contributing to the surge. the heat peaks tomorrow. the areas of highest heat illness coming up. building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news. major new developments tonight after a decades-long battle by community activists and parents. the oakland unified school board has voted to eliminate the school police force. >> abc 7 news reporter j.r. stone is in the newsroom with more. >> well, alma and dan, some of those we've seen rallying in the streets are calling this an historic win tonight, but others i talk with say they now fear for their child's safety. cheer among many in oakland as the school board has voted to eliminate the district's police department. >> this is history in the making, y'all. we need to start listening to the community. it shouldn't have tooken this

long to eliminate school police. >> the vote was unanimous and will do away with law enforcement and any armed security in oakland schools. >> we don't need police. we don't need any law enforcement entity. >> the move will eliminate the district's police department at the end of the year, and will shift all calls to the oakland police department. in recent weeks there have been rallies and marches in favor of this. even warriors coach steve kerr took to the streets. some parents we talked with are not happy. >> i think it's a bad idea. >> carolyn bim has two sons in the oakland school district and she worries for their safety and others. >> my son was bullied this year, sixth grade year and seventh graders threatened to bring a gun and shoot my son, right? i'm like whoa, right. >> former district security guard tony helgel agrees. >> i think it's a dangerous mistake. that's telling people that the

school zone is a free for all for criminal activity. >> now, though, there is a hope from many that school employees will work with students to solve issues before they become major problems. now, i did reach out to the oakland police department who has struggled at times with responding to calls. they would only say they will continue to provide security to all of the community. j.r. stone, abc 7 news. j.r., thank you. oakland unified isn't the only bay area school district removing police from campuses. san francisco unified voted unanimously to declare the city's public schools to be plice-free and a petition is under way to do the same at the east side union high school district in san jose. as bay area schools cut ties with police, state education chief tony thurmond has ordered a report on the impact on schools. >> we should have more restorative justice programs. programs that focus on

de-escalation and intervention to use peace-making skills to reduce >> thuondershouldtu lik criminals. a task force on school safety has also been created and its members will have its first hearing next tuesday. in the north bay, the napa police department says it will limited use of restraints commonly referred to as choke holds. napa's police chief told the city council that officers can only use the technique in a deadly force situation. earlier this month, police said they would no longer use choke holds as did the daly city police department. as the bay area meets the challenge of equality, justice and race, we have resources to help. just go to abe 7 news.com/takeaction to find your ally. police are looking into social media posts claiming the woman who coughed on a 1-year-old boy is a teacher in san jose's oak grove high school

district. she's accused of intentionally coughing on the child last friday in a dispute over social distancing. the boy's mother says police have shown her a photo lineup and she's identified the woman. the district said in a statement that the employee is currently off work and not providing any services to our district students, and goes on to say the district is cooperating with police. in light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are focussing our efforts to build a better bay area on four main areas. health, education, our changing workplaces and the economy. today governor newsom announced an explosion in new covid-19 cases across california. 57 news reporter kate larson spoke with epidemiologists about what is and is not going well when it comes to containing the amendment. >> remember, covid-19 didn't take summer recess. >> reporter: governor newsom warned that since sunday new coronavirus cases have increased 69% in california and patients hospitalized with covid has gone up 29% in the past two weeks.

>> it is our behaviors that are leading to these numbers, and we are putting people's lives at risk. >> this is getting much worse. right now we're reopening at a higher level than we were ever at. >> reporter: this doctor is an epidemiologist and health economist in washington, d.c. >> if you were to choose between economic shutdown of businesses and schools versus simply wearing masks 95% of the time for everyone, i think the choice is pretty clear, but now we're -- we didn't do the shutdown well and the mask compliance is woefully inadequate. >> one thing that has gone well, at least here in the bay area, according to experts, is contact tracing. >> rather than testing people at random, we're actually going into neighborhoods and setting up testing centers where most of the transmission's going on. so we're doing a better job of finding cases. >> reporter: dr. george rutherford is a professor of epidemiology at ucsf.

he's in charge of training thousands of californians to track down covid cases. what have you discovered in the last three months during your contact tracing program? >> that we were right all along, the disease is concentrated in neighborhoods. it's being transmitted principally in densely-populated households. you can look where those are right now. the canal district, san rafael, the mission. >> reporter: both doctors answered a few important questions. >> we have not yet begun to see cases from businesses opening back up. >> the protests were not drivers of this new surge. >> reporter: kate larson, abc 7 news. the coronavirus outbreak at san quintin prison is showing no signs of slowing. state data shows 456 inmates are infected with covid-19. 433 of those cases are new cases within the last two weeks. 51 staff members have tested positive. the marin county health officer says the surge started after inmates were transferred from a

prison in chino where there was an outbreak. health officials in san jose are hoping to test 1,000 people per day at the s.a.p. center this week and turnout looked pretty good. testing this week is free. you don't need an appointment and you don't need to be show symptoms. tonight the united states is seeing its highest number of new infections since april and now some states are taking steps to limit infected travellers from hot zones. while some parts of the world are looking to do the same. abc news reporter zarine shaw has the details. >> reporter: as the u.s. reports nearly 35,000 cases in one day, governors from new york, new jersey and connecticut requiring visitors from hot spots to quarantine for two weeks to curb outbreaks. >> we now have to make sure that the rate continues to drop. >> reporter: new york's governor saying police will stop cars with out of state license plates. visitors from states with 10% infection rates could face a $10,000 fine if they don't quarantine.

florida breaking a record after over 5,000 positive cases and texas where this couple married over half a century died next to each other in a fort worth hospital an hour apart. >> my mom said, okay, see you tomorrow, and then she -- >> reporter: over in harris county, texas methodist hospital's icu beds filling up. their nursing director describing the heartbreaking losses. >> when they don't survive, you know, knowing that we did everything we possibly could to restore their -- okay. you're going to make me cry now. >> reporter: while states limit travellers, the european union now reviewing which countries they will allow visitor from when they lift restrictions next week. an eu spokesperson saying right now the u.s., brazil and russia do not appear to make the cut. this "washington post" graph based on john hopkins data shows europe has recovered from the pandemic far betterthan the u.s. even though health officials say right now younger people are driving up these numbers, some

of the deadliest cases have been at places like holyoke soldiers' home in massachusetts. 97 veterans dying there in just the last three months. investigators calling it a tragic failure to protect soldiers after discovering a move to consolidate veterans, mixed those who were infected with those without symptoms. the virus is already taking a major toll on the economy and now the imf is predicting that the u.s. economy will shrink by 8% this year because of the coronavirus crisis. abc news, los angeles. disneyland has delayed its reopening. the park was due to open july 17th if given state approval. park officials now say governor newsom isn't expected to issue reopening guidance for theme parks until after july 4th. that would be too tight a turnaround time to open. they are not yet predicting a new reopening date. disney, of course, is a parent company of abc 7. one east bay school district has come up with a tentative plan for the fall. the superintendent announced today the school year will

resume in mid to late october with partial distance learning. he says the goal is for 100% on-campus instruction once that it's safe. but he also reminds families this is subject to change, of course, depending on any new guidance. well, as we navigate the pandemic, we've put together a resource to help you track what's open in the bay area and where. you'll find this inactive map on our website. just go to abe 7 news.com. a familiar face. a superhero helping out the homeless population here in downtown san jose. plus, a child driving a car in oakland. what police are saying about this startling video. how did a bay area vodka importing company receive a multimillion dollar crockett to produce ppe? the i-team looks into it next. baking in the heat again inland tomorrow. i'll let you know when a break is coming straight ahead. thanks, sandy. all that's heart.

but first, here is a look at what's coming up tonight on "jimmy kimmel live" right after abc 7 news at 11:00. jimmy? >> tonight's show is gluten-free and regular free. >> when you go to jiffy lube, are you any help to get under the car? that's not my hey rob does it really matter which protein bar i choose? yes. it does! there are some protein bars that have as much sugar as a candy bar... my atkins chocolate peanut butter bar... i don't want it packed with sugar or refined carbs... so, choose wisely.

in the sixth bouth bay, a superhero is walking the streets of san jose. his mission, help the growing homeless population. the teenager known only as batman of san jose. ♪ >> reporter: a familiar face is taking to san jose city streets, but instead of fighting crime, he's feeding the homeless. >> people will notice me and see what i'm doing and then they'll notice the problem. >> reporter: underneath his makeshift costume made of motocross and riot gear, this 19-year-old is on a mission to connect with the city's homeless population. behind him a wagon full of food and water. his rival means a much-needed meal. >> i give food a couple of times a week from this guy. i don't even know how he does it. >> reporter: since last summer the teen has used mainly his own

money to purchase supplies, but his growing pse many contribute. and others recognizing he's here to help. >> can i have some food, please? >> some food? all right. >> reporter: we watched as several people flagged him down in the downtown area and as he entered a nearby homeless encampment. >> this is my first meal of the day. i've already gone through the $189 in food stamps i have and it's 12 days early. >> reporter: besides food he offers a friendly exchange. >> food, water and, like, clothing are very temporary things. >> reporter: in all his volunteer efforts, the teen says he's learned living on the streets has the potential to dehumanize someone. >> sometimes the conversation is ou f than enough to help. human again. >> reporter: for some there's also a level of nostalgia. come on, it's batman. >> i probably won't be hunting him down like i'm the joker, but i definitely if i see him, i know it's somewhere i can go to to be comfortable for me. >> reporter: after w i am

underneath, but what i do that defines me. for this teen that means bringing attention to 6,000 people in the city are currently experiencing. in san jose, abc 7 news. new at 11:00, police are looking00 in looking into a video showing a young child seemingly driving a car in oakland. take a look. this video and from june 19th at the martin luther king jr. regional shoreline. you can see the child behind the wheel with an adult in the passenger seat. the car is moving. police tell us they received a report about the incident and are investigating. no one has been arrested or cited so far. they say someone could face child endangerment charge for something like this. tonight, the i-team investigates more than 100 bay area companies that are cashing in on big multimillion dollar contracts to fight covid-19. and as abc 7 news i-team reporter found out, one company

stands out. after taking heat for lacking qualifications. >> reporter: pleasanton based techcentrix normally makes wearable technology like this wrist band, but now there are questions on how the tech company landed a nearly $50 million fema contract to source ppe. the company criticized for lacking qualifications. >> it's actually not true. we have a lot of experience procuring millions and millions of dollars of technology, and the ppe side of it actually is -- it's a lot easier, right? >> reporter: ceo brandon laidlaw spoke exclusively to the abc 7 i-team for the first time since taking heat for the contract. >> we do have experience. we've been procuring millions and millions of dollars out of china with much more detailed product. >> reporter: laidlaw says he's connected with a government-run manufacturer that owns three ppe factories out of china. according to federal records, medea inc., the parent company of techcentrix, that advertises to be a vodka importer was

registered as a government contractor on april 16th. six days later the company landed a $50 million contract with fema, getting paid ten days later. >> it really raises red flags on whether they're going to be able to deliver. >> reporter: scott amy is an attorney with the project on government oversight based in washington, d.c. >> some questions with these newly formed companies on whether they're going to be able to perform because they don't have that performance track record, and there are some real risks that agencies are taking on. >> reporter: fema has publicly stated their contract vetting process is thorough, but declined abc 7's request for an interview. meanwhile, medea signed off on delivering roughly 26 million masks, ranging from disposable to n95s. a $48 million contract to start, but documents show once completed, the company is eligible to receive up to nearly $100 million. but laidlaw says the deal was never about the money. 6 million masks still have to be delivered, but laidlaw says he's

confident they'll make the deadline in two weeks. for the i-team, stephanie sierra, abc 7 news. in the east bay, police departments joined forces today to tackle the problem of illegal fireworks. the san pablo, richmond and el cerrito took part in a meeting. dealing with an 81% increase in fireworks calls. richmond's police chief spoke about the challenges police face. >> with this whole defunding of the police department, you know, there is the argument that, you know, should the police department be responding to fireworks? i say yes because it is having a significant impact on our community. >> the departments say they are shifting officers to focus on fireworks using undercover vehicles, and richmond is offering a reward for tips that lead them to recover fireworks. an 11-month-old boy is alive tonight thanks to two san jose police officers. on sunday, father's day, a

dispatch call went out about an unresponsive child. officer joshua peretes is and his partner arrived on scene. performed chest compressions while his partner did mouth-to-mouth. he says his training prepared him for this, but it's also about more than that. >> i don't have any children, but i do have a niece and nephew and, you know, when you see someone like that on the ground, you can't help but want to help them. >> the child was rushed to the hospital where he is recovering. it's not clear what obstructed his airway, but thank goodness he looks like he'll be okay. now your accuweather forecast with sandhya patel. >> hi there, everyone. let's talk about the heat that is coming our way. we have a heat advisory in effect for solano county saturday at 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. friday for lake county and mendocino county goes into effect tomorrow afternoon and runs to friday night. now, here are the things you need to know. this week we have the risk of

heat illnesses. moderate to high for mendocino and solano counties. a hot one with 90s like we've been experiencing but do expect as the days of hot weather continue, the heat risk increses. drink plenty of water. take breaks in the shade. don't forget about your pets. i can't emphasize that enough. don't leave kids or adults inside the vehicle. definitely try to find ac or a fan to keep you cool. right now the thing that is keeping you cool is the fog near the coastline, by it is also reducing visibility just to down a mile and a half. something to watch out for tomorrow morning. now, numbers right now mainly in the 50s, 60s, but we do have some outlying areas in the 70s and the 80s holding on to some of the warmth. look at this view from our south beach camera. it is a foggy one. mild at the coast. hot inland the next two days. a cooler, windier pattern for the upcoming weekend. you start off with fog in the

morning. 50s for the most part, except for some inland areas in the 60s. warmer bay in inland by noon time. we have that summer heat with near triple digits inland for the afternoon hours. mid-60s coast side. it will turn breezy later on in the evening. first thing for tomorrow morning, the fog will be around the coast and the bay as well. it's going oh be thick enough to where you may need that extra time if you're an essential worker or are back to work and need to commute. give yourself that extra time. in the afternoon, it's going to be warm. 89 in los gatos. san francisco it is going to be a nice day. 69 degrees. a little warmer than today. 64 in the sunset district. some fog will linger. 84 in san rafael. 87 in sausalito. in the east bay, 80 in newark. 95, concord, 94 livermore, 97 in

antioch. 64 to 98 tomorrow. 34-degree spread. still hot inland friday. by the time the second half of your weekend arrives, it's going to be windier and much cooler. we're talking 50s to 80s. alma and dan? >> all right. change is coming. thank you, sandhya. tomorrow on "good morning america," after video surfaced showing a bookcase falling on a pair of south bay toddlers. new advice for parents when it comes to purchasing and installing ikea furniture. and will ferrell and rachel mcadams chat about their new movie "euro vision song conte

it's now been 100 days since the bay area was ordered to shelter in place. >> amazing. here's a look at how things have changed since then. ♪ ♪

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good evening. here's the reality of resuming sports in a pandemic. there are going to be positive tests. brooks koepka, big name, just pulled out of the travellers in connecticut. his caddie and two others tested positive. tour commissioner jay monaghan says stricter testing and guidelines will be implemented and this event will go on. long before he too long over running the sharks, doug wilson was one of the best defensemen in the league and just got a call from the hall. wilson's going to the hockey hall of fame. played 14 of his 16 years on the

ice with the blackhawks, 18-time all-star. he played before guys played with helmets. a stretch of ten straight seasons in the playoffs. >> very unexpected, and i look at it and i truly believe this, that just for me to have been considered and even mentioned in this category is beyond any of the dreams i had when i started playing this game. major league baseball is returning here. it's behind way for a while in south korea. former a's pitcher dan straly is there playing for the giants. he joined us on our "with authority" podcast available on youtube, soundcloud and all major platforms. so we asked him, what is it like pitching in a pandemic? >> i leave for the field, when i get on the bus, my temperature will be checked by a staff member of our team. when i get to the field, security will check my temperature there. last week i actually got stalled, if you will, from going in the stadium because my temperature was too hot.

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[dynamic music] ♪ ♪ welcome to "the tamron hall show," from my home. so, as you know -- or, some of you -- i share my space not only with my husband and our little baby, moses, but we have a dog, may luv, and we have a bird you may hear in the background. josephine birdker, aka jojo, who does not care that we have a show going on right now, is chirping sometimes right in the middle of interviews, reacting but she hears me talking to y'all. so shout-out to jojo, on the other side of that wall. like many of you, it's a quest to find something to watch. we have so much time inside. abc has a new romantic comedy. i'm a sucker for anything that has a romantic twist. that's how the new show, "the baker and the beauty," is being described.

- you didn't seem like you are making a lot of headway. - you mean when i was on the phone talking with my brother? - no, when you were talking to the picture while you eat. [laughter] - you should see what i do in the shower. i hold conference calls with the un. when i really want a challenge, i do it in japanese. - [speaking japanese] - come on! - please welcome the stars from abc's "the baker and the beauty," nathalie kelley and victor rasuk. nathalie and victor, before we get into the show -- which, by the way, i'm so excited about -- you have both been so busy on instagram. i'm a little jealous i wasn't invited to the dance off on ig. who won? i need to know. my money's on you, nathalie. - wow, tamron, we just met, and that's how it is? okay, i see how it is!