car owner says hes not sure if hell put the signs on his car. I just got a message that an African American Police Officer cleaned up the damage. The owner says hes grateful for the community support. Police investigating several hate crime messages targeting wait people and the police found in several locations monday and tuesday. Police believe the same person did it find out later today in california set another single day record for new cases. The state reported more than 6,000 cases in a single day. Health experts point out the number of coronavirus patients increased monday for the Third Straight day. Baseball is back. Major League Baseball and the players come to an agreement to start the season next month remain silent. One of the most notable changes is no fans in the stadium. Major League Baseball starts a 60 game season. The proposed schedule will keep teams and games in their divisions to avoid teams from traveling too far. They will make the play offs running through the end of october. Players will report. Players and staff will be tested for covid19 every other day throughout the season and the league said anyone testing positive will be quarantined. Its difficult. I dont think anybody really knows whats going to happen. And teams and fans took their reactions to social media to express joy and excitement with the disbelief of return of baseball. Some fans expect to see players not playing in a game under way watch from the fans spaced out as opposed to sitting in the dug out staff and people not playing will be Wearing Masks and no spitting or chewing tobacco allowed. No celebrator high fives, hugs or fist bumps. Players will be getting about 40 of their regular salary. And the season is expected to start a month from now july 23rd or 24th. The past three months have been trying to make the most of it. This would normally be a sen for 24 years now reach established by the San Jose Sports Authority awards a breakfast for scholarships to overcome adversity through courage and hard work. Born to a mother who used method amphetamines while pregnant, jonathan went through 12 homes in the foster system before adopted by melissalessly, one of his foster mothers and her husband john now the parents of 5. I got this. Lets do this. Overcoming adversity, molly lost her father to cancer, an event that triggered drug abuse by her mother. After spending a year with one sister in foster care, shes been reunited with older sisters who now care for the whole family. Being an athlete has helped me as well. Some of the bay areas best known athletes has led support the reach. Theyve been there since day one. This is a moment. Now what do you do with it . Hopefully, were going to see a lot of kids take what not neces quit but get better. We have to find a way to let their families know we care about you. They couldnt meet for the annual breakfast but 47 seniors will be celebrated just the same virtually. Ktvu fox 2. Very nice. Important to celebrate however we can. Congratulations to them. 6 39 the time. Lets check in with steve for the weather. Feels like the fog is rolling in over the city as well today, i think. Its a big fog bank. Up and down the coast. Well start in the sierra. Why . Big time thunderstorms erupted. Especially around kirkwood which had golf ball to tennis ball sized hail. National Weather Service in sacramento retweeted a picture of it if you want to see that. Truckee had thunderstorms, south lake tahoe. 100. Pretty active day. Thats unusual for june. July in august. Yesterday cool and 59. Thats cold. 103, thats hot. Overcast and breezy. Upper 90s to 100. After we get to about 8 00 hour youll start to see a separation. 55 in the city and of the day warm air aloft. Invexer 79 earlier this morning. That translates to a heat add vairy in the valley. 8 00 saturday that might break. Thats going to be there through friday. 60s and 70s and upper 90s for some. Temperatures near average low coast and bay. Theyre above nor those inland. It looks quiet into friday and then it looks cooler especially inland as we see a system driving in and the wind picks up as well, guys. All right. The time is 6 41. New 7. 4 magnitude quake. Coming up. Video of the moment it hit and the damage it caused. Also, pg and e preparing for wild fire season and power safety shut offs. Still ahead, new equipment in place used to shut off power the more precise areas and aless amount of time. Bart says the top priority right now making sure riders wear face masks. Coming up, what police will do to enforce that requirement. Dont forget you can have the morning head lines delivered right to you by signing up for the new newsletter. Ktvu email. Sign up for the daily service. 6 killed and several others hurt in the 7. 4 earthquake. This is video taken during the quake in a hospital in mexico city. 450 miles away in an epicenter, it caused roads damaged and homes across a large part of southern new mexico. Australia now reports their first coronavirus death in a month. Now that countrys death toll has gone up to 103. Australia has seen more than a week of double didnt increases prompting officials to warn the situation is really bad and should be taken seriously. It points effectively to additional cases almost be a risk of people dying. Overall, more thannen hundred cases in australia. One of three Police Officers involved in a shooting death has been fired. The determination letter sent to the officer said he violated the offices use of force polity shies and showed extreme force excuse me, extreme indifference to the value of human life. Taylor was shot and killed in her own apartment and police used a no knock warrant during a drug investigation. Her boy friend fired at the officers. He says he thought they were intruders and police fired back shooting taylor eight times. In atlanta, a private Funeral Service was held for Rayshard Brooks shot and killed by an atlanta Police Officer. Martin luther king jr. Once preached at this church. We are here because behind badges and trainings and policy and procedures. Rather than regarding humanity of others. The atlanta Police Officer has been shot with felony murder, in jail and held without bond. Time now 6 47. The Sheriffs Office telling us more about a noose found at sonoma raceway. The Sheriffs Office says the rope was found 14 feet up near a building seldom used. That area is now rented out to car related businesses. Investigators think the rope may have been there for several years and may have been made to look more like a noose. Its been there about seven to eight years, the rope was examined and it appeared to be weathered. It was about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Now, fbi is helping the Sheriffs Office investigate. Theyre looking at security video and also contacting businesses on the raceways property trying to get more information. Bubba wallaces garage atal debah speedway in alabama. The fbi says it was a garage door pull hanger in a space that Bubba Wallace has been assigned. Hes the only African American driver in nascars top series. Bubba wallace disputes the findings of the fbi and says hes angry that his integrity pg and e is outlining an updated plan for Public Safety power shutoffs during fire season. The goal is to reduce the number of Public Safety shut offs by onethird. Representatives laid out the plan before the board of supervisors yesterday. Pg and e says theyll use the same methods to determine if power needs to be shut off in a certain area. The utility says its installing new devices that will be able to shut off power the more precise areas and less time than last year. The area is where the fire threat is. Pg and e also says its doubled the fleet of inspection aircraft and installing more sensors and cameras in the fire proned areas. Sal is here watching the commute. Its been busy this morning. Yes, sir it is busy, dave. We see here that we have the crowd at the bay bridge toll plaza which usually starts at about 6 30 this morning. It did. You can see it here. If youre trying to drive to san francisco, you see theres a crowd here at the toll plaza. It should last for another hour or so. In case you want to see the bridge as an alternative thats not too slow here. You can see it looks fine heading out towards that area. There have been no major problems in the east. There is slowing at the pass on 05 at 580. Thats a normal these days and sunny in san jose and not a lot of slow traffic here on interstate 280. Now, its 6 50. Lets bring steve in with todays forecast. All right. Were carrying it over from monday to tuesday. Theres only very subtle changes here. If you like the weather, youll like today. Hang on, the weekend will be different as system drops in. Inlandtemporarilys still very, very hot here. Mor dan hill 93. Oakland 71. The city 64 and Half Moon Bay 59 cold degrees. I dont see any change from yesterday to today. 50s and 60s on the temperatures and very close. The low cloud deck makes a huge difference on the lows. Not dropping anymore than they have. Up and down the coast, Central California and l. A. , san diego and a few high clouds drifting in as well. Its a stable pattern. Look for hot conditions and heat conditions in the valley. Not for us. Cool and close there 70s. Inland 90s to 100s by the drop pacific northwest, Northern California and nevada over the weekend. That will cool us down and pick up the wind. Steve, thank you, time 6 52. A name change for one of the biggest trees in the world. The National Park service, what theyre doing about the giant tree. Finding a vaccine for covid 19 may be one or two break throughs away. Coming up next, what the nations top disease expert says about a vaccine for the virus. First, many around the bay area are celebrating the 4th of july maybe too early with illegal fireworks after the break, how the police are keeping an eye on this problem. Businesses are starting to bounce back. But what if you could do better than that . Like adapt. Discover. 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It is either spiegelman or speaker man. Either way i digress. Send me a request. Facebook, twitter, instagram, use the hashtag, ktvu. , sal, thank you. The time is is 55. Illegal fireworks have been set off a lot around the area. While some people like it, other people hate it. They say not just fireworks, but explosions are rocking their homes. Reports of more potent commercial grade fireworks since memorial day weekend. Officials still want you to call them. Realistically, there is a lot, but we can do our part. Our duty is to the community for support and assistance. If we all stand together, this is a citywide concern that we have. This is a citywide approach. Oakland police and firefighters are also promoting awareness, education and prevention, and they are on the lookout for people shooting fireworks as well as guns. A new and different paint triangle will be installed on twin peaks intensivist cisco this weekend. Honoring pride month, but this year those in celebration cannot gather for this year. It will be lit up with 2700 lights, set to go off at 9 00, saturday night and stay on for two weeks. We have some results to tell you about from closely watched primaries in new york. And in kentucky. In kentucky, two democrats are battling it out to face Senate Majority leader, Mitch Mcconnell, in november. On the former, fighter pilot, amy mcgrath, leaving kentucky state representative, charles booker. A winner is not expected to be declared for days because of a large amount of mailin ballots that still have to be counted. Now, senator Mitch Mcconnell easily one won the primary. He says he is confident kentucky voters will uphold conservative values in november. Meantime in new york, first term congresswoman, alexandria ocasiocortez easily won the democratic primary. She had 73 of the vote. She faced a challenge from former cnbc anchor, Michelle Caruso cabrera. Time now is it 58. Twitter says it is giving almost all of its u. S. Employees the day off on election day with pay. Twitter is also giving other employees around the world the day off to vote in their national elections. Twitter says, employees working responsible for security, will still have to work. But, from now on, the election in the united states, every four years, will be a holiday for others with your employees. In contra costa county, Election Officials are taking action to make voting in the november election as safe as possible to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. They are encouraging everybody to vote by mail. And every active odor in the county will be sent a vote by mail ballot. Theyre hoping to staff those with younger reporter workers to protect Older Workers who are vulnerable to covid19. Officers from oakland schools with the top agenda item in Todays School board meeting. Well tell you how they plan to spend that money, while still ensuring school and student safety. There could be 15,000 coronavirus related deaths in upcoming months. However area compares to the rest of california. And a highspeed police chase starts in san jose and ends in pleasanton. Details on the chase and the crush as Police Search for the people inside the car. From ktvu fox2 news, this is mornings on 2. 7 00. Middle of the week and theres an awful lot of gray out there. Good morning, im gasia mikaelian. Good morning, im dave clark. It is wednesday, june 24th. Gasia, we are just moving with the week, it is flying by for you. Flying by we are over to Steve Paulson with some clouds in the sky. And right now it does not feel too bad. As long as gasia sees some gray out there she is happy, i know that. [ laughter ] there is fog for some, not for others, really no chance going into what we have, monday and tuesday. If you are near the coast or around the bay, it is 50s, 60s, 70s. Inland, all the way to 100. Sfo, 50s on the temps to near 60. But city is stuck at 55s. 59,