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Hundreds of people take to the streets of oakland for a solidarity march. Their strong message to police. In vallejo complaints are on the rise. Ths apartment vowing to crack down on this illegal activity. Parts of San Francisco closing streets to promote hoar outdoor traffic and dining space. Another Beautiful Day in store for us tomorrow. We have typical conditions continuing over the next seven days. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Hundreds of people marched through oakland tonight in solidarity with protesters in the group began gathering around 7 30. Portland has seen nearly two months of black lives matter protests. Tensions escalated recently after the Trump Administration sent federal agents to the city. Good evening. Im dion lim. And im eric thomas. The protesters marched from oscar grant plaza to lake merritt. You can see protesters holding up peace signs as they walk around cars, at one point fireworks were fired at the Police Department with black lives matter, and there were lasers being pointed and the building was also spray round 10 15 a small debris fire broke out at the Alameda County superior courthouse in downtown oakland. Firefighters put it out quickly. Firefighters have not named the cause of the fire but in a tweet Oakland Police blamed it on, quote, agitators within the crowd of protesters. One more look at that protest tonight. Again, most protesters have been peaceful. Well keep you posted on any updates here and on our website and app. The wall of moms made some noise also in support of portland protesters in palo alto this afternoon. Their rally began at 1 00 on the corner of el camino and embarcadero road. The wall of moms was formed to shield young and vulnerable protesters to keep from from being injured. We have more coverage of the portland protesters on our website abc7news. Com including an interview with a military veteran in a video seen being beaten by federal agents. Solidarity protests in other cities tonight. In vallejo neighbors say they are tired of sideshows after weekends of gunfire and screeching tires right outside their homes. The Police Department says theyve been flooded with calls and complaints and are now promising a crack down. Heres abc 7 News Reporter luce pena. Reporter at any given time sideshows like this one have been emerging all across vallejo. Just barely a week and a half ago it was 3 1 2 hours as well and the police were called multiple times and they cant do anything. Reporter the vallejo Police Department reporting, quote, an overwhelming number of calls from residents reporting this illegal activity and hindering officers ability to respond to critical incidents. James is among those who say his family is highly concerned for their safety. Its scary. I mean, two weeks ago we heard over a hundred gunshots and the police never came. Reporter gunshots that according to this resident make his neighborhood sound like a war zone. This last one was like assault rifles back and forth. Theyre shooting at people back and forth in cars. Reporter Vallejo Police identifying these four intersections as the most problematic areas where tire marks and burned tires are left behind. This is one of those problematic areas. Vallejo police estimating approximately 100 vehicles and at least 300 people involved in these sideshows at any given time. This olice department now vowing to crack down on these sideshows and announcing a group of resources working together with salono county Sheriffs Office and the california Highway Patrol among with others and adding, quote, officers will issue citations, seize vehicles and if necessary make arrests. Reidents now hoping this can bring peace back to their city. Some designated areas they can do it where its not endangering people. Turning now to the coronavirus pandemic. California has once again topped 10,000 cases in a day. Earlier this week the state hit 12,000. Another 151 deaths have been reported. Also worrying the Positivity Rate is 8 which is the states threshold over the past two weeks it was 7. 5 . More on the coronavirus pandemic now, and california has once again topped 10,000 cases a day as eric mentioned. We are getting information right now of 14 petaluma firefighters under quarantine tonight while one of their coworkers recovers from covid19. Petaluma 13 will remain closed until it is fully clean. It is expected to reopen on monday. Officials tell us the sick firefighter tested positive for covid19ny 19 hes goodtind but right t Petaluma Fire Department faces a challenge to fill shifts vacated by the quarantined firefighters. Over 15 members out thats a significant portion of our department. With only three stations that means many of the other members now currently on duty will remain on duty until other members are cleared and able to come back. The rancho adobe Fire Department will assist petaluma firefighters in responding to emergencies for the time being. Governor gavin newsom praised two fallen California Law enforcement officers, Alameda County Deputy Sheriff oscar walter rojja and a Los Angeles Police officer both dying from covid19. He said, quote, the deaths of these two heroes is a very real and painful reminder the risks these men and women face every single day protecting the people of california. He also extended condolences to the families of the deputy and the officer. Were also learning more tonight about a civilian of the Alameda County Sheriffs Department who died from covid19. 61yearold valerie joined the agency in 1997. The sheriff said, quote, were truly heartbroken by your passing. She leaves behind her three children a 13 grandchildren. As we cover the coronavirus pandemic here at abc 7 we are looking at ways it can kratransm the bay area. The economy is one of five topics were honed in as we work to build a better bay area amid the pandemic. In an effort to help the economy San Francisco opening up parts of valencia street in the Mission District to pedestrians only. Two blocks between 16th and 17th and 18th and 19th will be closed to traffic. Abc 7 News Reporter Lauren Martinez has reaction now from business owners. Reporter a two block stretch of San Franciscos valencia street is now open for pedestrians and closed to cars. Its getting business so its helpful a r los amigos restaurant opened in june despite the pandemic. The staff is grateful for the extra Outdoor Dining space and grateful just to be working. I applied for a job and they give me a job. Reporter the city is calling it their shared Spaces Program to support economic recovery for businesses by allowing them to use sidewalks and streets for Outdoor Dining. I probably sold maybe a hundred of these in the past three days. Reporter James Freeborn is a mens Fashion Designer who sells suits and now makes masks from all his scrap fabric. He opened march 6th and had to shutdown six months later. I had more customers that day than the previous five weeks combined. Reporter freeborn said hed like to see this happen on more of a regular basis not just the weekends but its giving him hope. I have a product people need to see and appreciate in person, so yeah this is giving me a lot of hope to reopen right now. Reporter the closures will be every thursday to sunday from 4 00 to 10 00 p. M. And last until sunday, november 1st. Theres really not anywhere to go unless youre ordering food or making it yourself, so this is kind of like a treat. Reporter Lauren Martinez, abc 7 news. Some streets in china town are also shared spaces. Parts of grant and commercial streets will be closed to cars from 8 00 a. M. To 9 00 p. M. On saturday and sundays through the fall. 00 telesion dieon abc 7 newst today rdar pu o by hardly strictly bluegrass regular los lobos. Organizers explaining their new plan for the big event this fall. And we had a gorgeous day today. The clouds will move in overnight, but well see sunshine once again tomorrow with quite warm temperatures near average. Ill let you know when we can expect some changes, though, but as californians well get through this together. If your income has been reduced or youve lost your job or your Health Insurance, covered california is here. We can help you find the Health Insurance you need to protect you and your loved ones. And, you may even get financial help to pay for your Health Insurance. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, visit coveredca. Com to learn more or enroll today. He was a fixture on television for decades. Long Time Television host Regis Philbin has died at the age of 88 just one month short of his 89th birthday. He cohosted live with regis and kathie lee which later became live with regis and kelly and hosted the abc show who wants to be a millionaire. A look at the legends life. Reporter he was a television original, a talk show icon for six decades. When news came that he passed away the accolades came in from all corners. Jimmy kimmel tweeting he leaves behind a beautiful family and a tv legacy that will likely go on unmatch. And from kelly ripa and ryan seacrest, he was the ultimate class act. He left the world a better place. And from Michael Strahan he could light up any room. He hosted his first gig, he played the sidekick role in the early days on the popular joey bishop show, but by the 1980s hed become known for his trademark whit and affable interview style partnering for live with regis and kathie lee, a hit that lasted 15 years. I wish i didnt have to wait until i was in my late 50s before the good part of my life started in this business. Reporter its where he displayed a style all his own, selfdeprecating, cheeky, brash but never petty. In 2001 kellie ripa would join the show. By 2004 philbin broke the guinness for most hours on camera, then 15,188 hours. I hope to be remembered most for television camera. Is that enough for you . He hosted for nearly 28 years but he wasnt done yet becoming host of the widely popular who wants to be a millionaire. Twice married philbin had four children making us laugh and listen and love to tune in. And his family putting out a statement saying philbin will be most remembered for his warmth, his humor and his ability to make every day into something worth talking about. Kathie lee gifford tweeting late today saying simply regis, there will never be another. Abc news, new york. What a career, what a life. Regis philbin made several stops in San Francisco over the years. He and Kathie Lee Gifford taped an episode of their talk show in front of a Live Audience in 1999. He also took part in an event in San Francisco in 2014 to celebrate st. Patricks day. Philbin whos half irish and his wife joy attended an annual luncheon featuring the whos who of the bay area and beyond. The abc news app is a great way to stay on top of stories and breaking news as it comes into our newsroom. All you have to do is enable the push alert feature. A long running tradition revealed today how its pivoting because of covid19. The band los lobos played during a live stream during the hardly strictly bluegrass festival. It canceled its concert set for the first of october. However, music fans will see more performances like this through their devices and smart tvs. We look forward to bringing the festival to you in your living rooms and back yards everywhere. Youll be able to put down your tarp wherever you want to. There wont be long lines for the bathroom, and no restrictions on what beverages you can bring in. This year, 2020 marks the 20th year for hardly strictly, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people every year since 2001. All right, from bluegrass to blue skies joining us now with more on the forecast. Hey, francis. Hi, dion. Hi, eric. We just had such a gorgeous day and were going to see more of the sameomrow. Some clouds off. They will start to fill in overnight again and well see a very typical like summer pattern. Live view from mount tam shows lights sparkling in the distance. Just looking gorgeous out there right now. And also from the exploratorium were looking at the downtown area. Temperatures dropping into the 50s and 60s. Santa rosa currently 55, novato 67 and fairfield, concord and livermore in the 60s. Clouds will move in and spill in from the bay and into the north bay and east bay, and then tomorrow afternoon itll pull back. Once again plenty of sunshine for everybody with partly cloudy conditions at the coast, but its going to be a pretty nice beach day tomorrow. Overnight lows will be typical as well. In the mid50s around the bay, San Francisco 55, oakland, and san jose 58 with the clouds as well coming into the north bay. Santa rosa 53, and some low 60s out there and also antioch. And tomorrow look for the warmth to build once again. Just gorgeous outside tomorrow with some party cloudy conditions at the coast. Itll be mild at the beaches, mid60s there half moon bay, and really comfortable around the bay with mid70s to near 80s, san mateo, 75, palo alto, 80, san jose 83, and low 90s for some of the interior areas like concord and livermore. Low 80s around santa rosa and napa so just be gorgeous to get outside tomorrow as well. Heres a look at the week ahead. So temperatures will be near 90 degrees in concord, but notice on wednesday things really take a dip, and thats because we have a stronger onshore flow from a trough moving in. And this will provide breezier condition and cooler temperatures for everybody. But then that quickly moves out. Then thursday, friday, into saturday things build up again as High Pressure builds and warmth builds. Hot inland tomorrow for some of the warmest areas hitting the mid90s around the bay, just comfortable. So grab your sunscreen and sunglasses with your mask. At the coast mid60s so the wide range of temperatures continues into monday and tuesday, and youll notice that change on wednesday, cooler and breezier with more clouds as well. But then things start to pop back up again on thursday, friday and saturday. So overall a gorgeous week ahead with plenty of sunshine. Enjoy the weather and being outdoors. Eric, dion. Well give it our best shot. Thank you. Still ahead on abc 7 news at 11 00 the oakland zoo held a virtual auction and fundraiser ahead o we know these are challenging times. Rest assured, you are not alone. Weve all had to adapt. And with summer here, your energy bills might go up with rising temperatures. Together, we can save energy and money. Try closing your shades during the day. Setting your ac to 78 or higher. Or cooling off with a fan when you can. United we are always stronger. Stay well, california, and keep it golden. Want restand schools . Pen . Want the economy to get back on track . Youre not alone. And you can help make it happen. Stay 6 feet apart. Wash your hands. Wear a mask every time you leave your home. Choose to join the fight against covid19. Do your part. Slow the spread. The oakland zoo got a helping hand ahead of its reopeninghis week. In an onlinedt the zoo nearly 507,000 surpassing their 500,000 goal. Viewers got to watch talks with zoo keepers, Live Performances and even participate in auctions for items including meet and greets with animals. The oakland zoo has been closed since march 17th, and at one point was fearing having to close permanently due to lack of revenue. The zoo reopens to the general public on wednesday. Eric, what good news. It is very good news. Its a great institution. And baseballs a great institution, too. Guess what they were playing this weekend . Yeah, and Chris Alvarez covering it all for us. Coming up in sports both the as and giants in action. Oakland looking to carry the momentum from Opening Night win, and the giants looking for their first win of the season. There was no lack of drama in l. A. Highlights, reaction. Hey, sports is back. Its on deck. It has been a rough go for the giants in the early going. San francisco has been outscored by the dodgers 172 in their first two games but third times the charm, right . Top three giants up 21. Flores bashing one out to those fans, the fake 31. Two on, two out for donovan, knocks to the left center wall and both runners score and its 51 giants. How about some defense . Show some love for the glove. Corey seager, Austin Slater for the wall. What a catch that was, looking into the sun, hangs with it. That had to hurt but he would be okay. Will smith crushes one and nearly takes out one of those cardboard cut outs heads off. That was dangerous. Dodgers then won but got the score. Gabe capler his first giants win as skipper. Its great to win, no question about that. And i think guys are going to relax and let themselves enjoy this win and well start preparing for tomorrows game. This is a good day, and well prepare for tomorrow. Well, the as made history in the Season Opener playing the first cruinning game of the season with a runner that started on second. Matt olson made sure it was memorable. Could they bash their way to another win . Top four were scoreless, justin upton that at the plate and angels were up 10. Two on for david fletcher. Crack of the bat and its going. Two runs are going to score and that would