Explaining a troubling trend as covid19 cases spiked to new levels how california is trying to maintain a balancing act of reopening the economy safely. Plus protesters pounding the pavement calling for change an antioch after controversial comments from the president. The police union there. Good evening, everybody im pam moore and im ken wayne thanks for joining us for kron 4 news at 8 oclock the oakland board of educators will vote tonight on whether or not the citys School District will eliminate its Police Department, a Virtual Meeting is being held right now kron fours gayle ong joins us live with whats been discussed so far gayle. Ken and pam i just listened and right before the show and it looks like theres some of both going on about amendments to the resolution were about to hear about and this package, but earlier in the meeting a lot of parents and teachers called in for Public Comment calling for the process to be sped up. This is a historic moment, letting go of the issue of Law Enforcement that has oppressed our communities for centuries is critically important. This is not based on just one person doing something this is based on the whole unit because i believe that there are other resources where the money could go to activists and parents calling on the oakland unified School District to redirect money spent on police into social services for students wednesday night board of educators held a Virtual Meeting discussing a proposal called the george floyd resolution. Calling to eliminate the Districts Police department the district proposed a resolution earlier this month kronon spoke ust police chief jeff go down about who would answer the calls for help in place of Campus Police those calls are still going to be answered is high priority, although previous still going to be big and those out. And if somebody from a school picks up the phone and called 9, 1, 1, one you now. The only difference is my officers wont pick up that dont respond opd is going to spark superintendent kyla johnson terminal says the district will have to change practices well require an ongoing commitment. Ust educators certificated stop. Plus the right stuff. Well thats well sites and Central Office working hand in hand in partnership with our students and families. This meeting is expected to go throughout the night so well be monitoring this and check in with you guys at 10 oclock the district wants police out of schools by the end of the year. Gayle ong kron 4 news scale. Thank you meantime the San Francisco unified School District board of education has voted unanimously. To declare the citys Public Schools to be police free. Under the resolution the district will not renew its memorandum of understanding with the citys Police Department and well demons schools sanctuary spaces from Law Enforcement armed officers will not be allowed on School Grounds and funds that were previously used to pay Law Enforcement will be redirected towards Student Support services and the Oakland City Council has approved a budget that includes defunding. The Police Department a City Council Member says she believes redirecting that money will increase Public Safety kron fours Justine Waltman is live in our newsroom right now with those details testing. Pam redirecting a portion of opd is million annual budget and investing it in alternative Public Safety resources knows are just some of the goals in this mid cycle budget that was passed. But a majority of the Oakland City Council. The revised budget was the work of the City Councils equity caucus led by finance committee chair. Lynette Gibson Mcelhaney she says giving police more time to respond to Violent Crime is the aim of this new budget. We know that we cannot police are way to safety. We have to do the things that create healthy whole community is what we want to do is to get some better policing on the serious and significant fines murder, trafficking kidnapping. Rate. And relieve the department of any of the things that are better suited for social workers that are better suited for but they are because they are better syria. For a community response. Among the programs receiving a funding boost as the Citys Department of violence prevention and the Police Commissions mobile Assistance Community responders of oakland thats a Pilot Project modeled after a civilian Crisis Response program in eugene oregon. Now the revised budget also allows for the council to study what it will do to reduce opd is usage of the citys general purpose funds by 50 for the next budget live now in the newsroom, im Justine Waldman kron 4 news. Thank you just seen in the south bay, san jose mayor sam liccardo announce plans to reform that citys Police Department during a virtual News Conference toda. This comes following the mayors refusal to give in to protest or calls to defund the department while still addressing calls for change amid outrage over Police Brutality across the nation. The mayor laid out an ambitious ninepoint plan, including steps to improve transparency and accountability in arbitration and disciplinary decisions conduct external independent investigations of alleged police misconduct, expand opportunities for low income you who want to join the department separate the responsibilities between criminal and noncriminal matters than rubber bullets and conduct a public audit of the departments budget and spending. The big story. Were following tonight. The latest covid19 numbers show california is trending in the wrong direction for the second day in a row california has reported a Record Number of covid19 cases overnight more than 7100 new cases reported over a 24 hour period. Thats a jump of more than 2000 cases from yesterday which was also a Record Number even more concerning hospitalizations due to covid19 are also rising those numbers raising a lot of concern and join a dire message from governor Gavin Newsome today as the state continues to reopen as kron fours terisa stasio reports in a sobering message today, the governor says now it is time to heed the warnings or else. It is or behaviors that are leading to these numbers and we are putting peoples lives at risk covid19 cases are surging in california causing alarm. We lost 52. Individuals again in the last 24 hours, 65. On tuesday, the governor claiming that the increase is in large part due to our actions. The reality is im not naive people are mixing. That is increasing the spread of this virus. It shouldnt surprise. Anybody the governor says, although we are testing more numbers show the spread of the virus or Positivity Rate is what is significant and that has gone up 5. 1 in the last few weeks hospitalizations and icu rates are also on the rise. The governor is saying that it is critical to continue to socially distance also he added the medical experts say the when you are choosing your activities choose outside rather than inside. When youre not at home. And you have now gone to the office or your back and the retail environment or any other environment thats indoors as you go about doing. Your daytoday necessities. Minimize the time you are indoors and the governor emphasized once again the importance of wearing a mask saying that no matter your age that you should absolutely. Whether you are inside at work or outside going on an errand to make sure that you mask up in fact mass are required in california. Governor newsome added that he does not want to make it a crime to. Be caught without a mask, but said that with todays numbers. It is vital for all of us to do all that we can to continue to fight the virus where we may find ourselves back where we were in march. Theresa kron 4 news. Here in the bay area there have now been more than 21,000 confirmed cases of covid19 and 545 people have died and today all bay area county saw an increase in the number of cases Alameda County also reported 2 deaths from coronavirus and Contra Costa County reported 5 deaths. At least 71 new cases of covid19 have been reported in Contra Costa County in the past 24 hours. Data from Contra Costa Health services shows more than 400 new cases have been reported in the past week which is almost double the amount of new cases reported the week prior. John muir Health Centers in walnut creek unconquered say they are not overwhelmed and have set unit on their campuses to care for an influx of patients if its needed. They are also prepared for potential surge which is anticipated around labor day. A nursing home in the east bay is suffering from a covid19 outbreak the san miguel villa in concord has seeing 75 positive cases of covid19 at least 14 patients and one caregiver have died the facility is still operating as normal crowd for reached out for comment. But so far weve not heard back more than 12,000 covid19 cases have been reported at assisted living facilities all across the state Contra Costa CountyHealth Officials are working with the san miguel villa to try and prevent any further spread starting on august first hawaii will begin implementing a pre travel testing option for anyone hoping to travel to the islands. Until now anyone visiting hawaii had to enter a mandatory 14 day quarantine upon arrival. The governor announced tonight visitors will be able to skip the quarantine as long as they test negative for the coronavirus before their arrival. Travelers may also be subject to temperature checks and Health Questionnaires kron fours hosting a live town hall tonight with mayors from across the bay area. Well discuss the changes that cities are making after protest highlighting Racial Injustice and how cities are moving forward trying to move forward from coronavirus a town hall will air at 9 oclock coming up in about 45 minutes right here on kron 4 on the news now in the east bay, the oakland Police Department is asking for the publics help after a 12 yearold girl suddenly went missing. Can these cops was last seen yesterday afternoon around 4 oclock leaving her home on 8th street near the west oakland bart station cox is 5 feet 3 with brown hair and hazel eyes, she was last wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jays Officials Say cuts may be visiting areas with coastal views, a georgia grand jury has indicted 3 men in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery a 25 yearold black man was pursued and shot dead as he job through a brunswick neighborhood back in february District Attorney joe at homes announced the 9 count indictment earlier today Gregory McmichaelTravis Mcmichael and William Roddie bryan have all been charged with malice murder. 4 counts of felony murder 2 counts of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Gregory with michael and his son travis told police they chased arbery because they thought he was a burglary suspect and acted in selfdefense during the confrontation. Authorities say brian boxed arbery in with his truck. Coming up on kron 4 news at a compliment in california. Why the nations top Infectious Disease expert says increasing cases here. Do not reflect poorly on the state also ahead the recent outbreak of nightly illegal and dangerous fireworks displays leading to a gathering of Law EnforcementContra Costa County today searching for ways to stop them. Only for Police Reform in antioch coming up and it just proves the point that the people in the Community Also want. Accountability for our Police Departments and our elected officials. A rally in antioch today for Police Reform and for the citys Police Union President to step down after writing a comment on facebook that city leaders have called insensitive and unacceptable kron fours michelle kingston live for us tonight from antioch city hall with more on todays rally that was held there protesters marched from antioch city park to right here at antioch is city hall asking for change. A rally for Police Reform in antioch on people here are asking for the citys Police Union President to step down after he commented on a photo on facebook of a protester flipping off a Police Officer he wrote that he believes an open hand slap in the face is 100 justified later releasing a statement that said his comment was taken out of context and that he apologizes for having made it the Antioch Police chief called the comments insensitive and it says opened an investigation into the matter its not ok i exercise my right to protest, im going to be here as everyone and i will not get slapped in the face by a Police Officer in the crowd on wednesday katharine wade, the mother of an antioch man who she says was beaten by the cops in 2014, this is a photo of an officer with his knee in her sons neck just outside of her home where she says the officers pulled him out of her car in her driveway, theyve sent settled a federal civil rights lawsuit the officer is still with the Police Department today dont know until you of our victim. I have condolences but it was the lies at the hands of the police. But what about the was this live in through the trauma. The brutalization from police is the protesters marched from antioch city park to city hall. Hoping to hear from the mayor for answers in leadership. We want the Police Department to be held accountable. In with recent events that have taken place it just makes me question the accountability from our Police Department. Now we also reached out to the mayor for comment, but just like many of the protesters here we have not heard back from him yet live in antioch michelle kingston kron 4 news. Law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County are teaming up to crack down on a recent rash of fireworks calls enrichment alone, the fire chief says they have seen and 82 jump in the number of fireworks calls from this time last year. The citys interim police chief says the fireworks are more accessible than ever. Well, they seem to be more easily accessible. Or by finding that people are selling them online through. Abs like let let it go or offer after craigslist. Force Jonathan Mccall learned about some of the challenges offices are facing as they try to find those responsible for those illegal fireworks you can see his story tonight on kron 4 news at 10. Union city police are investigating a hate crime after racist graffiti was found spray painted on a car this was the car as were talking about it has black lives matter signs in the windows the front windows also cracked and smashed in. This happened on sunday near gallatin boulevard and Alvarado Niles road mayor carol do trevor nanci responded tonight saying in part quote the hate crime is unacceptable and is not reflective of our shared common value of inclusiveness. We do not stand for bigotry and racist acts. Detectives are now combing through pictures and video to try to find information if you have any information youre asked to Contact Union city police School Districts all across the country are looking into removing police from School Campuses today, California School superintendent introduced a plan to address that topic kron fours kate rooney has the details. Social uprisings nationwide have led a number of city School Districts to look into eliminating Police Presence in schools. On wednesday, calif