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Losing out on a convenient and affordable shopping destination. And tonight target is blaming retail theft and an overall crime problem for the closures. Good evening. Thanks for joining us. Im dan ashley. Add target to the long list of big brands choosing to reassess their business in downtown areas that many people depend on and call home. But this time the closures are not just here targets. Announcement today is to close nine locations across four different states portland, seattle and new york city. Also cited for retail crime problems and the cost. That is what were focusing on tonight. The cost to you and me. Our abcs 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 is on tuesday. Target announcing they would be closing three of their Bay Area Stores next month, a location in San Francisco, 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 shop center as well as our Contra Costa Sheriff Department is opening up a Training Academy right across the street from target schools. 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. Rosss coalition works with thousands of businesses around the state. He believes the problem of retail theft wont be fixed until theres greater accountability 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 see. You know, my community, to have all the amenities that any other community has because they deserve it. Now, we did reach out to target tonight about the pittsburgh mayors concerns, but did not hear back. Target says those store closures will go into effect on october 21st. In the studio, tim johns, abc seven news. Its a shame to see him go. Tim, thanks so much. We sent this notification on our abc seven news app immediately today after targets announcement to get news and weather alerts. Just like this one. Download the app and enable those notifications will keep you up to date. New at 11. Really quite a scene tonight over lake merritt in oakland as the rotary Nature Center just went up in flames. The Fire Department says the blaze started at about 730. They had the flames under control in about 15 minutes. Most of the damage is to the walls in the back of the building along with the roof. The good news here, no one was injured. The cause, though, is still under investigation. Tonight, President Biden is in San Francisco staying at one of the citys most iconic luxury hotels. His day started with Union Workers in michigan before attending a fundraising event here in the hills of atherton. Abc7 News Reporter j. R stone was right there tonight as the president arrived at the fairmont. The 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. When 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, 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. It 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. And 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 on 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, i technology 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 are picketing outside General Motors willow run redistribution 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 dan lurie, the heir to the levi strauss family. Fortune and philanthropies announcing today he is running for mayor in the upcoming november election. You cant solve 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 mt. Tam cam and look at this view of the city by the bay. Just absolutely gorgeous. 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 60s 70s. And were going to warm it up by a few degrees compared to today, mid 60s to mid 80s. At 4 p. M. 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 just this morning. A person was killed on South Jackson and alum rock. Abc seven News Reporter south bay reporter Lauren Martinez 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 corridor bars, 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. 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