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KPIX KPIX 5 News At 5pm July 12, 2024

Area. Chopper 5 over a pair of small vegetation fires in san jose this afternoon. One started in the interstate 280 highway intersection interchange. The other burned about six acres near south on highway 101 in south san jose. No damage reported. In livermore a pair of fires gained momentum for a while under near triple digit conditions. One burned about an a and have near minds road. The other, called the lad fire because of its proximity to the livermore lab, burned nearly 30 acres. It is nearing containment earlier today i got close to some nearby wineries. Mcgrail vineyard says its lucky a vineyard was spared when flames racing over the hills stopped just feet away. You can get smoke taint on the grapes and we just have some fruit set in here so we want to avoid any kind of smoke. No official word on what caused the fires. Christopher columbus going on another voyage. Today the city of San Francisco decided to remove the statue of columbus near coit tower. Earlier this week it was vandalized with red paint meant to symbolize the blood. Kpix 5s it Wilson Walker tells us not a lot of people these days are speaking up to defend the 15thcentury explorer. Wilson. I had to come up here and just make sure it really happened. I dont believe something some days until i see it myself. Reporter the spot where columbus gazed is now just a empty pedestal. After years of debate and vandalism as recently as the past week city leaders declared that the statue a threat to Public Safety and a strike against the citys values. I think we have all been waiting for these statues to come down for a long time. Its about time we start teaching kids about the true history of what these mean. Im really happy for the native community but also that people are willing these days to look at history a little more critically. Im not really happy about it but like you said, its been going on for a long, long time. Dave pearcy is the board president of the San Francisco italianamerican social club. You know what, columbus, they taught you in Grammar School who he was and i think they kind of sensationalized the guy. Pearcy was not going to stand in defense of the statue and the citys only supervisor of italian heritage actually supported the removal adding that italian heritage is larger than any one man. Even in a neighborhood where his name is everywhere. It is what it is i think. There are a couple of people i talked to today and they are not happy at all about it. But i think the whole consensus with all of them is what do you replace it with . Reporter the big question now, what comes here in replacement of Christopher Columbus . Mr. Pearcy has a thought on that as an italian. He has a suggestion for what should go on that pedestal and you might be able to guess, it has a connection to San Francisco history, we will have that for you coming up tonight at 6 00 live in San Francisco. The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump Administration ruling against its attempts to end the deferred action for Childhood Arrivals Program for docker. Cbs reporter skyler henry is in front of the Supreme Court with the late reaction to this monumental decision. Skyler. Good evening to you, dozens of people were out here celebrating the Supreme Courts ruling. Ultimately saying that the trumpet ministrations efforts to try to get rid of dark daca was arbitrary and capricious. The president responded to the ruling saying quote it was highly political. Reporter sounds of celebration echoed outside of the Supreme Court after justices ruled the Trump Administrations attempt to end the federal program known as docket was arbitrary and capricious. We were actually not too optimistic knowing the makeup of the Supreme Court. His family migrated to the u. S. From mexico when he was just two years old. Now its 21 he says he can breathe a little easier. Even though this decision is important for us i know there is still so much work to do. Reporter chief Justice John Roberts joined the liberal justices saying we do not decide whether daca or its decision are sound policies. The only address said they complied with the procedural requirement that it provides a reasonable explanation for actions. President trump railed against the ruling calling it highly political and a shotgun blast in the face of conservatives. He is also calling for new Supreme Court justices. Republican senator marco rubio said issues like daca should be decided by congress, not the courts. Irrespective of the policy conclusion a results from is something you agree with or not, you have a Supreme Court that appears to be legislating. Reporter other lawmakers joined outside the Supreme Court with the Top Senate Democrat had this to say to the white house. Lay off the docket kids and their families. Let them live the lives they want to be and have. Former president barack obama created the dock up program by executive order in 2012 after they failed to pass immigration reform. A statement earlier today on the Supreme Courts ruling and it reads in part todays ruling is a cause for celebration but we cannot stop writing until every dreamer is free from the fear of deportation. Here at the Supreme Court i am skyler henry, kpix 5. This was the scene in San Francisco as supporters of daca join together for a rally to celebrate the u. S. Supreme courts decision to keep daca. Kpix 5s and mac of it spoke with Governor Newsom this morning following the Supreme Courts announcement. Seeing the tears in their eyes was a really glorious day. Were you surprised . Yeah, look, i was so proud to be able to rip up the statement we expected to put out this morning. I dont want to ever see that statement again. In a press conference this morning Santa Clara County gave their response to the doctor decision. This is a huge victory for the county but much more importantly this is a victory for all americans. Because of todays decision the Supreme Court has said we will support undocumented lawyers, undocumented doctors. People in our communities that promote wellness, the upward mobilitys of our communities. D. A. C. A. Recipients are tethered to the fabric of this nation. We are essential and we are part of this nation. Reporter a lot of reaction on social media right now. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi writing the Supreme Courts rejection of President Trump illegal, immoral attacks on young immigrants is a victory for american values. Viewers also weighing in. Michelle kirk writes this. Why was it allowed under obama legally . No one gave my ancestors a pass. Patrice rester ways in saying good decision but humanity first and he may win a second term. You can join in on the conversation on our kpix 5 facebook page. Also on twitter at kpix tv. Other big stories, a that now requires facemasks and most public spaces around the state. It is part of a new health order issued today by governor gavin newsom. Facemasks will be required in most indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. That includes public transportation, right shares, and workspaces visited by the public. However, they are not mandatory for eating, drinking, or exercising outdoors. In the meantime, just about an hour ago Alameda County issued new Health Orders that start tomorrow. The new orders allow for outdoor restaurant dining, limited religious services, indoor and outdoor retail including malls, and Outdoor Fitness classes. The pandemic lightly played a role in a sizable retreat and San Franciscos rental market. About one in 13 tenants hasnt broken a lease in the past three months. Kpix 5 reporter k joy joins us live with tips for renters looking to renegotiate. Kenny, what can you tell us . Reporter San Francisco is still the most expensive city in the country to rent an apartment. We are in the Pacific Heights neighborhood in the city. But new numbers show there has been an exodus of residents who now have better options. Pay the expensive rent or move out. People are leaving, just ditching their apartments and leaving their roommates hanging or they are trying best to find someone to fill their rooms or they are just leaving San Francisco altogether and moving back home. My company natoli decided to move back to new jersey after paying more than 4000 a month for his apartment in california working in tech sales. [ booing ] all the normal things as we are seeing driving the bay area in San Francisco pretty much dried up. In june rent prices dropping more than 9 in San Francisco. Mountain view more than 15 . We are getting a lot of people moving to Central California and the valley, you know, around the sacramento area, tahoe, sonoma county. A lot of different places. It has been a trend thats going on. Landlords one a commitment that they will not have a vacancy this time when we are looking at such incredible supply. Lots of units opening up and no demand to fill it. Reporter a set survey from the San Francisco apartment survey said several simply broke their leases over the last few months but theres a way to get money if you approach it correctly. You will get further by recognizing that landlords want the base rent to be kept basically where its at. Some 2. 7 million adults in the country moved in with their parents in march and april. A trend that could lead to more than 700 million in lost rent for landlords this year. Asked for three months rent, asbury one year rent lease and the rent goes down essentially. One important thing to know is that these leases are legally binding contracts. If it is broken, the landlords can go after the tenants financially. As for the most affordable places to live in the bay area according to zillow, those cities in the bay area are now alejo and concorde with rents going from about 1450 to 1750 for a one bedroom apartment. It we are live in San Francisco, Kenny Choi Kpix 5 five. Kenny, what is the best advice on what not to do then if you do want to renegotiate a lease . We talked to Property Managers today and they said that they heard from some tenants asking for a rent decrease of 20 30 . That is a nonstarter because the rents have not decreased by that amount. They said ask for something reasonable. A couple months of rent for free in exchange for a commitment of an extra year long extension to that lease. Veronica. Got it. Kenny choi, we appreciate it. Thank you. Still ahead on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. A Lost Mountain lion captured in the city. I am joe vazquez live in the Mission Bay Neighborhood in San Francisco were animal control officials found themselves facetoface with that wild beast. The combination of pg es legal saga over the devastating campfire. What the judge said right before laying down the criminal sentence. Why this symbol prompted facebook to take down [narrator] did you just reward yourself for spending a perfectly reasonable amount of time on the couch with tacos from grubhub . Grubhubs gonna reward you for that with a 5 off perk. doorbell rings [crowd] grubhub fireworks exploding citing pg and is quote callous disregard for human life a judge today officially find the utility 4 million for the deaths of 84 People Killed in the 2018 campfire. The sentencing was a formality because pg e had already worked out the amount in its plea agreement or the utility admitted a faulty piece of equipment on its long neglected electrical grid sparked the blaze that wiped out the town of paradise. If these crimes were attributed to an actual human person rather than a corporation, the anticipated sentence based on the applicable statutes to which the defendant has pleaded guilty would be 90 years to be served in state prison. Todays present comes as pg e appears to emerge from bankruptcy triggered by the catastrophe. In a statement pg es incoming interim ceo said this in part quote a can never be said too many times we accept responsibility for our role in the campfire and all 23,000 employees are committed to making sure our equipment never again causes a catastrophe like this. A bizarre ending to a hostage situation in san jose that resulted in a seven hour standoff with police. Four of the hostages made a break for it at 5 30 a. M. Fleeing for safety. The standoff began just after midnight wallowing reports of a disturbance on center road. The suspects are accused of breaking into a home, assaulting several people inside, and holding them against their will. By 7 30 authorities detained all three suspects and the victims retreated at the scene. The two Atlanta Police officers charged in the Fatal Shooting of Rayshard Brooks have now turned themselves in. Officer Devon Brosnan arrived at Fulton County jail earlier this morning with the charge of aggravated assault and two counts of violation of owes. Officer Garrett Wolfe surrendered this afternoon facing 11 counts including felony murder. The da gave both officers until 6 pm tonight to surrender. Officer brosnan has reportedly left the jail after posting bail. A live look at washington dc were house Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ordered the removal of four Previous Health speakers portraits, all who served in the confederacy. As ive said before, theres no room in the hallowed halls in this typical temple of democracy to memorialize people who embodied violent bigotry and protest racism of the confederacy. Speaker pelosi originally called for the removal tomorrow on juneteenth after receiving a letter, house clerk Cheryl Johnson took them down today. Facebook today took down dozens of Trump Campaign ads, not from what they said, but for what they showed. The antiantifor ads featured the inverted red triangle once used by the to identify clinical prisoners. If facebooks post. Spokesperson said that is a violation of the companys policy against organized hate. This symbol appeared in 88 ads placed by team trump and in paid post sponsored by the president and vice president. In a statement to the help the Trump Campaign defended its use calling it a common antifa symbol. John bolton now speaking out about his new book blasting President Trump behavior in office. The former National Security advisor lays out his detailed criticism of the resident in his book the room where it happened. He describes the president as erratic and stunningly uninformed. I dont think he is fit for office, i dont think he has the competency to carry out the job. There really isnt any guiding principle that i was able to discern other than what is good for Donald Trumps reelection. The president has called boltons book made of lies and fake stories. The Justice Department is still asking a federal judge for an emergency order to block the books publication cleaning it will damage National Security. Turning now to the weather. Plenty of surfers hitting the waves today at San Franciscos ocean beach. It was perfect weather to be out on the water. Chief meteorologist paul hagan with how long this warming trend will actually last. Paul. The hot weather sticks around inland for a while but not quite as hot as today for the overall weather pattern pretty well locked in place for the next several days. That means inland heat, thats not going anywhere but the wind will shift around just a little bit and more of an onshore breeze is going to cool off coastal areas and spots around the bay. Thats normal for this time of year. Zooming in for the upclose satellite picture, a little bit of cloud cover in some coastal fog trying to sneak up from santa cruz and i do think we will see some of that making its way further up the coast and even into the bay by early tomorrow morning. Visibility is not that low in most spots but its been a few days since weve seen any of that Early Morning fog and cloud cover. Its not going to make its way to bar inland at all. The along the bay and near the coast, maybe a little further inland to the northbay, it is reduce visibility to start the day friday. Winds still out of the northwest out of fairfield but not nearly as strong as it was a couple days ago when the fire danger was quite a bit higher. These wind speeds are less than 20 miles per hour. Noticeable breeze but it is not a windy day by bay

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