en aÑos anteriores marÍa marcelo participÓ en esta portada, en la cual el dÍa de hoy hay sentimientos barrera nos va a contar por quÉ extraÑa tanto a la seÑora marÍa marcelo, que en otros aÑos estuvo acompaÑÁndola a usted y a todas las personas que participaron de esta posada. >> la extraÑo y la recuerdo como una mujer alegre, a mÍ me ayudÓ bastante. yo entrÉ en depresiÓn, ella me ayudÓ bastante. tÚ puedes salir adelante, tÚ eres fuerte, llora callada, no participaba en nada, en cambio marÍa entrÓ a mi grupo y de madre a madre, estuvimos en el grupo, ella tenÍa algo por hacer, siempre presentaba un plan, decÍa que Éramos muchas mamÁs. marÍa: serÁ una mujer muy luchadora por lo que escucho, veo que esta partida es un gran vacÍo que deja para ser, no sÓlo para usted, sino para la comunidad. >> cuando a mÍ me dieron la noticia yo no lo podÍa creer, me dijeron que estaba muerta, yo no lo podÍa creer. Íbamos a tener la posada del viernes, yo hablÉ con ella el sÁbado, porque en hojas de sanidad tambiÉn puso juguetes para los niÑos, le dije que se anote en la rifa, saliÓ elegida. marÍa: una

esta tarde se realizÓ una misa fÚnebre para celebrar la vida de la activista marÍa marcelo, quien mueree diciembre. marÍa antonieta: a la misa asistieron distintas personalidades de san josÉ. lo que muchos piden es que continÚe el legado vivo de marÍa marcelo. >> el amor que ustedes tienen hacia la seÑora marÍa continÚa, a pesar de su muerte. marÍa antonieta: esta misa se realizÓ en la iglesia sagrado de jesÚs, esto estuvo repleto de persona de la comunidad. >> marÍa luchaba por la comunidad, salud, educaciÓn, marÍa peleaba por la comunidad y a muchas personas que sienten esta perdida. marÍa antonieta: quienes la conocieron dicen que la movÍan el afÁn por ayudar al prÓjimo. >> ayudaba mucho a la gente, a la comunidad. es un legado que no debemos dejar perder en una ciudad como san josÉ. una mujer y documentada, sin hablar inglÉs, sin tener una casa propia, pero luchaba por todo el mundo. marÍa antonieta: entre el trabajo que realizÓ marÍa, estuvo una fundaciÓn. [habla en inglÉs] >> gracias al trabajo de marÍa se pudo recolectar mÁs de 5,000,000, ademÁs, se hizo muchas pruebas del covid—

realmente fue un evento muy emotivo, asÍ como le hubiera gustado a marÍa marcelo, reportando en vivo,ndo mayor iluminaciÓn, pues creen que esta es una tragedia que pudo evitarse y las autoridades recomiendan tener precauciÓn, tanto como conductor o peatÓn para evitar una tragedia y mÁs ahora que a partir del 1 de enero de 2023 en california los peatones van a dar de recibir citatorios, a menos de que queden en riesgo inmediato de ser atropellados cuando lo hagan, la ley prohÍbe que los oficiales de la policÍa otorgan multas, a menos de que sea estrictamente necesario. para ver la lista completa de las nuevas leyes, va a encontrar toda la informaciÓn que necesita. y luego de que una residente contactara a nuestra redacciÓn para denunciar un sinfÍn de baches en el Área donde vive, nuestro noticiero llegÓ a este lugar para ver quÉ tan daÑadas estaban las calles. >> mientra mÁs hondo, mÁs fuerte el golpe, mÁs fuerte se puede avanzar. >> a que tenemos varios baches en la calle. reportero: estos residentes dicen que no reciben respuesta. >> algunos vecinos tambiÉn lo reportaron en la cuadra

realmente la labor que ha hecho marÍa marcelo ha dejado huella en esta ciudad de san josÉ.bre de esta activista tan querida y que ha dejado un gran vacÍo en esta ciudad. esta noche vamos a hablar mÁs en detalle sobre la labor que se quiere hacer, para honrar el nombre de esta mujer que muriÓ y dejÓ un gran vacÍo en la ciudad. paola: gracias. padres de familias, dan a conocer la lista de los 10 juguetes mÁs riesgosos para los niÑos este aÑo. yadira: si quieres saber lo que podemos esperar este fin de semana, enebida se convierta en bebidas, haz un plan para llegar a casa con cuidado. hagas lo que hagas, no permitas que el alcohol conduzca. vaya con cuidado, california. ¿tiene insuficiencia cardiaca... ... y sufre de síntomas que no desaparecen? la insuficiencia cardiaca y otros síntomas como... ...síndrome del túnel carpiano... ...dificultad para respirar... ...latido irregular... ...y dolor lumbar podrían tratarse de algo... ...más grave llamado... ...attr-cm,... ...una enfermedad rara, diagnosticada menos de lo que ocurre y que empeora con el tiempo, por lo que es importan

la dirección que está viendo aquí >>> pues si está planeado en asistir, y que descanse en paz maría marcelo su único ocupante estabadurmiendo. ocurrió cerca de las seis y treinta de la mañana en (nombre extranjero) afortunadamente el detector de humo despertó a la persona, tuvieron que llegar con la larva para pedir refuerzos y lograron apagar el fuego >>> la policía público un video que muestra el momento en que uno de sus oficiales habría disparado mortalmente contra un sujeto le advertimos que las imágenes son fuertes. >>> el caso ocurrió el diez de octubre y el fallecido es un hombre que amenazaba con un arma a su exnovia. los agentes le habían dicho al sujeto que mostrara las manos pero este se negó y fue cuando le dispararon. hay un caso de investigación que no se dan a conocer las identidades de los involucrados >>> este llamado va para los residentes de san pablo si viven en esta zona deben de cuidar muy bien que parte lo estaciona pueden terminar multando incluso si lo dejan en el jardín >>> a partir de cuando entre en vigor estas regulaciones >>> manejar por las calles de san pabl

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that is how maria marcelo is being remembered. a force in her community . >> just devastating. somebody that you love a lot . i've heard a lot of people say, " she was a second mom to me." if that's the case, she had a couple hundred kids. it is devastating to lose someone who was at a vibrant part of our community. >> reporter: he was a cofounder alongside maria. a place for the community to seek treatment be on the local doctors office. >> she was the go to person if anyone had a problem or if there was a get in the community. when somebody needed counseling. when somebody experienced genetic violence. >> reporter: on wednesday evening, maria was leaving the christmas pilgrimage when she was hit and killed by a car in the intersection of perrymont avenue and onshore street. she was in a group of roughly 200 others , including one holding a stop sign that was ignored by the driver. >> we are in an era of distracted driving. a lot of people are on the phone. not that any of that was a factor prep all the information i have received this morning is the driver of the vehicle, who

those who knew and worked with maria marcelo have found a way to honor her. here's nbc bay area's damian trujillo. >> reporter: maria marcelo fought to keep the washington youth center open, to expand the hours and get kids off the streets. now her colleagues say they will continue that fight in her memory. her shrine still adorns the healing grove health center, a place that provides mental health, homeless assistance, and counseling. you'll also find a few tears these days, even though they try hard to keep them in. >> we had no time to cry. we had no time to because her programs are continuing at this very moment. >> reporter: besides, they say maria wouldn't want them crying. she'd want them fighting for those who don't have a voice, just like she did for so many years. >> with maria, there was no option "b." with her, it was like, noe, we're going to do this. this is how we're going to do it. >> reporter: maria was killed last wednesday. she was leading a religious holiday pilgrimage when she stepped onto the road and was hit by a car. but her spirit rem

un auto habÍa impactado la vÍctima, la oficina del mÉdico forense identificÓ la vÍctima como marÍa marcelostÁ investigando el caso, hablaran con amigos de la vÍctima y nos trae este reporte. >> marÍa era una mujer fenomenal y no para sÓlo los niÑos, creo que era para mÍ para todo el mundo. hubieran entendido del corazÓn de mariana. >> trataba de ayudar a todo mundo. >> madre de tres hijos. >> ella estÁ en el cielo y estoy segura que ella nos mira. >> no dejo de trabajar ni un segundo y ni siquiera durante la pandemia, buscando recursos para ayudar a los mÁs necesitados. >> ella ha dejado un legado. >> el alcalde lamentÓ su fallecimiento y reconociÓ la labor que por aÑos aporta a la educaciÓn local. >> marÍa era una gran campeona para nuestra comunidad y una amiga de mucho, ella trabaja mucho para animar a los padres y para invocar en sus hijos. >> marÍa marcelo no debe ser olvidado. >> la voy a pasear hasta el Último dÍa de mi muerte. >> celebrando posada navideÑa y transiciÓn con la virgen. un coche se estrellÓ con un peatÓn, ahorita no tenemos ninguna indicaciÓn que este accidente en col

la muerte de marÍa marcelo ocurriÓ tras ser atropellada en una calle de san josÉ mientras participbae ocurriÓ cuando estaban en las calles de esta ciudad, quÉ le dijera a la gente? >> estas calles son seguras. como todo, hay que tener vigilancia. la vigilancia es muy importante. hay que tener conocimiento del Área, de sus vecinos y todos necesitamos cumplir con las leyes. cuando hay un detalle o una cuestiÓn, nuestro departamento estÁ aquÍ para ayudar a la comunidad, explicar y educar. maria: le hice la misma pregunta la supervisora cindy chÁvez, si son seguras las calles de san josÉ. [habla en inglÉs] >> cuando estaba en el consejo de san josÉ la ciudad tenÍa mÁs de 50 oficiales que aplicaban la ley con respecto al trÁnsito, ahora tienen menos de 17 en una ciudad tan grande como esta y tan movida, no tener mÁs agentes es un problema, no tener todas las luces que se necesitan en las calles y no tener todos los cruces peatonales que se necesitan es un problema. asÍ que no, hace falta mÁs por hacer. victor: la investigaciÓn sobre este accidente continÚa en curso, residentes de la zona

. >>> bueno, la policÍa agrega que marÍa marcelo donde cruzÓ no habÍa cruce peatonal, tambiÉn recuerdanera noticiero telemundo 48. >>> gracias nathaly, marÍa marcelo, muy reconocida en la comunidad hispana de san josÉ. >>> seguimos con el informe en la tarde. pasamos al Área de la bahÍa, en oakland, la policÍa estÁ investigando un ataque con arma blanca en un plantel educativo, se confirma que la vÍctima y sospechoso son menores de edad y estudiante de la preparatoria. >>> de 15 aÑos sacÓ la navaja y la vÍctima 14 aÑos vl >>> la autoridad en este momento urgen a los padres de familia hablar con sus hijos, estar atentos con sus hijos, el ataque es investigado por la autoridad de la ciudad. >>> (hablan en inglÉs). san francisco, ahÍ la autoridad anuncian que tienen todo listo para re compra de armas pautado para este sÁbado, escuchamos a la alcaldesa y dijo que no se harÁn pregunta y ofrecen 100 a 200 dÓlares por cada arma entregada, esto se hace desde 2014 y ha permitido la recolecciones de 2500 armas de fuego. >>> tenga cuidado a la hora de programar su prÓximo destino turÍstico. mi com

as stephanie magallon reports, maria marcelo died while helping other people cross the street. >> reporter: maria marcello leaves behind three children. a procession coming from the scene of a horrific accident that took the life of a fierce leader. some say the heart of the san jose community. [ speaking non-english ]. >> reporter: she's going straight to heaven, says a longtime friend of maria marcelo, who was struck and killed while leaving a pilgrimage wednesday might. marcelo was trying to help people cross the street when a vehicle struck her. "it was so horrible, i couldn't scream. i continue to hear her," she says. her sister says she was always trying to unite her community. this was supposed to be the celebration of an event organized by marcelo. in her place were her children surrounded by the many lives she touched. >> she would walk in a room and take over. maria was amazing at building community. you can see tonight this is the community she built. >> reporter: marcelo founded several groups to transform and help her community. >> maria poured into a lot of us and built a fan

debido a que esta es su capacidad máxima en el interior, una muestra de lo que diga que era y es maría marcelouna de las cenizas de maría oran por el eterno descanso de una mujer entregada a la comunidad latina como lo hemos repetido en varias ocasiones y es que siempre ayudaba a quien más lo necesitaba destacan su lucha por la salud y la seguridad de las familias inmigrantes a maría le queda su esposo y tres hijos adultos y esto fue lo que nos dijo su hija sobre el legado que dejó su mamá >> yo creo que lo más difícil de que se haya ido mi mamá es todos los proyectos que ella empezó quedaron ahí y para mí es muy importante seguir ese legado y seguir con los proyectos que ya dejó >> maría perdió a su mamá la comunidad perdió a una campeona incansable y muchos perdieron a una querida amiga, conocidos de maría nos dicen que ella no habría querido que la llorarán sino que trabajaran para continuar ayudando a aquellos que lo necesiten con todas las personas que hemos hablado esa sigue siendo su misión y visión, su hija también nos dice que mañana va a comenzar este novenario de su mamá serán el ce

a comenzar el velorio de su mamá a partir de las 6:00 de la tarde sin duda alguna el legado de maría marceloroyectos saca fuerzas de todos estos recuerdos y estos ejemplos que dejó maría en vida también la ciudad de san josé se encuentra de luto tras el fallecimiento de (nombre extranjero) pasos 102 años es considerada una heroína nacional ya que durante la segunda guerra mundial dio el país trabajando en una fábrica en la que se elaboraban a las para aviones perdimos una mujer que nada más y vio a la familia sino que también a todo este país hay que destacar que maría también fue parte de la llamada (nombre extranjero) el grupo de mujeres que durante la segunda guerra mundial utilizaban paños en la cabeza y se unieron a la fuerza laboral para ayudar país buena pareja del área de la bahía se encuentra varada en perú justo cuando el país está con estas violentas acciones esto también con el nombramiento de la presidenta interina (nombre extranjero) nos explica esta situación lo que comenzó como unas hermosas vacaciones rápidamente se transformó en una situación potencialmente peligrosa para u

. >> marÍa marcelo no debe de ser olvidada. tamara: devoto de la virgen.de su vida. —— transcurrieron. >> al cruzar la calle, un coche de frÍo con un peatÓn y ahorita no tenemos ninguna indicaciÓn de que este incidente allÁ vinculado alcohol o drogas o manejar alta velocidad. tamara: quÉ se debe hacer para evitar que esto siga ocurriendo en la ciudad? >> necesitamos mejorar la calidad de protecciones en las calles. tamara: residentes de la zona donde ocurriÓ la tragedia, piden mÁs iluminaciÓn para que mÁs tragedias como esta no ocurran mÁs. y es que las pozas navideÑas son una tradiciÓn mexicana y hoy van a celebrar la vida de esta mujer como de ciertos allegados y seres queridos, una trabajadora incansable que siempre serÁ recordada especÍficamente por los residentes de esta zona, ya que recibieron la ayuda de esta mujer durante mucho tiempo y estos un lugar muy Íntimo donde se encuentran los hijos de la seÑora marÍa, tambiÉn amigos y familiares y mucha fortaleza para esta familia y como bien decÍa sus allegados, una persona que siempre serÁ recordada es

the victim has been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo. she is the co-founder of the local health care organization called healing grow. kron four's theresa stasi reports on what city leaders say must be done. put an end to these deaths. >> san jose police say it was around 7.30, wednesday night with 9-1-1. calls came in about yet another deadly crash involving a pedestrian. this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry mont killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety. and of course, our traffic laws and make sure that we're creating a safer c

estamos en vivo donde familiares y amigos se están reuniendo para recordar a maría marcelo.

the victim has been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo.'s the co-founder of the local health care organization called healing grove and kron four's terisa stasio reports on what city leaders say. >> must be done to put an end to these senseless deaths. >> san jose police say it was around 7.30, wednesday night with 9-1-1. calls came in about yet another deadly crash involving a pedestrian. this one happening near the intersection of and perry much killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in oedestrian safety. and of course, our traffic laws and make sure that we're creating a safer c

the victim has now been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo. she is the co founder of a local healthcare organization. it's called healing growth and kron. first theresa reports on what city leaders say. >> must be done to try to put an end to the senseless deaths. >> san jose police say it was around 7.30, wednesday night with 9-1-1. calls came in about yet another deadly crash involving a pedestrian. this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry mont killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work crea

. >>> todo una comunidad que continúa de luto tras la repentina muerte de maría marcelo, activista migranteo de los eventos últimos que maría ayudó a organizar, y en esta ocasión se terminó realizando una actividad para seguir esta líder comunitaria. >>> líderes afirmaron que maría deja un gran vacío. (sonido ambiente). >>> (inentendible) , no. cada persona debe tener una voz. >>> era una líder que realmente tenía el poder de compartir el liderazgo, no era un líder que mandaba a hacer todo. >>> y de cerca los esfuerzos de maría quien organizó una serie de programas, cursos de inglés, ayuda a la familia de bajos recursos, sobre todo inspiró a otros: >>> que uno no tuviera miedo, que uno supiera salir adelante y que las mujeres también va liamos mucho en este país. >>> gran campeona, (inentendible). >>> y el morado su color favorito sus seres queridos le dicen adiós, se comprometen a seguir sus pasos. >>> estamos tratando de que se haga lo que ella siempre quiso. >>> reportando en san josé, natalie vera, noticiero telemundo 48. >>> esta noche se confirmó la muerte del periodista estadounidens

hundreds of people gathered at the washington united youth center to share their memories of maria marcelo. we always like pretended like where is boston? 3 was absolutely the boss to 47 year-old was killed wednesday night after. >> getting hit by a car on little orchard street. and this is seen video from the citizen app. her friends say marcelo was leading a religious procession at the time. so hard here at the washington center to open programs for mary, get involved in really advocating for the children they spend speaking months. mayor sam liccardo says marcelo was the voice of the immigrant community. marcella was also co find their of keeling grove health center in san jose helping to provide health care to the poor, along with jesus. so we want to continue not to really, really grew our ministries and work together with our president, doctor angela by master says marcelo would want them to utilize the washington united youth center. more marcelo felt it was underutilized and would like to add more sports arts and activities. >> by master says they hope to do so in an effort to carr

precio alto no había cansancio para esa mujer de 6:00 de la mañana a 9:00 o 10:00 de la noche maría marceloesta pelea para nosotros es importante el centro comunitario en honor al trabajo que hizo lo hacen en busca de que este centro comunitario ofrezca hasta 50 horas semanales de programas para los niños algo que maría anhelaba la misionera esa tanto apoyar una cosa de estas como el segundo punto de no querer mirar niños a la vez cambiarle el nombre en su honor de que quienes la conocían aseguran que es lo mínimo que se merece al ser una mujer que el valor de defender lo que fuera necesario ese siempre fue una gran mujer que estaba allí para ayudar en san josé noticiero telemundo 48 por cierto mañana 16 de diciembre se estará llevando a cabo los servicios fúnebres de esta activista comunitaria será en la parroquia del sagrado corazón a partir de las 5:00 de la tarde lo invitamos a seguir en sintonía vamos a otras cosas la ciudad de oakland enfrenta una demanda por parte de oponentes a las medidas que le da derecho a padres también a representantes no ciudadanos a votar en elecciones de sus

maria marcelo was killed wednesday night after she was hit by a car while trying to cross the street on force. justin campbell reports how the community plans to carry out her legacy. >> a community activist being honored as a powerhouse friday. hundreds of people gathered at the washington united youth center to share their memories of maria marcelo. we always like pretended like where is 3 was absolutely the boss to 47 year-old was killed wednesday night after. >> getting hit by a car on little orchard street. and this is seen video from the citizen app. her friends say marcelo was leading a religious procession at the time. so hard here at the washington center to open programs for mary, get involved in really advocating for the children to a spanish speaking months. mayor sam liccardo says marcelo was the voice of the immigrant community. marcella was also co find their of keeling grove health center in san jose helping to provide health care to the poor, along with jesus want to continue not to really, really grew our ministries and work together with our president. doctor angel

another is a fix of maria marcelo, beloved community leader.she was hit and killed wednesday night while leading a rosary pro session as part of the nine-day tradition. >> there were children there. there were, you know, lots of families there. and it's just not something anyone ever wants to see happen. dr. angela bymast sera physician and a close friend of marcelo. marcelo spent months planning the days long oax celebration and was killed on the eighth night of the celebration less than 24 later, marcelo's loved oned were continued to continue her work even if it meant getting out there for the final night of prayer. >> the daughter spoke up and said she would want us to walk. you know, there's this courage that maria had -- if something bad happens you don't run from it. >> only this time with san jose police escort. it marks the 61st traffic death this year bymaster wants marcelo to be remembered for who she was and her many contributions. >> i always tell people she's the caesar chavez of our community. anything that happened in this neigh

maria marcelo was the cofounder of gillett grove health center. she was preparing to help a group of people cross little onshore street when she stepped headed to the road and was hit by a car. >> it's a very tragic situation. one traffic fatality in our system , it is too many pick this year, 61 people have lost their lives on our city streets. it needs to be a collaborative effort. the police department can't do it bright sales. >> we want to tell you, the driver is cooperating with the investigation. she was the 61st traffic fatality in san jose this year and the 31st pedestrian death. those are record highs for the city. coming up at 7:00 , we are going to have more on marcelo's work in the community . >>> after nearly 10 months in russian attention, brittney griner is on her way home tonight . russian state media releasing this video of the wnba star being swapped for international arms dealer viktor bout. russia had been holding her since february after she was caught traveling with cannabis oil . left out of the deal was marine paul whelan

she was long time community activist, maria marcelo. that's according to omar torres. he is in the glasses. the incident happened near little orchard street near the plant shopping center after 8:00 last night. police say the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating. the san jose mayor tweeting upon news of her passing, recognizing her work on behalf of immigrant families and saying in part, quote, our hearts break for maria's family and friends. >>> new at 11:00, crews battling against a house fire in saratoga. this was in the area of short hill court and chester avenue. firefighters upgrading this to a two alarm fire before knocking it down in about an hour. we're still working to learn if anyone was hurt and the cause of that fire. at last check, crews are on the scene and short hill court remains closed due to the investigation. >>> happening now, sfo airport workers are mobilizing to bring attention to what they call low and unfair wages. in the meantime, the airport is responding. >> we have team coverage for you and what's happening anned the impact it cou

maria marcelo became the city's 31st pedestrian to be killed in a traffic fatality. that's the highest number of pedestrians killed in san jose in the past 25 years. a driver hit and killed marcelo near the plant shopping center as she was leading a group during a traditional christmas pilgrimage. marcelo was an immigrant and well-known south bay activist who fought for other immigrants, taking on topics like crime, education, and health care. among those mourning her loss, a newly elected city councilman who first met her when he was a youth leader. >> and already sitting me down and telling me, this is what i want to do in the washington community, and you were born and raised there, so you can't forget where you came from. >> her community says it will follow marcelo's path and continue to fight for the rights of the neighborhood. police say the driver was not speeding. alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor, and that the driver is cooperating with this investigation. >>> in san francisco now, more trouble for twitter. today former employees filed several

. >> grant and vicki, the victim has been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo. she's the co-founder of a local health care organization. >> healing grove and the group shared this image of marcelo on their facebook page today. they say that she was leading a procession of a war hawk in traditional christmas christmas time celebration when a car ran her over healing grows. executive director tells us marcelo overcame many struggles. she immigrated to the bay area when she was 12 years old, eventually becoming a champion for better access to education. >> when maria at washington elementary. we had about 10% of kids reading on grade level. this is the poor school lewis income school in silicon valley. you know, 95% free reduced lunch. 10% of kids reading on grade level by more than 65% of kids are reading on grade level. and that was largely because of the work of rumor. there will be a special event held in marcelo zahner tomorrow at the sacred heart parish on willow street. >> that event starts at 3 in the afternoon and she is one of 61 people killed from a car

justine, pam and ken, the victim has been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo. she's the co-founder, a local health care organization called healing grove. the group shared this image of marcelo on their facebook page today. they said that she was leading a procession of a war hawk in traditional christmas time celebration when a car ran her over healing. rose executive director tells us marcelo overcame many struggles. she immigrated to the bay area when she was just 12 years old, eventually becoming a champion for better access to education. when maria at washington elementary. >> we had about 10% of kids reading on grade level. this is the poor school lewis income school in silicon valley. you know, 95% free reduced lunch. 10% of kids reading on grade level by more than 65% of kids are reading on grade level. and that was largely because of the work of low. >> there will be a special event to honor marcelo tomorrow at the sacred heart parish on willow street. it starts at 3 in the afternoon and she was one of 61. people have died from a car crash in san jose

another is a fix of maria marcelo, beloved community leader. she was hit and killed wednesday night while leading a rosary pro session as part of the nine-day tradition. >> there were children there. there were, you know, lots of families there. and it's just not something anyone ever wants to see happen. dr. angela bymast sera physician and a close friend of marcelo. marcelo spent months planning the days long oax celebration and was killed on the eighth night of the celebration less than 24 later, marcelo's loved oned were continued to continue her work even if it meant getting out there for the final night of prayer. >> the daughter spoke up and said she would want us to walk. you know, there's this courage that maria had -- if something bad happens you don't run from it. >> only this time with san jose police escort. it marks the 61st traffic death this year bymaster wants marcelo to be remembered for who she was and her many contributions. >> i always tell people she's the caesar chavez of our community. anything that happened in this neig

dozens of maria marcelo's family , friends and supporters gathered at healing growth health center, where she worked for the last three years as the community engagement director. the center focuses on a holistic approach to health and wellness . anyone has any problem? they go to maria, and that includes me. i mean, she was one of my best friends. and if anyway, i had a if ever had a problem. i didn't know how to solve. i would call maria and say hey, what? what should i do? and maria would figure it out. 47 year old marcello was hit by a car and killed at paramount avenue and little orchard near the plant shopping center wednesday night. she was leading a religious procession as part of the virgin will akila and joaquin christmastime tradition . tonight is the virgin of tequila. the final day, this one she was really excited about. it's the oaxacan virgin, and she um, really, especially loved everything. oaxacan san jose police say marcello died at the scene and the driver of the car is cooperating with their investigation. maria marcela was everything to her community. she was the one

maria marcelo was killed wednesday night after getting hit by a car while trying to cross the street. reports how the community plans to continue her legacy. >> a community activist being honored as a powerhouse friday. hundreds of people gathered at the washington united youth center to share their memories of maria marcelo. we always like pretended like where is boston? 3 was absolutely the boss to 47 year-old was killed wednesday night after. >> getting hit by a car on little orchard street. and this is seen video from the citizen app. her friends say marcelo was leading a religious procession at the time. so hard here at the washington center to open programs for mary, get involved in really advocating for the children to a spanish speaking months. mayor sam liccardo says marcelo was the voice of the immigrant community. marcella was also co find their of keeling grove health center in san jose helping to provide health care to the poor, along with jesus who want to continue not to really, really grew our ministries and work together with our president. doctor angela by master say

maria marcelo wasco founder of healing grove health center. she was preparing to help a group cross the street at little orchard street when she stepped into the road and was hit by a car. >> it's devastating to lose someone who is such a vibrant part of our community. >> the driver is cooperating with the investigation. marcelo was 61st traffic fatality in san jose this year and 31st pedestrian death. those are record highs for san jose. >>> take a look at this huge hole it he pleasant hill target store. that's not the work of a shopper on a spree. police say three women walked out of the door with all this stuff. a k-9 officer was able to track down two. police are still looking for a third suspect. police recovered six carts full of the merchandise from the car. authorities estimate the hall was worth around $7,000. >>> a live look at san francisco where several blocks of chinatown will welcome families to celebrate holidays. this sunday is the interested annual china winter wonder land in san francisco. there will be speakers, free toys. c

entire community is in mourning this evening but you can feel a turn towards celebrating life of maria marcelo as local residents remember her for improving lives of hundreds in the community starting at the health center she helped create. >> a brilliant leader. it's hard to describe how incredibly powerful of a leader she was. >> reporter: that's how marcelo is being remembered in the washington district in san jose. >> devastated. somebody that, you know, you love a lot. i have heard a lot of people say she was a second mom to me. if that's the case, she had probably a couple hundred kids. it's devastating to lose someone who is such a vibrant part of our community. >> reporter: a founding partner alongside maria of the healing growth health center, a place for the community to seek healthcare beyond treatments of a typical doctor's office. >> used to joke she's the mayor of the washington community. she was the go to person when anybody had a problem, when there was a death in the community, when somebody needed counseling, or experienced domestic violence. >> reporter: she was leaving a t

hundreds of people gathered last night to remember 47-year-old maria marcelo. a car struck and killed her wednesday night on little orchard street while friends say she was leading a nightly pilgrimage. so far police are calling the case an accident, but this was just one of many religious programs marcelo helped to create in order to unite and empower immigrants, women, and the underserved. >> she would walk in the room and take over. maria was, like, amazing at building community, and you can see this tonight. this is the community that she built. >> to further her legacy, san jose's healing grove health center is opening a memorial community fund in her honor to help finance programs at the washington community youth center. >>> sonoma county deputies are still looking for three people tied to an armed robbery that's now left one minor in custody. i want to show you surveillance images of the people they are looking for. they stole vape pens and alcohol in mid-september. a photo including what they say is an untraceable ghost gun. these items were allegedly

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry much killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castlema

. >> well, just and we know that the victim has been identified as 47 year-old maria marcelo. she is the co-founder of the local health care organization. healing grove, the group sharing an image of marcelo on their facebook page today. there it is. they say she was leading a procession of one hawk in traditional christmas time celebrations when she was struck by a car healing groves. executive director brett by master tells us marcelo overcame the many struggles in her life. she % emigrated to the bay area as a 12 year-old eventually becoming a champion for better access to education. >> when maria at washington elementary. we had about 10% of kids reading on grade level. this is the poor school lewis income school in silicon valley. you know, 95% free reduced lunch 10% of kids reading on grade level by more than 65% of kids are reading on grade level and that was largely because of the work of rumor. >> san jose mayor sam liccardo also paid tribute to marcelo on twitter, calling her a tireless champion who fought for the health and safety of immigrant families in the washin

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety. and of course, our traffic laws and make sure that we're creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castl

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry much killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castlema

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked san jose. mayor elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castleman el

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castleman el

another is affixed to the store of maria marcelo, center co-founder and beloved community leader. marcelo was hit and killed wednesday night while leading a rosary procession as part of the nine-day virgen de juquila tradition. >> there were children there, there were, you know, lots of families there, and it's just not something anyone ever wants to see happen. amanda: dr. angela bymaster is a family physician with healing grove and a close friend of marcelo. bymaster says marcelo spent months planning the days long oaxacan christmas time tradition and was killed on the eighth night of celebration. ♪ less than 24 hours later, marcelo's loved ones were determined to continue her even if that meant getting back out there on foot for the final night of prayer. >> her daughter spoke up and said she would want us to walk. there's this courage that maria had that was like, you don't, if something bad happens, you don't run from it. amanda: only this time with san jose police escort. marcelo's death marks the 61st traffic that this year. they wa -- >> i always tell people she's the cesa

this one happening near the intersection of little orchard and perry killed maria marcelo. >> just had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. and i just i'm i'm devastated and shocked. critical mayor-elect matt mahan says that he met maria in her role as a community activists. >> the 47 year-old was a co-founder of healing grove health center in santa say her close friends say that marcello was leading a religious procession when she got hit by an suv and died on the scene. >> mayor in the coming years, i will do everything that i possibly can to invest in pedestrian safety and enforce traffic laws and make sure that work creating a safer city. mahan says that he is already in talks with the police chief and his traffic department on ways to create a more robust. >> and resilient infrastructure that will cut down on the spiraling number of traffic deaths. also. >> also changes we can make to the built environment narrowing streets where appropriate putting in speed humps around schools, for example, in september, an 8 year-old boy died crossing the street to castleman elem

. >> the healing grove health center sharing an image of their co founder maria marcelo revealing that she died while crossing the street during a procession. she was leading a pilgrimage during a war hawk in traditional christmas celebration. san jose mayor sam liccardo described her as a tireless champion who fought for the health and safety of immigrant families in the washington, waterloo bay neighborhood. now, the victim's death marks a grim milestone for san jose. it is the city's 61st traffic death an all time high kron 4 sarah stinson has a closer look at what happened and what's being done to try to make the safes the streets safer. >> another pedestrian hit and killed on the streets of san jose. this breaks the city's grim record. now with 61. people dying in traffic related crashes. a pedestrian was hit and killed last night in south san jose. it happened at the intersection of perry mont avenue and little orchard near the plant shopping center around 7.30. police say the pedestrian died at the scene and the driver cooperated with police and the investigation. this pedestria

marcelo's sister tells us maria was always trying to unite her community.n a place where her children surrounded by the lives her mother touched. >> she was the person who would walk in the room and take over. maria was amazing at building community. >> reporter: marcelo founded several support and empowerment groups. she transformed and helped her community. >> she really built fantastic leaders and it's time for us to step up and carry that forward. >> reporter: they're hoping to do that with the help of a memorial fund in her honor. in san jose, stephanie magallon, nbc bay area news. >>> happening tomorrow, the teen accused of manslaughter in a fiery crash will be in court. 17-year-old kyle harris is accused of speeding down the road, colliding with another car. the car caught fire. it was carrying a family of four. the parents died, and their 7-year-old twin daughters survived. >>> happening tomorrow. >> the family of alexis gabe along with the oakland community will gather in memory of the young woman. hundreds are expected to join the candlelight vigi