reinstating sat and act requirements, but not all students are on board. plus,

when one door closes, another might open at golden gate fields what it could turn into as the last horse races get underway. plus from another, nascar weekend is back in the north bay and the stands are expected to be packed. good morning everybody. it's saturday, june 8th, and we've been talking about this june gloom. that's right. >> the cool down that really gripped much of the bay area yesterday. it was some gusty winds. it was sunny but boy a lot of temperatures dropped considerably. and today our inland valleys will certainly cool off a bit. there's a look at live doppler seven. our visible image shows that the fog is with us, certainly at the coast. even a little drizzle, but around the outer edges it's brightening up a bit, but we're not going to have a total blue sky today because we have a system working overhead throughout the weekend. it is 58 in oakland, 64 in san jose, where it is sunny and looking at

our exploratorium camera with the gray sky. it is in the upper 50s in santa rosa. so compared to 24 hours ago, the cooldown continues as much as 4 to 7 degrees. cooler from livermore to concord. and right now the winds. not much of a factor, but they'll continue to build throughout the day today, and that's going to allow for temperatures to top out in the lower 80s under partly cloudy skies inland near 70 along the bay shore, with the breezy winds and a lot of cloud cover at the coast. so we'll talk about brighter skies and a warm up coming up in a few minutes. stephanie. >> all right, lisa, thank you. now to a big change in the admissions process at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, stanford will once again require applicants to take the sat or act. the requirement was dropped four years ago. abc7 news reporter lena howland spoke with students who have mixed reactions. on friday. stanford following suit behind harvard, yale and dartmouth, deciding to reinstate standardized test score requirements during the admissions process. >> the pendulum has swung all

the way. the other direction, and the narrative once again, is , doggone it, i guess we need these tests. >> that's adam ingersoll, co-founder of compass education, a national provider for test prep and academic tutoring. he says the school first went test optional in 2020 because of public health concerns. the university said in a statement on friday. the renewed testing requirement will allow stanford to consider the fullest array of information in support of each student's application. they add a review of their policy, also found test scores are an important predictor of academic performance at stanford. >> they're simply saying that we think more information is better and we want to be trusted to consider everything that is available about a student's academic preparedness. >> though many students say that explanation isn't good enough if you're mad because, like, you think that the quality of student is getting worse, then like you can say that and say why you think that allen

delaware is a first generation college student coming from a low income family, he was part of stanford's first class of students that weren't required to submit test scores. >> you don't really need to do good on that test to be able to do good in school. >> i don't see that there's like this huge like need for it. given that like the classes that have been here afterwards, like with no requirement, are clearly like very capable, very smart. >> carmen davalos was part of the last class of students required to submit test scores. still he doesn't think it's fair to add the requirement back in. >> i'm pretty confused about it, to be honest, because i. i have heard a lot of like the criticism that sat and act ask act as like for their barrier of entry for like certain like populations, like people of color. >> stanford says this applies to all students currently finishing 10th grade and going into 11th grade in the fall. they will continue to be test optional for the future. class of 2029, applying this fall at stanford. lena howland, abc seven news an

orange county judge is putting an end to a strike involving academic workers at six university of california campuses. >> the uc system sought a temporary restraining order against the workers. it claimed the strike was causing damage to students. education. uaw workers began striking over the uk's response to pro-palestinian protests on campus. the union president is vowing to continue the legal fight. an update in the east bay. a brush fire near brentwood is now 95% contained and has burned more than 22 acres. it started at 11 yesterday morning near albers court and deer valley road. firefighters remained on scene overnight, trying to knock down the flames. thankfully, no injuries were reported and no structures were lost. the cause is not known this morning. this is the last weekend for horse racing at golden gate fields and berkeley's mayor is thinking ahead. he says it's a big opportunity to develop one of the most prized properties in

the bay area. in collaboration with albany, the two cities are working on a joint redevelopment plan, and it could include open space, housing and commercial development. even a hospital. >> now it's 2024, we're going to take a fresh look. >> whatever the cities decide, they will need voter approval. any development faces challenges, including rising sea level, even if it goes according to plan, it could be 5 to 7 years before construction begins . california lawmakers are taking another route to make psychedelic treatment possible after the fda shot down the authorized use of mdma, they're now introducing a bill to allow limited use for therapeutic purposes. lawmakers want to decriminalize the medical use of psilocybin, which is found in psychedelic mushrooms. the legalized use would only be for military veterans and first responders in just three counties san francisco, santa cruz and san diego. the aim is to treat work induced

post-traumatic stress disorder. now there's a growing battle at the state capitol over the best way to tackle rising retail theft. there are dueling plans in the works. one is a proposed ballot measure. the other is a package of bills to crack down on theft. the package would toughen penalties for certain crimes and make it easier for law enforcement to arrest and charge suspects. the ballot measure would do a lot of the same things, but it would also change prop 47, which is a landmark criminal justice reform act that passed a decade ago. the ballot measure has the support of republicans and mayors in san francisco and san jose. but democrats at the state capitol still aren't sold. here's what the governor had to say. >> it's just i think there's a need to have it on the ballot. i have something on the ballot that doesn't actually achieve the goals that are intended, while i do something that can't be done legislatively with more flexibility. i think it's a better approach to governing. >> if passed, the bills would go into effect immediately. the secretary of state's office is

verifying signatures for this ballot measure, and it will likely be up for a vote in november. new developments now in a series of racist threats sent to a dog walker's home here in san francisco, you're looking at video that was released by police. it shows a person of interest who may have information about this case. terry williams says two threatening packages were sent to his home near alamo square in april. in may, a fire destroyed the house he shares with his parents. now, police say the fire investigation is separate from the racist packages. this morning, san jose police officer is on the road to recovery after three life saving surgeries over the past five weeks. mayor matt mehan and the police department celebrated officer jaime arredondo as he was discharged from the hospital. arredondo is credited with saving a mother and her children. last month, he and another officer were shot while they tried to stop a man who was breaking into a hotel room. the other officer had minor injuries and the suspect

was arrested. the downtown district and san jose want to reinstate the police field training officers program. 24 recent police academy graduates will be shadowing patrol officers in downtown san jose. now. this program is a way for newly graduated officers to rotate different beats around the city, and this is the first time downtown will be in that rotation. >> just 15 years since we last saw the field training program, or fto in downtown. and i'm excited to share with all of you that our recruits are back in this area. >> safety has been a concern for many downtown businesses and residents. the city says this is how they're responding to those concerns. as we head to break, let's check in with lisa. >> all right. good morning to you. 53 degrees here in the city. you can see all the cloud cover some haze. it's 61 down at the airport with some sunshine. it's a cooler day today. the breezy winds will be with us. and we'll see a mix of clouds and sun. but it's a brighter sunday, a warmer monday. we'll

talk about some heat moving our way into the week ahead. coming up. >> thank you lisa. also ahead, san francisco getting ready for its second juneteenth parade, where you can spot the vibrant floats and celebrate culture

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apps in the hamas led attack on october 7th. according to israeli officials, their ages range from 21 to 40 years old. israeli forces say they're prepared for this operation for weeks. >> israeli forces have been preparing for this rescue mission for weeks. they are underwent intensive training. they risked their lives to save the lives of our hostages >> this morning, israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu visited the hostages in the hospital. israel's operation today is the largest recovery of hostages alive since the war began. seven have been rescued, so far. also new this morning, hospital officials say at least 94 palestinians died during fighting in that same area where these hostages were rescued. new this morning, harvey weinstein's

lawyers are appealing that he did not get a fair trial when he was convicted of rape in los angeles. his conviction was in 2022, and he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. the brief, filed yesterday, comes six weeks after his similar landmark conviction in new york was overturned, dropping a 23 year prison sentence there. now, the california appeal appellate judge argues that the trial judge wrongly excluded evidence in that case. happening now, you might have to make arrangements if you have plans to ride caltrain this weekend. service between san francisco and san jose will be shut down, so the agency can test its new electric trains. there will be some busses between the san jose diridon palo alto and millbrae stations. the busses will not run into san francisco. the shutdown is part of caltrans work to electrify the railroad with trains that are supposed to be faster, cleaner and more efficient. the new trains are set to roll out in september.

governor gavin newsom was in san francisco supporting a ballot measure to amend the california constitution to reaffirm gay marriage. the governor, along with several california political leaders, are supporting assembly constituted amendment number five. it's also known as ac five. the amendment would change the wording of what the state's constitution defines as marriage. the california constitution was changed in 2008, when it stated marriage was between a man and a woman, completely abolishes the traditional definition of marriage. >> this is so important and timely, especially during the month of pride, that when we celebrate, we often times need to reaffirm our commitment. >> california voters will decide this november. happening today, san francisco will hold its second annual juneteenth parade. it starts at 11 a.m. at market and spear streets and ends at fulton plaza, which is on fulton between hyde and larkin. there's also going to be a celebration

at civic center plaza that goes until six tonight. numerous streets will be closed, so prepare for that, and muni service will be rerouted. first fridays took on a different meaning in oakland this week, the monthly street fair that highlights art and culture celebrated juneteenth. juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the united states. the national holiday is in two weeks from now. here's abc seven news reporter tara campbell. >> come on down and join us on first friday from the music to the meals, the mood celebratory in downtown oakland friday. >> i hope that it brings the community together because i think we're more alike than we are different. when people come out to celebrate juneteenth and they don't look like me, it just means the world to me. >> we are out here. we are celebrating black love and juneteenth all together. >> vanessa mckee is with oakland first fridays. >> the hope is that we will continue to provide a positive, safe space in oakland and we'll have a lot of people come out, patronize these businesses, and we'll just be able to showcase the district. >> and joyce goode is one of

those business owners. >> first friday means a lot to me because this is where i make my sells, and hopefully i can reach out to the community and sell some of my services. >> there's everyone out here, old, young kids like, it's a beautiful thing. >> taiwan davis also owns a small business and says on this day it's about more than sales. >> it's not about even if we don't even sell anything, it's just about getting out and being in front of everybody. it's all walks of life out here. we don't get a chance to do this. meanwhile, james adams and his daughter jazzy are feeling proud to support. >> i think this is a time for all cultures to, acknowledge it and recognize it and, see that you know, as african americans, we do positives, have done positive things for america. >> it makes me feel like they're special and included to be a part of this. and about my people's culture and everything. >> the evening's energy also a reminder of pre-pandemic days. >> it's awesome, i think,

especially after the pandemic and not being able to do things like this for so long. being outside, enjoying live music. >> and that's exactly what event organizers are aiming for. >> it is important to the community to have spaces in oakland that they can come where they feel safe, where they can have a good vibe and just be able to just enjoy the positive things that oakland has to offer. >> tara campbell, abc seven news. big weekend in wine country all the hype of nascar has made it to the sonoma raceway supercharged stock cars are hitting speeds of 160mph on a track full of twists and turns , and today, drivers are trying to qualify for the nascar cup series and the xfinity series. >> the big toyota save mart 350 is tomorrow, and if you're planning to go, don't forget your ear protection, because those roaring engines can certainly get very loud. all right, it's pretty cloudy out

there. let's check in with for lisa the latest. >> all right stephanie you're right. good morning to you. we have the marine layer and a mix of mid and high level clouds. as a trough moves through over the weekend. but we are looking at those breezy winds once again. our visible image shows where all the cloud cover is. so it's beginning to thin out a little bit in the east bay, the south bay there even on the peninsula. but boy, a cooldown in store further cool down about five degrees cooler inland. and yesterday was in the low 70s at the airport. today not quite as mild and those breezy winds once again 53, san francisco 63 in hayward and 55 half moon bay, you can see the fringe of the fog there from walnut creek 59, santa rosa, 61, in concord and from our exploratorium cam are partly sunny and cool this morning. today breezy, a mix of clouds and sun. and then for next week, we're warmer, especially monday. tuesday will be the warmest day of the work week, so that's a look at the cloud cover beginning to thin out throughout the late afternoon. and then as we get into sunday we have more high and mid level clouds, but it's a sunnier afternoon still with

that breeze and still with the low cloud deck along the shoreline. here's a look at the winds right now. not much of a factor, but they do build throughout the afternoon. anywhere from about 20 to over 30 miles an hour to the shoreline there. so it's another breezy afternoon. and as we get into the afternoon, you'll see that the clouds want to thin out a bit, but it's a cooler day. 80 in san jose with 67 in richmond 60s on the peninsula. the accuweather seven day forecast a little brighter for your sunday warmer for monday. the heat arrives on tuesday and then slightly cooler wednesday. cooler by the end of the week. stephanie, lisa. >> thank you! a reminder that you can watch all our newscasts live and on demand through the abc7 bay area connected tv app. it's available for apple tv, google tv, amazon fire tv and roku. you can download the app

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coverage starts at 930 with wnba countdown, followed by tip off at 10:00 and the giants starting out strong in their weekend series against the rangers. here's abc seven sports director larry beil. >> good morning everybody. the giants open a weekend series against their old friend bruce bochy and the defending world champion texas rangers. both teams hit the field under 500. and we're talking about ten years ago that botch led the giants to their last world series title. top of the second. here it comes and there it goes. for wilmer flores solo homer off michael lorenzen one. nothing. giants just like that. this ball went 387ft. and you're wondering why is he telling me that it's relevant? because in the fourth, wilmer does it again. and this one was also measured at precisely 387ft. what are the odds? two solo shots, two zip more long ball in the seventh. michael conforto back and healthy. a two run blast here, breaking a22 tie. his eighth and logan webb is loving it. webb goes seven innings struck out six. allows two runs evening his

record at five and five. heliot ramos continues to swing the hot bat three for five. the rbi single in the eighth and the giants win the series opener in texas, five two. let's go to oakland i got it, i got it, i got it, i ain't got it. and i crushed the guy below me. bruises everywhere. blue jays and a's one one. bottom nine. the first pitch. very first pitch jj bleday saw from chad green and he crushed it. good night. game over. drive home safely. walk it off. a's win two one. the stanley cup final begins tonight right here on abc seven edmonton against florida connor mcdavid trying to lead a canadian team to the cup for the first time since 1993. now the panthers lost to las vegas in the finals last year. experience that might help them now. >> kind of like a christmas eve feeling right now. so it's been a long week, trying to, you know, keep our mind off it as much as possible and just enjoy. and i guess the warm weather be outside as much as you can. but

it's hard not to think about game one. and now that it's, finally almost here, it's more exciting now than earlier in the week. >> you know, when you're going through that, you find out what your group's made of and, i think we showed that we can go through adversity together and stick together and, and come out the other side. >> so who will hoist lord stanley's cup panthers, oilers dropping the puck in game one tonight, 5 p.m. right here on abc. seven. oh, here is the caitlin clark effect. they had more than 20,000 fans on hand in washington to watch the fever and mystics largest regular season crowd in wnba history, and clark just went off tying the league rookie record with seven threes on her way to 30 points. they got the fever. the fever win 7573. that's a wrap on morning sports. have a great

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the triangle covers nearly an acre, and it takes hundreds of volunteers to get it in place. the commemoration ceremony begins at 1030, and you can find details at the pink triangle .com. gay rights activists adopted the pink triangle decades ago as a symbol of love and solidarity. our pride coverage continues all month long and it is happening with the 54th annual san francisco pride parade, which will be on sunday, june 30th. you can watch it live wherever you stream abc seven. as i said before, it's so fun this month the city comes alive. you see all the pride flags downtown? that's right. so colorful. >> now we need some sun, right? exactly. you need to bring it on. it's going. >> thank you all for joining us on abc seven mornings wnba countdown is next, and then we'll see you back here at 430. have a great day.

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