gavin newsom appointed laphonza butler. she is a he appointed the senator for california, but not necessarily a senator from california. she is mississippi, born and raised. she's worked in politics as a consultant and a campaign manager. she's worked for unions , the service employees international, which is a powerhouse within the democratic party. she's worked with airbnb. she did a couple of years on the board of regents and appointed there. but she is long time been a consultant for kamala harris and other politicos. in fact, she comes from the same. for a while. she was a partner in bear star stratton, which is the same political consulting group that runs the campaigns for jerry brown. gavin newsom and kamala harris. she is the consummate insider. the question is, how is she going to fly on the outside right. >> she's also leading emily's list right? right. what's that? >> that is a women's is a group that is goes out to try to raise money to elect democratic women to offices nationally, locally and on the state leve

newsom sounds like obama.ust talk about climb mate and nothing else. >> the impact of climate knows no boundaries, knows no jurisdiction. i don't need to remind californians the last four, five years, extreme heat, extreme drought, extreme floods this year. and we're not going to solve it alone. we need china. and china needs us. >> jesse: newsom is getting groomed by the chinese and he is enjoying it. just like china bribed the bidens with cash and diamonds because they knew joe was going to be president, they have their eyes on newsom and they are leathering him up. look at the entourage the governor showed up to china with. whoa. the chinese know ego when they see it. just a few strokes and he starts parroting chinese propaganda like a puppet. newsom doesn't even need biden. he just announced a new california/china alliance. >> after i'm gone, i promise you, democrat, republican, you're going to have someone that's there for the long haul on these issues, that believes foundationally these issues. i want yo

let's start with governor gavin newsom's trip overseas as we just got some new photos of newsom in israel ahead of his scheduled trip to china. you can see the governor will show you the photos in just a minute with survivors of the hamas attack at a hospital in tel aviv. what was the purpose of the governor stopping at israel after president biden was just there earlier this week? the governor characterized it as a show of solidary with victims of the attack meeting with at least one person who had roots in california. >> he also his office tells us, made time to meet with prime minister benjamin netanyahu. so this is really becoming something of a whirlwind global tour for the governor as he makes this pit stop on his way to the long planned trip to china to talk up california's climate agenda. >> we also got a statement from the governor's office that i'm sure you also received as well this afternoon, the governor in it, saying that he spoke to the mother of a man from california who is being held hostage in gaza. earlier today, we learned the news of two american hostages being releas

she told newsom's. she told that the relationship between china and california is, quote, very close. newsom says real action against climate change requires nations to work with each other. she apparently may attend next month's asia pacific summit in san francisco. a pack and maybe with president biden. but nothing. there's confirmed yet. >> now one of the big talking point is newsom's goal of banning the sale of all new gas powered cars across the state over the next decade. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports on how close california as to meeting that goal. >> know took the gun a little governor gavin newsom visiting the great wall of china has the latest stop on his weeklong trip in that country. the trip that so far has included a meeting with president disease and paying a signing a formal climate memorandums of understanding with various chinese provinces and a tour of an electric bus depot and vehicle charging stations. newsom says it all goes hand in hand with his goal to require a

so here is newsom. he steps in. he says hi. let's see if we can get along, be friends and extend a warm hand. looks awfully good. very nice picture. >> is this a big political win for him, even in optics and messaging? because a lot of u.s. officials can't even get face-to-face time with xi jinping. >> well, you're right. when john kerry was there just a few months ago, he is the climate czar, president xi didn't even want the talk to him. so he welcomes newsom. i think it's a matter of coincidence here. they've been looking for a way to tone down, if you will, the hostility between our two countries. newsom's appearance there is xi's explanation or indication i guess that things will get better. and probably that it's going to come to the conference, the pacific conference here in california next month. so this is a benefit, a windfall for newsom more because of timing than anything else. >> you can see the apec summit coming to san francisco in a few weeks. behind the scenes, larry, does this international trip to israel and

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. >> governor newsom speaking from hong kong overnight, touting the state's push to slow the impact of climate change. the plans he wants to take international. >> and rain overnight means slick roads. this morning as you're heading out for your commute. we want to know if more rain is on the way. and drew is here with all the answers. >> good morning. it's monday, october 23rd. monday night football is on abc seven and of course, it's the 49 ers tonight. they are playing minnesota. and we'll have the countdown just beneath us throughout the morning. yes. >> so we want to know, should you watch the game inside? should you watch it somewhere outside? will there be more rain? great question. >> go outside. it's kind of a tale of two different days this morning. there's a lot of cloud cover. there's dense fog. but the afternoon is looking beautiful. we'll have sunshine, mild conditions, that dense fog advisory is lasting until 10 a.m. this morning for the valleys of the north bay because you'll clearly see visibility is greatly reduced in those areas. we're down to a quarter of a mile. vi

governor newsom is running not running for president. the governor is clearly establishing a national profile and this is a natural part of that. >> and the governor is expected to return to california at the end of the month at the state capitol. a tom wallace kron. 4 news. >> happening tomorrow, san jose mayor matt mahan is expected to give his first state of the city address since taking office in january. the mayor is expected to address action being taken to improve homelessness, crime and economic investments in the city of san jose. the event will be held at the san jose city college gymnasium at noon. >> san jose city leaders have agreed to convert hundreds of hotel rooms into housing for students at san jose state. the by hilton hotel is selling off its south tower, which has 705 rooms initially city officials were we like reluctant to approve the plan because although converting the tower to student housing does save the hotel from bankruptcy, it would also mean fewer hotel rooms and less hotel tax revenue for the city. san jos

it is up to governor newsom to name an interim replacement.ism for two conflicting statements about his pending decision and as john ramos explains, this whole process has major political implications. >> reporter: if there is one thing that energizes washington politics it is a political vacuum. and the passing of senator dianne feinstein is putting governor newsom in a difficult spot. when kamala harris became vice president, governor newsom gave her senate seat to alex padilla but he promised that any subsequent appointment would be for a black woman. supporters of senate candidate, representative barbara lee, say it is time to honor that promise. >> we are supportive of barbara. not only is she qualified, she is capable, she has served and has proven herself and it is past time that we are represented in the united states senate. >> reporter: that puts newsom in a tough spot because lee is currently trading two of the democrats, adam schiff and katy porter in the primary race. so he sparking outrage among the supporters on comments on "mee

tough spot for newsom. >> i think there was a no-win decision toer newsom. whatever decision, somebody was going to be angry and now with the new senator, she does have a leg up if she decided to a announce. she's a brand-new face, not in california, but fresh on the political scene in an explosive way. but we also know is that california is a very big state. and barbara lee and others have been running for a while. they're organized in all of california counties and she might have a leg up because she's the new flavor in the news today because putting that team together is time and money and she doesn't have those. >> is there any serious way she could mount a serious campaign? i mean specially given -- these are three people -- three political operators and i don't mean that in a pejorative sense. but adam schiff, katie porter and barbara lee, these are three experienced tough politicians. i think it is tough to get in the race. >> there is no question they're all fantastic represents, but at the end of the day she would have to decide to make her case to

chinese grooming newsom and newsom is enjoying being groomed.ned against the chinese, all of a sudden xi jinping, i'm going to roll out the carpet for that guy. what does that guy do? he walks right down to the red carpet with a big smile on his face and shakes his hand. nationally, this is political poison because even democrats are china hawks now. the whole party, both parties are getting out of there and this guy, he is a california guy, and he does not see. he only sees evs come he only sees tech, huge economy in california, the only reason you are involved with china in the first place, he just went there and laughed it up, it's a practice run. he is doing it right and joe's face. >> greg: yes, though joe probably doesn't know about it. i hear ev stands for extra vaseline when it comes to gavin. he has not bothering to hide it anymore, dana. he's out there. >> dana: daniel turner with the group power of the future, he said gavin newsom is willing to travel all the way to china to meet with communists, but he won't meet with california's fo

on impact of his policies, watch. >> so how did gavin newsom california look to you?e about gavin newsom's policies. >> they are absolutely crushing working people, in california. i saw gas over 7 dollars a gallon for regular unleaded parts of california, we went to number of events met with people my wife and i ran into six or seven people, that have been mugged in the last year. in southern california. streets are not safe, because they've indulged in leftist ideologies the economy difficulty for working people because left-wing agenda over well-being of people working with hard. congressman have you decided who you are supporting for the 2024 election? >> yeah going to be president trump, he has a clear commanding lead we've got to consolidate support at this-point win i don't think biden will be democrat nominee tough selection especially in swing seats like mine as well, very blue district, we've got to start campaigning, you know, basically nine months ago like i have been, my job isn't to save california my job is to make sure that the country doesn't turn into

the meeting between governor newsom and president xi is also increasing questions about newsom's future endeavors. it is abc seven news reporter suzanne fawn talked with several economic and academic experts about the big picture. >> here she is in the newsroom with the story suzanne. >> so, dan, elmo, we still don't know for sure if chinese president xi jinping is coming to san francisco for apec. if he'll be among the two dozen heads of state here. some say governor newsom's surprise visit bodes well. >> the timing is really important right now. >> a surprise meeting between governor gavin newsom and china president xi jinping. it's part of a week long visit to china to promote green technology and action on climate change. >> it's really important that the us and china work together to address climate change. and of course it's such a huge topic for california. it's a it's a natural one for them to pursue. >> but with apec approaching, it's also raising eyes with economic and history experts. it's sean randolph is executive director of bay area council economic institute. >> the timi

governor newsom is running not running for president. the governor is clearly establishing a national profile and this is a natural part of that. >> and the governor is expected to return to california at the end of the month at the state capitol. wallace kron. 4 news. >> house republicans are back to square one the night. they still don't have a speaker. and today officially voted to drop. ohio congressman jim jordan from the race. i catherine heenan is in the newsroom with details on this latest chapter in the saga. now, this has been what are going on 3 weeks pending jim jordan last 3 bids for speaker. next time he lost ground today. it all ended for him when he lost a secret ballot with his colleagues telling him he had to give it up. person with john. there's a lot of of >> i appreciate handles so forth. to get you in there. when the pope came in and i salute, i told the conference that. >> appreciate again work with everyone. talk with everyone at the new members. promise. didn't really know that well over the last 3 we we need to

gavin governor gavin newsom makes a trip to israel. message of support for those caught in support for those caught in the conflict. ♪ estado dorado ♪ ♪ always in that state of mind ♪ ♪ living on a high vibration ♪ ♪ so hot gonna make it melt ♪ ♪ and i'm lovin' what i'm tastin' ♪ ♪ que bonito lugar lleno de tanto sabor ♪ ♪ so much flavor ♪ ♪ un future brillante se acerca ♪ ♪ ahhhhhhh ♪ ♪ nos gusta mezclar ♪ ♪ como malteada ♪ ♪ aqui hay lugar ♪ ♪ yeah we livin' in the golden state ♪ ♪ dame mas, fres-co y real ♪ ♪ (wooh) dale gas ♪ ♪ vive en el estado dorado ♪ >> now on the kron 4 morning news police arrest a murder suspect in connection to 2 deaths at a 24 hour. fitness in the east bay. >> and before you hit the roadways, a major bay area highway is being shut down for construction. what you need to know to get her out. good morning. welcome back to the kron. 4 morning news. thank you so much for joining us. start off this half hour with a look at your saturday forecast. dave spahr tracking it all for us in the weather center a day. >>

no wonder governor newsom had to look outside of california to nominate our next senator." meanwhile butler tweeting in part, "no one will ever measure up to the legacy of senator dianne feinstein, but i will do my best to honor her legacy and leadership by committing to work for women and girls, workers and unions, struggling parents and all of california. i am ready to serve." feinstein died in washington thursday night. her body was returned to san francisco saturday evening. we were there when the plane landed at sfo. >>> this week san francisco will be honoring feinstein and her years of service on the board of supervisors and as mayor. her body will lay in state in city hall wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. her funeral is set for thursday. it was supposed to be closed door, but within that last half hour feinstein's press office announced it will be open to the public on the steps of city hall. it will also be live streamed online. >>> the late dianne feinstein was also the driving force behind san francisco fleet week. she started the annual event in 1981 back w

gavin newsom says there were no strings on this. you can run or not run. but it's a real slap in the face to the three people that are currently running, schiff, porter and lee. they're working, have ground game, have teams out there. i think it's -- would be poor form for her to run for reelection if she were to get the spot. but again, it's really up to the people of california. let them decide and not make it about she is an incumbent senator. >> she wasn't run for reelection, she would run for election. do you think she'll run? >> i have no idea. i am just thrilled that she is in there. she is going to represent california well. she is someone steeped in california politics. so i have grown up in california myself, have i every confidence. my mother was thrilled and can't wait see her sworn in tomorrow. >> let me get your thoughts while have i you, congressman matt gaetz's threats to try to remove speaker mccarthy from his position. how much should speaker mccarthy be worried right now? >> somewhat because gaetz is jumping out there, getting in front o

newsom is currently in china on a trip that will focus heavily on climate while they're newsom is expected to tour high speed rail facilities visited tesla factory and sign climate memorandums of understanding with various chinese province ins newsom's predecessors, jerry brown and arnold schwarzenegger also visited when they were the governor of california. why one democratic strategist says applauding the governor for making the trip republicans feel newsom has a larger agenda. >> just, you know, opens up the though around the possibility for our state economically politically. >> and that's a good thing. as i've said, i think you and others. governor newsom is running not running for president and the governor is clearly establishing a national profile. and this is a natural part of that. >> the governor is expected to return to california at the end of this month. several public have now entered the house speaker's race with no clear front runner and the stalemate comes at a critical time. but the government facing a possible shutdown and military aid to ukraine and israel on hold. eva

newsom did not want to tip the goes.a lee was lobbying very hard to be announced as the interim senator. quite rightly newsom said, i'm going to step back out of the fight and turn to someone who wasn't an elected official, turned to laphonza butler. she is a strong track record as a labor leader, mr. president of emily's list, defending lgbtq rights, abortion rights. she is a very credible senator. she office he struck a good deal with newsom because what he did not extract from her was a promise not to run in 2024. she's a caretaker senator but if she wants to throw her hat in the ring and file paperwork, she can do so and become the fourth candidate for the open seat. i think it will be a fascinating political time. i am really glad he appointed someone so quickly. it could have been a drawn out process. the democrats don't have a big enough majority for that to be a safe move. it was a smarter mood to do this quickly, to put someone in power in the senate and move on because now it means the democrats again have a wo

newsom has selected lafonta butler, the current president of emily's list. while she has no experience as an elected official, government official newsom says her years working in the labor movement on political campaigns and for emily's list, make her perfectly suited for the job. kron four's dan kerman reports. >> the best choice. and i could not be more blessed that i was able to make a at a news conference monday at san francisco's fairmont hotel, california governor gavin newsom sing the praises of love. finds a butler who he's appointed to complete senator dianne feinstein's term in the u.s. senate. i'm really excited and product. you get to know someone i've known for years and years and years. >> someone as well known not just in the state of california, but increasing all across this country. butler's currently president of emily's list, an organization that works to elect democratic pro-choice women to political office. >> newsom says that makes are ideally suited for this position. everything that she's been advocating for last few years. meet thi

this comes during newsom's week-long tour of china. xi jinping told the governor the connection between china and california is, quote, very close. the governor's trip is focusing on climate change and potential partnerships between california and china. it also signals to a lot of people governor newsom's growing exposure nationally and internationally. let's bring in our political analyst larry gerston. larry, he sure looks like a presidential candidate. pretty powerful photo there, he and xi jinping. is governor newsom upsetting high-level democrats here in this country? >> well, you've got to believe some are going to be upset with him, that's for sure. the fact is that he's doing things that they're not. >> other california governors have made trips to china, including arnold schwarzenegger. what's the goal here for newsom, aside from politics, but maybe for business? >> well, officially, the idea is to go ahead and see if we can continue the close relationship. we know that governor newsom sets a bar when it comes to climate chan

governor newsom signed the care act into law last year. housing and other services. thousands of people on the city streets might qualify care. >> court allows for a wide range of petitioners, including first responders, family members, neighbors, somebody who lives with an individual who's worried about them. >> it's voluntary in that the court cannot force you to take medications or put you into a locked facility, but you're still having to come to court. the court's still going to order a treatment plan for you. it's been a controversial program because judges have the last say in ordering a treatment plan. >> san francisco's public defender's office is preparing to represent many people in court. if you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction or other issues, you can find a list of local resources on our website. abc7 news.com slash take action. >> fleet week kicks off in san francisco today. a lot of excitement over the blue angels and the parade of ships. abc7 news reporter lena howland is live on board. one of those sh

governor newsom calls butler uniquely positioned. he said she was simply the best person he could find for this moment and this job. it was an appointment that took political pundits by surprise. laphonza butler is a former labor leader, a political consultant and someone who has never held office herself. now she'll be filling the senate seat of the late up, not top down. she understands moral authority, as i said, not just formal authority. i mean, she's next level qualified. butler tweeted, no one will ever measure up to the legacy of senator dianne feinstein, but i will do my best to honor her legacy and leadership. governor gavin newsom intended this to be an interim appointment, but won't ask butler not to run for the seat. i've got an incredible appointee. and she'll make the decision and no constraints, no expectations. butler will be the only current black female senator. she will also be the first openly lgbtq senator from california. could not come at a more important time for our community to have to have that representat

newsom said he is confident in her to break glass ceilings and fight for all californians. nobody knows if butler will run for the full term but incumbents hold a powerful of advantage over their rivals and their rivals are three other prominent democrats in the race, bay area congresswoman barbara lee along with representatives adam schiff and katie porter. presumably republicans will also field a senate candidate. >> we also know that senator feinstein body will be in city hall. the public will pay their respects i had of her funeral on thursday. anyone can visit between 9:00 and 7:00. her funeral will be open to the public but it will be streamed. in other news tonight dozens of california law enforcement agencies and district attorney offices are about to get millions of dollars to fight organized retail crime. here in the bay area 13 law enforcement agencies are getting a slice of that $267 million state grant. the money will go towards things like surveillance equipment, security staffing and tackling vehicle theft. oakland did not receive the grant money because city

and i think newsom would run into some caricatures with that. but we're such a divided country that i think democrats are going to get what democrats get. republicans are going to get what republicans get. and you see where the rest fall. so i don't think that that that perception by itself would would dissuade him from running. >> yeah, you're right. no more middle. it's more like 50% or 45% of the people are unhappy. all the time in the country. rick, thank you very much. really appreciate it. kristen all right. we'll be right back with a new tool in road repair. the san francisco startup putting all to work or i to work that is in plug those holes and joining us live now to talk about how this technology works is charles territo. he is the chief growth officer for hayden. i thank you so much for joining us today. really appreciate your time. charles >> thanks, kristen. i really appreciate you having me today. and just to clarify, our company is the camera that or the company that was mentioned in the article, i think that we're talking about

she was appointed by governor newsom sunday. i can see it looks like laphonza butler in a group coming in and the vice president is walking in now. the ceremony should be taking place shortly. are we going to stay with this? once again laphonza butler is about to be sworn in by the vice president and former california senator kamala harris. butler is taking the seat held by dianne feinstein for more than 30 years. of course last week the late u.s. senator dianne feinstein passed away. it looks like the vice president is speaking. >> the term created by the death of the late senator dianne feinstein of the state of california. the certificate the clare is advised. hearing no objection the reading will be waved and printed in full in the record. if the senator designate will present herself at the desk, the chair will administer the oath of office . >>> please raise your right hand. do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies foreign and domestic, that you will b

newsom is expected to tour high-speed rail facilities. visit a tesla factory and signed climate laws said democratic strategist closely watching the governors china itinerary says this is a positive thing for california. >> you know, opens up to ground. the possibility for our state economically politically. and that's a good noting that before newsom went to israel, new york governor kathy hochul did the same. new york has the largest population of israelis in america. california has the second largest population. newsom is expected to return to california by the end of the month. vicki and ken, back to you. all right, grant, meantime, a legal experts are responding tonight after governor newsom's office says it. >> it will appeal a federal judge's decision to strike down the state's assault weapons ban. the judge in san diego struck down the ban saying that violates the second despite california's efforts, experts say reversing the ruling and keeping the ban will be difficult. >> the rule is based on history and tradition and essentiall

lena >> well, the governor's office says newsom's message in china will be simple. the world's fate depends on climate action in both california and china. the three goals his office released ahead of this trip are to advance climate action and collaboration, promote economic development and tourism, and strengthen cultural ties and combat anti-asian hate. this comes ahead of the pivotal apec summit being hosted here in san francisco next month, and it builds on a long history of partnership between california and china. two of the world's largest economy. swease newsom's office says both economies are intertwined and have been since the earliest days of our statehood. and they added that california seeks healthy economic competition with china, especially as both are working together to transition to low carbon economies. california has already passed some of the world's most aggressive vehicle emissions rules, including a ban on the sale of most new gas powered cars by statewide by 2035. this morning, newsom already participated in a fireside chat with hong kong u

governor newsom has signed off on a plan to make over to san francisco. >> piers. senate bill will revitalize piers 30 and 32. state senator scott wiener's legislation calls for repairs and mixed use redevelopment at the piers. some of the amenities will include pedestrian promenades, a floating swimming pool and a market hall. the golden state warriors have agreed to pay for some of the cost. >> california is now the first state in the nation to codify president biden's federal nutrition guidelines, which reduce the amount of salt and sugar added to school meals. the governor also signed the california food safety act, the first law in the us to ban for harmful chemicals from candy cereal, soda and other processed foods. another new law bars willful defiance, suspensions in school. now, those suspensions typically come from low level disruptions, such as a student wearing a hat backward or falling asleep in class. >> seven people were hurt when the gripman on the san francisco cable car they were riding activated its emergency brakes. the car was heading down wash

governor newsom.k is now clear after he took action on more than 1000 bills ahead of last saturday's deadline. 8 on wallace breaks down how many bills he signed compared to how many he vetoed and he shares how california's multibillion dollar deficit played a crucial role in which bills baited through and which did not. >> after after bill, the governor signed a lot of bills this year ranging all kinds of topics from education to homelessness to guns of the 1046 that made it to his desk. newsom signed about 85% or 890 bills into law. but much of the attention also has turned to the 156 pieces of legislation or roughly 15% of bills to reach his desk that he according to an analysis by politico, newsom cited cost to the state of california and 64 of his veto message is another 28 of his veto message. just describe the bills as unnecessary. all of it coming during a year when the state faces an estimated 30 plus billion dollar deficit. among the bills, newsom vetoed due to budget reasons. one proposal to

governor gavin newsom is in israel now showing support for victims amid the ongoing war there. his trip in the middle east. comes ahead of a longer visit to china. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more now on what the governor says he hopes to achieve while abroad. >> well, the governor is now thousands of miles and an ocean away from the golden state on a trip he hopes sends a message and yields results on israeli soil. governor gavin newsom holding this meeting with israeli president isaac hertzog for this tweet. the governor sent out newsom is in israel to show support in his words to meet with those impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks orchestrated by hamas on october, 7th. >> more than 1400 israelis were killed in the attacks. u.s. and israeli officials be

. >>> governor newsom names his pick for dianne feinstein's senate seat. a look at laphonza butler and why she is the best person to take the seat. >>> we have more on what to expect at this year's fleet week. >> a few days of uncertainty it is full speed ahead. fleet week is ahead. blue angels arrived late this morning landing at oakland's airport. some arrivin last night. the elite navy flying crew will perform over the san francisco bay friday, saturday, sunday the blue angel one of the biggest draws, while government shutdown was looming there were questions if the angels would be able to show up crisis averted. they are funded and ready to fly. the merth assailed under the golden gate bridge yesterday. one of the many vessels docked. free ship tours for the public and today we heard from some of the sailors that call the bay area home and excited to mix it up i san francisco. >> i want to meet up with my family and friends who are stil in the area. that is my main goal at the same time i want to meet the people out in town, ge to know them. >> i am lo

newsom says she covered herself among dead bodies to survive. the governor also shared these photos saying he felt resiliency and community among the people there. newsom saying "that's the israeli spirit and it's also the california spirit." the state of california is working to get medical aid to both israel and gaza. california has the second largest population of jewish people in the u.s. only behind new york state. and the golden state is home to the largest population of arab-americans in the u.s. after israel, governor newsom continued his scheduled trip to china. >>> meanwhile, a warning for americans traveling abroad anytime soon. this, a live look at sfo. the state department has issued a worldwide travel advisory. the agency says high tensions raised chances of terror attacks or other violence and it doesn't mean you should not travel outside the u.s., but the state department warns americans to be on alert. >>>ed israel-hamas war enters its third week. on the stanford campus a large crowd gathered to protest. organized by the group s

>> right now on the kron, 4 morning news governor gavin newsom has picked a new person to fill senator dianne feinstein's seat and his choice is making history will explain. plus, a health care worker strike looms nationwide as negotiations with kaiser continue. and some residents and concerned for their safety after hundreds of people took part in an illegal sideshow. >> from the area's local news station, you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at no. >> good morning and welcome to the work week. it's monday and aria and i'm james. yeah, we want to get the work. we started with a check of headlines which we will in a minute. but we've got to talk about the weather because we have some things changing monday starting off cold this morning. yeah, all and then we'll get some are back. i guess i took hot and cold move back and forth. we go. we've had our first week of fall behind us and it lived up to what those fall-like expectations might have been. >> little cooler. even a little sprinkle here and there like we saw last tuesday morning. and then again, this past saturday. but now the

governor newsom is running not running for president. the governor is clearly establishing a national profile and this is a natural part of that. >> and the governor is expected to return to california at the end of the month at the state capitol. a tom wallace kron. 4 news. >> the governor's office also announced a 30 million dollar investment towards security for places of worship as the conflict in the middle east has heightened fears for safety of california faith communities. the governor has a lot of 10 million dollars to go to increasing the police presence at places of worship and another 20 million dollars will support a grant program dedicated to enhancing security at nonprofit organizations considered high risk for violent attacks. we talked with leaders of several places of worship for the muslim community in the bay area who plan to use this money saying it's needed now more than ever. >> targeted again. we are going to be using the funding for increased security measures police presence, especially for events that are mosqu

governor newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given workers on strike unemployment benefits. the governor says he supports and respects workers who fight for their rights, but he says the state can't it to pay unemployment. insurance would create but billions of dollars in overruns. california lawmakers did pass a measure while the hollywood writers are on strike. but again, he is veto that only 2 states allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits. and those are new york and new jersey. >> well, still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news, united auto workers strike is growing. we'll tell you how many jobs nationwide. ford claims the union putting at risk staying on the picket line. and covid era childcare programs are coming to an end and that's going to leave families struggling to figure out how we're going for the cost. there are some lawmakers. >> with a plan that might help explain. plus fleet week is a go. this year after the government shutdown is averted this weekend. and we are seeing a little cloud cover this morning. this is your view from sutro tower at t

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the only thinking thawing is gavin newsom's presidential ambition.ost absurd is newsom undercuts american-made electric vehicles that he mandated in california by promoting chinese created ev. he even drove one over there like he's a pitch man in his own commercial. this is the most galling part. i mean, this is a card made with slave labor by a guy who wants to give reparations to relatives of slaves. i mean, none of this adds up. but if he thinks this is his path to the white house, god help him >> laura: i think xi thinks he's presidential timber. xi isn't meeting with him because he doesn't think he's serious. xi's meeting with him because he thinks he could be the next democrat nominee for the presidency, that's why xi's meeting with him. >> if you want to know how president newsom would stack up to xi, look at the body language here. watch this. you see xi is expansive, spreading. >> laura: man spread. >> literally folding and contracting. that image says everything you need to know about how xi sees this and the reality. >> laura: well, raymon

governor gavin newsom. those here brought with them more than 730,000 letters signed by california urging the governor to support the ballot measure. >> but opponents, including the california apartment association or c a a or against the measure arguing it will hurt the very people. it's trying to help. the group also believes it will result landlords not wanting to invest in improvements for their properties and will serve as a disincentive to get much needed. housing built. >> quote, ca warns that if passed the proposed repeal could drastically slow down the construction of affordable housing adversely impact, homeowners and small landlords and exacerbate the state's homelessness crisis and unclear where the governor stand on this measure. but as for you, the voter, what you have about a year to decide how you'll vote on this ahead of general election day, november. 5th. >> 2024 the state capitol, a tom wallace kron. 4 it is flood preparedness week in california. officials are warning people to be ready.

maybe gavin newsom? it won't be robert f. kennedy and we know it.out things people are asking about, asking questions about the ukraine war, they are not popular among democrats, you know people are talking about it. he is talking about the 30-year fixed mortgage, no one can afford to buy now. he is hitting this in the last 72 hours, it is interesting and the conversation gets bigger and we need that. >> background conversation in the "new york times" and nbc saying democrat voters say we want another choice and r.f.k. sees that, this is not by accident. >> this is not by accident. remember the super delegates and bernie sanders now has three homes and flying private to support hillary clinton? r.f.k. jr. is very interesting and is building one of those cc coalitions you only seen every 15 or 20 years, making outreach to libertarians and independents and limited government republicans, even though some views are very big government and very controlling. >> on the green stuff. >> absolutely. and his statements will come back to haunt him with himitte

governor newsom is not the only governor in israel.hochul, is also there. she has met with families and people impacted by the war, as well as israeli leaders. now, it is unclear who specifically governor newsom will be meeting with upon his arrival. he is set to land this morning and we are awaiting news of that. we will bring you that as it happens. he is expected to also leave within the day to continue on to his planned trip and visit to china. marcus? >> ginger conejero saab this morning in san francisco. thank you. >>> make sure you stay with us for the latest developments. we're keeping our eye on this situation 24/7. we're putting the information on our website, because it's going to be a great resource to keep up with updates. go to nbcbayarea.com and click on the link in the trending bar. >>> new at 6:00, honda is working with general motors to bring driverless taxis to tokyo by 2026. the two companies are working together to develop an autonomous vehicle without a driver's seat that can carry up to six passengers at a time.

governor newsom was a strong supporter of the proposition that legalized recreational cannabis use. now he stopped the advanced usage of cannabis in the state. mahathir says it is about his image outside of california. >> when gavin newsom does something like this, you look at what the impact is on the state , but also what the state's image is and his images in terms of the united states as a whole. let's not be sht the fact that there's a president election around the bend in a statement abt e psychedelic drug bill, newsom said california should immediately begin rko set up regular treatment guidelines, replete with dosing information. >> unfortunately, this bill wod decriminalize possession prior to these guidelines going into place, and i cannot sign it in regard to the bill on condoms in high schools, the governor says the state doesn't have the funds, as other political experts say. newsom has to be balanced in a state that leans very democratic. >> he's he really has to be consistent and that means saying, no, governor newsom did sign bills dedicated to workers in certain ind

. >> and governor newsom did approve some bills. california is now the first state in the nation to codify president biden's federal nutrition guidelines, which reduce the amount of salt and sugar added to school meals. the governor also signed a law penalizing any late cancellations or no shows for reservations to state parks and beaches, booking state campsites has become quite a challenge with high demand on the online reservation system. another new law bars willful defiance, suspension in school. those suspensions typically come from low level disruptions, such as a student wearing a hat backward or falling asleep in class. >> and one more quick note about the election. we mentioned robert f kennedy jr is announcing new plans to run for president as an independent. he had been trying to challenge president biden for the democratic nomination. kennedy jr. plans to campaign in texas. florida and georgia later this month. the attorney and activist has drawn criticism for controversial claims about public health. mary ann williamso

governor newsom tonight. >> she has earned a spot. it is not smooth or claim. i don't know who you would put in there. >>> oakland restaurants closing their doors because of rising crime for how loyal customer showed up to say their goodbyes. >>> they took it to the brink but congress avoided a government shutdown hours before the deadline for the unexpected bipartisan push to get a deal done. live from the cbs studios in tampa disco. >> the senate is in session with that one of his longer -- longest senators. dianne feinstein died thursday night in washington. a live look out at fsu -- sfo . she was 90 years old. she had represented california and washington for more than 30 years. before that, she served on the san francisco board of supervisors and is the first female mayor. >> she represented california in washington for more than 30 years for now it is up to governor newsom two name an interim replacement but newsom is already being held accountable for two conflicting statements about that decision. as john ramos explains, the whole process has a major po

kamala harris and gavin newsom are jockeying for position. newsom is in china. and kamala is doing a big interview on "60 minutes," right after the chiefs game. big opportunity for kamala, she can rebrand herself for the 11th time. cbs released some teaser clips. not good. they know kamala and biden don't talk. joe skips all their lunches and sends her in the opposite direction anytime there's a major event, tosses her a couple of projects he knows she can't figure out, let's her take the in coming from the press. kamala says they're best friends. >> how often do you meet with him? >> multiple times a day. >> you consider yourself partners? >> absolutely. >> cbs then snuck in the knife and twisted it. >> concerns among democrats about whether the biden/harris ticket can win re-election. that is a concern and a legitimate concern. >> our democracy is on the line, bill, and i frankly in my head do not have time for parlor games. >> kamala isn't even thinking about the election, but there's one guy that is. newsom still in china. and he's having the time of his lif

. >>> new devastation overnight in gaza, as governor newsom heads to the war zone. this, as the looming israeli invasion appears closer than ever. we're live in washington with president biden's recent push for more help to u.s. allies. >>> this is "today in the bay." this is friday morning. good morning to you. i'm marcus washington. >> i'm laura garcia. we'll get a look at our forecast in just a moment. first, if you plan to hit the road this weekend in the south bay, get ready. there's another freeway shutdown on tap. >> let's go to "today in the bay"'s kris sanchez. she's live for us this morning on highway 87. kris, this is all to deliver just a smoother ride for those commuters now zooming past you. >> reporter: yeah, that's what we hope. right now the traffic is moving smoothly in both directions, but by 9:00 tonight the southbound lanes are going to be shut down. you might be thinking, didn't caltrans just do this? they did, but it was in the opposite direction. i want to show you the map of where this is happening. this is 87 that is going to be shut down b

and that's exactly what governor newsom does. it hypes it up and moved on to the next issue crisis management here california all the time? because it is lack of leadership when it comes to really deliverables. >> and the governor set to return from china this weekend at the state capitol. a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >> under a new law just signed by governor newsom, educators can no longer with home recess is a form of punishment on shorter school days. the recess has to be at least 15 minutes. the bill was drawn up by state senator josh newman who says that recess is necessary for the development of social and emotional behavior of students. he says recess breaks are more important than ever. these post-pandemic school days when so many kids lost valuable development time interacting with other kids their age. this all goes into effect in 2024. >> coming up, winter is on its way and viruses surge coming with its how you can prevent yourself from getting sick. plus, a new blood donation center opening up in the east bay. we'll

gavin newsom, ready and eager to save the party and the country. he's running. third hour of "varney" starts now. ♪ ♪ stuart: that gentleman on the right-hand i'd of the screen is clay travis, joining us this morning. all right, clay, how does this china trip of newsom, how does it make biden look? >> weak. which is what biden is, right? gavin newsom is ready to step in, i agree with you, he wants to be the nominee. i keep thinking to myself every time we see joe biden unable to get off of a stage or joe biden barely able to walk across the white house lawn to get on a helicopter, or joe biden claiming that he didn't understand what people asked him when he issues his latest mangled verbiage trying to the respond to a question, and the reality is things are not getting better. this guy can't do the job for five more years. 75% of the country sees it, gavin newsom sees it, and it's just a question of will joe biden acknowledge this and step down. it seems like so far the the answer is, no, and certainly drt trying to weigh many to get her husband to step down eit

newsom delivered on his promise to give the job to a black woman. butler will be the only black female in the senate and first openly gay one. newsom shared she is always stood up for what is right and he is confident she'll carry the baton left by senator feinstein. we don't know if butler will run for full term next november but three other prominent democrats in the race are. barbara lee, adam shife and katy porter. we know that senator feinstein's body will lie in state in san francisco city hall this wednesday. the public can pay respects ahead of the funeral on thursday and between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. but the funeral will not be open to the public and it will be live streamed. >> thank you so much. >>> the governor really sort of had a difficult decision. he said he would appoint a black female. barbara lee is run sog a lot of people were saying come on, make this happen. he said i am not appointing anybody who is actively running. fascinating. >> there were so many candidates he could choose from. hopefully he made the right choice. it se