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Transcripts For KGO ABC7 News 900AM 20240712

People that were gathered i saw people from all different backgrounds, people from all different parts of this nation that came to honor an American Hero as he made his final journey across this bridge. And you know, back in march, john lewis was here and he gave some parting advice to the next generation to get in good trouble. To get in the way. And so many people that came out here today say they want to continue on his legacy. They wanted to come here to say goodbye and let him know that we got it from here, george. Thomas, one of the last of his generation. George, the greatest generation of civil rights leaders, were losing them one by we lost reverend lowery in march. In the past days we lost c. T. Vivian. John lewis believed that this new generation could take on the torch and get the job done, continue to push forward. We shall see, george. And byron pitts, it comes at a time when america as i said is so divided and is trying to figure out where the fights are for this new generation. And i think, george, we can look to the life and activism of john lewis. In 1965 john lewis was considered by many in power in this country as an agitator. As a troublemaker. As an extremist. That bridge into the arms of hate. Today he rides into the warm embrace of history. George, at the end of this journey, john lewis did make i dr. King and when they arrived in montgomery dr. King said these words appropriate then. They seem appropriate now. I know some of you are asking today how long will it take . I come to you to say this afternoon however difficult the moment, however frustrating the hour, it will not be long, because truth pressed to the earth will rise again. How long . Not long because no lie can live forever. How long . Not long because you reap what you sew. How long, not long because the arm of the moral universe is long but it points towards justice. How long . Not long because my eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the lord trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. He is loosening the lightning of his swift sword. His truth is marching on. John lewis said he smiled that day and for those us who were raised in church, people of faith, we can imagine that john lewis is smiling now. His journey is over, but george, the work contio that, bryananth way it will make its way to montgomery where he will lie in state at the Alabama State capitol. Tomorrow its the washington where he will lie in state again at the u. S. Capitol and on wednesday at the Georgia State capitol before his funeral and burial in atlanta on thursday. Were going to have live coverage of all those events especially starting with the honoring of john lewis tomorrow in washington. Much more tonight on world news and of course ill see you tomorrow morning on good morning america. Have a good afternoon. This has been a special report from abc news. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7 news. Honoring civil rights icon congressman john lewis. The moving tributes across the historic bridge in selma, alabama this morning. Good morning, everyone, it is sunday, july 26, thanks for joining us. Im liz kreutz. Well have more on the legacy of john lewis. First well start with a look at our sunday forecast with meteorologist lisa argen. Good morning, lisa. Hi, liz, good morning, everyone. The fog will burn back to the coast. You can see on our visible imagery that over in oakland, San Francisco, along san mateo and santa rosa, it is cloudy. We have sunshine in san rafael. Mt. Tam, central marin, its starting to scour out. Its 65 in mountain view. A look from our east bay hills camera. You can see the fog, but it does its typical thing, setting up at the coast until later on today. Here is san jose right now, low 80s by noontime. Inland were about 90 later today. Wall nuclenut creek, pleasantone 60s. This morning, the body of congressman john lewis crossed the Edmond Pettus bridge in selma, alabama for a final time. That bridge is where lewis and other Voting Rights demonstrators were beaten on blood sunday 50 years ago. Abc 7 News Reporter rachel scott is in selma with more on how alabama is remembering lewis this weekend. Reporter this morning, an American Hero returns to selma for the final time. The life of John Robert Lewis, celebrated in the city where he nearly lost it. That was john. Always fighting for what he believed in, willing to risk his own life for the betterment of humanity. Reporter it was here in selma where a Young John Lewis bled for the right to vote. At 25 years old, leading demonstrators on a march to montgomery, they were met by state troopers. Lewis, hit by a billy club, suffered a fractured skull. He and the others returned to brown chapel church, a place of refuge and healing. This was our meeting place. This was our shelter. They told him not to get in trouble. We all know john got in trouble. All the troubles he got himself into changed the world. Now that congressman John Robert Lewis has fought the good fight of faith in marching and standing in the fight for freedom and justice, we celebrate him as he receives the righteous ground that only the chief judge can give. Reporter rachel scott, abc news, selma, alabama. A programming note, this week with George Stephanopoulos will air at midnight tonight because of the abc news special report you just saw. Chief anchor George Stephanopoulos goes one on one is mark meadows in his first interview since become chief of staff, watch at midnight right here on abc 7. It started running through police headquarters, sky was overhead giving you a birds eye view of the demonstrators marching in portland last night in oakland. You can see protesters holding up peace signs. Everything we saw was largely ef. One point fireworks were shot, with several lasers being pointed at helicopters and officers. Oakland police are reporting their building was also vandalized. They tweeted this photo showing a broken window. The building was spray painted with graffiti. Around 10 15 last night a small debris fire broke out at the alameda superior county courthouse in downtown oakland. In a tweet, Oakland Police blamed it on, quote, agitators within the crowd of demonstrators. Again, the large majority of protesters were peaceful. In palo alto yesterday, the wall of moms made some noise in support of portland protesters. The wall of moms group was formed to shield young and vulnerable protesters to keep them from being injured and theyve been prevalent in the ongoing portland protesters. Now to the latest there in portland where last night marked the 59th night of protests in a row. Military veterans banded together in support of the demonstrators, some wearing black lives matter shirts. We were all born here. Its on our fence, its on our property. Take it down, its already been ruled illegal. Take it down and leave our town. Our police were doing a fine job and theyre still doing a fine job. Similar protests in solidarity with portland were held yesterday in l. A. , seattle, and houston. One person was shot and killed in a protest in austin, texas. Locally in vallejo this morning, the Solano County District Attorney has been given today only to open a Police Investigation into the shooting of a 22yearold when Police Responded to a report of looting. The City Attorney has repeatedly asked the Solano County d. A. To investigate but the d. A. Has recused herself siting public mistrust. The interim City Attorney says if one isnt opened by tonight he will file a rare mandate tomorrow to force an investigation. All this comes after gruesome body camera footage was released in the shooting. The state Attorney Generals Office says it is investigating introduction of evidence in the shooting but not the shooting itself. Today his sisters are organizing a paddleout to honor him at noon. There will also be a car caravan in redwood city at 1 30 this morning. Today in the north bay, another show of solidarity with the black lives matter movement. This time supporters will be on horseback. Brianna noble is leading the charge today. Photos like these of her riding her horse at an oakland protest went viral. She will lead a group of equestrians in the headlands starting at noon. Lets get a check of our sunday forecast with lisa argen. Hey, lisa. Hey, liz. Weve been featuring our east bay hills camera shot simply because its so pretty with the low clouds and the fog out there. Mid60s, and its sunny in our east bay valleys, going for about a 26degree climb today for low to mid90s. Well be back with the 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. So strong. So. Not ripped. Whatre we talkin about. Thats the hefty ultra strong bag hefty hefty hefty whispers gimme. confused give me the bag . Get hefty ultra strong at a low price is there a better alternative to braces . Only invisalign aligners use smarttrack technology. It moves teeth more comfortably and predictably. And in many cases, it works faster than braces. upbeat music welcom back. Happening today, the return of a brandnew farmers market. The yearround market opened on 37th avenue between or in or in 37th avenue between or integrta pacheco. We want to remember the fixture on television for decades, Regis Philbin, longtime tv host, who tide at the age o te live with regis and kathie lee. And the abc show who wants to be a millionaire. Here is a look back at the legends life. Just to be sad, thinking of you reporter Regis Philbin could do it all on tv, and did it all for so long. One, two, three, im out of control reporter that chemicstry wih his cohosts, proving an ideal match for the always sunny Kathie Lee Gifford. How many people heard about fax machines before this show . Who did not . Youre just doing that to aggravate me. Reporter it made them both stars. Regis, she tweeted on saturday, there will never be another. In 2001, when it became live with regis and kelly, he clicked with kly too. She said, he was the ultimate class act, he left the world a better place. 1999 saw regis becoming a star on prime time tv as he helmed the toprated tv show who wants to be a millionaire. Good evening, everybody, and welcome to who wants to be a millionaire. Reporter earlier this year he would return to a millionaire set to give his bless to go new prime time Host Jimmy Kimmel reviving the show. It will never be what it was with you, regis, but thank you for giving me the opportunity and blessing to host the show. I will do my best to carry on your tradition. Reporter it was back in 2004 when regis set a Guinness World record for most time on camera. Then 15,188 hours. His career on tv began offcamera. Born and raised in new york city, he had a job in the 50s on the tonight show. By the 60s, he was a sidekick on the joey bishop show before returning to new york where he would be the last of his showbiz generation to shine so brightly. Jimmy kimmel affectionately tweeting, regis, i hope our friend rickles met you at the pearly gates with open arms. He is survived by his wife joy, three of his four children, and the affection of millions who will long recall the spontaneity, candor, and heart that made him so special to watch. I hope to be remembered most for . 17,000 hours in front of a television camera, is that enough for you . And that was Chris Connolly reporting. Regis philbin made several stops in San Francisco over the years. He and Kathie Lee Gifford here taped an episode in front of the Marina District in 1999. Philbin, who is half irish, took part in a high profile luncheon in San Francisco in 2014 to celebrate st. Patrday. Lisa, such an icon, i feel like were losing so many beloved people in the past week. And a notre dame alum too, i had to put that in there for sure. Were weiaking up with more clo cover this morning. We had more sun this hour than yesterday. Its more sunny in the south and east bay. The fog footprint from the north bay to the east bay along the peninsula, filling in around the bay. As we widen out the view, its from the north coast all the way down to southern california. Still under the influence of a week trough. And thats why temperatures have been in that range. That summertime range. Here is a look at whats left of hannah. Winds at 45 miles an hour, track to go the westsouthwest at nine. For the time being, 250,000 people were without power. Certainly there is the risk of tornadoes throughout the day today as we have this cyclone that continues to move and weaken into mexico. But the flooding rains, theyve been an issue, brought anywhere from five to ten inches. The surf is coming back down. They had fivefoot surf into the beaches. Thats going to get slowly better. But well keep our eye here on hurricane dennis or douglas, i should say, moving to the westnorthwest at 16. Hurricane warnings for oahu, mali, and kawhi. You can see how dangerously close it gets to the islands right on through monday. Not expecting it to weaken. We are expecting it to come on into the islands here, just graze the islands with those strong winds, up to about 90 miles. Were looking at those clouds scattering out here, mt. Tam, it is 63 in oakland with numbers in the mid60s for mountain view, 64 in san jose, clouds here in San Francisco staying put for a little while longer. 56, santa rosa. 59 in napa. Mid60s, sunny skies, for you in concord and livermore. Were ending where we should be this time of year with the typical summertime pattern, the morning fog, the afternoon sun. And really just very little change as we go through monday, tuesday. We will cool off on wednesday, but then we quickly rebound. As we look at where we should be, thats the orange column to the right of the highs today. Notice that were in a range but slightly above average, anywhere from one to four degrees. But overall, things have been really calm and typical for this time of year. And we like that, because the heat spikes, well, you know what that brings with the wind and the fire danger. But so far, it has been pretty quiet. 91 in concord. Or 83 today in the south bay, around san jose. 73 in richmond with 67 in San Francisco. The accuweather sevenday forecast, weve got another warm day tomorrow inland. Mild around the bay. Cool at the coast. And that trend continues into tuesday. The cooler weather arrives wednesday with the breezy winds. Stronger onshore push. Then by thursday were warming a bit, High Pressure builds in from the south. That should bring temperatures up inland and pretty much everywhere just by five or six degrees around the bay, liz. Lisa, thank you. Ahead, coronavirus in the canal. 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One neighborhood in particular is bearing the brunt. Reporter in marin county, coronavirus cases are on the rise. San quentin prison has much of the outbreak. But take that out of the equation and most of the cases in the county are concentrated here. The canal is 80 latino and largely low income. You wont find the mansions here. Rather, the denselycrowded apartments of the countys essential workers. This woman is an immigrant from guatemala who workers as a house keep and her lives in an apartment with nine of her family members including two of her children with Underlying Health conditions. She and her husband recently had coronavirus. Shes since tested negative. But when she was positive, she let her clients know and stopped working. Translator some reacted, i hope you are well, you and your family. Others asked, why, didnt you take care of yourself . They wanted to know how and where we became infected. We only go to work, get gas, find food. It was very difficult to find out we were positive. Reporter she doesnt know where exactly she became infected. But shes part of a broader story. Lines currently account for 80 of the countys coronavirus cases while being 16 of the countys population. Lets the largest Racial Disparity in the area. Our landscape workers, our construction workers. The virus is a truth teller around inequities. Reporter if there is one person working to bridge these inequities, its omar carrera of the canal alliance. Because the area is such a hotspot, the county has strategic set up testing sites here. But even then, there are challenges. You can see these long lines of people here today. Some people saying they showed up at 7 00 a. M. , six hours before this site opened. And there still are not enough tests. I tell a lot of people, all the tests are done for today. A lot of people will be disappointed. But it is w

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