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Heartbroken it is so if you would say that the neighbors lives matter more then briana taylors life. And now outrage over what happened today sparking protests tonight all the way from louisville where a curfew is now in effect. The right here in the bay area. Good evening, everybody thanks for being with us on kron 4 news at 8 oclock im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis prosecutors say the officers who fired their weapons at Brianna Taylor were justified in using force to protect themselves when they were shot at while serving a no knock warrant. A curfew is currently in effect in louisville, kentucky until 6. 30 in the morning. It will remain in place for the next 3 days this is video from a a short time ago people not obeying the curfew and for now police not enforcing the curfew demonstrators have been swarming the streets all day after the announcement angered and outraged that no charges were filed connected to briana taylors death. This video shows protesters this afternoon face to face with officers in riot gear. Those officers firing flash bangs to clear streets ahead of the curfew louisvilles Emergency Services department confirmed there were multiple shootings in downtown louisville. During the protests today and tonight police say 2 officers were shot in downtown louisville. Both in stable Condition One is in surgery and a suspect has been taken into custody connected to that shooting. Police are not saying if that suspect was part of the protest and no other details have been released. The only charges brought by the grand jury where 3 counts of wanton endangerment against fired officer Brett Hankinson for shooting into a home next to briana taylors house that had people inside yeah that despite taylor getting shot multiple times by officers who. Burst into her home on march 13th during a narcotics investigation. News Nation Reporter Nichole Berlie is breaking down all of the latest developments. After 6 months of investigating an announcement from kentuckys attorney general on the briana taylors death investigation, a grand jury voted to return an indictment. Against detective hankinson for 3 counts of wanton endangerment former Police Officer Brett Hankinson indicted by a grand jury after the attorney general said he fired 10 bullets some of which went into an apartment adjacent to briana taylors. The attorney general saying 2 other officers jonathan mattingly, and Myles Cosgrove both fired shots that march night, including what he called the fatal shot that killed 26 yearold taylor, theyre not being indicted our investigation found that mattingly in cars grove. We are justified in the use of force just a few hours after the announcement we talked to some protesters in downtown louisville where people have been gathering for months has not right. Its not right out of the houses would be arrested we didnt get justice today, honestly was not surprised i think that all what we saw today. It is historic of how black folks have been treated in our nation and ben crump attorney for taylors family writing on twitter quote if Brett Hankinson behavior constituted wanton endangerment to people in neighboring apartments. Then it should also be considered wanton endangerment a briana in fact it should have been ruled wanton murder attorney general cameron saying the investigation took months with interviews as recent as last friday the case then presented on monday. So news nation asked how long the grand jury deliberated how long did they deliver a today began on monday or to begin tuesday. And that was of this week correct. I will that they started. Early monday. In some time. Before and so they heard everything they needed to hear the attorney general says its unlikely there will be any additional charges related to the shooting and adds that he understands that some people in the community may be hurting criminal law is not meant. To respond to every sorrow and grief. And that is that is true here. My heart breaks. For the loss of miss taylor. One in danger of it is a felony that carries a punishment of up to 5 years in prison and a possible 10,000 fine now i can tell you the governor has authorized a limited deployment of the National Guard and the mayor has imposed a curfew which begins at 09 00pm out here thats eastern time. The cold early news nation reporting in louisville, kentucky. From new york city to right here in the bay area people outraged by the decision today taking to the streets tonight. Im Justine Waldman there live in the newsroom with a look at the demonstrations happening all over the country just that scene just saw in louisville is what it looks like in much of the country right now you mentioned new york, so well start there right now, heres a look at what demonstrations look like. In new york city tonight, dozens of people demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. So far most of the demonstrations have been peaceful but a lot of people there in the street. Now well go to south texas where theyve been protesting in austin all day several people have been arrested its unclear exactly what for but you can see officers here taking them into custody, whisking them away in zip ties and here in the bay area protests are planned in san jose at city hall oakland at lake Merritt Merritt and San Francisco at the Mission Police station and the one at San Jose City hall is already underway right now. Several dozen people gathered outside of city hall in san jose today can hear them chanting no justice, no peace. This demonstration was peaceful and the demonstrations that are planned in San Francisco and oakland started about an hour ago. Now thats just a handful of the protests happening around the country tonight, were also seeing them in washington d c Charlotte Denver and nashville just to name a few other cities. Fortunately does sound like a vast majority of them are peaceful well be watching it for you tonight, live right now in the newsroom, im Justine Waldman kron 4 right justine and President Trump reacted to the decision in the case. Heaping praise on Kentucky Attorney general daniel cameron. The really brilliant Kentucky Attorney general daniel. Cameron is doing a fantastic job and hes a star. And he made a statement that ill just it just is just this is often easy. It does not fit it does not conform. To shifting standards it. It says only to the facts into the law. If we simply actor in a motion are outraged is no justice mob justice is a chess is just a side by violence is not just as. It just becomes that they heard that i said write that down from a place because i think its it was a terrific statement. Hes handling it very well. I you know who he is and you you i think you know i think everyone now knows who he is and i will be speaking to the governor. And do we have a. Call scheduled to make very shortly with the governor. I understand hes called up the National Guard which is a good thing its a very positive thing. Little work and. Meanwhile democratic president ial nominee joe biden also reacting to the ruling today in a statement biden said we need to start addressing the use of Excessive Force banning choke holds and overhauling no knock warrants biden added that he knows people are frustrated. And they have the right to peacefully protest. But he says violence is not acceptable. Families who have had loved ones killed by police reacted to the news today and many say that theyre disappointed in the decision but not surprised for Jonathan Mccall is live for us the newsroom with their messages jonothan family that you must be a part of but these families know all too well, the pain of family is dealing with. Having their loved one shot and killed by the families who have lost loved ones at the hands of Law Enforcement say they once again are frustrated and upset with todays news, many of them saying that none of the officers would be charged with the death of Brianna Taylor called a gut punch. Some say that hearing the news reopen their own wounds of trauma and not receiving justice for their own loved ones all of them say that the news is disappointing not shocking they call it a targeted system of killing people of color that has long been a part of this countrys history. Among those taking part of the call the uncle of oscar grant who was killed by bart officer Johannes Mehserle back in 2009. Also the grandmother of Steven Taylor who was shot and killed by San Leandro Police earlier this year. Others say more needs to be done to protect black women who more times than not. Victims of police since the year 2015 a black women who we just make up 13 of the female population weve accounted for 20 of the women shot and killed by police and 28 of the unarmed deaths across this country. We dont look at amas. Yesterday as an isolated. This situation. Most of us here in oakland. Sadly pretty much knew what the outcome was going to be. The officers werent going to charge. The numbers tell us the truth. As an example since officers murdered. Over 1300 bodies here in the state of california has been killed by the police not a single officer actually has been convicted except the joins ms. And officials are now looking to politicians and lawmakers in sacramento to try and get a number of bills passed that would take aim at trying to remove Police Officers off the force for some of those convictions meanwhile, a protest is set for tomorrow morning at 11 oclock in oakland. Its set to be held at the Brianna Taylor mural thats located at 15th and broadway. Were live tonight in the newsroom Jonathan Mccall kron 4 news site jonathan our coverage continues throughout the night and. Kron 4 dot com there you can watch the Kentucky Attorney generals full announcement. Also a timeline of briana taylors case as well as reaction to todays decision its all at kron 4 dot com. Still to come on the news at 8 for the First Time Since the pandemic began the Supreme Court opening its doors today family Close Friends and Supreme Court justices all gathering today to pay their respects to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg plus a concerning crime in the north bay sending one Senior Citizen to the hospital. And a but weve got some hot temperatures head in the north bay authorities are increasing patrols after several Senior Citizens reported that a bunch of teens were firing off peoples at them, causing several injuries as kron fours terisa stasio reports one victim ended up having to go to the hospital. Take a look at these pictures bruises so painful and so concerning the victim went to the hospital to have her injuries checked. For blood clots from we have 11 can cause serious injury and it is unfortunate because you know depending on where the victim was hit. In this may even cause permanent damage. Marin county sheriffs Sergeant Mike pre valley talking about this these pictures showing a woman hit with a paintball projectile in fact not only hit that injured. The 60 yearold woman says that she was struck on the legs and the back yesterday. The day before yesterday and yesterday. We got a few about juveniles shooting at people. One of the victims came into the substation and reported be and reported the incident to us sergeant ravalli says that extra patrols have been called in. Around marine city where the crime allegedly occurred so far the Sheriffs Office is you know we took a report with this with the victim we took pictures. And we are taking the incident very very seriously so far you guys have not contacted. These juveniles right. We got a few calls last night. And the deputies were able to talk to a few juveniles. But like i said before they were doing anything wrong at that time because we didnt catch them in the act and for the county code we need to catch them in the act we need to see them actively shooting there. Theyre people for us to take action. So what we did when we did someone run someone stop and talk to us and they were admonished but obviously you know when when the deputies leave. You know the picked up again. The victims relative tells kron 4 news that they are very upset about what happened and worries about retaliation for speaking up in marine city, theresa kron 4 news. We will move forward to green and the carbon eyes or vehicle fleet here in the state of california. Just weeks after saying we are in a quote climate dammam urgency governor newsome today putting forth his latest plan to combat Climate Change today, he revealed a plan for the state to stop the sale of new gas powered vehicles by 2035. Kron fours noelle bellow joins us live in redwood city with the details of the plan and some reaction boy well, this is bold. It is controversial too. That definitely is you know a lot of the questions that ive been getting from people is if i have a gas powered car right now will i be able to drive it in 15 years and the answer is yes, if you own a gaspowered vehicle right now and you want to continue driving it. You definitely can but come 2035 if youre in the market to buy a new vehicle it will have to be one that is 0 a mission now i spoke with some dealerships who said you know 15 years is long enough for us to get this plan in place and make it happen. However, there is one group that is questioning the governors initiative. If you are an american manufacturer how can you compete globally unless youre in that business unless youre pushing the boundaries of innovation standing in front of several electric vehicles wednesday governor newsome said forth what he called a firm goal that 15 years from now california will eliminate the new sales of gas powered vehicles. He says the decision will cut Greenhouse Gas emissions by 35 . Not taking anything away were providing abundance of new choices in new technology, not everyone is quick to hop on board though the California New Car Dealers Association released a Statement Wednesday questioning states preparedness to take on such a directive. Pointing out california is currently falling short of the current aspirations for 0 emission vehicles on the road. The group also expressed concerns for the impact on consumers stating electric vehicles are often more expensive. The group went on to say quote while we support the states goals to combat Climate Change there are many questions and factors that need to be thoughtfully considered and addressed before implementing such a mandate on consumers and quote under this proposed auto emissions rule drivers of gas powered vehicles can continue driving their cars and there will still be a market for used vehicles come 2035. The California Air Resources Board is now tasked with writing the new vehicle rules they believe the Clean Air Act gives us the authority. To set exactly the kinds of standards that we have set up since the late 60s therefore we look forward to being able to do that in the future. About a dozen states are expected to follow california in this type of initiative another question grant that a lot of folks have been asking is can i buy a gas powered car in a different state and then bring it back to california. Yes you can it is just the new vehicles being sold in california that will have to be 0 emission by 2035 live in redwood city noelle bellow kron 4 news right now well, thanks for straightening that at our 4 zone forecast as we get a live look right now outside of downtown San Francisco a warm night meteorologist Lawrence Karnow is a new car kind of guy and lawrence i dont care what kind of car you have a better have a seat, yeah, no kidding and youre going to need a lot of it would be cranking up. This weekend certainly is going to see the heat wave rolled back in the bay area, the first weekend of fall these temperatures 90 some triple digits, real possibility late in the weekend and then as we head in towards monday and tuesday fire danger also running high into early next week. The see those offshore winds make a return over the mountain tops above a 1000 feet maybe some of those gusts 30 to 50 Miles Per Hour. Heres another look outside see couple of patches of fog trying to develop out there right now were going to see that really fill in overnight tonight. I think a very strong surge you see that out toward the sfo right now so the clouds will be filling in got a cold front that is going to be visiting the bay area, mostly energy though staying well to our north a few showers showing up in far Northern California the bay area really staying dry. But you may see a couple raindrops up toward your weekend reading otherwise here just some passing clouds and some more clouds that will move in throughout the day tomorrow mid to high level clouds will keep things partly cloudy still not a bad day some 80s inland some 70s around the bay and youve got some 60s and that fog lingering right off the coast. All right lauren still ahead, a does Congress Turns attention toward filling a Supreme Court seat some lawmakers are concerned that federal aid for families is taking a back seat. So familiar sound and sight outside Balls Grocery stores every holiday season. But this year the it is just going to marry your ballot can on peoples nerves. If you hear too much and i want i want to remind people that this is a sounding the alarm to ask for your help in our effort to rescue christmas. Families some of them in need more than ever this year between the wildfires the pandemic of course the subsequent job losses. Salvation army says for the first time in 130 years theyre going to start their annual Holiday Fundraising Campaign a bit early in order to try to as they put it rescue christmas but as kron fours michelle kingston explains theyre going to have to do more with less. Its a familiar sight outside malls and Grocery Stores every holiday season. But this year there will be less bell ringing with retail stores, closing less foot traffic and more people carrying plastic them cash the Salvation Army says they could see up to a 50 decrease in funds through red kettles in 2020, but theyre expecting to serve up to a 155 more people because of the coronavirus pandemic job loss in the wild fires. We want to make sure that people are protected. And we want to make sure that people are cared for since march, the Salvation Army has provided more than 100 million meals. A 170,000 of those were served in San Francisco. They do not expect that need to slow down anytime soon and are working now to rescue christmas by starting their annual Holiday Fundraising Campaign early to help pay for food bills shelter in presents this year we had a lot of people are ready to tell us where were treading affected. You know, we may be looking at. You know in a couple months having to decide do we pay to keep electric bill. You know to keep the electric on or do we get our kids to get cash and coins will still be excepted but the Salvation Army understands theyre going to have to do more with less and theyre getting creative to donate you can now use apple or google pay it any red kettle. You can also use alexa or text a donation on your phone. I got to say its been a long year for us, but we know were not done yet and we know the need is going to be even greater this year so were were preparing for a very difficult but rewarding end of the year michelle kingston kron 4 news. Firefighters already facing a historic fire season coming up who theyre asking for help from heading into the peak of the season plus family and Close Friends of the late Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg gathering with her colleagues on the Supreme Court to s so youre a small business, or a big one. You were thriving, but then. Oh. Ah. Okay. Plan, pivot. How do you bounce back . 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Gov back to our breaking News Coverage in new video here showing hundreds of protesters marching through San Francisco demanding justice for Breonna Taylor this video here courtesy of the citizen app it shows sees people making their way towards the Mission Police station on valencia street. Theyre marching of course because a grand jury decided not to file any charges directly related to briana taylors death prosecutors say 2 officers who fired their weapons of Brianna Taylor were justified in using force to protect themselves when they faced gunfire. During a no knock warrant gone wrong. The only charges were 3 counts of wanton endangerment against the fired officer for shooting into a home next to taylors that had people inside demonstrations have been taking place all over the country, including louisville where 2 Police Officers were shot tonight we will continue to follow this breaking news story and bring you updates throughout the night. The voice in court and in our Conference Room with soft. But when she spoke people listened. Among the words that best describe routes. Brave fighter, a winner. But also thoughtful. Compassionate honest. Chief Justice John Roberts, theyre remembering his colleague Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. You a collar tough brave fighter and a winner. All 8 justices were together and inside the Supreme Court for the First Time Since the building closed in march because of the pandemic they were joined by Justice Ginsburgs family and Close Friends. Meantime, crowds grew outside waiting for a chance to pay their respects. Our washington dc correspondent anna werner key reports. Supreme court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg has funded the steps of the High Court Wednesday morning one last time. In 9 family Close Friends and the justices gather to remember ginsburg has a brilliant jurist skilled attorney ernie fighter and friend when she spoke. People listened chief Justice John Roberts as the impact of Justice Ginsburg meeting the High Court First as a lawyer and then as associate justice will last for generations there she won famous victories that helped move our nation closer. To equal justice under law. To the extent that women are now a majority in law schools. Its not simply a handful, im just honoring her memory outside thousands of people lined up to pay their respects. Warren trips as he came all the way from madison wisconsin. I want to be here with other order strength determination and courage debra weiner described ginsburg, she says the li just as inspired her to pursue a career in law, its just so impressive that shes continued to fight in the way she saw it all the time ginsburg who passed away friday after a lengthy battle with cancer served on the high court for 27 years. Beaver dirty says she hopes her work fighting for gender equality lives on bring need to work to carry on her legacy we need to honor her by continuing her work in washington, im anna warren, a key. One of the people who says that she will miss justice south bay congresswoman zoe lofgren. She says that shes among the many women affected by ginsburgs lifes work. Im Catherine Heenan host of inside bay area politics talk to la gran about it. You know i was thinking that when i graduated from college. I couldnt get a loan. Unless i had a man sign ford along with me. Remember looking in the newspaper ads for jobs after i graduated and they were advertised. Married women wanted single women wanted and mean and then men wanted i met with her on numerous occasions. She just had an amazing for someone who was a tiny person incredible stature. Just an amazing mind. And sense of humor. This didnt realize how close to the end she was so i not only. Depressed to learn that she had passed that shocked and and hadnt really. Mostly prepared myself for. Lofgren is one of the Democratic Committee chairs who announced new proposed ethics reforms today. They are aimed at curbing what she calls President Trumps abuse of power. And just a reminder there are now 41 days until the 2020 president ial election kron 4 of course your local election headquarters. This election season. The c z lightning complex fires have been completely contained but that doesnt mean fully controlled this complex fire started back on august 16th and its scorched. Nearly 87,000 acres in san mateo and santa cruz counties. One person died. Another was injured 925 homes have been destroyed. And taking a look at the other major fires around the bay area, the lnu lightning complex in the north bay is 98 contained it burned. More than 363,000 acres. The s c you lightning complex in the east and south bays thats also 98 contained after scorching 396,000 acres and the woodward a fire at point raze National Seashore in Warren County that is 97 contained. Dry brush warm weather and no rain a recipe for disaster right that is what crews have been dealing with since early may when fire season started the Contra Costa County Fire Protection district says the first 2 months were extremely busy. A sign of things to come and to date there have been more than 1100 grass and vegetation fires there compared to 756 fires during the same period last year. Its about a 50 jump. Despite the challenge the district spokesperson, steve hale says crews remain well staffed well motivated says morale is good but the height of the season is not expected until next month and help from residents. They say is necessary. And do it alone we need every has a few things that we need from of property we need other still time to get out there and do their weed and the clearing of Defensible Space around their is critically important. And everybodys got to help everybody these days at the moment, the Fire Protection district there in Contra Costa County has for cruz which amounts to 16 firefighters who are providing mutual aid to other departments outside the county. But most of the 380 frontline staffers, there are on standby in Contra Costa County for the next big fight there. A fire weather watch has been issued for parts of the bay area our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has details. Yeah looks like thats going to go in effect over the weekend and continue into early next week. Weve got another heat wave coming our way and not only that weve got some of those offshore winds and dry conditions and some gusting winds expected in fact in the east bay about a 1000 feet or so youre talking about the oakland hills, the diablo range some those gusts 30 maybe 40 Miles Per Hour Even Stronger than that over the top of mount diablo islamic county mark dry winds also going to be mixing in 25 to 40 mile an hour gusts expected there that could cause some issues should a fire get started, but the north bay, thank you to see the strongest winds above a 1000 feet or so you see some of those out and get over near napa up in the mountain ranges, theyre saying a lean and you can see those winds blowing 35 to 50 Miles Per Hour across the north bay certainly big time fire conditions should anything get going and watch that closely tomorrow temperatures not going to be bad but watch what happens after tomorrow really going to start to heat things up in fact as we get to the weekend. Those temperatures pop right back up into the 90s getting near a 100 degrees by sunday triple digits expected on monday and tuesday even along the coastline. Look at that 70s and some 80s. Thanks lauren still ahead aid pharmaceutical companies are racing to find a safe and effective Coronavirus Vaccine. New details on one trial that only requires one dose and many students the more than just laptops to. This since learned how the city of oakland news trying to make sure children have all the tools they need to succeed. Plus why the site for a father son duo limu emu doug you know limu, after all these years its the ones that got away that haunt me the most. [ squawks ] cause youre not like everybody else. Thats why Liberty Mutual customizes your car insurance, so you only pay for what you need. What . Oh, i said. Uh, this is my floor. Nooo only pay for what you need. Liberty. Liberty. Liberty. Liberty. 24 hour fitness opened its doors in san mateo today gyms are only allowed to 10 indoor capacity limit. Members must download the app to check in touch free and masks are a must for everybody other places back in business in San Mateo County indoor restaurants. Places of worship and museums all at 25 capacity. You can find details on reopenings around the bay on our website kron 4 dot com. Take a look at this say it is not every day you run into what more than a dozen raccoons just out for. Really casual stroll. Yeah, theyre theyre going to look at the big old dog and kid on his scooter could happen today. Kron 4 viewer stoke and his son were out in golden gate park, this is on the trail next to the north lake there in the park. Theyre big those yeah they had a little staring contest that one point yeah just keeping they they kind of get up on the on the hind legs and appear bigger. Thats what they tell the humans to do and they see a mountain lion, so yes, the records have been listening to the news as they continue down the the boy the son a coyote lurking just a few feet from the path. The National Park service says coyotes help regulate the number of small rodents and raccoons in the park so that coyote has some work to do. Officials also want to remind everyone never to feed wildlife and to do your best to keep a safe distance at all times. Washington has his story by the court escalate some democratic lawmakers worried families impacted by the pandemic will have to wait as the fight over the Supreme Court escalates some democratic lawmakers worry that aid for families impacted by covid well get caught in the political crossfire as kron fours washington dc correspondent Raquel Martin reports lawmakers on both sides are calling on congressional leadership. To continue negotiations despite historic political tension. What this decision will do high on the already toxic climate here washington, the missouri democratic congressman Emanuel Cleaver heres the explosive battle over the Supreme Court will make it impossible for congress to send more covid relief to American Families anytime soon which would be one of the worst thing to not panic not luke weaver in iowa, democratic congresswoman cindy axne me say families and Small Businesses in their communities need help now were at risk of losing up to have her child care centers. They are you troubled they are struggling michigan democrat Elissa Slotkin says the increased tension should sour a deal i think we should be able to walk and chew gum last week he helped introduce a bipartisan covid relief package, the bill extending unemployment payments provided another round of stimulus checks and extended Financial Aid for Small Businesses but it fell flat i was disappointed with the reaction from leadership both in the house and the senate. And i urge them both to reconsider Michigan Democratic senator Debbie Stabenow says republicans are not have yet to see. And the leader of the Senate Mitch Mcconnell have any sense of urgency democrats have had months to work with us on covid relief republican senator josh hawley says democrats only have themselves to blame for the gridlock. They apparently dont want to get a deal done that has nothing to do with the Supreme Court vacancy lawmakers on both sides del a deal will come together before election day in washington Raquel Martin. In the race to find a Coronavirus Vaccine johnson and johnson is beginning a final study on one that would require only a single dose. The study started today and will be one of the Worlds Largest Coronavirus Vaccine studies to date anyway. The company is testing the shot in 60,000 volunteers here in the u. S. And across the world. A handful of other vaccines in the u. S. Including shots made by moderna and pfizer are already in the final stage testing. There are hopes that a vaccine could come by the end of the year. 150 oakland families are getting Distance Learning support the oakland reach nonprofit is partnering with several organizations, including the oakland as say doing so at a virtual back to School Giveaway event in east oakland earlier today, this was a chance for both students and parents in oaklands underserved black and brown communities to get the support they so badly need. In sports from the team t fiber sports desk. Diets, but he did not practice today and after hearing from his head coach, it does not sound promising that he will play at all jimmy g suffered that high ankle sprain on this play in the 1st quarter against the jets and the typical prognosis for that injury is 4 to 6 weeks the niners were optimistic after seeing xrays but if you cant press stick practice all week. I doubt he will play that means nick mullens will get the first team reps he went 8 for 11 with 71 yards and an interception during the 2nd half of the jets game mullens has had his moments with the niners and his head coach is confident if he has to call his number. Id be surprised if jimmy gets back later in the week, i know he still pull him to do but next ready to go so has the next he joe be ready to go next got a lot of playing time with in 2018. Prepared for moments like this so it does a good job in practice and. Side of seniors opportunity. The past 6, 7, months have been tough on all of us for a multitude of reasons and sports dont solve any of the issues we have been facing but it can bring us joy and that was the theme today at the opening day of the warriors minicamp the warriors got together as a team today for the First Time Since the nba season was postponed back in march steph curry and Draymond Green were excused absences and Klay Thompson and eric paskel were still going through the mandatory Covid Protocols but outside of that everyone was there typically the nba holds a mini camp ahead of pre season basketball. But the warriors are prepping for any games, they just want to get familiar with some new faces and Start Building a chemistry with one another and according to steve kerr it felt really good. The last 14 it was it was a relieved to be on the floor playing basketball again together competing laughing enjoying ourselves heat. You know the guys look great. There is a lot of good they had a lot of fun out there today. First time really many of them had a chance to real basketball rather than just kind of one on one in a long time. Nba Eastern Conference Finals tonight in the bubble game for heat celtics, 4th quarter tyler herro the 20 yearold had himself a night this was from way deep. Nice hesitation their 9890 he. Now with just a minute left in the game. Jimmy butler cases guy down to the post finds a cutting beautiful pass harrell 37 point 2nd most ever in a playoff game for a player under 21 Magic Johnson was the youngest. I ate some crow tonight, well have more on that later at 10 but in the meantime the heat hold on to win one 12 one 09 butler 24 9 miami leads that series 3 to one makes no sense and we end the block on a somber note, nfl legend gale sayers passed away today sayers became the youngest player ever inducted into the hall of fame at just 37 years old his sevenseason career was cut short by injuries to both knees but not before he led the league in rushing twice and earned 5 first team all pro selections sayers scored of an nfl record 6 touchdowns in one game against the 49 ers in 1965 at wrigley field. He spent the last years of his life suffering from dementia he was 77 years old. Were living in uncertain times, but as californians well get through this together. If your income has been reduced or youve lost your job or your Health Insurance, covered california is here. We can help you find the Health Insurance you need to protect you and your loved ones. And, you may even get financial help to pay for your Health Insurance. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, visit coveredca. Com to learn more or enroll today. And celebrate loved ones who have passed away the dia de los muertos or day of the dead reunites the living and the dead and this year, candy rodriguez shows us how one austin woman is honoring people who have died of covid19. The latino communities across the country have been hit the hardest by covid19 in austin latinos make up half of travis countys deaths but only account for about 35 of the population is very sad because were we are on the forefront. We are. The cafeteria workers. We are the janitors we are the construction workers. We are the artist. Many of us cannot work at home this year for the went those hang at a meat remembering all of those in her community who have died of covid19 the smart those is a is a tradition that goes back centuries, so you have a mixture of precolumbian tradition with kat catholic traditions. I mean is is preparing that to honor people like patty and then this School Cafeteria worker and School Crossing guard drill bit that he seemed lost on and alter honors, a person that pays homage on my list that mean it is a table of sort. That has given us things for the dead because the dead come back the altar is filled and lined with decorative schools to represent loved ones. Youll also find their favorite food and drinks as well as personal belongings assault cross purifies the soul of a big algal symbolizes the wind. Vibrant flowers attract the spirit. While candles rules like the way many think thats what happens tonight, thank texas and i dont know that. They got get when you go i want people who see this altar and think wow how pretty to realize what it represents and who we are honoring it has this happened last week asked if that, but think in austin candy rodriguez. By the way our hispanic heritage special runs saturday october 17th our very own Ashley Zavala will be hosting that a 30 minute special starts at 9. 30 that night you can also find more stories online at kron 4 dot com just look under the Community Tab for hispanic heritage month. And that wraps up kron 4 news at 8 thanks for being with us this hour. But our primetime news continues at the top of the hour. Were obviously keeping an eye on the nationwide protests tonight after it was announced. No officers will be charged directly related to briana taylors death in news station. Youre watching kron 4 news at 9. Now at 9 protests erupt around the country over the lack of charges in the Breonna Taylor case these are new images from the citizen app coming into our newsroom of a protest happening in San Francisco. Protesters can be heard yelling for justice as they walked down 18th street toward the Police Station on valencia street in the city good evening, everybody, im