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Part of the city with the ability to do about 500 tests each day we can slow the spread of covid19. We have occur before. And we must do it again. Lives are at stake. The citys Public Health director grant colfax says its getting harder for people to book appointments and the turnaround times for test results continue to vary anywhere from 3 to 10 days in San Francisco, their goal is to conduct at least 1800 tests per day in the past week theyve exceeded that by averaging more than 3200 a day the new test sites in appointment slots will increase the amount of tests the city is currently averaging by about 45 but mayor breed says shes still upset by the amount of people in the city not taking this seriously im really disappointed because what youre doing when you gather with when youre not wearing your mask, youre making our recovery longer. Youre making it more difficult for people to send their kids back to school in San Francisco, michelle kingston kron 4 news here in the bay area we saw over a 1000 new cases of covid19 and 9 new people have died. In all there have been more than 42,000 cases and this virus has killed 719 people in the bay area. Another death row inmate at san quentin prison in marine county has reportedly died from coronavirus 67 yearold john beams had been serving time on death row since 1995 after being convicted for murder in 2 wary county. Beams died tuesday at a popup hospital outside of the prison. An official cause of death has not been released. So far more than 800 inmates at the prison have tested positive for covid19 14 inmates have died. 12,807 individuals that were tested positive for covid 19 12,000 807 represents the highest reported number in our state. Pandemic tonight, california is reporting its highest singleday total of covid19 cases and now leads the entire country in cases as well. Today our state surpassed new york for the most in the country, new york state still leads the country with 32,000 covid19 deaths. The state has a population half of californias. Today governor gavin newsom announced plans to extend a deal between the state and a Chinese Company that makes masks. The governor said the move will bring in hundreds of millions of more surgical and n 95 masks into the country kron fours Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains. Governor Gavin Newsome wednesday calling californias mask deal a success either we decided to change the game try to be more resourceful in our mindset newsome announcing an extension of its contract with chinese manufacturer b weide the 315 Million Dollar deal is set to bring an additional 300 million surgical masks and 120 million n 95 masks in the california. The governor said the state currently has an inventory of 111 n 95 masks distributing 46 Million Units of ppe a month as a result of the original billion dollar contract. Newsoms administration has sent ppe to essential work forces across california and other states in need newsome calling on california based and other american manufacturers to step up in the hopes the state can make future deals closer to home. Theyre just not. Providing the delivery. At scale thats necessary of the moment that were in the governor has said masks are vital and reopening the economy. Newsom thanked President Trump and others who has more recently expressed the importance of masks i want to. Applaud the president and others are now wearing a mask and sending a message i hope that and expect that will have an impact in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. Well going out to the east bay where after taking away 14 Million Dollars from the Oakland Police Department Budget last month. Last night, the city council rejected 2 proposals that would have led to even more cuts is a very controversial issue which is also connected to the recent attack on the home of mayor libby shaft kron fours dan kerman is live for us right now in oakland with details good evening down. Good evening. Justine as you know there was graffiti spray painted over the mayors house calling for more defunding of opd that more defunding did not happen last night, the Council Members say theyre committed to it as long as they have the analysis done first to make sure theyre not compromising Public Safety. And oakland mayor libby shaft home cleanup was underway wednesday to remove spray painted graffiti. Vandals put up on tuesday calling for the defunding of Oakland Police. An investigation into the incident is now under way but Oakland Police are saying little else. In june. The city council removed more than 14 Million Dollars out of opd is budget. But tuesday night the council rejected a proposal to pull out an additional 11 Million Dollars those measures that came forward. It said they were answering the call without also youre looking at the Service Impacts was disingenuous. Councilmember Lynette Gibson mcelhaney says shes committed to further defunding of the police and shifting dollars elsewhere. But she says it cant happen without a thorough analysis of how it will impact safety but more can we do. To better invest these precious and rare public dollars and weve taken seriously to 50 mandate and thats our. The mayor voiced similar concerns when she broke a tie and rejected a second proposal to remove an additional 3 Million Dollars from opd his budget while disappointed the bills author believes for the reform will eventually come. I absolutely believe theres consensus of the council to look at serious reforms. Both when it comes to the authority of our Police Commission which i and active leader on when it comes rehab redirecting money that currently goes opd to other services that will also enhance Public Safety and to do so in a manner that is proportional and that is parallel to what murray increasing something. City council also took a look at creating a Community Task force to look at rematch and police in the future well be discussing that further later this month live in oakland Dan Kerman Kron 4 news. The yucatan in the south bay. A bay area just returning has announced he is no longer in favor of the Death Penalty he tells kron fours Haaziq Madyun that the change was inspired by the current social Justice Movement here in the United States. Today that i will also send out down a little bit. Santa clara County District attorney jeff rosen dropped that bombshell the midst of a sweeping social justice reforms announcement that his office is now undertaking called then the art throughout roses tenure as santa claras da he has favored the Death Penalty explains why that is no longer the case i could no longer sure myself of the fundamental fairness. Of the Legal Process when it comes to the Death Penalty are too many stories about exonerations in wrongful convictions and i recognize that its time we understand politicians. Depending on where we are and sometimes they do change your mind, however, the president of the San Jose Police Officers Association paul kelly says the Death Penalty is not something you go changing your mind over in 2012 you had an infant that was sexually assaulted. Terrifically. And killed during a assault that person deserves the Death Penalty if. The District Attorney ernie really wanted to change policies within the department. The people at the the stakeholders should have been the chiefs of this trip that she roses as the then the arc reforms are a reflection of a nationwide call for change in the criminal Justice System, yes, i certainly are. All a very closely what happens in our community. And what happens in our country. I think that over the last several months. Ive heard the cry. Addressing race and equity in our criminal Justice System ive heard the cry for. Or try to treat meant. Or rehabilitation, less incarceration Haaziq Madyun kron 4 news. Santa clara county lawmakers want taxpayers to help foot the bill for covid19 costs that have drained the countys bank account yesterday, the board of supervisors approved a plan to look into placing a general 5 ace of one cent retail sales tax increase on the november ballot. The tax would last 5 years under the assumption that the economy will recover by then. Right now the county is facing a budget deficit of more than 300 Million Dollars. The tax is expected to generate an estimated 250 Million Dollars to fund the general fund beginning in 2021. It would need a simple majority vote to pass the tax would take effect in january. Happening today, a number of streets in downtown san jose are close to create more space for outdoor dining. Its part of an effort to keep restaurants afloat during the pandemic kron fours rob fladeboe has more now from san pedro square. Downtown san jose san pedro square is closed to traffic until further notice closed between santa clara and say john streets san pedro is being transformed into a city block long venue for outdoor for al fresco dining this will provide the opportunity for all the restaurants to bring their dining into the street so that diners can dine out under the canopy of these beautiful trees and get that that dinein experience that theyve been waiting for until now most restaurants here were limited to a few tables on the sidewalk, although some have been serving on back patios or in parking lots. San pedro street can safely see many more people. The owner flahertys who also manages 3 other restaurants on the square is hoping his clientele will respond to the extra space. Yeah i think lot of the are very aware of their personal space now so when you come here. Feel cost wolfie knowing that were taking all precautions are. That social distance see more oil says his business is off 90 since the pandemic began 3 quarters of his staff were furloughed but now you can safely accommodate 4 times as many people and bring back some of his staff will fade the business was increased significantly from where were at right now to where we can then that may get some of the staff back on board back working with us and give the employed permits mandate social distancing protocols and masks were appropriate. Its hoped more elbow room will mean more foot traffic more receipts and more tips and if it works here the concept may be replicated elsewhere in the i think part of that work with this being the pilot street will really help us determine that kind of factor of how many people you can have in a particular space and how the table set up since service will work. And this is the first read it that were doing this in san jose with others on the plan to follow the san pedro street al fresco dining experiment expected to be fully operational friday afternoon following the Farmers Market here which runs from 10 to 2 in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. And tonight on kron 4 news at 6 twitter says its cracking down on a group spreading conspiracy theories. Why its welcome news for one bay area lawmaker. I dont see this disappearing. The way stars one did. Plus at 06 30pm tonight, the United States is quickly approaching 4 million coronavirus cases by the countrys top Infectious Disease doctor says the virus will not be going away anytime soon. And after the break a Bay Area Park is now looking for a new name the move made by one city to protest racial injustice. Tonight the city of alameda, his first public park is now nameless last night the city Council Voted to remove the name of jackson park which was named in honor of former u. S. President Andrew Jackson kron 4 sweep to call reports that jacksons history as a slave owner led to this decision. Since at least 2018 the city of alameda has consider changing the name of its oldest public park jackson park and on tuesday night, the city Council Voted unanimously to drop the word jackson, the green belt was named after Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States but in light of the civil unrest this following several highprofile incidents of racial injustices nationwide. There is jacksons controversial history as a slave in the city is making the change now. I appreciate. Alameda for what it stands for for me personally some frequent park visitors say it never occurred to them until recently that the parks name was offensive to members of the public i never really thought about it but now that idea that comes across as like rewarding and celebrating the people who did do that kind of thing and believe that things have happened so its not a very good look ballymena to have a public press the decision was spurred by a recommendation from the recreation and Parks Commission to remove the name. The city says it will take weeks to remove the signage a group of Community Members will eventually choose the new name on a similar vein of like taking down statues that have racist sentiments. Its honestly in the best interest of america as a whole. Because it has nothing to do with remembering our history but rather romanticizing the past in a way that can be really harmful to. Its citizens and the country. The city says it is also looking into possibly changing other street names or venues that may be associated with racial inequality in alameda fleet and all kron 4 news. In new covid19 testing site opened today in alameda and you only have to wait 15 minutes to get your results. Testing is free and open to the public regardless of symptoms anyone with Health Insurance or government id can also get tested. Appointments are encouraged, but theyre not required up to 500 people can be tested per day the new site is located at 300 wind river way will be open 7 days a week from 09 00am until 5 for more information you can find it all on our website kron 4 dot com. Well take a live look outside right now to talk about our 4 zone forecast here is a pretty shot. The san mateo bridge fog slowly trying to make its way in that direction tonight our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow is here now with a look at our forecast high to doing very well, he just teen very damp along the coastline. This morning we had some heavy drizzle out there toward the beaches but now. Things have kind of broken up into the afternoon and the fog started to march back on shore dont think the drizzle is going to be as extensive tonight along the coastal areas, although certainly a chance of more patchy drizzle out there weve got low pressure thats actually moving to the state right now and generating those clouds and you can see the thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada boy it has been coming down very heavily there this afternoon with numerous lightning strikes across this year and continuing right into nevada sea breeze also blowing around the bay area now to 23 miles per hour. In the napa valley, 16 in hayward 17. A west in oakland and 12 miles per hour. In the San Francisco, so that sea breeze certainly going to feel the bay with fog once again some of the delta maybe all the way in the Sacramento Valley as we head toward tomorrow morning. Temperatures right now 61 degrees little breezy in the San Francisco, 69 in oakland 75 degrees and still very pleasant. In san jose 74 in livermore in concord as 69 degrees in santa rosa. Tomorrow morning. Were waking up some patchy fog early on still maybe some drizzle out along the coastline, the temperatures generally in the 50s and the 60s by the middle of the day we break things up and bring back some sunshine in many spots away from the immediate coast but on some 60s inside the bay, even some mid 70s and some of the valleys by noontime and then in the afternoon maybe just slightly warmer inland were talking mid 80s, the warmer spots there lot of 70s a few 80s around the bay and 1560s and cooler out toward the coastline bringing down those temperatures for tomorrow you look at numbers in San Francisco about 6372 in oakland and about 85 degrees in concord. Thank you lawrence now twitter is cracking down on accounts that are spreading conspiracy theories online yesterday the social networking site announced the changes saying it will permanently suspend some accounts linked to q a non. The group is known for its dis information campaigns. Followers believe in conspiracy theories, including a deep state effort against President Trump. Twitter says friending that theory has the potential to lead to harm offline and that news was welcomed by one east bay lawmakers state Public Health<\/a> director grant colfax says its getting harder for people to book appointments and the turnaround times for test results continue to vary anywhere from 3 to 10 days in San Francisco<\/a>, their goal is to conduct at least 1800 tests per day in the past week theyve exceeded that by averaging more than 3200 a day the new test sites in appointment slots will increase the amount of tests the city is currently averaging by about 45 but mayor breed says shes still upset by the amount of people in the city not taking this seriously im really disappointed because what youre doing when you gather with when youre not wearing your mask, youre making our recovery longer. Youre making it more difficult for people to send their kids back to school in San Francisco<\/a>, michelle kingston kron 4 news here in the bay area we saw over a 1000 new cases of covid19 and 9 new people have died. In all there have been more than 42,000 cases and this virus has killed 719 people in the bay area. Another death row inmate at san quentin prison in marine county has reportedly died from coronavirus 67 yearold john beams had been serving time on death row since 1995 after being convicted for murder in 2 wary county. Beams died tuesday at a popup hospital outside of the prison. An official cause of death has not been released. So far more than 800 inmates at the prison have tested positive for covid19 14 inmates have died. 12,807 individuals that were tested positive for covid 19 12,000 807 represents the highest reported number in our state. Pandemic tonight, california is reporting its highest singleday total of covid19 cases and now leads the entire country in cases as well. Today our state surpassed new york for the most in the country, new york state still leads the country with 32,000 covid19 deaths. The state has a population half of californias. Today governor gavin newsom announced plans to extend a deal between the state and a Chinese Company<\/a> that makes masks. The governor said the move will bring in hundreds of millions of more surgical and n 95 masks into the country kron fours Capitol Bureau<\/a> reporter Ashley Zavala<\/a> explains. Governor Gavin Newsome<\/a> wednesday calling californias mask deal a success either we decided to change the game try to be more resourceful in our mindset newsome announcing an extension of its contract with chinese manufacturer b weide the 315 Million Dollar<\/a> deal is set to bring an additional 300 million surgical masks and 120 million n 95 masks in the california. The governor said the state currently has an inventory of 111 n 95 masks distributing 46 Million Units<\/a> of ppe a month as a result of the original billion dollar contract. Newsoms administration has sent ppe to essential work forces across california and other states in need newsome calling on california based and other american manufacturers to step up in the hopes the state can make future deals closer to home. Theyre just not. Providing the delivery. At scale thats necessary of the moment that were in the governor has said masks are vital and reopening the economy. Newsom thanked President Trump<\/a> and others who has more recently expressed the importance of masks i want to. Applaud the president and others are now wearing a mask and sending a message i hope that and expect that will have an impact in sacramento, Ashley Zavala<\/a> kron 4 news. Well going out to the east bay where after taking away 14 Million Dollar<\/a>s from the Oakland Police<\/a> Department Budget<\/a> last month. Last night, the city council rejected 2 proposals that would have led to even more cuts is a very controversial issue which is also connected to the recent attack on the home of mayor libby shaft kron fours dan kerman is live for us right now in oakland with details good evening down. Good evening. Justine as you know there was graffiti spray painted over the mayors house calling for more defunding of opd that more defunding did not happen last night, the Council Members<\/a> say theyre committed to it as long as they have the analysis done first to make sure theyre not compromising Public Safety<\/a>. And oakland mayor libby shaft home cleanup was underway wednesday to remove spray painted graffiti. Vandals put up on tuesday calling for the defunding of Oakland Police<\/a>. An investigation into the incident is now under way but Oakland Police<\/a> are saying little else. In june. The city council removed more than 14 Million Dollar<\/a>s out of opd is budget. But tuesday night the council rejected a proposal to pull out an additional 11 Million Dollar<\/a>s those measures that came forward. It said they were answering the call without also youre looking at the Service Impacts<\/a> was disingenuous. Councilmember Lynette Gibson<\/a> mcelhaney says shes committed to further defunding of the police and shifting dollars elsewhere. But she says it cant happen without a thorough analysis of how it will impact safety but more can we do. To better invest these precious and rare public dollars and weve taken seriously to 50 mandate and thats our. The mayor voiced similar concerns when she broke a tie and rejected a second proposal to remove an additional 3 Million Dollar<\/a>s from opd his budget while disappointed the bills author believes for the reform will eventually come. I absolutely believe theres consensus of the council to look at serious reforms. Both when it comes to the authority of our Police Commission<\/a> which i and active leader on when it comes rehab redirecting money that currently goes opd to other services that will also enhance Public Safety<\/a> and to do so in a manner that is proportional and that is parallel to what murray increasing something. City council also took a look at creating a Community Task<\/a> force to look at rematch and police in the future well be discussing that further later this month live in oakland Dan Kerman Kron<\/a> 4 news. The yucatan in the south bay. A bay area just returning has announced he is no longer in favor of the Death Penalty<\/a> he tells kron fours Haaziq Madyun<\/a> that the change was inspired by the current social Justice Movement<\/a> here in the United States<\/a>. Today that i will also send out down a little bit. Santa clara County District<\/a> attorney jeff rosen dropped that bombshell the midst of a sweeping social justice reforms announcement that his office is now undertaking called then the art throughout roses tenure as santa claras da he has favored the Death Penalty<\/a> explains why that is no longer the case i could no longer sure myself of the fundamental fairness. Of the Legal Process<\/a> when it comes to the Death Penalty<\/a> are too many stories about exonerations in wrongful convictions and i recognize that its time we understand politicians. Depending on where we are and sometimes they do change your mind, however, the president of the San Jose Police<\/a> Officers Association<\/a> paul kelly says the Death Penalty<\/a> is not something you go changing your mind over in 2012 you had an infant that was sexually assaulted. Terrifically. And killed during a assault that person deserves the Death Penalty<\/a> if. The District Attorney<\/a> ernie really wanted to change policies within the department. The people at the the stakeholders should have been the chiefs of this trip that she roses as the then the arc reforms are a reflection of a nationwide call for change in the criminal Justice System<\/a>, yes, i certainly are. All a very closely what happens in our community. And what happens in our country. I think that over the last several months. Ive heard the cry. Addressing race and equity in our criminal Justice System<\/a> ive heard the cry for. Or try to treat meant. Or rehabilitation, less incarceration Haaziq Madyun<\/a> kron 4 news. Santa clara county lawmakers want taxpayers to help foot the bill for covid19 costs that have drained the countys bank account yesterday, the board of supervisors approved a plan to look into placing a general 5 ace of one cent retail sales tax increase on the november ballot. The tax would last 5 years under the assumption that the economy will recover by then. Right now the county is facing a budget deficit of more than 300 Million Dollar<\/a>s. The tax is expected to generate an estimated 250 Million Dollar<\/a>s to fund the general fund beginning in 2021. It would need a simple majority vote to pass the tax would take effect in january. Happening today, a number of streets in downtown san jose are close to create more space for outdoor dining. Its part of an effort to keep restaurants afloat during the pandemic kron fours rob fladeboe has more now from san pedro square. Downtown san jose san pedro square is closed to traffic until further notice closed between santa clara and say john streets san pedro is being transformed into a city block long venue for outdoor for al fresco dining this will provide the opportunity for all the restaurants to bring their dining into the street so that diners can dine out under the canopy of these beautiful trees and get that that dinein experience that theyve been waiting for until now most restaurants here were limited to a few tables on the sidewalk, although some have been serving on back patios or in parking lots. San pedro street can safely see many more people. The owner flahertys who also manages 3 other restaurants on the square is hoping his clientele will respond to the extra space. Yeah i think lot of the are very aware of their personal space now so when you come here. Feel cost wolfie knowing that were taking all precautions are. That social distance see more oil says his business is off 90 since the pandemic began 3 quarters of his staff were furloughed but now you can safely accommodate 4 times as many people and bring back some of his staff will fade the business was increased significantly from where were at right now to where we can then that may get some of the staff back on board back working with us and give the employed permits mandate social distancing protocols and masks were appropriate. Its hoped more elbow room will mean more foot traffic more receipts and more tips and if it works here the concept may be replicated elsewhere in the i think part of that work with this being the pilot street will really help us determine that kind of factor of how many people you can have in a particular space and how the table set up since service will work. And this is the first read it that were doing this in san jose with others on the plan to follow the san pedro street al fresco dining experiment expected to be fully operational friday afternoon following the Farmers Market<\/a> here which runs from 10 to 2 in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. And tonight on kron 4 news at 6 twitter says its cracking down on a group spreading conspiracy theories. Why its welcome news for one bay area lawmaker. I dont see this disappearing. The way stars one did. Plus at 06 30pm tonight, the United States<\/a> is quickly approaching 4 million coronavirus cases by the countrys top Infectious Disease<\/a> doctor says the virus will not be going away anytime soon. And after the break a Bay Area Park<\/a> is now looking for a new name the move made by one city to protest racial injustice. Tonight the city of alameda, his first public park is now nameless last night the city Council Voted<\/a> to remove the name of jackson park which was named in honor of former u. S. President Andrew Jackson<\/a> kron 4 sweep to call reports that jacksons history as a slave owner led to this decision. Since at least 2018 the city of alameda has consider changing the name of its oldest public park jackson park and on tuesday night, the city Council Voted<\/a> unanimously to drop the word jackson, the green belt was named after Andrew Jackson<\/a>, the 7th president of the United States<\/a> but in light of the civil unrest this following several highprofile incidents of racial injustices nationwide. There is jacksons controversial history as a slave in the city is making the change now. I appreciate. Alameda for what it stands for for me personally some frequent park visitors say it never occurred to them until recently that the parks name was offensive to members of the public i never really thought about it but now that idea that comes across as like rewarding and celebrating the people who did do that kind of thing and believe that things have happened so its not a very good look ballymena to have a public press the decision was spurred by a recommendation from the recreation and Parks Commission<\/a> to remove the name. The city says it will take weeks to remove the signage a group of Community Members<\/a> will eventually choose the new name on a similar vein of like taking down statues that have racist sentiments. Its honestly in the best interest of america as a whole. Because it has nothing to do with remembering our history but rather romanticizing the past in a way that can be really harmful to. Its citizens and the country. The city says it is also looking into possibly changing other street names or venues that may be associated with racial inequality in alameda fleet and all kron 4 news. In new covid19 testing site opened today in alameda and you only have to wait 15 minutes to get your results. Testing is free and open to the public regardless of symptoms anyone with Health Insurance<\/a> or government id can also get tested. Appointments are encouraged, but theyre not required up to 500 people can be tested per day the new site is located at 300 wind river way will be open 7 days a week from 09 00am until 5 for more information you can find it all on our website kron 4 dot com. Well take a live look outside right now to talk about our 4 zone forecast here is a pretty shot. The san mateo bridge fog slowly trying to make its way in that direction tonight our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow<\/a> is here now with a look at our forecast high to doing very well, he just teen very damp along the coastline. This morning we had some heavy drizzle out there toward the beaches but now. Things have kind of broken up into the afternoon and the fog started to march back on shore dont think the drizzle is going to be as extensive tonight along the coastal areas, although certainly a chance of more patchy drizzle out there weve got low pressure thats actually moving to the state right now and generating those clouds and you can see the thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada<\/a> boy it has been coming down very heavily there this afternoon with numerous lightning strikes across this year and continuing right into nevada sea breeze also blowing around the bay area now to 23 miles per hour. In the napa valley, 16 in hayward 17. A west in oakland and 12 miles per hour. In the San Francisco<\/a>, so that sea breeze certainly going to feel the bay with fog once again some of the delta maybe all the way in the Sacramento Valley<\/a> as we head toward tomorrow morning. Temperatures right now 61 degrees little breezy in the San Francisco<\/a>, 69 in oakland 75 degrees and still very pleasant. In san jose 74 in livermore in concord as 69 degrees in santa rosa. Tomorrow morning. Were waking up some patchy fog early on still maybe some drizzle out along the coastline, the temperatures generally in the 50s and the 60s by the middle of the day we break things up and bring back some sunshine in many spots away from the immediate coast but on some 60s inside the bay, even some mid 70s and some of the valleys by noontime and then in the afternoon maybe just slightly warmer inland were talking mid 80s, the warmer spots there lot of 70s a few 80s around the bay and 1560s and cooler out toward the coastline bringing down those temperatures for tomorrow you look at numbers in San Francisco<\/a> about 6372 in oakland and about 85 degrees in concord. Thank you lawrence now twitter is cracking down on accounts that are spreading conspiracy theories online yesterday the social networking site announced the changes saying it will permanently suspend some accounts linked to q a non. The group is known for its dis information campaigns. Followers believe in conspiracy theories, including a deep state effort against President Trump<\/a>. Twitter says friending that theory has the potential to lead to harm offline and that news was welcomed by one east bay lawmakers state Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks<\/a> who represents the city is of Berkeley Richmond<\/a> in el serino says she has been targeted by members of this group in recent weeks. And still ahead tonight a key covid19 model predicting thousands of lives could be saved during this pandemic if people wear masks. And after the break a cyclist killed in San Francisco<\/a>. While doing what he loved what city leaders are doing right now to i can guarantee you. The thought of dying never crossed his mind while he was going down the hill when he is on his bike. He really felt invincible. A 23 yearold San Francisco<\/a> man has been identified as the person killed during an unpermitted extreme sporting about that happened and dolores street friday kron fours Maureen Kelly<\/a> shows us the steps that the city is now taking to put the brakes on this dangerous behavior. He was the most for life guy i ever met thats the roommate of the young man killed following an accident on friday 23 yearold Andrew Sanders<\/a> you see on the left recently graduated sf state with a degree in art design a memorial for the bike riding enthusiasts grows at the base of the hill with a fatal crash took place. His friends. Johnson can cool says sanders participated in whats become an annual event. The delores street hill bomb. This video shows last years display. Its comprised of mostly skate boarders but sanders went down on his fixedgear bicycle. So these bikes they dont have any breaks on them. So he would basically like skid its dangerous. He lived life on the edge like thats he loved it. He loved the adrenaline sfpd which is investigating the incident says sanders crashed after being hit by another skate boarder. Who suffered nonlife threatening injuries and that wasnt the only collision theyre investigating an hour later they were called to the same scene after another bicyclist crashed into a pedestrian. The 27 yearold was transported with life threatening injuries the bike rider took off before officers arrived its in the wake of these crashes that sfmta has installed these raised pavement markers in a section of dolores street to for reckless behavior. Sanders roommate says he respects with the city is doing but hes not sure if these bots will change anything. They put in speed bumps ice. Im sure maybe the find another hill or whatever it is like theyre going those types of guys they love the adrenaline sfmta director Jeffrey Tumlin<\/a> tweeted out that he consulted with other skate borders first before installing these markers. And while he realizes skilled skate boarders can all be over these dots skilled skaters except their own risks while protecting others Maureen Kelly<\/a> kron 4 news. A San Francisco<\/a> man has been arrested for allegedly setting grass fires in pacifica 5th year old Carlos Henriquez<\/a> cortez now faces arson charges around 7 last night witnesses called 911 after seeing someone setting fires near gypsy hill and sharp park roads. Officers say 2 small sections of that hillside were burned. No one was hurt. Next on kron 4 news at 6. 30 the largest lap company in the United States<\/a> as a warning tonight, an ad demand for covid19 tests in the fall will be overwhelming. Im Morgan Wright<\/a> in washington coming up negotiations continue between Senate Leadership<\/a> and the white house on the next covid relief package. And as the number of covid cases approaches 4 million here in the United States<\/a>. Doctor Anthony Fauci<\/a> this morning. The virus will not you spoke. We listened. Tiny tacos are back for good grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Get em now with no contact delivery. Grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Grab a box of 15 or try them loaded. Get em now with no contact delivery. I dont see this disappearing. The way stars one did. The reason i say that is that it is so efficient and its a kids ability to transmit from human to human. As the u. S. Approaches 4 million confirmed covid19 cases, doctor Anthony Fauci<\/a> says while we may soon get control of the virus. He does not believe it will disappear anytime soon but in the meantime Health Experts<\/a> say theyre working on creating a vaccine and hope to have one ready by the end of this year. Reporter Camila Bernal<\/a> explains. For the first time in weeks the usda, the coronavirus death toll hitting above 1000. We clearly have to get this virus under control President Trump<\/a> saying the pandemic will get worse before it gets better. 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