Declaring himself a president ial candidate. To discourage abortion, he says everyone who has a baby should get 1 million. He claimed Harriet Tubman never freed the slaves but had them work for other white people. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, july 20th. Thank you for joining us on this monday. We begin with the debate over coronavirus funding taking center stage as the National Death toll surpasses 140,000. Overnight the bahamas announced it is no longer welcoming american visitors. Starting wednesday its borders will be closed to travelers from the u. S. As confirmed cases of covid19 across this country continue to surge. Today people can visit the statue of liberty again as new york city enters phase 4 of reopening, but no one will be allowed to go inside. Abcs Megan Tevrizian has the latest. Reporter the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. Nearly 64,000 new cases reported. Numbers rising in 80 of states across the u. S. , prompting Los Angeles Mayor
Me80and low 90s. Zooming in here to Castro Valley, right around eden canyon road. We have a crash in the middle of the roadway. A motorcycle reportedly hit a our wideranging temperatures and staying cool near the coast. Wooden pallet. Mike, you were keeping an eye on also slowing in your typical the trivalley. Commute spot. Back to you. Anything else popping up . Thanks, mike. We have three spots. New for you this morning, new lets quickly get to the bay bridge toll plaza where we take concerns for the Oakland Police a live look. Department which may see its budget take a big hit within the next couple of years. A disabled vehicle reported but today in the bays bob redell live for us this morning. No bridge crew to check it out. Bob, this comes after a city lets move on to where we council vote just last night. Circled it on the map. Monitoring again. Not a problem for the cash lanes reporter correct. A unanimous vote last night, marcus. The Oakland City Council decided getting out of
That woman able to xscape now that evening the gunman came out of the house and fired a shotgun at members of the swat team, you know that 3 of them were hit, we know that 2 of them in the hospital, the deputies returned fire they hit and killed that man. Now 2 of the deputies like i mentioned were still waiting to hear word on their status after being taken to the hospital and since this was a deputy involved shooting there are multiple agencies that are still investigating this for now reporting here in Contra Costa County Reyna Harvey Kron 4 news. All right, thank you very much random. 6 o one right now and get a look at the weather and get ready for the heat. John yeah, it is going to be a hot weekend even hotter than weve been so far this week temperatures only climbing in the days ahead of us today other than yesterday tomorrow little hotter than today. And then sunday even hotter, yeah, a little bit of fog heading out into the bay right now from suture tower can see the bay righ
Police. Winning a seat in congress from georgia. It was called the conscience of congress for the humble manner. He continued to work for the poor innocent franchised throughout his career. In 2011, john lewis received the president ial medal of freedom from barack obama. The nations highest civilian honor. Word of his passing came about two hours ago and tributes began to lorren. Kamala harris taking to twitter writing this, john lewis was an icon who fought with every ounce of his being to advance the cause of civil rights for all americans. I am devastated for family, friends and staff and all the lives he touched. Thank you for showing the world what the trouble looks like. Governor newsom issued a statement that read, we are a greater nation today because of a young man from alabama decided to devote his life to making. We continue to march toward freedom and equality for all. You will find more coverage of john lewis and the many tribute on our website at www. Ktvu. Com. In San F
And organizer of the 1963 march on washington. The democrat was the son of the segregated south and spent most of his life on the front lines. We get more now from peter ducey on the congressmans life and legacy. Reporter onetime congressman and civil rights icon, john lewis, have died. Always known for the fighting spirit, the end of his life right about one of his toughest battles. He announced he was undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. B the time for patients is gone. For mckee was elected to congress in 1986, representing the fifth district. When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just call you have to say something. Reporter for the contribution, he was bestowed with the highest civilian honor. The president ial medal of freedom. He showed great love and the face of violence and brutality. I always remember him as the gentle but strong warrior. Reporter he fought for equality as part of the Civil Rights Movement. He was marching for voting rights. T