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america. this time happening in the south. now at 5:00 what we are learning about the blinken -- the bank employee in kentucky who brought a gun to work, killing several workers. kumasi: gun violence also impacting bay area family. this morning we are hearing from grieving friends after a five-year-old was shot while driving along five 880 over the we get. reggie: president biden ending the national covid emergency. how some local restaurants are still working hard just to make ends meet. kumasi: there is a new baby falcon and chick at berkeley. we are excited about that and more are expected by the end of the day. reggie: the drama continues to unfold. kumasi: there is a hole watch party today. reggie: ok. go morning on this tuesday,

april 11. kumasi: let's check out our forecast with drew. drew: some clouds out. here is live doppler satellite. cover, starting the great -- starting the day with gray skies. reduced visibility. down to a quarter of a mile in half moon bay. we start the day with a lot of cloud cover but we finish with not only sunshine but some breezy conditions. temperatures right now in the mid to upper 50's for the most part. a live look outside from the exploratorium camera. a lot of fog out right now. we see a lot more sunshine as a lot of these clouds move out. the afternoon is bright sunshine. the wind will pick up and it will feel cooler today compared to the last couple of days. temperatures for most of us going below average by the afternoon. we will take a closer look at

these temperatures and the wind that picks up today, in about six minutes. reggie: developing news in louisville, kentucky where a bank employee open fire killing four of his employees and injuring more. police say it was live-streamed during the attack. jobina is at the live desk. jobina: officers arrived at the old national bank within three minutes of being dispatched, quickly killing the gunmen in stte -- in a shootout. after the mass shooting family and friends gathered at a vigil last night to remember the victims. government was recently given notice that he was going to be fired and that he left a note for his parents and friends, indicating he planned to shoot up the bank. witnesses say the gunmen walked into their crowded conference room and started shooting. people ran, others scrambled to

lock them sorters that lock themselves into bathrooms and reportedly inside the vault. >> he started shooting. the person next to me got blood on me from it. >> i want to thank the following officers for responding and doing their best to try to save some of my friends and many others. jobina: the governor of kentucky says two of the victims were his close friends. to louisville more metro police officers were also hurt. one of them just graduated from the academy 10 days ago. he was shot in the head and it's now in critical condition. i want to take a look at this map hymie. these are the 15 mass shootings that have happened in april alone. there have been 140 six mass shootings in america this year. these are cases of only just part of the story because they are just a fraction along with suicides, murders and other

shootings that make up gun violence cases here in this country. kumasi: gun violence has also had an impact here in the bay area. this morning heartbreaking words from a family friend describing the five year goto-year-old girl shot and killed on the freeway. live in fremont what is left to be learned in this investigation. >> a family friend spoke on behalf of the friend that's on behalf of the family describing the moments before the shooting. the family was on the road searching for directions on their phone, lost, looking for a way to milpitas. they were on their way to an outback steakhouse to a family birthday party. that is when shots rang out. a five-year-old girl s killed. police placed the shooting i the fremont area of five 880. we know a short distance later in the family crossed into

milpitas, saw a chp officer on the freeway and pulled over. chp is not linking the shooting death to a shooting that happened moments earlier on fremont boulevard or to three arrests made hours later in santa cruz. spoke with a family friend. a woman who the five euro called auntie ashley. >> i just got home from seeing them. they are crushed. a little bit easier to talk, a little bit easier to make plans. of what is going to happen. but the biggest thing case doesn't matter. investigation doesn't matter. it is all about celebrating her life and remembering how amazing of a girl she was. >> actually says she was there in the aftermath saturday night

and remembering having to pick up her friend, the five-year-old's mother from the scene. among her family, we are learning alianna leaves behind her parents and her three older siblings, including her brother who is 11 months older than her. they were very close and we are told by the mother they were actually sitting side-by-side during saturday's shooting. you can only imagine how that family is feeling and how that little boy is feeling as this investigation continues. chp is asking for anyone with details about what may have happened on that stretch of 880 between fremont and milpitas to come forward. kumasi:

protesters demanding the alameda county district attorney prosecute the people responsible for the death of jasper as harshly as possible. he is a two-year-old killed in shooting on i-8 80 in oakland year ago. protesters say they are concerned after d.a. price directed hurt staff to sentencing enhancements, which can had -- which can add years to sentencing. in video last week she said her office is still reviewing charges against the suspects in jasper's case. the weight of all this gun violence can be very difficult to process so we have put together a list of vetted resources. you can visit abc7news.com to take action and for information for help. reggie: a slow ride in res to the death of a cycling champion last tuesday. a car crashed into him and presidio.

renewed calls by the san francisco bite coalition for protected bike lanes for cyclists in the city. kumasi: after more than three years, two presidential administrations and more than a million people dying nationwide, president biden has signed legislation to end the national emergency for covid-19. the white house opposed the measure but did say the president would sign it if it passed congress. the administration had planned to end the national emergency may 11. which is also when the public health emergency is set to expire. public health emergencies would allow for other -- would allow for covid 19 tests and other benefits. reggie: is the impact on our local restaurant scene. san francisco has always been a hotbed for culinary innovation and taste and this friday could stop spring restaurant week. despite the excitement many bay restaurants say they are still

struggling from the pandemic. >> 185 of the around san francisco will kick off the city's spring restaurant week this friday. >> we have 25 persisted in. we have 32 restaurants from chinatown. >> despite the excitement starting the launch, many bay area restaurants say they are still struggling and trying to get back on their feet after covid. >> staff have left. the pandemic kind of took away a lot of our staff. we are starting to get people returning but it is definitely still a challenge. >> to lack of customers. >> there is less people in san francisco. because there is less customers. >> places like this are in example of some of the struggle bay area eateries have faced since the pandemic. the struggling restaurant scene was the topic of the night in a panel discussion at manny's on monday. it has gotten the attention of

several in the culinary world after several restaurants missed out on prestigious awards. >> we may not have all the accolades we used to have because maybe they are getting more spread around. >> it is pretty dynamic. our access to ingredients it's better than anywhere. the caliber of people working in the industry here is really strong. >> many local restaurant owners say they know the city is going through a transition. they still believe our local food culture is one of the best in the world. after a few hard years they encourage everyone to support local establishments to win this restaurant week. >> i wouldn't be anywhere else. i love san francisco, i love the scene, i love everything about it. kumasi: if you are planning a trip to monterey county in the next few weeks you might find accessing a popular park is going to be a challenge. crews are still cleaning up point lobos state national reserve after several months of strong storms.

the park had been close for most of the year but now it is back open. some trails and areas of the park are off-limits as crews carry out repairs. it has become surprising for visitors to see. >> i am driving up now seeing this crew and all of this blocked, closed off is totally different than before. that was kind of a shock to see. kumasi: state parks across monterey county will be assessed in the next few days but officials report the damage in several locations is still extensive. drew: 5:12 this morning. we take you to live doppler 7 along with satellite. you can clearly see a friend that has moved on shore across the west coast. we had rain in parts of oregon and washington. as it moved into northern california, it hit a lot of dry air. that rayna evaporated quickly. for us it brought increased cloud cover overnight and bringing the marine layer back along the coast. missedhat drizzle f o us first thing. t as that front clears us

later today it will clear out the cloud cover and pick up our win. futurecast at 8:00 a.m., temperatures in the 50. by lunchtime a lot more sunshine on the way. into the afternoon we turn sunny skies. the temperatures go back below average. wiping away that mild air we had for the past couple of days. most of us only in the 50's and 60's. thanks to the strong wind along the coastline today. we will have wind close gusting close to 35 miles per hour at the coast. pretty breezy at times. morning clouds giving way to brighter skies this afternoon. a breeze picks up. 56 in the city. 66, vallejo. as we head toward the weekend we will bring back some of that warm weather. we will talk about that in a few minutes. jobina: we have a new report of a crash in livermore on eastbound 580 causing a margin

-- causing a minor delay. elsewhere looking pretty clear as we bring in our live camera, emeryville at 80. this is a bit heavier in terms of traffic than what we saw yesterday in that area. we will keep an i on the maze for you. san mateo bridge clear moving in both directions. it is busy outside for this time of the morning. tracy to dublin you're resting around 49 minutes. just that minor crash in livermore. the counter commute direction, everything is clear. reggie: relocating the housed in the east bay. still ahead, the actions taken to deal with a large encampment in oakland. kumasi: the water is clear as ever. one major factor officials are pointing to. reggie:

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reggie: happening today the oakland city council will hold a discussion to put in new fiction is a place that was discussed during the pandemic. landlords are not happy about

this proposal because it would keep the moratorium in place until september to give renters enough time to prepare. landlords want it to end now. the proposal also contains protection for renters. including changes to just cause eviction. a vote on this proposal is expected in the coming weeks. this morning crews are expected to continue work to clear the massive wood street encampment in west oakland between 18th and 20th streets. heavy equipment moved into the area yesterday, weeks after a federal judge lifted a restraining order, putting the eviction of on housed on hold. the land is being cleared for a new affordable housing unit. city officials say their goal is to transition the unhallowed people to city shelters over the coming weeks. >> we have lived under constant stress, constant duress. we have been under siege for years just because we are here and we are an inconvenience.

they don't see us as people. they just see us as a problem. reggie: oaklands acting homelessness administrators says they are read locating -- relocating. kumasi: happening today, discussion for reparations payments for black san franciscans. it is not clear if any decision or any kind of payment or payment system will be taking place. african-american representations advisory board have their monthly meeting yesterday. reparations committee is set for a final report in june. the city of san francisco has been ordered to make its main library and to other facilities more accessible for people with disabilities. according to the chronicle in appeals court made that ruling yesterday and ordered a judge to review the possibility that 10 reclamation -- 10 recreational facilities and the botanical garden needs work as well. though federal lawsuit claimed

facilities had steep entrance ramps, bathrooms without grab bars and other issues. reggie: an encouraging site for the health of lake tahoe. the lakes water is the clearest it has been in the last 40 years. the tahoe environmental researchers credit it with tiny plankton. they feed on algae that clouds the water. officials say the lake gained nearly 10 feet of visibility in the water in four months time in late 2022. kumasi: thank goodness. for a while now the news was not looking good. that is so great. reggie: welcome back plankton. drew: love that. clarity. today it is going to feel cooler. wind is picking up, temperatures tracking below average. look at our advertise this time of the year. that is the mellow -- that is the middle column. we are typically in the upper 60's to lower 70's this time of year. today we will be in the 50's to low 60's for the most part.

anywhere from about eight degree to six degrees below where we should be this time of the year. it is cloudy out there. overcast skies first thing this morning. here is a live look at sfo. low clouds, fog and some drizzle this morning. the second half of the day is brighter and windier. that brings in cooler weather today and wednesday. sunshine dominates the next several days. here is live doppler 7. it is quiet but we have cloud cover and drizzle along the coastline. six fog along the coast. half moon bay is down to zero miles visibility. that fog will linger for much of the morning. temperatures, waking up into the 50's. here is future weather. watch as clouds move out as the day goes on. clouds and sunshine, that is the call for your tuesday. tomorrow we have a lot of sunshine on your way for your wednesday. temperatures still below average. afternoon sunshine. the wind picks up strongest along the coast.

50's to 60's. notice cooler weather. clear skies tonight. temperatures in the 30's and 40's. here is your accuweather 7-day forecast without we keep that sunshine in the forecast. saturday warmer than sunday. temperatures in the 60's and 70's. kumasi: there is a lot of excitement in berkeley this morning over the hatching of the perley -- the pair looking falcon. reggie: here is a live view at the nest cam. we cannot see the falcon that was just born that we know it is born because it was walking around. it got shy. kumasi: so adorab i wonder if this is annie. i feel like this was annie. reggie: in my mind this is annie. the berkeley art museum archive is going to be streaming the

happy moment on its giant screen in downtown berkeley. video from a webcam at the top of u.c. berkeley spot tower captured yesterday's birds. you can see the chick, pink and fragile underneath mom. it looks like annie is in the same exact place. i am guessing that is her. today's hatched day celebration will be going on from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and you can watch the big moment on youtube. just search cal falcon. we have been following this journey of aunties for quite a while now. kumasi: bigs hatch. reggie: they didn't last time. kumasi: all of annie's have not hatched yet. but this time. reggie: and they are going to live long, blessed lives. kumasi: that is what needs to happen. everybody at the watch party needs to join hands and pray. reggie: that is right.

kumasi: [laughter] reggie: we are going to lay hands on her. kumasi: coming up, the seven things to know this morning. reggie: elon musk and twitter being taken to kurt -- taken to court.

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scandal. this move could impact thousands of cases. reggie: santa clarita water board will vote on reversing their emergency drought restriction. that would end the call for -- for residents to reduce by 40%. drew: number five, waking up to morning clouds. dense fog along the coast. even some drizzle. we brighten up the forecast later on throughout the day and that wind picks up. cool afternoon in the 50's and 60's. jobina: you might have a little bit of fog for your can -- for your commute. otherwise, looking great this morning. this camera in oakland showing 880 at the coliseum. kumasi: the national covid of emergency is over. president biden signed that legislation yesterday. the move does not affect the second public health emergency . popular e-cigarette maker juul

agreed to pay millions of dollars due to a deceptive add. to the state. the state of west virginia accused the company of using unfair deceptive practices and ads for marketing. reggie: three former former twitter execs are suing. claiming twitter owes them more than $1 million in legal fees for cases tied to their previous role. the group was among the people fired after elon musk about twitter last year. at the time you on musk claimed he was not required to pay anything, including severance because he fired those executives for cause. whole foods has closed its flagship san francisco location with very litt liinarft iop.

of business yesterday. the company blames drug use and crime around that area. it said in the statement, "if whole foods can ensure safety of team members, it will evaluate reopening." former police officer convicted in the killing of a black lives matter protester could soon walk free. the controversial part in being considered right now in print -- in texas will stop -- in texas.

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locker makers -- one of two lawmakers intimacy reinstated. following the expulsion last week after they sided with them and traders protesting gun reform. >> it is not ideal but it still works. kumasi: african rights act currently used to end a pregnancy. reggie: thousands of cases under review and could be under turn -- could be overturned. kumasi: tax day approaching fast. many approaching -- many here in the bay area have a six-month grace. -- grace period to file. drew: we start with live doppler 7 -- live doppler seven along with satellite. dense fog along the coast and some drizzle associated with a

cold front crossing through this morning and bringing about some changes later on this afternoon. in the form of winds and cooler weather. half moon bay we are down to zero mile visibility. the aware of that traveling along the coast this morning. temperatures in the mid-50's. not chilly by any means to start out ever tuesday but it is quite cloudy out there. here is a live look from the exploratorium camera. the tops of the buildings chopped off by low cloud cover, fog and drizzle. take a look at the day planner today. we find increasing sun as a day goes on. it turns breezy with wind gusting 35 to 40 miles per hour. we take a look at these highs, coming up. reggie: heartbreaking words from a family friend describing the five-year-old girl shot and killed while she and her family were on the freeway. abc 7 news reporter -- our abc 7

news reporter is live. >> places saturday nights deadly shooting in the fremont area of 880. they initially reported that it happened in milpitas. we know that after the family was shot at, they drove a short distance into no p does where they found a chp officer parked on the shoulder and pulled over. minutes earlier on fruit -- not linked to the shooting that happened in his earlier on fremont boulevard or a shooting that led to three arrest in santa cruz. family friend ashley spoke on behalf of the family. she wasn't there during the shooting but says moments before the family was searching for directions, lost, on their way to dinner. the five-year-old was shot and

killed. ashley says in the immediate data in the middle of grieving the community is trying to raise enough money to replace the family's vehicle. >> no fathers should have to drive a car their daughter was shot and died in. bullet senseless act of gun violence and no father should have to drive. still try to live life with a vehicle like that. >> actually says no justice will bring back alianna. her loved ones are remembering the little girl excited for easter who just got back from a trip from disneyland and would be celebrating her sixth birthday in just 10 days. ashley says the family is still in shock and they say a few days after family and friends have left, right now they are supporting them. after that is all cleared, the

absence of alianna and that is when the family will need more support. we are following any developments. live and a chp facility along 880. kumasi: new developments in what is becoming a stunning scandal within the antioch police department. officers accused in a texting scandal. 17 officers including the president of the antioch police union allegedly sent racist and homophobic -- homophobic messages and me thousands of cases past and presentwill be reviewed and overturned. developing news in texas, governor greg abbott is vowing to pardon a u.s. army sergeant convicted in the deadly shooting

of abe black lives matter protester. daniel parry was found guilty of murdering 28-year-old garrett fostered during a 2020 protest over george floyd's death in austin. he claims foster was carrying a rifle, threaten him while he was driving his car for uber. . says he then shot foster five times in self-defense. governor abbott says he is, "working as quickly as texas law allows to pardon. ." reggie: voted unanimously to reinstate justin jones. he and fellow democrat justin pearson were ousted for their alleged role in protests calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in nashville. commissioners in shelby county near memphis will decide pearson's fate wednesday. jones is a native of oakland. last night the oakland branch of

the naacp released a statement about what is happening in tennessee. it writes, "jones expulsion was nothing more than a modern day lynching for a young black man who stood up for what is right or call -- what jobina: the doj emergency a is trying to block the federal judge's ruling that would revoke the fda's approval and take it off the market as soon friday. the doj writing if allowed to take effect, the court's order would work scientific judgment and severely harm women. the abortion pill was approved by the fda more than 20 years ago and is used in more than half of all abortions in the united states. the texas judge appointed by rmrede donald ised on, "plainly

unsound reasoning." blessed the ruling ignored decades of scientific evidence. some democrats and some republicans are now arguing and urging the white house to defy the judges order entirely. >> this is an fda approved drug. i support the usage of fda approved drugs, even if we might disagree. it is not up to us to decide as legislators or a support system whether or not this is the right drug use or not. i agree with ignoring it. at this point. jobina: hours after the texas ruling came down a judge in washington state issued a contradictory ruling blocking any change to status quo rights as it related to the availability of the abortion pill. with that ruling only applies to the 36 states where it is currently legal. the texas ruling would apply to every state in the country.

some democratic governors are now building up a stockpile of the drug in case it is taken off the market friday. washington state has already purchased a three year supply. kumasi: we are digging into what it means here in california if this ruling is upheld. governor newsom announced the state has secured emergency stockpile of 2 million pills. the state says while california still believes it is central to the preferred regimen for medical medication abortion, stockpiling the drug will ensure california remains a safe haven for safe, affordable and accessible reproductive care. >> medication abortion will remain available in california. even if it is the abortion medication pillow. it is not ideal but it still works. kumasi: according to activists that we spoke with, if the

ruling is upheld, the drug could no longer be available in any state. they say it is important people no access to abortion would still be legal in california. reggie: president trump expected back in new york this week. children a financial fraud that lasted more than a decade. the lawsuit seeks $250 million and a band of trump operating a business in new york. that is set to go to trial in october. trump's legal team is appealing a judge's order for former vice president mike pence to testify in the investigation into january 6's direction. trump has privilege around his conversations with stop the testimony. pence could be called in front of a grand jury as early as this week. kumasi: for people here in

bay area, the irs extended the filing for taxes due to severe winter storms. residents of the bay area have until october 15 to file. disaster area should call the irs to request tax relief. this year's wet winter weather has bay area officials rethinking local restrictions. decisions that could be made today. reggie: as warmer weather moves through we are seeing super blooms throughout the state. local officials visit them responsibly. drew: let's go to live doppler 7 along with satellite. we have some changes to the forecast this morning. a cold front has moved on shore across the west coast. it brought rain to parts of

oregon and washington as it moved into northern california, it encountered a lot of dry air. most of this rain fell apart as it moved towards our location. as it crosses the bay area this morning we will find increased cloud cover, areas of dense fog, even a drizzle before bringing in some cooler weather and dusty wind that later today. here is future weather. starting out with gray skies. temperatures in the 50's. as you go throughout the day those clouds will clear out. we see a lot of sunshine later this afternoon that the winds pick up. the wind strongest along the coastline. about 4:00, mile-per-hour gusts are suspected and these wins coming out of the north are expected to bring cooler air. temperatures later today are going back below average. morning clouds, afternoon sunshine. wind picking up. that is the call for your tuesday. 64, san jose. 67, concord and santa rosa. warmer weather shows u

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kumasi: in today's gma first look, a new warning about charging stations we find at places like the airport. they can be helpful but the fbi says it can give hackers access to your devices. >> in this morning's gma first look, a warning from the fbi. >> it is travel season. we are all out there trying to make sure when we are on the road, airports, hotels, mal our phones can stay charge. a charging station is not necessarily monitor. >> the fbi issuing a ga freeing you can be unwillingy giving a criminal all the information off your phone. >> these public charging

stations could be tampered with with people of nefarious intent. they could install malware or monitoring software on your device which could allow them to see things like usernames, passwords, who you choose to banquet. >> coming up at 7:0 will share tips how to keep your device safe. kumasi: happening today we get another update of the impact of those winter storms. california's department of water resource holding a briefing to discuss the timing of this year's potential snowmelt. experts are set to talk about the risks posed to san joaquin valley and the city of corcoran. something that hasn't been seen in nearly four decades. if it does spillover it could flood the neighboring town as well as the state prison. look at these three images.

they really tell the story. you can see the difference in the current map is on the left versus the one on the far right that was a year ago. with local reservoirs in much better place, the question now becomes could it be time to rethink those water rules we have been so closely keeping to. abc 7 news reporter gloria rodríguez joining us now live in the newsroom tracking key decisions being made today and how you can save money on your water bill. gloria: because of all of the rain some bay area agencies are considering easing mandatory water restrictions. that could mean a lower water bills for you. today the san francisco public utilities commission will likely send a surcharge that could save san francisco households 15% on their bills starting next month. the santa clara valley water board will discuss reversing. the senior resources and

specialist there says that means retailers could end sur lower water bills would be a big financial relief for many homeowners. one san jose company has -- san jose couple has seen restrictions on every water bill. >> at the normal it is $290, $300. which is still quite a bit. gloria: santa clara county has seen a healthy water supply, like many parts of california. valley water released a new video showing higher reservoir levels in january of 2023, compared to 2021. santa clara county has been out of drought since march 16th but is still reminding californians to consider conserving water because the next drought is just around the corner. we will be tracking those key decisions today and letting you know how that will impact your monthly bill. reggie: while

exploding in vibrant displays this april across california. in the bay area we are on the verge of a super bloom. kumasi: more warm weather and could mean it could take off in a week or two. get out and enjoy the show but be mindful when you do. >> many of our wildflowers are very sensitive to soil disruption and trampling so it is very important that you stay on trails so we don't do the bloom. kumasi: you cannot pick the wildfires eat -- the wild flowers either. park officials say please do not illegally parked in order to get that perfect photo. drew: just don't stomp on them. reggie: don't walk on them. drew: use the path that is provided and take a nice photo. you know what is going to happen.

reggie: every year. drew: we should do a segment, shame on you. reggie: the shame. drew: we are going to find the #, super bloom. if we find anybody lying down, walking. reggie: here is the best way to pick wildflowers. drew: we will put you up on the screen. you will get shame. i see a little sponsorship. reggie: who would sponsor that? drew: the park service. reggie: i was thinking of a product that induces shame. nothing i can name right now. i can think of something but i can't name it. drew: let's go outside. we have some fog out there. drizzle. it is a part of a cooler pattern moving in. temperatures today, we wl beba'o

low 60's. the low average this time of year. take a pause on the mild weather we have for the past couple of days. headlines, overcast skies early on. we turn brighter today. cooler wind picks up. we are still sunny and dry over the next seven days. loud on live doppler 7, this cold front moving through as we speak. dense fog on the coastline. temperatures right now waking up in the 50's. watch future weather. as we go throughout of the day, clouds clear out. we end with bright sun and breezy conditions. 50's and 60's. tonight it is cloudy. i should say, it is clear with a light breeze with temperatures in the 30's and 40's. in the accuweather 7-day forecast we find cooler weather. but as we head towards the weekend we start to warm up. by saturday and sunday, in the 60's and 70's.

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reggie: april is earth month and all month long we are taking a closer look at how the climate crisis is impacting the water that is critical for so many on earth. a new report this morning raising alarms about sea level rise in the south. abc news reporter shows us it is worse than many scientists thought. putting cities like new orleans and the bullseye of catastrophe. >> this morning a new study warns of sea levels are rising in the south. accelerating rapidly since 2010, putting tens of millions in the path of future flood. >> we haven't seen anything

comparable over the past century. >> the study's co-author says sea levels across the south and gulf coast are rising at an unprecedented rate over the last 120 years. rising five inches since 2010. that is double the average global rate. >> sea levels are not only increasing along the coast, increasing along the adjacent atlantic ocean in the caribbean sea. >> rising sea levels due to greenhouse gases. >> we estimate approximately 40% of the s -- of the acceleration to man-made climate change. 60% of it is natural climate variability. ups and downs that always occur. >> researchers say hurricanes have been more severe in recent years due to higher sea levels and a storm surge, including

hurricane michael in 2018. >> it has been very traumatic. i cannot hardly eat, i cannot hardly sleep. it is unthinkable. >> michael hit florida's panhandle as a category 5 and hurricane ian last year claimed the lives of more than 100 people in florida. >> i don't have a house. i don't know where to go. i don't know where to live. >> scientists warned we need to adapt to clean energy but they say we also need to keep and i on sea levels because we may not see the impact for generations. kumasi: today is national pet day. when you have a firm baby sharing your home, every day feels like national pet day. but today pay special attention to your best animal friend and make sure you are providing them with the best environment. a reminder to throw away toys that are no longer safe, verify

vaccinations are up-to-date, check tags, microchips and other forms of id in case your pet gets lost. and if you don't have a pet, it may be time to visit a local shelter and offer an animal in need a forever home. night. name rooster. a snoring log. kumasi: he snores? new at 6:00, ikea is launching a new store. how to get money back for items you don't want anymore. reggie:

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adding a better bay area moving forward finding solutions. this is abc seven news. now i heartache in louisville after mass shooting. a bank employee opening fire killing at least five people. aztec amount of adults affected by gun violence -- a staggering amount of adults are affected by gun violence. >> is about and the on remembering her life and remembering what a wonderful girl she was. reggie: a five year old girl shot and killed on the freeway you'd want a friend the fed knew her is saying about that