the deaths of these three men when police say he is linked to evan victims abc 7 news reporter leanne melendezwsroom with more on what police are finding out leanne. yeah, well the da says they have linked the bullets recovered from the gun that brownlow brownlee had to all seven shootings, but in three cases they have other evidence that really solidified their case now they're waiting for that additional evidence in the other four shootings and once they do they will add those charges. it was revealed today that wesley brownlee was an interesting truck driver who recently moved to stockton from alameda county in court. he was charged with three counts of murder, even though investigators say the ballistic tests show a match in all seven shootings the district attorney for san joaquin county said, they are waiting for additional evidence in the other four cases. we believe it allow us to move forward on the remaining counts. we're just waiting for that information before they process. either the victims were latinos and four were homeless. the da is investigating whether this could be a hate

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abc 7 news senior education reporter leanne melendez, once again joins us in the newsroom with their biggest concerns and there are a lot of hurdles they have to overcome a lot and you know, the big concerns are and we all know it. how can i continue to afford living here in addition deon teachers were asked to choose a word to describe how they felt so the words exhausting and stressful came up over and over again and among the words not used frequently were empowering and enjoyable. remember the start of this academic year happy faces enthusiastic kids greeted by a shortage of teachers in august for those 19 classroom vacancies. we are currently filling them with substitutes, which we know is not ideal. even the first lady weighed in we know that this has been a problem for a long time not only are school districts in california experiencing staffing issue, but a recent survey found that many educators are barely hanging on it gets harder and harder every single day. it's hard especially, you know when you have to take personal days or sick days and there's no subs because people i

leanne melendez, abc7news.e've been able to do so many special stories in honor of hispanic heritage month so check them out on the app, available on apple tv, google tv, fire tv, and roco. download it wherever you stream. still to come, another mass shooting, this time in north carolina. the suspected shooter only 15. in san francisco, a violent ambush in the mission vic's -- mission district. >> disney is celebrating halloween with a month for love tricks and treats for the whole family. on disney plus, hulu, and freeform, streaming exclusively on disney plus, "hocus-pocus two," the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic. fright night, a chilling special from the marvel cinematic universe. celebrate 31 nights of halloween with your favorite scary movies, all month long. here's what you can watch today. an evil spirit is haunting hulu with cauldrons of creepy content. enter the huluween hub if you dare. spectacular programs on disney plus, hulu, all month long. it's a scream. [which does your vitamin c last 2

leanne melendez found a napa company that's cornered the market and is operated mainly by latinas. >> a simple command sets off a chain reaction of sorts. this is the rancho gordso warehouse in napa. >> what i have noticed here is the number of women here. it is like a force. how did that happen? >> the environment is so nice. we just attract each other. >> it is like a family. >> basically. >> women get things done a lot. >> thank you. >> they do. >> steve is the owner of rancho gordo, who pays his workers a living wage. it is no surprise the retention rate is high >> -- is high. >> we treat people with respect. >> they sell between 25 and 30 varieties of beans. most come from small farms in mexico and growers on the west coast. >> these can be used for chili. >> like wine with hints of vanilla or licorice, each being variety has a distinct flavor and texture. >> for example, that one has a chocolate flavor. yes. and we have the cranberry that is more creamy. we have some that taste almost like meat. >> flavors and texture you cannot get from canned beans. spreading the bean dogma is

san francisco leanne melendez abc 7 news pretty life like a lot of ways. yeah. all right. let's turn to our weather as we kick off another week. yeah, sandy patel is here with the forecast san diego. yeah, dan and alma we're gonna take a look at live doppler 7 right now because we have some snow showers and showers and lightning strikes that have developed just south of the tahoe area as we take a look at the wider picture parts of southern california also seeing some precipitation. this is just in those areas here locally. we don't have it, but hopefully that changes in the coming months coming weeks live doppler 7 does show some fog near the coast high temperatures today primarily in the 50s to 80s. we do have a nice breeze coming off the ocean. it's not strong sfo 18 miles an hour. here's a lovely view from our san jose camera where the sun is out and a look at those temperatures. you'll need the jacket if you're stepping out in san francisco 57 degrees oakland you're at 6. 967 in palo alto low to mid 70s from santa clara to san jose. the marine layer is pretty healthy.

in the newsroom, leanne melendez, abc7news. ama: tomorrow vice president kamala harris returns to the bay to discuss climate change. she was down in los angeles today. she joined other city leaders to talk about reproductive rights for women. they discussed confusion over new laws passed and encouraged women to vote in the election. >> the reality is, we are going to have to protect these rights ultimately by having national legislation. there's only one path to getting there. ama: she mentioned the biden administration will address the misinformation surrounding reproductive rights. dan: new developments on the dire state of the mississippi river. the water levels have had their lowest on record in memphis. it breaks the lowest recorded measures set in 1988. other areas of the river are in jeopardy of hitting record lows, that could bring damaging implications for the country's shipping supply chain network. large cargo of crops, oil, plastic from minnesota to new orleans may be stuck if levels key proceeding. ama: today is th

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that's true as part of hispanic heritage month abc 7 news reporter leanne melendez highlights a restaurant that is changing perceptions about what mexican food and spirits are all about walk into cantina los majos, and it looks like a typical fine dining restaurant. there's a large selection of wines displayed on the walls, but these ones don't come from napa or sonoma or france or italy or spain? there from mexico that catches some customers by surprise. i had no idea. excellent value is spectacular. the restaurant is a dream come true for owner. whoventino. katrillo. he's owned a taqueria in san francisco's inner richmond, but he wanted a place to elevate the perception of mexican food. so with the help of his brother and other associates, he opened this restaurant a few blocks away from his taqueria. it's built as the first exclusively mexican wine bar in the united states. we have a total 61 most of them. i'm from bailed valle de guadalupe is mexico's premier wine growing region. it's about a 90-minute drive south of the mexican border with san diego a lot of different soils weather pa

in the newsroom, leanne melendez, abc7news.: tomorrow vice president kamala harris returns to the bay to discuss climate change. she was down in los angeles today. she joined other city leaders to talk about reproductive rights for women. they discussed confusion over new laws passed and encouraged women to vote in the election. >> the reality is, we are going to have to protect these rights ultimately by having national legislation. there's only one path to getting there. ama: she mentioned the biden administration will address the misinformation surrounding reproductive rights. dan: new developments on the dire state of the mississippi river. the water levels have had their lowest on record in memphis. it breaks the lowest recorded measures set in 1988. other areas of the river are in jeopardy of hitting record lows, that could bring damaging implications for the country's shipping supply chain network. large cargo of crops, oil, plastic from minnesota to new orleans may be stuck if levels key proceeding. ama: today is the 33

in san francisco, leanne melendez, abc7news.ians are encouraged to apply for the student debt relief program. three point 5 million people are eligible for loan could -- forgiveness. alex padilla hosted a virtual event. >> billions of dollars owed to californians. it comes as a surprise because of inequities. this announcement here celebrating love a life-changing effect on those who need relief the most. larry: the plan forgives up to $10,000 in federal student debt. pell gntn t up $2000 forgiven. krisn:lecas sa the company has decided to stop considering job candidates from the bay area. this is from a new site, insider. they're avoiding candidates from here as well as seattle, new york, washington, d.c.. it means higher salaries. the average wage for a tech employees is more than $175,000 a year. they are looking at talent from cities. one of the hottest tickets right now in the bay area is a powerball ticket. the grand prizes $700 million. this largest powerball jackpot so far this year, the eighth largest ever in u.s. lotte

leanne melendez explains how this new program is turning skeptics into believers.t sounds] >> before you make any judgments, we ask you come with an open mind. >> these cats don't need to be fed or go outside or anything. they just stay with you inside. >> zuckerberg san francisco general hospital now has 50 robotic cats and dogs for their patients on the acute care for elders unit. they cost between $120 and $150. the dogs are more expensive. nurse becky remembers giving one to an agitated patient part >> we gave her a cat it was like night and day. she loved it. she was petting it, talking to it. definitely helped reduced her agitation. this painting -- patient named her pet ruby. there is a sense of calmness because somehow the nonliving brought comfort to the living. >> whether a pet is living or is a stuffed animal or a doll, or this robotic patch, it really doesn't matter. it is that opportunity to connect and feel connected. >> that's what many elderly patients need. >> if they benefit the elderly, they are great for children. a columbia university study fou

abc 7 news senior education reporter leanne melendez is in the newsroom with their biggest concerns and leanne teachers have already been through so much during the pandemic already. and they're feeling that and the big concerns are as expected. how can i continue to afford living here, you know in addition teachers were asked to choose a word to describe how they felt the words exhausting and stressful came up time and again and among the words not used frequently were empowering and enjoyable. emmemberta enthusiastic kids greeted by a shortage of teachers in august for those 19 classroom vacancies. we are currently filling them with substitutes, which we know is not ideal. even the first lady weighed in we know that this has been a problem for a long time not only are school districts in california experiencing staffing issue, but a recent survey found that many educators are barely hanging on it gets harder and harder every single day. it's hard especially, you know when you have to take personal days or sick days and there's no subs because people it's really hard to get people to w

latino winemakers who are young bold and trying to make a name for themselves abc 7 news reporter leanne melendezfocuses on the next gener. station of winemakers in california the salinas valley is known as one of the most productive agricultural regions in california the warm weather combines with the cool coastal breezes. make it an ideal place to harvest grapes for wine. it's here where we met 35 year old miguel lepe whose parents came from mexico as far workers. and i think that's where i get my hard work, you know mentality from as a winemaker. he's supervises a crew also invested in making great wines. and obama says here can't. let it is the assistant winemaker at rath wines, but he also makes wines for other people and has his own brand lepe sellers all made in one custom crush facility. most of our clients they just have a vineyard or they just source from other vineyards as well. so some of them don't even have their vineyard and so that we take care of the entire wine making process for them. after the grapes are crushed the magic begins with a fermentation process in this case because

in napa, leanne melendez, abc 7 news. >> we have so many other special stories in honor of hispanic heritager streaming app is available on apple tv, google tv, and roku. download it wherever you stream. another mass shooting, this time in north carolina. the suspected shooter only 15 years old. in san francisco, a violent ambush in the mission district has the potential victims fighting back. (vo) it's a fact! two out of three americans who qualify for medicare do not receive all the benefits they deserve. you could be missing out! now anthem blue cross introduces a free medicare plan checkup to make sure you receive all the benefits you qualify for in 2023. call 1-866-336-3448 today and receive extra benefits for a zero dollar monthly premium. benefits like dental, vision, hearing and prescription drugs! and to help you stay healthy at home, you can have free prescription drug delivery, online doctor visits twenty-four seven, and free exercise classes. you can even receive money towards over-the-counter health items. call 1-866-336-3448 today and feel confident you have all the benefits yo

here is glenn miller -- leanne melendez.'s a competition to be in the hall of fame of bathrooms. pride park and square park in new york city, bankrupt park in colorado, all shown in full glory. [flushing] san francisco has never reached that claim to fame. >> we have not had any winners from san francisco. reporter: at large restroom supply company provides the brightest and most innovative public bathrooms. >> it is not something people talk about often but everyone values a clean and functional restroom. reporter: maybe san francisco is not ready to give up yet. the plumbing already exists, the city has secured state funding to build a small 150 square-foot public bathroom right in the heart of the noise valley neighborhood at the cost of $1.7 million. >> put it to better use. it is ridiculous. a stupid bathroom. reporter: that is the estimate given by the parks and recreation because of all the labor that would be involved. city officials hope it won't be -- is what caused that much. >> they have an idea of what it will b

libby and say how succeed will hopefully motivate and even younger generation to move forward leanne melendez abc 7 news. our coverage of hispanic and latin american heritage month continues on our abc 7 bay area streaming tv app. it's available on apple tv google tv fire tv and roku just search what's it like having xfinity internet with supersonic wifi? it's fast... like beyond-gig-speed fast. yeaaaaaaaaay!!! with three times the bandwidth, and the power to connect hundreds of devices at once. get the xfinity supersonic bundle with unlimited gig speed internet, wifi equipment included and a free 4k streaming box. all for $50 a month with a 2 year internet rate guarantee and no annual contract when you add xfinity mobile with unlimited data. switch today! naomi: every year the wildfires, the smoke seems to get worse. jessica: there is actual particles on every single surface. dr. cooke: california has the worst air pollution in the country. the top 2 causes are vehicles and wildfires. prop 30 helps clean our air. it will reduce the tailpipe emissions that poison our air kevin: and helps prev

helpful for a community to come together when so many other communities don't in the newsroom leanne melendez abc 7 news dan thank you a hit and run suspect who was being chased by oakland police this morning hit and killed another driver who had nothing to do with the chase this all started friday afternoon with a hit and run on 73rd avenue at international boulevard. card police say the suspect jonathan hernandez flashed a gun at the victim of that crash and started making threats the victim de-escalated the situation and called police. well fast forward to this morning officers say they spotted hernandez around 7 am and they say he tried to take off so they chased him the chase ended with the suspect crashing into a pickup truck and killing the driver at 69th avenue in san leandro street this perceived investigated by the department and at some point when the investigation is concluded this pursuit group go before a review board to determine whether it complied with policy or not. the suspect was arrested and the officers involved in the pursuit have not been placed on routine administrati

in san francisco, leanne melendez, abc 7 news. >> now for your morning money report, if you like the taste of pumpkin spice, you're going pay for it. a combination of inflation and robust demand means you're paying about 14% more for pumpkin spice products compared to similar other products. pumpkin spice latte is about $1 more than a regular starbucks drink. that's a 6% increase compared to last year. many other pumpkin spice products at whole foods and trader joe russ aalso seeing large markups, some up to 100%. if you're yeou mhte t lk. several of tigced ey be clth and kohl's wl be open. it's a practice many first start in 2020 in response to the pandemic. last year target said it will never open on the holiday again. the c.e.o. saying that, exactly what i just said. taking a live look at the new york stock exchange, you can see that we are up 153 points. >> as we are heading into the november election, experts say america is facing a critical shortage of poll workers. veterans across the country and here in the bay area are stepping up top fill in the gap. abc 7 news reporter glo

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in the newsroom leanne melendez abc 7 news. okay, it's tricky situation all the way around lee and thank you so much. san francisco apparently has a glut of empty homes a new report says sf has the highest residential vacancy rate of any other major us city overall. it's close to 15 percent. boston is the next highest around 11% followed by washington dc a report by the city found there were about 40,000 vacant homes in 2019 is shot up to around 60,000 last year, which is an increase of 52 percent one area. that sticks out is units for rent the rental vacancy rate rose by 142% the report points to the pandemic as one of the main reasons for the increase in infectious disease experts are keeping a very close eye on several new covid variants. they could play a big role in our next surge abc 7 news reporter loose peÑa explains what we need to watch out for for several weeks experts have noticed a peak in covid cases both in europe and asia the majority pointing to variance xbb and bq1 scientists in the us believe that's our warni

was in oakland last year abc 7 news reporter liam melendez is live in the newsroom now with more on brownlee and his connection to the bay area leanne. so here's what we know according to records obtained by our media partner the east bay times brownlee lost a brother early on to gun

treatment was halted for some time abc 7 news reporter liam melendez is in the newsroom with more on these really important findings, leanne. yeah, dan. well that report released today concluded that we've lost some ground in the fight against hiv, but it's not only san francisco or the rest of the nation but worldwide because we were so again like you said focused on covid the united nations program on hiv reported back in july that prevention goals were off treatment goals were off they called their report in danger. the headline is one that many feared new hiv cases in san francisco increased for the first time in nine years for starters hiv clinics were forced to close during the peak of the covid pandemic. it's sort of very disheartening because we have this way to combat hiv and we fell we completely backslid the report was sponsored by the pharmaceutical company gilead and the advocacy group glad the numbers are concerning hiv testing dropped by 97% at the peak of the covid pandemic if they're not getting hiv tests and learning their hiv status whether positive or negative. we also see that that impacts the way that