On tonight. The cost to you and me. Our abc seven deep dive at 11 is designed to spend a little more time to get you some answers. So were going to begin on this topic with abc seven News Reporter tim johns with more on the effect of these closures. Tim. Yeah, dan, the news of those three bay area closures came as a shock to many after it was announced today. That includes the mayor of pittsburgh who says she found out about that target location closing along with the rest of us. She told me that the city had been in communication with the company and was planning on opening a Police Substation just across the street to help address concerns fans. On tuesday, target announcing they would be closing three of their Bay Area Stores next month, a location in San Francisco, though, one in oakland and one in pittsburgh. The company citing retail theft as one of the main reasons why it is disappointing that, you know, to hear the news today. Pittsburgh mayor chanel scales, preston says the closure comes as a shock. She tells me the city has been in contact with target over the companys concerns and has been taking steps to try and address them. We are opening up a Police Substation right there in the shopping center, as well as our Contra Costa Sheriff Department is opening up a Training Academy right across the street from target. Soquels preston says that Police Substation was meant to open in just weeks. She says she wishes target would have waited to see if the situation improved before deciding to leave. We have seen a downward trend of the theft thats going on in that shopping center. Target is just the latest company to close stores in the bay area. Recently, a worrying trend, says matt ross, a spokesperson for californians against retail and residential theft. What were doing now is not working for the stores. Its not working for the employees. Its not working for the customers. Ross coalition works with thousands of businesses around the state. He believes the problem of retail theft wont be fixed until theres greater accountable for those committing crimes. And it will go from something that sounds innocuous, like like a petty theft and may end up leading into violence and thats what these stores are really concerned about. Back in pittsburgh, the mayor says she worries about what targets closure will mean for her community, especially those who rely on the store for daily items like food and medicine. What love to of atherton. Abc7 News Reporter j. R. Stone was right there tonight as the president arrived at the fairmont. The rumbles of president joe bidens motorcade on the streets of San Francisco tuesday night. I see a few secret Service Agents and i see some state Law Enforcement people and of course lots of very fine San Francisco policemen. And the president comes to town, everything stops. And as we were interviewing that tourist, president s motorcade pulled up to the Fairmont Hotel and there from a bit of a distance, we watched as he walked inside with others. After biden flew into Moffett Field tuesday afternoon when he spoke at a private fundraiser here in atherton tuesday night, a Pool Reporter there said he criticized republicans and said they need to do their job, saying that a Government Shutdown could affect military pay, food inspections and cause parks to close the end to a busy travel day for the president. He was walking the picket lines in detroit this morning. Now hes here in Silicon Valley. This afternoon, my students actually saw the helicopter flying overhead because were were in Silicon Valley here. While the president usually flies from the peninsula into San Franciscos crissy field, that didnt happen despite the closures in the presidio. And many believe fog might have been to blame. President biden is set to meet with his council of advisors on science and technology wednesday. They have previously discussed artificial intelligence, so i think hes being strategic in meeting with people that can help him, but not just help him in california, the Ai Technology see the innovations that are happening in california are certainly important, but hes also got a great ally in the governor here and the governors got a presence in northern california. So this is an opportunity for him to connect with with voters on issues and probably learn a little bit about what kinds of things he should be thinking about next. You see all the security personnel here. Keep in mind, street closures are in effect for as long as President Biden is here in San Francisco. Your best bet. Avoid the area. J. R. Stone, abc seven news. And earlier in the day, President Biden was in wayne county, michigan, where he joined United Auto Workers who were picketing outside at General Motors, willow run distribution center. Mr. Biden is the first sitting president to join the picket lines of striking workers. Lets keep going. You deserve what youve earned and youve earned a hell of a lot more than youre getting paid now, uaw members are demanding better benefits. A 40 wage increase over four years and a 32 hour workweek. The union says ford is taking the request more seriously than the other two big Auto Companies , General Motors and stellantis. Uaw represents nearly 150,000 auto workers in the united states. More labor action to talk about it is now up to the members of the Writers Guild of america to approve a new contract. The board gave its approval today and declared the strike over. However, it encouraged members to support sagaftra on the picket lines. Wga members also received authorization to return to work starting tomorrow, which means some scripted shows could return to television as early as next week. Maybe shows that you enjoy. Wga members will vote on the contract october 2nd through the ninth. This will not affect the writers return to work, however, tonight, Governor Newsom has signed a historic law on firearms, the first of its kind in the united states. It is whats topping the headlines tonight in your abc7 news to know we know statistically the data bears fruit save lives and reduce gun violence and gun deaths. Its the first statewide gun and ammo tax in the country doubling the federal tax to about 22 depending on the firearm. The tax revenue will pay for more security at Public Schools and other violence prevention programs. A new challenger for San Francisco mayor london breed daniel lurie, the heir to the levi strauss family fortune and philanthropist, announcing today he is running for mayor in the upcoming november election. You cant solve of San Franciscos problems if you arent willing or able to challenge the systems that have allowed these problems to fester. And thats why we need new leadership from the outside. Meanwhile a new plan in San Francisco to get people suffering from Substance Abuse into treatment. It would require them to pass a drug test in order to receive welfare funds from the county. The mayors proposal will go before the board of supervisors and dozens of Small Business owners in oakland are sending a direct message to city hall. They are fed up with losing customers because of thefts, break ins and general safety concerns. Some shorten their hours in a collective show of force, others simply closed for the entire day. Merchants calling on the city to declare a state of emergency to get more aid from the chp and the fbi. All right. From your news to know to your weather to know, abc seven news meteorologist sanjay patel is here to show you exactly what we can expect tomorrow in our 24 hour accuweather forecast. Sandy yeah and dan its going to be nice looking weather tomorrow but first thing in the morning make sure you have that extra layer. Lets take a look at a live picture from our mount tam cam and look at this view of the city by the bay. Just absolutely gorgeous as we do have fine fall weather coming your way tomorrow morning. There will be some areas of fog, temperatures in the 50s at noontime, mainly sunny, 6070s. And were going to warm it up by a few degrees compared to today, mid 60s to mid 80s at 4 00 pm, the sun will set shortly before 7 p. M. Were talking about 658 and its still going to be pretty mild out there. Ill let you know how long this weather is going to last before we see some big changes ahead. Dan . Okay, sandy, thanks very much. Well turn now to the south bay, where once again friends and family are mourning loved ones hit and killed on san jose street jis morning. A person was killed on South Jackson and alum rock. Abc seven News Reporter south bay reporter laurtine is hearing from neighbors and the mayor about a problem that has gone on for far too long. I walk here every single day and its every single day i feel like im going to get hit by a car. San jose residents are reacting to a string of deadly pedestrian incidents in the last five days. Three people have died after being struck by cars to make streets safer. Mayor matt mehan says his priorities are hiring more Police Officers for enforcement and deploying technology for about one third of traffic fatalities involve speeding. Thats why ive been such a strong proponent for speed Safety Cameras specifically near schools and along corridors where we have a disproportionate number of accidents and injuries and fatalities. Last friday, San Jose Police say a man riding a mobility scooter was struck off of fruitdale avenue on monday morning. Police say a man was hit and killed at the intersection of Willow Street and meridian avenue. San jose resident hazel burton tries to avoid walking across meridian because cars are flying by. I just make sure i never park across the street so i dont have to cross that street, burton said. People need to slow down and pay attention. I got hit a couple of months ago over by the pruneyard. I was making a uturn and i got hit by a red light and i had to take off work for six weeks. Thankfully it wasnt, you know, as severe as what happened with these cases. The most recent case happened around 330 on Tuesday Morning when police say a pedestrian was struck and killed off South Jackson avenue. A nearby Business Owner said the incident involved a garbage truck. If we compare the numbers from this year to last, Tuesday Mornings incident marked the 39th fatal collision and 23rd involving a pedestrian at this time last year. The city had 48 collision deaths, with 26 of them pedestrians. I fear our Community Becomes numb. These are not just numbers or statistics. These are human beings. These are people with with families. In san jose, Lauren Martinez , abc seven news. Happening tomorrow, meta and Mark Zuckerberg will unveil new technology. We know the meta quest three is going to be released. The meta quest is a Virtual Reality headset. Virtual reality is one of the latest tech crazes. A number of Companies Offering products ranging from just a few hundred bucks to several thousand dollars. 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Senate leaders did announce a deal on a 45 day stopgap resolution. Its expected the senate will approve the deal later this week, but it is unlikely to pass the house. House speaker Kevin Mccarthy is pushing a friday vote for a controversial bill with major spending cuts and a strict Border Security measure. The republicans in the house of representatives refused. They refuse to stand up to the extremists in their party. So now everyone in america could be forced to pay the price. In the meantime, mccarthy and some other republicans are trying to push through bills to Fund Specific agencies. If the shutdown does happen, 4 million federal workers, including military personnel, will be forced to work without pay. Seven candidates have qualified for tomorrow nights republican president ial debate. It will be held at the Ronald Reagan president ial library in southern california. And the field is slightly smaller than the first debate. Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson did not qualify this time. Former President Donald Trump has chosen to skip the second debate and instead will be in michigan meeting with striking autoworkers. Back here at home, Solano County prosecutor today revealed a new bit of detail about the oregon man accused in a decades old child murder. Fred cain was arrested last week, accused of the kidnaping and killing of six year old Jeremy Stoner of vallejo in 1987. The District Attorney credits her departments cold case unit, which reexamined evidence from the boys autopsy and developed a dna profile that led straight to cain. Weve spoken with the stoners. Theyre very appreciative. Obviously its a big shock. Its nice that hard work pays off and hopefully bringing some a little closure to the family. Cant bring jeremy back. Its absolutely horrible what the familys gone through for the last 37 years. Authorities say cain knew jeremy and was interviewed by police when the boy disappeared. Cain will be transferred to Solano County in the coming days for his court appearances. New developments. City city investigators are now looking into the mint plaza pod housing complex. Heres what they look like. When we first brought you the story last week, we spoke with one of the tenants about what makes it so inviting. I actually pushed off coming to San Francisco for a really long time, but its been absolutely net positive, without a doubt. Like just within the first couple of days, i met some of the smartest people ive met in my entire life. So thats the reason i came and thats the reason im staying and thats the reason why im living in a pod. According to our Media Partners at the sf standard, the Citys Department of building inspection will determine if developers had the proper permits to build these pods. I founders, technologists, artists and retail workers are currently occupying these things. Theres a total of 20 pods and they cost 700 a month to live in. 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