struck a terrifying robbery and he normally quiet neighborhood. prince say this victim was targeted. reaction from the mayor of windsor amid sexual assault allegations. it's been closed to the public for more than a year. now a favorite gathering spot in the space preparing to reopen with new restrictions. building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc7 news. developments in the wake of sexual assault allegations. dominic foppoli announced he is stepping back. >> he is accused of sexually

assaulting six women. we found this group of people in windsor making it known they want the mayor to resign. as abc7's cornell bernard found out, that is not something he wants to do. >> it is lane. >> reporter: the reaction to the latest development from mayor dominic foppoli . six women accused the mayor of sexual assault, allegations which spans 16 years. the sheriff investigation underway. hundreds of calls for him to resign and an explosive town council meeting wednesday. the mayor says he will resign, but instead, take a step back from his job. in a statement to abc7 news, mayor foppoli said, as i have said so many time before, i have loved windsor. through prayer and speaking with residents, it has become clear that the town council will not action at the level expected by its citizens if i remain actively involved. given the strong reaction.

i maintain full insistence under the law, i have decided to step back from an active role until the formal investigation is complete but i know what my presence or participation to create a distraction. i will be available to sign resolutions and in an extreme circumstance, to a meeting to complete a. >> that is not enough for me. >> reporter: town council member wants him to do more than take a step back. >> it's not about whether he is innocent or guilty in a criminal case. he is unfit to serve based on his behavior. he needs to resign. >> he's still maintaining the title of mayor, still maintaining the salary of mayor. >> reporter: the mayor's statement goes on to say, while the investigation is underway, i will not be present at town hall or attend any more meetings in my capacity as mayor. i will take this time to sit quietly and reflect on my life.

>> it does give us the opportunity to take actions. talk about him what we should do . i think we have to do that until he does resign. the recall is really is really option. >> reporter: the recall effort is happening. organizers say more than 700 windsor residents have already pledged their support. the mayor, still refusing to budge. in windsor court, abc7 news. neutrophils in a shooting in fremont. police released body camera video showing the lead up to that shooting. abc7 is showing only a portion of that video. we warn you, you may find it disturbing. >> in the on ramp. >> shots fired! shots fired! >> shots fired.

>> reporter: fremont police and the suspect vehicle announced the suspect was identified as oakland resident joshua gloria. new video just coming to light shows the attack on an asian woman who was held to the ground at gunpoint for jewelry and purse. abc7's news anchor dion lim has the story. >> what you are are scream of terror as an asian woman in her 50s only was to be identified as ms. fully. you can see white if you become speeding down the street, completely ignoring two people walking, and doubles back to target miss lee. she is knocked to the ground and held at gunpoint, and robbed of her handbag. one suspect returns to take her jewelry. >> every time she talks about it, she cries.

>> reporter: one of the france he was with her that they at the restaurant with kathy who says after ms. lee left the restaurant, and was unknowingly followed for miles to the sunset neighborhood. >> sunset richman is more for like families. everybody kind of, you know, no crime. we hear more and more so these past few years. >> reporter: at a community meeting this week, there were stats showing citywide firearms with a rise in crime in 2020. reports show violent crime in the terrible area up 10% from january 2020 two this past january. and the richmond, barbara is at 67%. kathy also lives in the sunset and wants to buck the model minority myth that asian- americans won't reach out, especially during this time of increased attacks, so she is giving her dear friend a voice.

>> whatever i can do to let the neighborhood know. >> reporter: dion lim, abc7 news. spec misle told dion that one of her attackers was arrested in georgia. were the 200 million vaccine doses have now been administered in the u.s. the population is fully vaccinated. today, california governor gavin newsom tweeted a half of eligible californians have received at least one dose. sky 7 over the stadium where more people were arriving for shots. it looks like the clouds were smaller than yesterday. the county says they can accommodate 50,000 points per day. in san jose, city officials hope to backdate 800 to 900 and houston marginalized people today. vaccine access has been a real challenge for people living in

inclement or some that have severe disability for today's clinic has been made possible by the supply of doses in santa clara county. struck down to the east bay. contra costa county has opened his first walk in vaccine clinics so people age 16 and up who live or work in the area are eligible for the shots. the clinic for in areas hardest hit. that accuse richman and concord and parts of east county. we have complete coverage of the covid-19 vaccine situation on our website. go to abc7news.com/vaccine to find out how you can book an appointment. you can also ask your vaccine team any questions you may have. for decades, mountain view cemetery in oakland has been a favorite outdoor space. it's been closed to the public since the start of the pandemic. there are plans to reopen it. as abc7 news reporter william melendez explains, there will be

restrictions. >> reporter: the p.o.w.s have lower generations of people. walking around the ground has never been an eerie experience. on the contrary, there is a sense of peace and serenity. >> both my parents are here. >> reporter: terry lives close by and comes off into the cemetery. it became even more enchanting what the general public was gone. >> it was lovely again. >> reporter: because of covid, the health department wanted to avoid large gatherings and ordered the cemetery to close. only family matters of those buried here are allowed inside. >> i would love to see them open fully again. it is such a resource for people in oakland. affect the results maybe administrators of this private space to rethink its purpose. >> prior to covid, we were open to the public for recreational activities. a handful of people go too far.

>> after the weekend so late nights, that would be trashed. >> a lot of people letting their dogs off leash. they are leaving their headstones and urinating on them. >> there are a lot of people that would like to think of this as a public park, but it is not a public park. >> reporter: the cemetery will reopen on the eighth. from that day on, the public will be allowed inside for only two days a week, as part of a pilot program. >> weekends were important. we picked one we can do, saturday. there will be one weekday as well. >> reporter: dogs must be on a leash and stay on paved roads and paths. administrators say they want to make it work for everybody. >> there needs to be some give and take. >> reporter: just to make it clear, this is a pilot program, which means things could change, depending on how well the public behaves.

up next, new details on the deadly shooting at a fedex warehouse. what police say about the suspect and a past encounter with him. plus 2 government officials speak at a virtual bay area of

another mass shooting is left eight people with funerals to plan. it happened at the fedex facility in indianapolis last night. the suspect is 19-year-old brandon scott hole who was a former employee. the gunman got out of his car and started randomly shooting. four victims were found outside, and four found inside. his mother warned police and 2020 that he might try to commit suicide by cop. he was detained in a shot and

confiscated at the time. it has been nearly two decades since -- -- new revelations about who did it and why. a new documentary called "set the record state: the jam master jay case." julian glover spoke to the film's executive producer. reporter darla miles from our sister station about what to expect. >> little to no conversation at all. friend with whom he was playing video games was also shot as well. there were surveillance cameras and five people in the studio. it should be an open and shut case you consider being open and shut, it took all of these twists and turns and conspiracy theories. it took 18 years to unravel. there's also a great story about how he was not the first choice to become the dj for run

dmc. >> it is available to stream right now on the abc7 news app for your connected tv. the biden administration is pushing to spend nearly $3 trillion on infrastructure to create more jobs. how that money might be spent on transportation was the focus today in the bay area. david louis heard from two biden appointees that there will be a focus on providing equity to communities of color are bypassed policies. >> reporter: the bay area has big knees and to expand..... it critical. the $2.7 trillion biden jobs plan could provide major funding. however, two key federal leaders made it clear that their vision includes equity for committees of color. >> that wasn't just something that was done through carelessness. sometimes it was done very much on purpose. >> reporter: secretary butte a

judge singled out >> we can start focusing on making infrastructure decisions that lift up people and connect communities that have been historically overburdened. they can reach and have access to jobs and opportunities. >> reporter: federal appointees participated in an event. local lawmakers and policymakers who participated talked about the need to build housing around transit centers, such as the google project in san jose. and former support of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. >> no matter how good we can electrify our vehicles, we also have two get people alternatives to having a vehicle at all. you shouldn't have to drag two tons of metal everywhere you

go. >> reporter: his effort, to offer as many transport options as possible. david louis, abc7 news. consumer news. say you want to make a grace in your house. maybe you are still looking for a bargain. online platforms like ebay and facebook make it easier than ever to shop around. >> everyone likes a good bargain. is it a good idea to buy good appliances? michael finney is here with more. >> reporter: there are some good deals out there, if you can find them. you have to know what you are doing. here's some shopping advice. by your next appliance second hand can be a win-win. you will save money and help the planet. >> baby you are on a tight budget or trying to another hunk of metal from entering the landfill. you can also beginning a high end appliance with features you would be able to afford otherwise.

>> reporter: when it comes to secondhand appliances, skip yard sales and online sites like craigslist and facebook marketplace. these types of sellers usually can't offer you a guaranty or warranty on the appliance. instead, hit a local, reputable repair shop for used appliance store early and often to nab the best deals. you could save 50% or more, even if the appliance hasn't been used at all. your best bet for being used, washers, dryers, ranges, and refrigerators. but no matter what you are shopping for, find out how old the appliance is so you can calculate how much life has left and if it is worth the price. >> if you are spending $200 on a 10-year-old refrigerator with an average useful life of two years, balance. ask yourself if it is worth it. >> reporter: a brand-new 5 is

different as well. smack reliability surveys found that lg, ge, and kenmore all earned a good or high reliability rate. >> reporter: if you find something you love, "consumer reports" says take a closer look before you buy. plug in the machine. look for any damage. rest. check buttons and knobs. do a smell check for mold. read the manual to make sure all the parts are included. finally, don't be afraid to negotiate. you can end up saving even more. one more tip, always finds the manufacture's sticker and check to see if the appliance has been included in a safety recall . if the machine doesn't have a model number and serial number in place, it is best to skip it. it could've been recalled or scrapped and illegally salvaged. right now, it's very difficult to buy appliances because of covid-19. there has been shipping

problems, supply problems. when you go to buy new, you will have to shop around. used might be the way to go for a lot of people. >> don't forget the smell check. i like that. it's okay. [ laughter ] a live look outside. the heat is coming this weekend. sandy patel

struck finally, the san jose sharks will reopen limited number of fans. everybody two years and older will be required to show proof of a negative covid test or proof of receiving your complete vaccination. wanting to keep note of, you will be able to eat or drink in your seats. there will be a designated area for food and beverages. >> that's good. let's get a check on the

weather. >> take a look at this lift picture from santa cruz camera. you can see how nice it is. plenty of sun. here is a look at a not so sunny view. this looks like summer. san francisco is fogged in. air-quality will be good to moderate over the next four days. if you are going to be out and about at the beach or any of the coastal trails, taking a hike, it will be nice weather. fog is closing in on the coast tonight, but it is a compressed marine layer. is not going to advance in the inland valley's overnight tonight. downtown oakland right now, 52. 50 at the bay. grab a jacket before you go if you are going to be near the ghost. golden gate bridge the sun with

a brief. low 70s for livermore and napa. 76 degrees in fairfield. if you are getting away this weekend, and you are flying, local airports will be fine with the exception of sfo. take a look at honolulu. scattered showers, 78 degrees. new york city, chicago, partly cloudy and cooler than what we are experiencing. los angeles, forgetting -- son getting ready to set. it's not going to be terribly warm at the coastline. temperatures in the morning, 40s for you out the door pick visibility will be part or parts of the bay area. tomorrow afternoon, 84 in gilroy. 64 and the bay. breezy conditions will continue

along the coast. 60 in daly city with lingering fog. 67 in san francisco. san rafael, low 80s. 76 in oakland. 84, concord. 82, livermore. next week, on tuesday, we may see drizzle as the system passes through. it will be cooler weather. we are watching for the april 25th date. we will see the possibility of rain in the bay area going into the 26th. seven-day forecast, second half of your weekend featuring summerlike heat. it eases on monday. colored, drizzly for tuesday. temperatures in the comfort zone, 70s. i want to remind everyone, climate of hope special is at 9:00 p.m. tomorrow night. a partnership between abc7 and net geo. something to look forward to. >> a good show.

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lynch has entered into the sports ownership business in his hometown. >> oakland sports club announced lynch joined the group. he said it was important for him to keep those words in oakland when other teams are leaving for other markets. >> he also hosted a discussion with dr. anthony county, addressing concerns around vaccines in historically underserved communities. it looks like we are having an audio problem. the full discussion can be found on the productions page. at one point, they were going back and forth. he has his own, almost colorful language. >> yes. >> he says yes, do you even understand the words that i'm saying right now? dr. fauci says yes. i got you. i know exactly what you are asking.

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tonight, the deadly shooting rampage, both inside and outside that fedex facility in indianapolis. at least eight people killed in a massacre that lasted just one to two minutes. the suspect, a former employee there armed with a rifle. authorities say he drove to the warehouse and immediately began shooting, then shooting and killing himself. what we're learning tonight about the suspect and about his mother's call to police last year. there is also new reporting tonight in the deadly police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in chicago. the video now showing the boy with a 21-year-old in th minutes before they're confronted by police. the officer yelling to see his hands. authorities say a still frame of the video shows adam toledo holding what appears to be a gun

in his right hand before allegedly tossing it. then shot and killed. the video appears to show it all