. >> ramona. >> ramona. >> reporter: she won dozens of awards for her 42 books with more than 85 million copies sold all around the world. when she turned 100 in 2016, she was as witty as ever. >> i didn't do it on purpose. >> reporter: what cleary did do on purpose was to celebrate kids with captivating tales of childhood adventures that are still worth the read today rehema ellis, nbc news, new york >>> up next, how to beat the soaring cost of renting a car oh, you think this is just a community center? no. it's way more than that. cause when you hook our community up with the internet... boom! look at ariana, crushing virtual class. jamol, chasing that college dream. michael, doing something crazy. this is the place where we can show the world what we can do. comcast is partnering with 1000 community centers to create wifi-enabled lift zones, so students from low-income families can get the tools they need to be ready for anything. oh we're ready. ♪ ♪ >>> you may have already discovered this, but with travel ramping back up, rental car prices are soaring. here's jo ling kent. >> repor

like the best of authors, cleary wrote about what she knew. >> ramona's father lost his job and tried to give up smoking well, my father lost his job and tried to give up smoking. >> reporter: growing up in rural oregon, cleary struggled to read once she mastered the art she said it was hard to find something she wanted to read >> so many books in those days, back in the 1920s, had been published in england, and the children had nannies and pony carts and they seemed like a bunch of sissies to me >> reporter: the reluctant reader eventually became a librarian. when she found many kids were just like her and bored with the books they were given, cleary decided to write for them it was genius. and cleary's books became an instant hit in print >> ha, ha, i get to ride the bus to school today all by myself. >> reporter: and on screen >> ramona. >> ramona.ona. >> reporter: she won dozens of awards for her 42 books with more than 85 million copies sold all around the world. when she turned 100 in 2016, she was as witty as ever. >> i didn't do it on purpose. >> reporter: what cleary did do o

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over the past year, five members lost their lives to covid-19, including ramona parrishe's husband.amona: you know, because i have suffered a tragedy and i thought i wasn't going to come up out of that, but the prayer helps. jessica: prayer and bonding with those like her friend sandy brown, who is also grieving the loss of her husband of 35 years. sandy: took him in on a tuesday. they sent him home that same day, went back on that thursday. by that sunday, they had to put him on a ventilator. and by that next thursday, he was gone. jessica: just three days later, her 20 year old son freddie, also passed away. he was her only child. sandy: i didn't understand why god just didn't take all of us. jessica: trauma and fatigue in a city devastated by loss and emerging from a water crisis mistrust, there are still lines to pick up bottled water nearly two years after the state declared the water safe to drink again. pastor knowlin: they don't trust what the city officials, the state officials, the government officials are telling them about the water because of what has been told to them

millions of girls saw themselves in ramona quimby. thank you from all the �*pests' out there."erly cleary�*s books, says the authors passing had affected her more than she realised. i cried. ijust adored beverly cleary and i had written about her a few years ago and ijust was overcome with affection and tears but i am a crier. wow, to have such a strong reaction to the news, it means you must have had an incredible connection with the worlds and the characters that she created when you were younger? yeah, and certainly, i'm not the only one. i think that we have so much affection for the writers and illustrated books writers that we loved in our childhood but beverly cleary for me and a lot of people, you know, reading her books was one of the first times you really felt recognised. she had all of these funny, boisterous kids, but all of these very tender, surprising moments that you just never thought you would see on the page. and i think that... i mean, it seems like on twitter and everybody was reacting that way tonight. just feeling a real loss. and she was 104, you know,

he then fought an unsuccessful legal battle to be allowed to end his life with dignity so in 1998 ramona decided to help her friend die the story has been published in a book and made into an oscar winning spanish film the sea inside. he decided to end it and i was the person who told him that yes i would help and when the time came and not much more was needed i was helping him to do what he couldn't do i did it for him. she put a glass of water mixed with cyanide with a straw in front of ramon so he could sip it while a video camera recorded his final moments and his explanation for wanting to die come on steph that each $55.00 stirred a national debate over assisted suicide and fueled calls for it to be legalized and now that it's finally happening it may give peace of mind to others who are also facing a long debilitating demise 88 year old his was blasko said he wanted to end it all after he underwent throat cancer surgery for 5 months in hospital he was fed through a chub and doctors predicted a life without being able to eat or drink again he ignored their advice and began to eat

american children's author beverly caylee has died at the age of 104 she was behind the characters ramona quimby and henry huggins she produced more than 40 books selling more than 90000000 copies cleary became a writer after hearing a young reader speak for more realistic cactus. again i'm fully back with the headlines on al-jazeera several on tyco protesters have been killed in neon mar the violence. in at least 3 cities coincided with a military parade in the capital where the leader of the ruling joined to a place to restore democracy tony chang has more from bangkok a stark warning from the military on state t.v. yesterday evening that the protesters would be shot in the head on the back if they went out on the streets but again we've been saying this since the coup they were not deterred in fact in young gone they went out 2 30 in the morning that's a new strategy they've tried to employ to stop confrontation with the security forces they were able to protest until 4 am local time when the security forces intervened and we understand that myanmar now is reporting 4 were killed in th

created ramona and quimby. languages. >>> fda has given amazon the green light to make a covid-19 test. company plans to use for employee screening program, nasal swab to be done on-site or at home. more than 20,000 employees sinc >>> moving day is bigger job than usual in downtown san jose this sunday. instead of belongings, workers carting away a central old reed street apartment building, all 5,000 square feet moving it less than 1,000 feet, but still, three-hour journey. city approved a loan for habitat for humanity to bring it up to date for 20th century residents. >>> the massive trade the niners just pulled off have jimmyhoulder. >>> happening now, grocery workers in san jose will see more money, hazard pay into effect, $3 increase for grocery stores with 300 or more employees. last 120 days unless the city approves extension. applies to independently owned grocery stores and franchise stores. we're back in a moment. this is a no-nonsense message from three. small business insurance usually forces you to

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her books would sell more than 85 million copies in including of course the cherished ramona series.rote more than 40 books and many considered essential reading for generations for children. she received her degree in uc berkeley at 1938 where she met her husband. the residence hall has been named in her honor. beverly cleary was 104 years old and what a life . i loved her ramona books growing up. >>> during the pandemic the go to way to get clothing and shopping done online or through the social media apps. how do you know what's deliver to your house is the same thing that you saw onlinesaw onlinesae mark our abc news reporter becky worley from the bay area did some shopping to find out. >> reporter: this ad for a blouse a bottom line in the company website that is high quality, exclusive fashion. here's the ad and here's what i got. >> it looked like a fine italian yet from designer. but when i got it, it is polyester and has white stitching. i'm not sure i would wear this thing to bingo night. >> reporter: buying six clothing items post on social media to find out how closely th

she created realistic children's character including ramona and bezus. her books sold 350 million copies and have been translated into 29 different languages. >>> students gathered today in oakland to save the historic mills college. they are demanding to reverse the decision to close the school in two years. in the late '60s, it was the first independent college to create an ethnic studies department. >>> good news for those struggling to make it in the bay. a major housing transformation could be heading to a busy san francisco shopping destination. plans are in place to construct 3,000 housing units. they will be making changes to the retail space here. the property which is primarily used as retail have lost many major stores other the past three years or so. the owner of the property says the process is expected to take about two years. moving day means a bigger job than usual in downtown san jose this sunday. workers are carting away a centuries old apartment building. all 5,000 square feet of it. it is not a huge move. it is going about 1,000 feet

her characters including ramona captured a realistic slice of childhood. her young readers could relate to that. in 2000 she was named a living legend by the library of congress for her contributions to children's literature. she was also a cal berkeley alumni, and a dorm is named after her in her honor. >>> an apartment building is now sitting on wheels, ready to be moved just three blocks away. chopper five flew over the building on east reed street. it will be moved down the street, habitat for humanity will ultimately renovate it and qualified buyers will have a chance to buy one of the four units. the two-story building was set to be demolished last year to. it was saved with the help of donations. the three block move is expected to take about three hours. >>> more local news at 5:30, including an original report. the immunity factor bay area scientists explain how you can make a coronavirus vaccine more effective, and the critical role stress plays. >> if we can't maintain these antibodies, we will be looking at scenarios of flareups. >>> all of tho

she was best known for books like ramona and bees us. >> she began writing in books have sold nearlylion copies worldwide. she said she was working as a librarian years ago when a little boy one day asked her where are the books about kids like us and she went on to chronicle feisty kids in school yards scrapes to the delight of her young fans. >> president of harpercollins children's book. suzanne murphy released a statement on the passing of clearing it reads in part, we had harper collins also feel extremely lucky to have worked with beverly cleary and to have enjoyed her sparkling wit, her timeless books or an f or affirmation of her ever lasting connection to the pleasures challenges and triumphs that are part of every childhood. coming up, san francisco, businesses are starting to reopen now that the county is in the orange tier. what that means for employees. also the aftermath of a string of tornadoes that touched down in alabama yesterday. >> plus, details on the trail that led police to uncover thousands of dollars worth of stolen catalytic conver facebook says it is bringi

i want to bring in our san diego high school coach ramona high school volleyball leona sublifp a judge ruled that the sports can rue assume in san diego county as well as they follow the same protocols as collegiate sports. i want to ask you why you think this is important for high school girls to have the opportunity right now? >> well, i think this is very important, because as heather has stated abstella stated as well, you know, this is very important. we have prove isnn within our s in other states that we can safely compete are compete indoors. much like the college counterparts who are competing in california. there are clubs across the state traveling and competing safely indoors. we have seen the models. we have demonstrated and proven the models to work, that with masks, with the proper distancing, with the density issue that we have talked about, we are equally if not as safe as some of the high-contact outdoor sports that are being played. and, again, that's what we're finding. the data is showing it is -- it is relatively low-risk and safe. >> are you finding that californ

her most famous creation, was the fearless tomboy ramona quimby.eport by a french commission on the role france played in the 1994 genocide. while the expert commission found france was not complicit in the genocide, it pointed to other failures. the bbc�*s azadeh moshiri reports. it has been 27 years since the rwanda genocide when, injust 100 days, 800,000 ethnic tutsis and moderate hutus were killed, massacred by hutu extremists and forcing many to flee. in 1994, when the genocide took place, the hutu elite ruled rwanda and french troops were on the ground on a humanitarian mission. france's president at the time, francois mitterand, had close ties to rwandan president habyarimana, a hutu. so in rwanda, as in france, questions hovered around the memories of these vicious crimes — was france complicit? after two years of digging through a trove of official files, an expert commission has said the answer is no, there is no evidence that the french government wilfully associated itself with the genocide. the charges the report does make, however, ar

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bestselling american children's author bethany caylee has died at the age of 104 she was behind the cactus ramona quimby and henry huggins she produced more than 40 books selling more than 90000000 copies kerry became a writer after hearing a young reader speak for more realistic cactus. again i'm fully back with the headlines on.

her most famous creation was the fearless tomboy ramona quimby.declaring the country a "high risk" area for coronavirus infections. people arriving in germany from france will now need to show a negative covid test and go into quarantine. the country will deploy an extra 90,000 police officers at railway stations, airports and toll booths on motorways to prevent people moving between areas without permission. 0ur berlin correspondent damien mcguiness is following developments. i think it's a controversial step, really, because obviously, there is so much traffic, commuters, families that cross that border every day between france and germany. now, germany has already imposed border restrictions and border controls on some of its borders, so we have already had border controls on parts of austria, the czech republic, slovakia. those regions have now been classed officially as high—risk regions as well, so that means they are going to be the same rule you just mentioned for france, which is you have to have a recent test before you cross into the co

he then fought an unsuccessful legal battle to be allowed to end his life with dignity so in 1998 ramona decided to help her friend die the story has been published in a book and made into an oscar winning spanish film the sea inside. he decided to end it and i was the person who told him that yes i would help and when the time came and not much more was needed i was helping him to do what he couldn't do i did it for him. she put a glass of water mixed with cyanide with a straw in front of ramon so he could sip it while a video camera recorded his final moments and his explanation for wanting to die come on steph that each $55.00 stirred a national debate over assisted suicide and fueled calls for it to be legalized and now that it's finally happening it may give peace of mind to others who are also facing a long debilitating demise 88 year old his was blasko said he wanted to end it all after he underwent throat cancer surgery for 5 months in hospital he was fed through a chub and doctors predicted a life without being able to eat or drink again he ignored their advice and began to eat

her stories about a cat named socks, a dog named ribsy, a mouse on a motorcycle, a girl named ramonaover 40 books in all have been read by kids around the world for more than 70 years. she was awarded the national medal of arts for her work in 2003 from then president george w. bush. that's her there in red next to the president. cleary was a school librarian before she was an author. it was a conversation with a young student that gave her the inspiration to write, something she shared on "today" show just before her 100th birthday. >> i read a little boy came up to you and said where are the books about kids like us. >> he didn't say it so nicely. he said where the books about kids like us. >> if you could say anything to beverly cleary who wrote these books does anybody have anything you want to say? >> i would say thank you. they inspire me to go out and read more and i thank her so much for that. >> that is the best. beverly cleary gone at the age of 104. that's our broadcast for this friday night. brian will be back on monday. thank you for being with us. on behalf of all my co

see berkeley alum has passed away at home, beverly cleary, and course that includes the cherished ramonaseries and wrote over 40 books. she earned her english degree from uc berkeley in 19 due date where she met her husband clarence. the residence hall has been named in her honor. beverly cleary was 104 old. what a life and what an impact. >>> i'm sure we all get served the ads on instagram but how do you know what is delivered to your house is what you saw online? we have becky worley from the bay area that did some shopping to find out. >> reporter: here's an ad for a blouse i bought online and it says high quality, exclusive fashions. this is the ad, and this is what i got. >> it looked like fine italian netlike from a designer. what i got it, polyester with white stitching. i'm not sure i would wear this thing to bingo night. >> reporter: buying six clothing items from ads posted on social media to see how closely they match up to company claims. >> consumers need to be careful and particularly shopping for clothing and accessories. not everything online looks is good when it gets he

generations of children have grown up reading about the adventures of henry huggins and ramona quimbyleary was 104 years old. >> 104. incredible. >>> we're going to start this half hour, though, with the suspect accused of launching that shooting rampage that killed ten people in boulder, colorado. he's now expected to face additional charges as new questions are being raised about his mental health, and we're hearing for new calls for stepped up gun control. elizabeth schulze has the latest from washington, d.c. elizabeth, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, dan. well, more than two dozen law enforcement agencies are working around the clock to try to determine the time line of events leading up to monday's mass shooting. boulder's police chief says the question haunting investigators is motive. this morning, investigators are searching for a motive for the mass shooting in boulder, colorado, that left ten people dead. >> we too want to know why, why that king soopers, why boulder, why monday? unfortunately at this time we still don't have those answers. >> reporter: offi

her stories of ramona quimby and henry huggins have been enjoyed by generations of children.as working as a library in when a little boy asked her. where to find books. quote about kids like us. cleary wrote more than 40 books inspired by her childhood in oregon. she died at her longtime home in carmel yesterday at the age of 104. coming up in sports how the warriors continue to be hard tte after the break, then federal government, but it might not be closing for good way have hit a a rough patch. steve kerr called it a funk nine losses in their last 12 games and most of them blowouts. and yeah, i do. i really need to say that the warriors miss stephan curry. he's out at least one more game with a bad back. meantime the atlanta hawks they have a star of their own by the name of trey young. first quarter young gets draymond green. turn around, not something you often say, and then hits the three hawks up early later in the quarter. young with the blow by and. puppet under for two more. he finished with 21 points. 15 assists atlanta would build a 21 point lead. andrew wiggins d

that clearly was best known for books such as ramona and e% bees us.e started writing in 1950 in her books have gone on to sell nearly 100 million copies worldwide now she has received several awards, including being named a living legend by the library of congress. back in 2000. she also received a national medal of national endowment for the arts in 2000, 3. presidents of harper harpercollins children's book. suzanne murphy released this statement on the passing of cleary. it reads in part, quote, we had harpercollins also feel extremely lucky to have worked with beverly cleary and to have enjoyed her sparkling wit, her timeless books are an affirmation or everlasting connection to the pleasures challenges and triumphs that are part of every childhood. now tributes are pouring in online bookstore, china, chain, barnes and nobles tweeted a thank you, beverly cleary for creating the stories that so many of us enjoyed reading as children. rest in peace. a warm and dying trend will continue into the upcoming weekend with widespread 70's and even some 80'

her stories of ramona quimby and harry huggins have been enjoyed by generations of children. she was working as librarian when she started writing after little boy asked her where to find books about kids like us clearly was inspired by her childhood in oregon, writing more than 40 books. rewards include the national medal of art in 2003 clear graduated from u. c. berkeley she's lived for decades in carmel, where she died yesterday at the age of 104. coming up more than two dozen tornadoes reported across parts of the south over the past few days, and now communities are beginning to assess the damage as the threat of more let us take you to a place you've been craving. where the aroma of authenticity turns into the scent of home. and the warmth of friends and family is in every bite. here, there's a story behind every meal. with cacique, you'll be inspired to add your own flair. so you can tell a story of your own. cacique.your auténtico awaits. charges. now the boulder police department and the d a given update today in front of a makeshift memorial outside boulder police h

captivated generations of readers with her humor and realism, featuring iconic characters such as ramonay and henry huggins. beverly cleary was 104 years old. still to come on the newshour: georgia enacts a new law some say restricts access to the ballot box. the immigration debate intensifies over a proposed pathway to citizenship. iran continues to develop its nuclear program despite crippling sanctions. plus much more. >> woodruff: a new law signed by georgia governor brian kemp last night imposes a series of new restrictions on elections in the state, one of the first laws to pass after the 2020 election. supporters say it's necessary for election security, but as lisa desjardins reports, it is drawing ire from voting rights groups and even president biden. >> a fast-moving issue inside the georgia state capitol where a new election law got final passage and was signed by georgia governor brian kemp within hours yesterday. >> georgia will take another step toward ensuring our elections are secure, accessible, and fair. >> defiant of critics, he said this will improve elections. elect

ramona minutes before the shooting. responded to calls that a man was throwing rocks at cars on interstate 60 80 when confronted, police say he advanced toward an officer with a knife. the man who was shot was taken to john muir medical center and walnut creek in oakland, a 75 year old man who was attacked earlier this week has died from his injuries. yes, and the suspect has been charged with murder. the attack happened tuesday in the adam's point neighborhood. police say the victim was out for a walk when he was robbed and attacked by the suspect today. 26 year old to auntie bailey was charged with murder in the case. watching ktvu fox news at 6 30 students unpleasant and received a warm welcome back today. today was the first day that district reopened all of its schools, including high schools, and its ktvu. is rob roth reports. not every student chose to return to in person learning at amador valley high school in pleasant in thursday in person classes were back in session, including math, the classroom setting tha

they're a few cocktails in and andy cohen just asked them a question about a fight they had with ramonaon three. he walked out and quit his tv job all because one of his co-hosts criticized him. that's insane. you know what any normal person would give to have a job as easy as that? in fact, if they're looking for a replacement, it doesn't even need to be a person. i hear there's a certain presidential dog who's suddenly got a lot of free time on his hand in that same fox segment, they continued to insist that americans should act like morgan and the british royal family and stand up to so-called cancel culture. >> he stood up for himself is that what's got to happen >> that's exactly what has to happen you know, what is happening is a set of bullies with a very nasty ideology are pushing their way into everything, in american life and now in british life they've now got the monarchy having to defend itself against totally unproved charges of racism and basically, the royal family have got to do what everyone has to do, in america and elsewhere, we've got to stand up to this. >> seth: t

and was known for popularizing characters lake ramona quinn by. >>> the story of legendary performer tonight offering a new perspective on the living legend. >> "tina," the new hbo documentary, gives viewers an inside look into turner's life. she and others close to her open up about sensitive topics from her career to relationships with her mom, her kids, ex-husband ike turner and her romantic life. >> look what i have done this this lifetime with this body. i want a man without shame. i will not disappoint you. i'm here for you. and it's all right. you know why? because i will receive it when i have earned it. >> we are very happy to have academy-award winning producer simon chen joining us, one of the producers of "tina." good morning. so good to have you. >> great to be with you. >> tell us how this project came to be. so many projects have been inspired by tina turner. what inspired you to get involved? >> well, actually, i know the producer of the "tina" musical. she asked to make some short films to promote the musical. i said i'd only do it if she would help me get access to

she was best known for books like ramona and beesed s. cleary sta writing in 1950 and her books have sold nearly 100 million copies worldwide. she says she was a librarian when one day a little boy asked her where the books about kids like us. she went on to chronicle feisty kids in school yard scape son to the delight of her young fans, her books kept coming. clearly was 104 years old. >> coming up tonight on kron, 4 news at 10 paying to fix roads. bridges and transit systems by taxing how many miles you drive the proposal that's gaining steam in washington. plus, more legal trouble for fox news tonight. what triggered this latest lawsuit seeking billions of dollars in damages. >> from the right wing news outlet and you have the receipts because you might want them when you do your taxes. up next, how costs related pandemic items could related pandemic items could it's back, guys! check it out! what up, people? jack! what are you doing in my car? oh, just sharing my triple bonus jack combo... triple meat and cheese, secret sauce... go ah

. >> ramona's father lost his job, tried to give up smoking.>> reporter: growing up in rural oregon, she struggled to read. once she mastered the art, she said it was hard to find something she wanted to read. >> so many books in those days, back in the 1920s, had been published in england and children had nannies and pony carts and seemed like a bunch of sissies to me. >> reporter: she eventually became a librarian, found many kids were bored with books given, cleary decided to write for them. they became an instant hit in print. >> i get to ride the bus to school all by myself. >> reporter: she won dozens of awards for 42 books, with more than 85 million copies sold around the world. captivating tales of childhood adventures still worth the read today. for "today," raheem a ellis, nbc news. >>> if you wonder why i am wearing this leather jacket, the next story is about happy days and the sag actor foundation teaming up with "people" magazine for a virtual charity table read of a classic happy days episode. one and only henry winkler reprising

her most popular character was a young girl named ramona quimby who was featured in eight novels. she wrote her first book when she was inner early 30s. >> i was a children's libyr lib. a little boy said where are the books about us. there wasn't any. >> thieves awarded the national medal of art in 2003. she was 104 years old. i remember reading her. >> there wasn't one kid of our age now who wasn't familiar with beverly clearly. hopefully the next generation will as well. >> she sounds like a spit fire. an amazing idea that she pushed forward this idea. let's talk about what kids aren't talking about. >> what great work. 21 minutes after the hour. here's a look at the weather for your weekend. >>> it's a financial institution focused on the future that also pays tribute to a troubled past. still ahead this morning how a digital banking platform aimed at minority customers draws inspiration from events that happened a decade ago. >> "star trek's" vision of a diverse crew of astronauts then came first and nasa had to act. we'll hear the incredible and little known story. >>> later