or credit card bills. discover all the ways we're helping members today. . everybody cares about somebody. and somebody else. if that's the case, demonstrate it. prove it. >> governor newsom striking a new tone tonight. his new concern as the state's he record.s infection rate hits will our sudden spike mean new restrictions on the shelter-in-place order? both the country's and santa clara's top health experts have an answer tonight. also ahead the new guilty plea in a corruption scandal at san francisco city hall. oakland police want to know if you've seen this young girl. she is at risk and has disappeared. and a hate crime investigation now under way after racist graffiti is found on a car. one man decided on his own to clean it up. >> building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news.

we'll begin tonight with a new concern from the governor. he sayspike in coronavirus cases. he says our behavior is leading to a new spike in numbers and putting people's lives at risk. good evening. thank you for joining us. >> in his update on coronavirus today california governor newsom talked about those rising case rates and had a strong warning for a handful of counties that refused to enforce some safety mandates. he said it could come back to bite them when they seek state aid. abc 7 news anchor eric thomas is live in the newsroom. >> the governor loves data and there was lots in his update today. the increase in coronavirus cases, the rate of positive test results, the number of hospital beds available. but newsom also showed he was ready to play hard ball with counties not playing safety protocols. the governor's testing numbers showed an explosion in new covid-19 cases from sunday until today. >> just in the last few days those numbers have increased

some 69%. to 7,149 individuals. >> reporter: testing is also up to 96,000 over the past 24 hours, a new record. but the rate of positive tests on a steady decline since april are heading back up. currently at 5.3%. not good but not as bad as states like texas, seeing positive results of nearly 11%, florida at 13%, and arizona with more than four times our rate of positives at more thanwsssoi to ce protests.>> wou assum anticipate an increase of the positivity rate as we do more and more testing. >> reporter: the governor also had a warning for counties that refuse to enforce mask and social distancing mandates. you could lose access to a $2.5 billion covid-19 assistance fund. >> it seems not only

counterintuitive that you would continue to provide those resources but actually harmful. >> reporter: university of san francisco political science professor james taylor says newsom would rather have cooperation than play hashl. >> at the same time letting them know if necessary they will take further steps in trying to get compliance. >> reporter: newsom says there is a simple reason for the increase in cases. california's reopening. that is also why he implored residents to keep wearing masks and keep social distancing, both still mandated by the state. >> not only are more people out and about because of california's reopening, many of them are refusing to wear masks. the governor pushed hard at wearing masks and washing your hands things we've been saying for months now. there are no less important. he also says the state is prepared to return to more stringent coronavirus restrictions if necessary, but he hopes it won't be necessary. dan? >> let's hope that is the case.

eric, thank you. a san mateo county supervisor is urging governor newsom to fine anyone who does not wear a facemask in public. last week the governor issued a statewide mandatory order requiring everyone to wear face covering is in public. the supervisor sent a letter to newsom proposing a warning for the first offense, $100 fine for the second, and $500 fine for the third. he suggests community service officers could enforce the fines rather than police officers. masks were seen today as abc 7 news went to the lafayette b.a.r.t. station on day 100 of this shelter-in-place across most of the bay area. people were also wearing them when we checked out sfo today. business there is still way down from what it normally is. the state's rising cases have some wondering if we are headed toward another shutdown perhaps. today dr. anthony fauci the country's leading health expert answered that question as did the architect of the bay area's

initial shelter-in-place order. here is our abc 7 news reporter. >> reporter: with california reporting a significant rise in coronavirus cases the nation's top infectious disease expert asked residents wednesday afternoon to reflect before attempting to resume normal life. >> you are part of a dynamic pandemic process, so you're getting infected even though you don't realize it and that is propagating the continuance of the outbreak. >> reporter: in an online appearance dr. fauci spoke positively of the state's handling of the covid-19 crisis. >> you don't really need to go back to lockdown. you need to pause and say, wait a minute. we're starting to open and things aren't going right. what do we need to do to correct that? >> reporter: in santa clara county health officials are pivoting to a harm reduction strategy as the county returned to the state's watch list. >> we are collectively grieving for the life that we don't have anymore and desperately want to get back to it.

>> reporter: the county health officer says data and science will continue to guide her decision making process when it comes to reopening sectors of society. >> it is challenging because as people open up around us it has an impact on the case and hospitalization trends here in our county. >> simple steps like wearing ma and maintaining social distance might sound like a hassle to some but local medical experts say they'll continue to be critical to our success. >> in the long run, they are going to make a big difference in how this virus starts to slow down. we're heading into the flu season in the next couple months, so we're worried about what might happen then. >> reporter: a reminder that we can do our part for the greater good of our community. >> that is going to conduct our hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, vulnerable communities, and everyone across the board. >> reporter: politics aside, an opportunity to make a difference in the fight against the deadly virus moving forward. >> californians have risen to

the occasion on social issues so well in the past. we've been the leaders in the country on those things. this is an issue that reel hays social responsibility associated with it. >> reporter: in the south bay, abc 7 news. cvs announced today it is increasing coronavirus testing sites in the state with 35 drive throughs opening this friday. the sites use self-swab tests. people must register in advance at cvs.com for an appointment. as we navigate the pandemic we put together a resource to help you track what is open in the bay area and where. you'll find this interactive map on our website abc7news.com. new charges tonight in a large scale san francisco federal corruption case and the newest defendant has agreed to help prosecutors. abc 7 news' i-team reporter is on the story. >> reporter: a seventh defendant charged in a public corruption scandal involving the former

public works director. >> mr. wong is a long time, well known san francisco building contractor. for years he has lined his pockets through bribes to city officials. >> reporter: more than 15 years according to prosecutors walter wong has agreed to cooperate with the government. he follows local res lead. >> he is a piece of a much larger puzzle. >> reporter: prosecutors say the puzzle began with nuru. >> we allege more than a decade of fraud and money laundering involving one of san francisco's highest ranking public employees, one of its most well known permit expediters and others not named at this time including other public officials. >> reporter: the criminal investigation special agent in charge. >> pay to play is the name of this game. >> reporter: one that is not over yet. >> this investigation is not going away. >> reporter: david anderson says prosecutors will sharply distinguish between those who cooperate and those who do not.

abc 7 news. oakland police are looking for help finding a missing 12-year-old girl. kenise cox was last seen around 4:00 yesterday afternoon leaving her home on 8th street in west oakland. police say she has been in oakland for only six days and could be at risk. >> we are very concerned for her safety. she has no friends, no family we know of other than her mother. we imagine she is very tired, hungry, and cold, and more than likely very scared. >> reporter: police describe her as biracial, 5'3" tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans and expressed interest to her mom to go to the beach. anyone with information should call the oakland police department. in the east bay a police officer is credited with going the extra mile when responding to a hate crime. union city police are currently investigating a case of racist and vulgar graffiti spray

painted on a car that had a black lives matter sign in the window. the car's front windshield was also smashed. the police department says officer noyd responded to the scene last sunday. he investigated and then took his response a step further. >> our officer took it upon himself basically because he's a nice guy and it is the right thing to do to actually have the graffiti removed. he did it himself. >> reporter: police say the officer got the cleaning supplies from the city public works department and he says his dedication falls in line with the department's commitment to serve the community from the heart. the $10 billion settlement over the weed killer round up. what happens next? plus the aches and pains of reopening. students are back at one cal state campus, some wondering if their education is worth jumping through so many hoops. and why a car caravan paid a call on the head of

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cal maritime in vallejo has become the first cal state university to reopen following the shelter-in-place order. seniors are now back on campus taking in-person classes but some are questioning if the rules are simply too strict. it is a challenge many universities are facing as they try to find solutions to bring students back to campus safely. education is one of the areas abc 7 news is focusing on in our effort to build a better bay area. more on this now from abc 7 news anchor. >> reporter: outside cal maritime in vallejo you'll see signs like these a visual reminder that as face-to-face classes resume on the university campus there are very strict rules that come with it. >> it is not quite prisoners but it is that kind of vibe. i mean, we're stuck here. >> cal maritime got special approval by the state to begin in-person classes this month but it is not your normal university life. all students, faculty, and staff

were tested for coronavirus before returning to campus. they almost go through daily health screenings, wear face covering is, and social distance. it is only students that must adhere to the strictest protocols. under the new guidelines amid an effort to create a safe campus bubble the 73 seniors now living back on campus are not allowed to leave. one student who reached out to abc 7 news and wished to remain anonymous said they feel it is too restrictive and doesn't make sense. do you feel this is a fair bubble? >> we see faculty, staff, contractors and everyone else coming and going from campus every day. >> reporter: we asked the administration about the concern. how is it a true bubble if you are having dining hall staff, other staff and faculty coming and going? >> it is more of a control bubble. that's why i said for the most part that is a good description but we know it is not a full lockdown type situation for everybody. >> reporter: the issue is a challenge universities are facing across the country as they try to find ways to begin

in-person classes. cal maritime admits it is not a perfect solution but feel it is the best one. >> definitely we understand that if i am confined to my office for most of the day, yeah. it is going to start to wear on me without a doubt but the benefit at the end is i'll have my degree. i'll be able to finish my program. >> reporter: for some students they are relieved it is not zoom university. >> you can't drive a boat on zoom. >> reporter: abc 7 news. a big pay out from the company behind roundup. 7 on your side's michael finney is here with that for us. michael? >> reporter: bayer which is the company that owns roundup has announced it will spend more than $10 billion to settle claims that its weed killer roundup has caused cancer. officials from the germ company say the resolution will bring closure to 75% of the more than 125,000 claims. according to reports the

agreement must now be approved by the san francisco judge who heard the case of groundskeeper dwayne johnson. we broadcast that trial much of it right here. the vallejo man was awarded $289 million in 2018 after being diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. the award was reduced to $78 million but that amount has been appealed. this video shows twin toddlers in a bedroom in a south bay home before attempting to climb a book case which then toppled over on top of them. it happened earlier this month. the parents say they purchased it from ike wall. we spoke to the mother. she told 7 on your side that parents should anchor their furniture then give it a good shake. we contacted ikea and were told first and foremost we are grateful that the children were not seriously injured. we are currently reviewing the video involving the brimnes book kase and need more time to get a better understanding of the

details. we cannot provide additional comment at this time. the federal -- the communications commission pardon me plans on designating 988 as a national hotline for suicide prevention. the agency said it will vote on the proposal next month if and when it is approved the phone providers will then have two years to get that phone number up and running. >> all right. michael, thank you so much for the update. california voters will decide in november whether governments and public universities an consider race in hiring and admissions decisions. the state has banned affirmative action policies since 1996 when 55% of voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. the ban has survived many attempts to change it. gig workers today protested outside of the home of uber's

ceo to call out companies for classifying workers as independent contractors. the caravan stopped at the home of the ceo in san francisco's pacific heights neighborhood. protesters say companies are illegally misclassifying workers as independent contractors and uber is abandoning drivers during the pandemic. a state law that went into effect this year puts restrictions on who can be classified as independent contractors or freelancers rather than employees. sunny and warm except on the coast. a difference of 30 degrees in some places.

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san francisco's outside lands has been officially canceled because of the pandemic. tickets this year will automatically roll over. full refunds can be requested until july 24th. next year's lineup will include

lizzo and the strokes. tickets for 2021 go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. pretty good shaker in the eastern sierra this morning. a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near lone pine. the quake was quickly followed by several aftershocks one measuring 4.6 felt across the central valley and even parts of san jose. there are no reports of damage or injuries. hi everyone. i didn't feel the earthquake. maybe you did. take a look at a live picture right now. we have a beautiful view from santa cruz where people are enjoying some sunshine along with some fog. the luxury of living in the bay area we have our micro climates and so while the inland areas got up to the low to mid 90s the coastal spots are staying o comfortable. live doppler 7 showing a few patches of fog. other than that most areas cleared out. we have a heat advisory noon tomorrow until 10:00 p.m. friday for mend sinno county. lake county is in effect until

friday night. solano county until saturday night. it is a combination of days of hot weather that could be taxing on your body. just take it easy out there. here is a live look where you're seeing the serene scene with loss of sunshine. 64 san francisco. 68 oakland. lovely 81 in san jose. not too hot. half moon bay 59 degrees. we have a nice breeze blowing. typical for this time of the year. low 90s around petaluma, fairfield. 88 degrees in livermore. one other live picture from the emeryville camera as we look back toward san francisco. fog expands overnight tonight with spotty morning drizzle. there was some earlier this morning as well. mild at the coast. hot inland the next few days. we are looking at cooler and windier weather over the weekend. so if you don't like the hot weather just a couple more days. the fog forecast 7:00 tonight is going to be right near the coast pushing in over the bay while you're sleeping. tomorrow morning we start off with the gray skies around the bay and along the coast. there will be a little bit of drizzle during the morning commute if you have one between 5:00 and 8:00 a.m. and then we

go into the afternoon and the fog will pull back to the coast and just hang around there. so temperatures in the morning anywhere from the low 50s to the mid 60s. for the afternoon here is how it is looking. 88 degrees in gilroy. san jose. a warm day in the south bay. 86 santa clara. 71 santa cruz. on the peninsula looking at temperatures ranging from mid 70s to mid 80s. 85 los altos. 75 millbrae. half moon bay 69 degrees. foggy and breezy still. downtown san francisco 69. 64 in the sunset district. in the north bay you get that variety here. triple digits around ukiah, 90 santa rosa. heading into the east bay 76 oakland. 75 berkeley. hot one inland. 95 concord. 94 degrees in livermore. the accu weather seven day forecast upper 90s tomorrow. thursday, friday still in the 90s inland. cooling begins over the weekend and it is going to be much cooler on sunday and windier.

i think we have it made. we have so many climates to choose from. >> i think you're right. thank you. as we continue looking back and forward. up next the death of a

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abc 7 has launched new streaming apps so wherever you are you can get our live newscast, breaking news, weather, and more with our new abc 7 bay area app on apple tv, android tv, fire tv, and roku. search abc 7 bay area and down load it for free. coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00, on the heels of massive protests, san jose's mayor unveils a plan to make his police department a model for the rest of the nation. also uncertain times for renters as provisions meant to protect them from eviction come to an end. 7 on your side's michael finney investigates what is being done to keep them from being forced out of their homes. and the head of a local tech company defends its massive government contract to fight covid even though it doesn't make medical supplies or equipment. all coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00. the man many consider a hero to the gay community has died. harry brit was appointed to the

san francisco board of supervisors in 1979 to secede harvey milk. britt who was openly gay remained a supervisor more than a decade and helped lead the effort for the recognition of domestic partnership for gay people during the aids epidemic. he died early today at the hospital in san francisco at the age of #l 2. his friends say they consider him a pioneer in the struggle for the rights of all people. >> then there is this. stanford graduate mondere jones is on the cusp of history. he blew away a crowded field to win the democratic nomination to follow a long time pelosi ally in new york's 17th congressional district. if he wins the general election in november jones will be the first openly gay black member of congress. we'll follow that story of course. that is all for now. "world news tonight with david muir" is next.

tonight, several breaking developments as we come on the air. the coronavirus here in the u.s. surging to its highest level in two months. nearly 35,000 cases in just one day. and the cdc tonight with a grim new prediction. the record numbers seen across several states tonight. california reporting more than 7,000 cases in just 24 hours. florida shattering its record with more than 5,500 cases. and tonight, the states that faced the virus first, new york, new jersey and connecticut, now telling travelers coming from the new hot spots to quarantine for 14 days. in fact, visitors could face fines up to $10,000. and from texas tonight, where they are seeing alarming new numbers, a husband and wife married 53 years dying just an hour apart. you will hear from a hospital nurse tonight, tearing up as she describes conditions inside the