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Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judand Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglecd needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. This is bbc world news america. Tributes are paid to the Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg, the first woman to lie in state of the u. S. Capitol. Antiterrorism Police Investigating a stabbing in paris near the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine where 12 people were killed...

Englands chief medical officer says we may have reached the limits in opening up society, while keeping the virus under control. Also tonight. Three teenagers are jailed for the manslaughter of pc Andrew Harper, who died after being dragged behind a getaway car in a failed robbery. 30 years after iraqs invasion of kuwait, john simpson reflects on a conflict that changed the world. We couldve been anything that we wanted to be. One of britains most acclaimed film directors, im absolutely stunned....

I was so late, i figured i better get started first. [laughter] well, good evening again. For those of you i have not met, my name is joanne drake and i serve as chief Administrative Officer for the Ronald Reagan foundation and institute. I want to welcome you all here. It is our tradition here that in honor of our men and women who wear the uniform of this country around the world, we ask that you stand and join us in the pledge to the flag and i ask that you remain standing in a moment of sile...

A barricade told nonresidents to turn around. Mount diablo state park is closed. People drive by it. They dont read it. He told drivers to turn around. Have them turn around here where its safe. And not have to go to the end of the road. The neighbor says the access road to the state park is all ready dangerous. A car hit and killed a cyclist last year near her home. She says all the tight u turns and illegal parking make it worse. Because i care. I dont want anybody else volunteers say cars sti...

And if they dont live within five miles from here, theyre politely being asked to leave. So far today, no reports of citations or arrests. Residents say they appreciate what the officers are doing. It was alarmingly busy when we first got here. But i think people are being pretty good about the six feet, but then, you know, people kind of pass through your space when theyre getting from a to b. Reporter now, for those who are not aware of the rules here in san mateo county, youre allowed to exer...

The highest infection rates in the city. And the deaths amongst our people and in our community is devastating for latinos and africanamericans. Reporter the testing, part of a ucsf study to help determine how the virus spreads. This important study will help us advance our understanding of the virus in latino communities and thus enable us to fight the virus better and more equitably across our city. Reporter sergio got tested with the hope it brings a vaccine closer. Even if its one piece of t...

To 25 range. You can see if you are eligible. Register online or volunteer to help by visiting, nidasensalud. The plan is to expand testing to other vulnerable groups and the community in general. As testing supplies allow. Highway 101 is closed near the 280 split in San Francisco. Wilson walker says it could be the first of a lot of accelerated road projects while traffic is slow. Reporter it now could be done in fewer than ten days. The man whose name is synonymous with these projects is onhan...

Good evening and thanks so much for joining us. Im dion lim. And im eric thomas. That testing is part of a study to better understand how the virus spreads. Abc 7 News Reporter Cornell Barnard is in San Francisco with the story. Cornell . Reporter yeah, eric, dion, this is all happening in the mission district. Health care workers hope to test as many residents who want to be tested over the next several days. Locals say if it helps stop the spread of coronavirus theyre in. This is not a nice ti...

Outside, but there are rules. Nbc bay areas Sergio Quintana is at San Franciscos delores park tonight with more on the effort to keep everyone safe. Reporter as soon as the sun set, delores park cleared out. Seems there are lots of people here and across the bay area who decided they needed to soak in some sun despite the ongoing pandemic. Tonight Law Enforcement is still on patrol around delores park. But this afternoon, volunteers with the San Francisco Police Community Engagement Team braved ...

S a warning from top hotel officials. If you have recovered from the kroovb, you may not be immune from getting it again. And donations could be the key to saving lives during this pandemic. The first of its kind transfusion happening in San Francisco that doctors are hoping will curb the outbreak. I dont like how people are coming out of the county. Stay in your own county, stay at home, stay safe. Warmer weather has crowds of people ignoring the stayathome order and flocking to california beac...