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KRON KRON July 3, 2024

Gatos tonight for community solidarity. Gathering the tension heavy in the air kron. 4 news at 10 starts right now. When fun time from the bay areas local news station. Youre watching kron. 4 news. Good evening. Thanks for joining us for kron. 4 news at 10. Im ken wayne and im noelle bellow. The american death toll continues to rise tonight in the israel. Hamas will or just over an hour ago, israel called for the evacuation of northern gaza home to more than a Million People. Israel saying to flee south to a coastal strip of gaza for their own safety and protection. This signaling that the Israeli Military could be leading up to their big ground offensive. The un saying the evacuation is impossible and could have devastating humanitarian consequences. Air strikes have already transform neighborhoods in rubble with civilians. Many of them babies and young children, flooding hospitals. The war is now entering its 7th day. U. S. Officials confirming today 27 americans have been killed in this war. 14 remain unaccounted for with only a few of those missing believed to have been taken hostage. Tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes to safer places. Israel blocking off fuel electricity, medicinal supplies. All that from entering gaza. More than 2800 people have been killed on both sides. Here at home. The Governors Office has acknowledged threats against the American Jewish community over the next few days. While top american counterterrorism officials said there was no credible or specific intelligence pointing to a current threat to the u. S. Cal oes is asking all to be extra alert and as a precaution, synagogues are increasing security for celebrations. A holiday holi celebrations kron fours. Sarah stinson joins us now live from and israel support gathering where already, sarah, theres a lot of security. Thats right. Jewish Silicon Valley, they held this event so people could gather support israel. But during these anxious times, they wanted to make sure that everyone felt safe doing so so they had patrols not only here on the outside, but also on the inside. Area in support of israel safety more than 500 people gathered at a jewish Silicon Valley event thursday to support israel and mourn those killed in the during this time sadness. Theres also fear from threats made against jewish people planned the celebration brought on friday, the California Office of Emergency Services. Put out an alert saying the state is aware of potential domestic threats. But theres no credible threat to the state at this time. But the agency advised californians to be alert and prepared to report any suspicious activity. The Jewish Community center in los gatos took every precaution to protect those gathering, including Los Gatos Police patrols and private security and some things on social media and people are trying to figure those are real or whether its, you know, psychological terrorism, that place. I mean, in an ideal world after 1300 israelis, women and children are murdered and babies to cap did you think the community can come together and mourn and be together without meeting security . The rabbi at congregation dash in los gatos, attended the gathering and says they will not let any threats prevents them from celebrating purpose of reason is. Its for people to opt. Okay from the day that the to be put for people hide for people to come through i going to come tell what you to address Community Centers different communities taking different we are going to got said it right. About were going to put san jose mayor matt mahan also in attendance, says hes working with police to make sure the Jewish Community feels protected. Or jewish neighbors know that we stand with them. I want them to build a practice, their freely and confidently. And with a sense of security. But frankly, its going to be on in government, our police department, our elected leaders, our community and neighborhood leaders of all backgrounds to back them up, to have to support and San Jose Police plans to patrol places of worship tomorrow. Amid these threats, they also plan to speak with leadership at each of those places of worship just to give them some reassurance. Im sara stinson reporting live in los gatos kron. 4 news. All right, sarah, thank you for that tonight. And east bay woman is fearing for her familys safety in gaza. As the war rages on, the woman from danville says she just lost contact with her family within the last day. Kron fours dan thorn is in the newsroom tonight with her story. Dan. Noel and ken, during college says its hard to watch whats happening in gaza knowing that she has family there and that theres not much that she can do to help them. The college says resources are becoming scarce for civilians who are bearing the devastating consequences of the fight. As images continue to show gaza being blasted by punishing explosive weapons. A danville woman with family in the region is scared. I feel helpless being so far away. For those that havent been able to contact over the last. 24 48 hours during sick allah says its been difficult keeping in contact with her grandmother and other family members in gaza. The conversations have lasted half a minute at most. So college concerns have deepened not only because of the violence, but because gaza has been cut off from food, water and fuel. Everyones been operating on whats left in there that are line for the fuel and the generators too. You know, survive khalid believes the heavy fighting is getting worse for innocent palestinians and statements from some of the highest levels are fueling the flames. I hope to balance out narrative that is coming from people like our president who is. Striking drums of war from equal an unfair war on my people sick. Allah says deescalation and peaceful solutions. Not war need to be worked on. My hope is just for this to stop an come in. Well, as of this report, at least 1500 people have been killed in gaza and more than 6200 have been injured. United nations says the number of palestinians displaced in gaza has risen to more than 340,000 in the newsroom. Dan thorn kron, 4 news. Dan, thank you. Take a look at this other news this evening. A roll of shattered glass following a bold heist at a highend store in San Franciscos union square this time the dior store on post street fell victim. This video from the citizen app shows police still outside the business earlier today. Police say just before 07 00am thieves came in. Multiple cars smashed the front door and took off with merchandise. Multiple people have been arrested and police also found one car loaded with stolen goods on the bay bridge. Police are not saying exactly what was stolen. The store is expected to be closed until sunday and take a look at this Pleasant Hill. Police arrested 11 people and recovered more than 2500 in stolen merchandise. Department ran what it calls a theft, sir, pressure event on wednesday at the Pleasant Hill shopping center. Those arrested ranged in age from 22 to 65. Most of them live here in the bay area. It turned out to be a nice day around the bay area today. Lot of sunshine tomorrow. Ready for the weekend. Weve got some changes in the weather. Lets check out your wakeup weather will get tomorrow morning and were looking at some clouds early on. You can see some high clouds up above temperatures. A little cool in the 40s and the 50s as we head toward a tee up is going to stay dry. Partly cloudy skies, though. Temperatures moving up in the 50s and the 60s. So kind of a cooler start to the day as we see those temperatures slowly warming up as those clouds start to increase by tomorrow night, theres a chance of rain will talk more about that coming up in a few courts, educators and San Francisco are on the verge of going on strike members in the San Francisco Teachers Union voted to authorize a strike if the School District doesnt meet their demands. The San Francisco unified School District is negotiating with 2 unions. Right now. The teachers and classified staff unions over 90 of those members voted in support of a strike. As of today, more than 3,000 members of the united educators of San Franciscos union voted to authorize a teacher strike. Very clear that the overwhelming number of our members. Are making their voice heard that the current offer on the table is not something we can settle for. The union is calling for smaller class sizes and higher pay. The district has agreed to some races, but not enough to meet the unions demands. A statement from the School District reads in part, quote, working diligently and in good faith to reach an agreement with our labor partners. They also claim theyll prioritize Financial Decisions most directly benefit student experiences. More than 50 Affordable Housing bills were signed into law this week by governor newsom. The list of bills pave the way for new housing construction, tenant protections and keeping housing affordable. The fact that the governor signed so many bills that will help expedite the approvals process that actually helps us bring costs down. It also helps increase supply. Several bills were aimed at San Francisco, specifically, including senator scott wieners replacement housing act. It would require the city to develop almost 6,000 homes in San Francisco. Governor newsom also signed 2 more bills today focusing on homelessness and Behavioral Health crisis in california. The first known as prop one, wolf. And more than 11,000 statewide Behavioral Health beds to help those on the streets who are experiencing severe Mental Illness and Behavioral Health challenges. The governor making his case to directly to voters about why he wants them to vote in favor of the bond about the status quo, then vote no. You care about veterans. You care about accountability. You cannot just spend anymore money. Your hard earned taxpayer dollars. But you want to make sure that the dollars that are already being appropriate or use more wisely and thoughtfully to address the issues in the conditions. That the fine, the biggest rest of the state of california vote yes on prop one. The second bill lee signed 6 to modernize the nearly 20 yearold Mental Health services act. Also known as the m h s a passed by voters in 2004 and imposed a one percent state income tax increase on californians who earn more than a Million Dollars a year. The idea was to raise revenue for the state and especially for the counties to fund Behavioral Health services to modernize mhs. A newsom wants to change part of what it funds specifically requiring county spend at least 30 of the revenue on housing for the unhoused. Both of the bond measures will be on the march 2024 ballot to vote on. Coming up on kron, 4 news at 10 secretary of state Antony Blinken in israel. How the u. S. Is focusing on getting americans back home. And the San Francisco business man still in israel, how hes feeling about returning to the bay. Plus, a look at local gas prices. How the war could prices. How the war could affect the price at the pump. We made it bmo has arrived. Hello . You said it. Hello to more ways to save money, grow your wealth, grow your business. 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Hes also joined others at a tel aviv restaurant cooking and packing food for soldiers. Man is now preparing to come back home to the united states. Just said goodbye to my sisters. I say goodbye to my parents who are here. And so its very bittersweet. On one hand, i i want to go back to my my friends. I want to go back to my business my life and service is going to miss francisco. But i also feel like im being put to good use here and im helping out out an effort that i believe in. As many comes home, hes still processing. This is a new normal for his family. His cousin, israel is preparing to be deployed. Secretary of state Antony Blinken was in israel today where he met with top government officials and survivors of saturdays hamas attack. Blinken says u. S. Is coordinating to try to free upwards of 150 hostages, including some americans. Were doing everything we can to secure the release of the hostages working closely with our israeli partners for the families of the missing. Theres an unrelenting agony of not knowing the fate. Of their loved ones, something that i dont think most of us can truly understand really contemplate if youre not in their shoes. No one should have to endure what theyre going through. Right now, israel is conducting largescale air strikes on targets in gaza. The israeli Prime Minister says the people in gaza will be cut off from fuel food and power until hamas releases hostages taken in the attacks. More than 2 Million People are currently in because gaza with no clear route to leave the territory, the biden administration, other nations in that region say theyre trying to negotiate safe passage for refugees. For your money tonight, bigger paychecks will be going to millions of people on Social Security soon. The government announcing next years cost of living adjustment will be 3. 2 . Analysts expect the increase will be about 50 more per month. Theyre seeing Monthly Expenses grow with inflation beyond. But Social Security can cover. Analysts say the adjustment its to help cover those growing costs. Gas prices around the state continue to fall. But california drivers are still paying significantly more at the pump than people in other states. According to triple a california is now the only state with prices over a a gallon. But prices have dropped 0. 23 in the last week. Aaa says drivers can thank the common ish combination of lower demand and the falling cost of crude oil here in the bay area. The highest prices are in napa county at 5. 83. For a gallon of regular unleaded franciscos about 0. 9 cheaper. Oakland, 5. 66 a gallon and the least expensive gas is in san jose 5. 57. A gallon. Well, get ready for the ring of fire this weekend. Millions of americans will have a front row seat to a solar eclipse. The peak time for catching eclipse will be between 9, 9. 30, saturday morning. It will only last about 3 to 5 minutes long depending on your location. So be on time. The eclipse will continue after the peak. Totally clearing out of the sky by about 11 oclock or so. But no matter what time you look up, make sure you have some eye protection. I mean, if youd like to see the next eclipse, you pretty protect your eyes. And this one yeah, it as much as you do. Never look directly at both on the rest of the time. You dont want to look directly at the fun and this time as well. Because and a total eclipse at the moment of the bright disk of the sun is completely covered up and youre only risking the much democrats. But in an annular eclipse, the full brightness of the sun is available there. And that could really seriously damage right . The Lawrence Berkeley hall of science and the exploratorium on San Franciscos embarcadero are both hosting watch parties on saturday. Theyll have safe ways to watch there as well. But we are a little concerned about how clear the skies will be to see whats going on up there. For that, we turn to kron chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow thats the big problem. Youve got this beautiful sight up above that. We may not be able to see very well. Theres a cold front thats going to be co

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