isn't enough that the town council should have done more back in 2017 address these allegations. some are even saying that every member of the council should step down. >> so there are government rules and regulations about what you can do, especially with personnel matters and we followed every government rule and regulation. and i think that's what the public doesn't understand is that we involved or town attorney. we involved you know, our city manager in 2020, we went back and reviewed all of that. and then further went with further reviewed with the police chief, the sonoma county sheriffs and the crime units at the county and they are determined that we had done as much as we could that there were some allegations were not confirmed and that we had, you know, as a government and all we could. so the town council cannot remove a council member. it's up to the public to do a recall which is happening right now there are hands are found. there's only certain things that were allowed to do. there were no there was no proof and no charges filed with the 2017. you know, so we did

him out of office unss he's recalled or convicted of a crime it became intense at the windsor town councilcial meeting. the council voted 2 to one in this meeting calling on the mayor to step down police say that you love windsor. >> then resign, resign, resign you absolutely discussed me right now the allegations of assault from 6 different women are being investigated by the attorney general. >> one of those alleged victims as winter councilwoman esterly she recused herself from the meeting because, of course he's involved in the investigation. she claims, though, that the poli drugged and assaulted her on 2 different occasions in the meeting. some people in windsor said not only they want the poli gone. they want the entire council to step down, too, because of what we told you yesterday about the council knowing about allegations against poli. a lot of people in the downtown windsor area aren't comfortable giving us their opinion on camera. but they told me that they are in favor of this recall effort against bully and we'll have to keep monitoring that see how that process moves forwa

. >> the town council is reeling. >> is horrible, horrible has happened, and we need to fix it. >> reporter: last week an investigation revealed four women who accuse the mayor of sexual misconduct beginning in 2003. sophia williams was one of them. she said there would be more. >> to hear the other stories made me realize that there's probably a lot of the comes with stories just like mine or worse. >> moore have come forward including esther lemus who serves on the town council and for the county as a deputy district attorney. that office has sent its investigation to the state attorney general. in the meantime he has accused her of sexually victimizing him. i find it laughable that mr. foppoli is saying he's a victim. if i'd done anything wrong i would except responsibility and resign, but i have not work wednesday night the town council will ask for that. councilmember deborah fudge. >> we vehemently condemned the actions of our mayor and we are meeting on wednesday to call on him to resign. >> reporter: the town council can only ask for a resignation. to force the mayor out would take

hundreds of calls for him to resign and an explosive town council meeting wednesday. the mayor says he will resign, but instead, take a step back from his job. in a statement to abc7 news, mayor foppoli said, as i have said so many time before, i have loved windsor. through prayer and speaking with residents, it has become clear that the town council will not action at the level expected by its citizens if i remain actively involved. given the strong reaction. i maintain full insistence under the law, i have decided to step back from an active role until the formal investigation is complete but i know what my presence or participation to create a distraction. i will be available to sign resolutions and in an extreme circumstance, to a meeting to complete a. >> that is not enough for me. >> reporter: town council member wants him to do more than take a step back. >> it's not about whether he is innocent or guilty in a criminal case. he is unfit to serve based on his behavior. he needs to resign. >> he's still maintaining the title of mayor, still maintaining the salary

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the town council is meeting as we speak to address the assault accusations against mayor dominic foppoli. good evening, everybody. thank you for joining us on kron 4 news at 6. i'm grant lotus and i'm vicki liviakis is so far a total of 6 women, including a windsor councilwoman claim that for poli assaulted them windsor town leaders are now admitting they knew of the alleged incidents dating as far back as 2017 kron four's terisa stasio joining us now live from windsor tonight with the very latest to reset. it feels like this is all coming to a head tonight. >> without a doubt. and there are certainly a lot of attention on this meeting. the special town meeting, getting under way right now. grant vicki here in windsor and all of this focusing on whether the mayor will keep his job. and that's because of those accusations of assault. now, over the weekend there was actually a rally by townspeople calling for the mayor to leave to step down and even at that meeting also there was a woman who says that she was sexually assaulted by. by the mayor and she is not alone in total. 6 women have r

town council that wants him to resign. and then you have a recall effort that is very much in the works will just have to see what happens with that as the investigation is ongoing, that i can tell you. people here in downtown windsor. they're talking about it is the buzz that they're talking about and no one wanting to talk to me on camera, though, because it's a small town and they don't want there. their opinions out there on camera. but it's been interesting morning learning from them. what's happening behind the back to you in the studio. it's a lot for a small town. all the same time. thanks a lot, sarah. >> 9.12, o'clock. and here's some more breaking news this morning. both sides have rested their case in the murder trial of former officer derek chauvin in the death of george floyd about an hour ago. the show is lawyer made the announcement that chauvin would not take the stand in his own defense showing inform the court. he would instead invoke his 5th amendment right. not to incriminate himself. closing arguments

the windsor town council has voted to remove mayor dominic foppoli. the mayor's accused of sexually assaulting 6 women. one of whom is a current councilwoman kron 4, sarah stinson reports for poli is maintaining his innocence. >> i have my head held high because i know deep in my heart that have done nothing criminally wrong and will eventually be cleared. i'm not without fault. >> but i'm not a criminal. but there's already a recall effort in the works. there's a website. you can see it on your screen now we've reached out to the person spearheading this haven't heard back yet because right now there's nothing the town council can do to get him out of office unless he's recalled or convicted of a crime it became intense at the windsor town council special meeting. the council voted 2 to one in this meeting calling on the mayor to step down police say that you love windsor. >> then resign, resign, resign. you absolutely discussed me right now the allegations of assault from 6 different women are being investigated by the attorney general. >> one of th

mayor dominic foppoli is rejecting calls to resign that tonight's emergency town council meeting. he is facing claims of assault by 6 women town leaders are now admitting they knew about alleged incidents dating as far back as 2017 kron four's terisa stasio joins us live from windsor with the very latest teresa. >> well, catherine and can that meeting is going on right now. and what the mayor here as well as several council members. it is a virtual meeting, but we have been paying close attention to this. all of this focusing on the mayor and these accusations of assault. take a look at the picture right here. the mayor saying that he is not going to be stepping down. we heard from him just a short time ago. 6 women so far saying that they were caused by the mayor. the cases dating back several women saring that they're speaking out after being contacted by what happened. now a demand by so many in this area for him to step down he is saying that he will not listen to his statement and the council members response. >> first of all, i'd like to acknowledge that having spoken with a

wednesday night, the town council asked for that.condemn the actions of our neighbor, and wer are meeting on wednesday to call on him to resign. >> reporter: the town council can only ask for a resignation to force the mayor out. it would take a recall. that movement has already started with signatures from 500 households and counting. >> he doesn't have the moral authority. he doesn't have the confidence of the electorate. he doesn't have the skills and meters -- leadership needed. >> reporter: the board of supervisors would resend that, tomorrow. >> this has been an ugly chapter that needs to close. >> reporter: it remains open for now, a steaming controversy in what is usually the most quiet of towns -- >> it is shocking, personally, that we didn't know him to this degree. it is really really really real >> reporter: in windsor, wade freeman, abc 7 news. >>> coming up next, hear from george floyd's brother. it was his turn to take the stand in derek chauvin's trial, today. >>> we have th attention, california. new federal funding

i am not without faults but i am not a criminal. >> a couple minutes ago town council members band the mayor from city hall, the women accusing him alleged that the assaults happened between 2003 and 2019, more than a dozen elected officials including two congressmen have urged him to step down and we will have much more on this breaking story later tonight. >>> also right now, on the kpix news at 7:00, they are being called breakthrough cases, dozens of people testing positive for covid after being vaccinated. andria borba is live in santa rosa. and health officials say they are not surprised. >> reporter: that is right, sonoma county has already issued over 370,000 doses of the covid-19 vaccine but they say this is not a full proof vaccine. there is a failure rate so they are not surprised to see some breakthrough cases. public health officials are on the lookout for what looks like breakthrough cases of covid-19. infections that happen after full vaccination. so far in sonoma county there are 39. >> no vaccine protects 100% of the time. >> reporter: the pfizer and moderna vaccines a

him out of office unless he's recalled or convicted of a crime it became intense at the windsor town councilpecial meeting. the council voted 2 to one in this meeting calling on the mayor to step down police say that you love windsor. >> then resign, resign, resign. >> you absolutely discussed me right now the allegations of assault from 6 different women are being investigated by the attorney general. one of those alleged victims as winter councilwoman -sterly she recused herself from the meeting because, of course he's involved in the investigation. she claims, though, that foppoli drugged and assaulted her on 2 different occasions. >> in the meeting. some people in windsor said not only they want the poli gone. they want the entire council to step down to because of what we told you yesterday about the council knowing about allegations against poli. a lot of people in the downtown windsor area aren't comfortable giving us their opinion on camera. but they told me that they are in favor of this recall effort against bully and we'll have to keep monitoring that see how that process moves fo

. >> more than 150 calls for the mayor's resignation during a heated town council meeting last week. >> i am ashamed of you. at this rate you are better off going to the mountains somewhere living there the rest of your life. >> i know deep in my heart i my have done nothing criminally wrong. >> reporter: the mayor refusing to resign instead announcing he will take a step back from an active role on town council. >> he is still trying to maintain control of the situation without actually giving up any of his positions of power. >> his sense of entitlement is so deeply ingrained. he can't the above that. >> reporter: a dominic foppoli recall effort is gaining steam. more than 1000 residents have signed up to receive information. >> if 1000 people in windsor enter for information and or there are 2 voters, and every one of those households househo don't have to do a lot of heavy lifting to get the signatures. we will do the heavy lifting. we are ready. >> a recall effort could take months.>>> it is being called the first of its kind initiative in the bay area. a campaign launched in oa

we have reached out to several town council members, administrators, and others who have been calling for his resignation. we have not heard back. >>> we want to take a live look outside because it's warming up out there. mary lee weforeca hi. thisjust the start. we will inue to warm things as we look to the weekend. it will feel more like summer saturday and especially by sunday. plenty sunshine on our tower cameras across the bay area. ma treasure island camera looking at the bay bridge and also in san francisco across the bay, you see that sunshine. that will continue as we head through today and as we look to our weekend, plenty sun as well. here is what to expect, temperatures climbing inland especially warming this afternoon. it is cool by the water but heating up for us as we look to our weekend, cooler with seasonal temperatures back to where we should be for this time of year as we look to next week. we'll have the full forecast and what you can expect where you live this weekend coming up. >> see you then. thank you. >>> looking live at bay area airports with vaccination rat

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tonight his three colleagues on the town council wanted him to step down. deborah released a statement saying that no one is above the law and i hope those he has wronged are vindicated and that dominic is held accountable. he is not a leader, he is a predator and he must go now. i am saddened for the victims and disgusted by the allegations against dominic. in order for our town to continue to function properly i request the resignation of dominic from his position as mayor immediately. >>> congressman mike thompson and huffman the latest to call for his resignation. >>> still had, still ahead, -- witnesses describe the frantic moments when a volcano blows its top for the second time. >>> new video showing rescue crews trying to save a woman clinging to a california cliffside. >>> california is poised to hand over a prime piece of real estate to make amends of a dark chapter in the states history. >>> hopefully all of us here can begin to write a wrong. it's okay that you don't want to be first: you aren't.. second covid vaccine. it's okay y to have quques

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the windsor town council will be meeting in a special session to address the assault accusations against mayor dominic foppoli and tonight's meeting could end with the town council demanding the mayor stepped down the windsor town leaders are now also admitting they knew of alleged incidents against mayor foppoli including a rape accusation dating back to 2017 earlier today. kron on spoke with windsors vice mayor sam simon. he says mayor foppoli needs to step down. very difficult. like i said, there's a lot of sorrow. and sorrow for everybody that there's a lot just. >> inexplicably i mean, this term is, you know, i. as you're seeing on, i to it in my own mind is a mind, sir. it's in explicable and. we'll have to you know, we'll have to move on the town will move but we have to deal with this. >> tonight's special meeting starts at 6 o'clock and we're. the mayor himself may attend that meeting. we will obviously be monitoring the meeting and we'll have the latest updates throughout the evening right here on kron. 4. >> starting tomorrow all californians aged 16 and over will be eligible

the town council not function at though level expected by its citizens of i remain actively involved, strong reaction to the allegations against me. by maintained full innocence under the law, i have decided to step back from an active role as mayor until the formal investigation is complete. the mayor should a heated emergency town council meeting on wednesday, facing hours of public comment about blasting him and calling for him to step down. >>> to disgraced mayor for poli, is resign, you're a best. >> what kind of narcissistic sociopaths does this? often times the worst and most evil monsters come in the guise of friends or allies. >> it ended with the council voting to demand his resignation. now windsor inveigatio underway however, mayor foppoli says he is available to sign resolutions and will take part in council meetings only to create a quorum.

. >>> happening today, the windsor town council is expected to demand that the mayor has resigned.ix women have accused mayor dominic of sexual assault. to avoid conflict of interest, sonoma county has turned it over to the state attorney general's office. he says he has done nothing wrong and will not resign. the town council meets tonight at 6:00. >>> anger and frustration continues to grow over the deadly police shooting of daunte wright. today we are expected to find out what charges, if any, the officer involved might be facing. officials say she has now resigned. jobina has the latest on this. jobina. >> reporter: officer kim potter's resignation comes after the third straight night of protests in minnesota. police fired flash bangs. today, we expect an announcement on possible charges. according to kstp, the county attorney office lands on charging kim potter today. wright's loved ones are demanding a murder charge. >> i just want justice. it's just not fair. >> reporter: potter resigned yesterday saying in part, quote, i believe it is in the best interest if i resign immedi

. >>> happening today the windsor town council will hold a special meeting to consider demanding the resignation of the mayor from his position. he is accused of assaulting at least six women. officials have already called on him to resign. he has denied the allegations. anyone interested in participating in the meeting is invited to join on zoom. >>> this morning we are hearing more about a man who may have helped break the cold case disappearance of kristin smart. he created a true crime podcast, your own backyard interviewing people who weren't on detective's radar, bringing new attention to the old investigation. during the series he developed a friendship with the family. >> day like today comes and it's great news because it's such a relief they finally did it but it's also very emotional. it's confirmation once again for them that their daughter is gone and not coming back. >> the last person to see smart was arrested yesterday, her body has never been found. >>> this morning the man who kidnapped, raped and killed a girl in 2015 has admitted to it and he could be free in four

and in 2014 at the age of 32, he was elected to windsor's town council.foppoli was appointed mayor by town council in 2018. he won the seat in an election in 2020. last month foppoli was appointed the newest representative to the golden gate bridge highway and transportation district. and co-owner of christopher creek winery which he started with his family. >>> the bay area has several organizations working to support victims of sexual abuse. to find out more and review a list of the vetted resources, go to abc7news.com/takeaction. >>> it's about 5:09 on this monday. let's take a look at neighborhood temperatures. we will start in the south bay where it's clear and we're mainly in the low to mid 40s. 46 in san jose. lost georgias to up in the hills a little bit milder at 50 degrees. everybody else in the 40s until we get over to novato at 39. you can see fog along the coast and into the north bay. lowest visibility i have seen right now is three miles. here's a look from the exmoratorium where exploratorium where it's 49. we will stay in the mid to upper

the mayor that the town council voted to asked to step down. now the absent member is a council woman accusing foppoli of drugging and sexually assaulting her despite the majority vote. there's nothing council can do is i said to get him out because there has to be a recall election or he has convicted of a crime. right now. the allegations of assault from 6 different women are being investigated by the attorney general. one of those alleged victims is with windsor, councilwoman esterly miss she recused herself from the meeting rightfully so because she says i'm a part of this ongoing criminal investigation. she claims foppoli drugged and assaulted her on 2 occasions during the meeting. members of the council and many people who live in windsor called for full poli to step down for the sake of the town. >> say that you love windsor. >> then resign, resign, resign you absolutely discussed me. but again, as a resident of this i beg you to please not drag us through this recall process also had dozens and dozens of people reach out to me thi past

the town council here in windsor.re going to be meeting on zoom later tonight and they hope anybody who wants to join because they're going to be considering demanding that the mayor steps down resigns from his elected position as mayor due to these allegations. and this is these are allegations that now the town council has admitted that they have known and these allegations, including rape. the dates back to 2017. so a big, big revelations coming out of the town of windsor as we continue to follow this story about mayor dominic foppoli so far a total of 6 women, including windsor councilman woman claimed poli assaulted them. according to a post from the town leaders were notified about the incidents in 2017. one foot pole. it was a. >> council member. then again last february when he was mayor in both instances foot poli denied the claims police and the council say there was nothing there. so it was dropped something i'm sure they're looking back reading now take a listen to a previous council member described more.

the mayor of windsor defended himself at an emotional town council meeting last night colleagues andesidents told the mayor dominic the poli to resign following several accusations of said. actual assault. ktvu is elissa harrington has the story. i have my head held high because i know deep in my heart that i have done nothing criminally wrong and will eventually be cleared. windsor mayor dominic for police spoke publicly for the first time about sexual assault. allegations from six women. one of those accusers, fellow council member esther lima's. she did not attend the meeting, but sent a statement that was read by the town manager. this is very personal and traumatic for me. yes, i will not be in attendance. the sequel. the meeting lasted several hours and included emotional and sometimes angry. public comment. you're a rapist. and everyone knew it wasn't a secret. and then you dare show your face. some cried. others told the mayor to move out of town. i'm ashamed of you and this right, you're better off just going into the mountains somewhere and living there the rest of your lif

then an emotional town council meeting in windsor as the calls for the mayor there to step down are growing with the community had to say and what mayor dominic for, police said in his defense. the news at noon starts now this is ktvu. fox. two news that new good afternoon i'm gasia mikaelian everyone on frank mallicoat him for mike mibach. this new california has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world. that's according to governor again. gavin newsom who is in the bay area today, talking about vaccine distribution in our state as ktvu, sally rasmus explains. governor's message comes as all californians are now eligible to get a vaccines. welcome news alley. that's right, frank. starting today, all californians ages 16 and older are eligible to get the covid-19 vaccine. eligible is one thing being able to snag an appointment for a vaccine online is another. so all this morning we've been checking various sites to find out where they have appointments available. we found that if you live or work in contra costa county, you are in luck. there's about 3000 covid-19 vaccine appointme

council member now. but never given to police. the towne person who wrote that allegation did not want to press any charges and even the windsor police chief said that without a victim. there's not much they can do now maintaining innocence. staying mayor of windsor. and so a lot to learn about this. will he be charged with a crime. will there be a recall election will have to see this investigation, though very much ongoing for now live in windsor. sarah stinson, back to you. >> all right. thanks a lot, sarah. we'll check in with you later. 7.35 the time. breaking news just into the newsroom. the defense rests its case in the murder trial of former officer. >> derek chauvin for the death of george floyd showbiz lawyer made that announcement just moments ago in court without putting show been on the stand and that wraps up. now 2 days of testimony for the defense compared to the prosecution's 2 weeks of witnesses chauvin inform the court that he will not testify saying he would rather invoke his 5th amendment right not to incriminate himse

the town council, the sonoma county board of supervisors, and two congressmen from the north bay are all calling for him to step down. ktvu cemig is here now on emma, even the mayor's brother is now saying that he should step step down. yes frank, the mayor's brother, not only says he should step down his mayor. he's also asked him to leave the family wine business. master has sunday evening at the winds down, green residents held a vigil to support town council member esther lima's after she came forward as the sixth woman to accuse mayor dominic for poli of sexual assault. the women alleged they were drugged by for poli and raped. she was drugged. there were two separate occasions. for poli not only denies this, he says. lima's who also serves as sonoma county deputy district attorney assaulted him. those claims are unconfirmed. it is a classic misdirection. it is. let's shame the victim in some way. let's embarrass her. let's call her the abuser when it's just absolutely without merit. earlier sunday, windsor residents gathered outside christopher creek winery before poli family b

pam moore is off tonight. >> during that special town council meeting. council member stood behind mayor dominic foppoli kron four's. jonathan mccall is live in the studio and has the latest jonathan. catherine, can that meeting wrapping up just a few moments ago, the council voting 2 to one calling for full poli to step

well his mother a man who punches pilot now he's made his choice and it's been confirmed by the town council behind close to was bones as it goes by lifting big even on the key out there in every other theater in the world the director chooses the cast he wants but here it's not so simple that every resident born in. or is lived here for 20 years has the right to a role in the passion play so whether i want to or not i have to cast that i never start with a number for my 1st production in 1900 i had 1400 adults now we have 90450 children to keep that and i like the fact that the qualification of being born in the overall market you are living here for 20 years says nothing about the personal social standing or religions of their gender or their orientation. debate. this is a cross-section of our village the store feels. it is an office but media interest who will try jesus to act as a chosen one of them has already played the role twice. frederick myatt remembers the 1st time he was cost. i'm a target thought i want to opt in i wasn't expecting it because i was an all of the part and then su

tonight, town council will make a formal request for him to step down. >>> j.r. stone is live at that meeting which is happening right jr? >> reporter: dan, i just spoke with the the vice mayor a little while ago. he wants the mayor to resign and step down. they will officially vote on that but also telling me tonight they don't have the power to make that actually happened.'s lawyer is telling me that within the hour, he has no plans to step down. we want to go live to that meeting right now. the windsor city council meeting is about to start. i am told told told told told t foppoli will be in attendance and running this meeting. six women are accusing him of sexual assault. at least one says she was drugged.'s lawyer tells me that what happened between the accusers and dominic foppoli was consensual. this was the first time we heard from the mayor since these women came forward. dominic foppoli co-owns the christopher week creek winery with his brother. dominic foppoli has already been moved from the winery payroll and his brother is calling for him to step dow

jesus well his mother mary punches pilot now he's made his choice and it's been confirmed by the town council behind closed doors both of those funny thing big given on that in every other theater in the world the director chooses the cast he wants but here it's not so simple that every resident born in. or is lived here for 20 years has the right to a role in the passion play so whether i want to or not i have to pass that i never start with a number from my 1st production in 1900 i had 1400 adults now we have 900 adults and 450 children to keep that and i like the fact that the qualification of being born in oberammergau your living here for 20 years says nothing about the personal social standing or religion or their gender or their orientation. this is a cross-section of our village stores this. is a not a media interest who will put jesus to act as a chosen one of them has already played the role twice. frederick myatt remembers the 1st time he was cast. from authority. i wasn't expecting it because i was an all of the part and then suddenly i saw my name on the board and i was gobsmacke

because in writing for dissent to the opinion that upheld this town council, rightly -- history is that powerful. what was her concern? favoritism that rather than a quality, reaching out to different communities and the town of greece and the environment, they were only christian ministers who were invited to pray. that is an incredible example of this power of history and tradition. recently, those of you, it does not take you that long to drive to bladensburg maryland and they are at the corner of the rotary is the bladensburg cross and the fourth circuit court of appeals in richmond said, get rid of the cross. one of the judges said tear off the arms. the supreme court held seven-two. the monument is a traditional christian symbol but it stands the power of history and tradition. this is our supreme court over and over again. we have these wonderful tools, these great principles that are resulting in our winning cases. we will get to the problem. >> we continue to win them. you into the book with the coming of amy kony barrett which is certainly a hopeful side for those that want to

but in new chair of the town councils as my experience is that prayers to begin our legislative sessions would start doing that as a city council and they said wait a second this is unlike legislatures and the congress and united states. it has no historical foundation whatsoever. the supreme court still upheld that every member of the court said marche v. chambers was rightly decided. a sea change. there were no more voices of justice brennan and the other justices, marshall, justice blackmun. those were gone and rejected. why? because justice kagan and writing the dissent to the opinion that upheld the town council prayer said marche v. chambers was lorali decided. history and tradition is that powerful. what was her concern? her concern was really favoritism that rather than equality reaching out to faith communities in the town of greece there were only christian ministers who were invited and there was a factual squabble about that. that is an incredible example of the power of tradition. recently those of you that doesn't take you that long to drive to bladensburg merrill ended the

from esther lemus of the windsor town council, i am saddened for the victims and disgusted by the algainst him. in order for our town to continue to function properly, i request his immediate resignation. >> he owns a winery outside of town. wednesday, an attorney representing him told the chronicle that he denies having engaged in any of the abuses described. still, it amounts to a promising political career now in question. >> we are bigger than this. we are better than this. >> in the midst of this, rain windsor. >> there is my testimony in the derek chauvin a pulmonologist described how he believed derek chauvin's knee made it impossible for george floyd to breathe showing x-rays and walking through the process in detail. >> he remained on the neck for another three minutes and two seconds after we reached the point where there was not one ounce of oxygen. >> half of his body weight and his gear weight coming down that is 91.5 pounds coming down directly.>>> derek shelton's actions would have killed even a healthy person with no underlying health problems pick they also also also

eliminating the position of mayor because of sexual assault allegations against the current mayor, the town council last night discussed exploring a new town model that would remove the mayor's position before the november 2022 election. the plan would also divide windsor into five districts instead of four. the council is also considering giving itself mork control over removing elected officials from office as current mayor down. look for. poli refuses their demand to step down. coming up on ktvu news at 6 30 eastern assemblyman rob bonta officially confirmed as the state's new attorney general. what he says his first priority will be and coming up later in sports the nfl draft now a week away, we'll preview who the 49ers might select. remember, they moved up to the third pick, and all eyes are on a couple of different quarterbacks that their problem aleph. or and co. y that they're going to require coronavirus vaccinations for students, faculty and staff. by this fall, students who received an exemption for medical or religious reasons will have to undergo regular coronavirus testing. the u. s.

there were hundreds of calls for him to resign at an explosive town council meeting, last saturday. the mayor says he will not resign, but step back from his job. in a statement to abc7 news, he said, as i said so many times before, i have loved windsor my whole life, through prayer and speaking with residents over the course of this week, it has become clear to me that the town council will not function at the level expected by its citizens if i remain actively involved given the strong reaction to the allegations against me, though i maintain full innocence under the law, i have decided to step back from an active role as mayor, and wait until an formal investigation is complete. i don't want to cause any additional hurt for the residence. i will in extremes circumstance, join a forum if one of my conflicts -- colleagues is conflicted out. >> that is not enough for me. >> reporter: deborah fudge wants him to take more than a step back. >> it's not about whether he is innocent or guilty, he is unfit to serve based on his behavior, and he needs to resign.to resig. >> he is still mai

he released this statement which reads, it has become clear to me that the town council will not function at the level expected by its citizens if i remain actively involved given the strong reactions to the allegations against me. i do not want my presence or participation to create a distraction or cause more hurt for residents. >> this is not about if he stays or leaves. there's not a middle ground here. he needs to resign. he is not fit to serve. >> he said he won't attend meetings. >>> and now to coronavirus and a snap shot of where we stand as a state. the positive rate right now now down to 1.7%. more than 52% of people in california have been at least partially vaccinated. california ranks 11th among all states in vaccinations. san francisco announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, opening um small indoor gatherings without masks. >>> and we were over levi stadium where more people were arriving for their vaccine appointments as more residents get there are second shot people are kind of comparing notes about their side effects. liz is part of the vaccine team and spo

windsor's town council meets tonight at 6:00. >>> we have learned nearly 40 fully vaccinated people haveme down with covid 19. while the breakthrough cases can appear alarming, bay area doctors aren't worried. >> reporter: 39 # people in sonoma county who have gotten the vaccine and two weeks past their final shot came down with covid-19 over the course of the last 2.5 months according to county officials. >> that is exactly what we expect. in fact, it's probably better than we expect. >> reporter: leading experts like ucss dr. peter chen hong are reacting to news of these quote, breakthrough cases. saying these are not is a surprise. while the vaccines are difference makers, they are not 100%. >> we are not invulnerable just because we are vaccinated. so the vaccine is about 90% effective at preventing any infection. but that is a 10% risk. >> reporter: both doctors agree by receiving the vaccine your chances of getting covid-19 are lessened and your body is better prepared to fight the virus according to the test trials. >> nobody in the study when they got a vaccine got serious diseas

this morning, his three colleagues on the town council also want him to step down. deborah feith released a statement saying, quote, no one is above the law and i hope those he has wronged are vindicated and that dominic is not a leader. he is a predator and he must go now. >>> this from councilmember esther lemus. i am saddened by the victims and disgusted by the allegations against dominic foppoli . in order for our town to continue to function properly, i regret the resignation of dominic foppoli from mayor immediately. >>> time now is 6:09. still ahead on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area, protecting schools from wildfires. the effort underway in nevada county to clear fire danger away from the classrooms. >>> an investigation into the disappearance of a little bay area girl who mysteriously vanished five years ago. the great party carly you must of blown your budget. not exactly. you have great wine name brand snacks tons of meat, and where did you get this imported cheese? hello? grocery outlet bargain market. oh, more bubbles? more bubbles for less benjam

the town council says it will now take action. >> we vehemently condemn the actions of our mayor and we are meeting on wednesday to call on him to resign. >> the town council only has the power to ask him to step down. a recall by the voters could force him out. a recall campaign is already gathering signatures. >>> new this morning, oakland police are investigating an apparent shooting outside a market. new video shows investigators outside of the market on 34th and hollis street just before midnight. you can see glass and a few evidence markers on the ground. it is not clear what led up to the shooting or if anyone was hurt. this as the oakland city council voted to allocate $10 million to restore funding to the city's police and fire department. the police chief says they are facing a big spike in violent crimes this year. >> we need resources to address violence. police cannot do it alone. >> the plea from chief armstrong who says the department is you everring from shortages after $25 million was cut from the police judge the millions of dollars were resources. >> forty-one homi

he are he leased a statement yesterday which reads in part, it has become clear that the town council won't function at the level expected by its citizens if i remain actively involved given the strong reactions to the allegations against me. i do not want my presence or participation to create a distraction or cause any additional hurt for residents. >> this is not a negotiation about if he stays or leaves. there is not a milledl ground here. he needs to resign. he is unfit to serve. >> he said is he innocent under the law but will stay away from the town hall and won't attend any meetings. >>> now to coronavirus and a snap shot of where we stand as the state. the positive rate is down to 1.7%. moran 52% of people in california have received their first vaccine. at least been partially vaccinated. according to federal numbers california is 11th among all states in vaccinations. locally san francisco announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people opening up small indoor gatherings without masks. >>> and sky 7 was over levi stadium where more people were arriving for their vaccin

the windsor town council voted for the mayor to resign, but he has no plans to do so. what does this mean for the future of windsor. we'll tell you coming up in a live report. ♪ ♪ ♪ when it comes to your financial health, just a few small steps can make a real difference. ♪ ♪ ♪ learn, save and spend with guidance from chase. confidence feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. >> welcome back. it's 6.29 right now and we're looking at sfo marin ice. not a bad day. yeah. >> remember john from earlier said today's probably going to be whole lot like yesterday. so hope you like yesterday did you? >> yeah. i thought it was fine. you know, i didn't do the you get out today. yeah, there's no cooling breeze to, you know that 30 mile per hour winds cool us off as we got out there yesterday was a calmer one today going to be an even calmer one yet. temperatures around the same. all in all weather that i think a lot of us have been enjoying. it's been lot of sunshine, which is. >> both a plus and the downside of this forecast lately because obviously we need rainfallumore tha

back to you. >> thanks a lot of rain, a 31 the big story that we're following in windsor is the town council just voted to remove the mayor because of assault allegations. but it looks like he's not going anywhere. no. dominic foppoli is his name made for very awkward meeting. >> last night and following the story for us this morning live is kron 4. sarah stinson with sort of this impasse that we find ourselves in this morning. now, sarah and one councilwoman who didn't show up. >> yeah, that's exactly right. she didn't show up daria because she is one of the accusers. she says mayor foppoli sexually assaulted her not once but she, of course, was at the meeting. and like james said, it wasn't just awkward. it was intense to it got pretty intense and right here. downtown winds are a lot of people talking about it this morning is definitely the buzz that's going around no one wants to talk on camera because it's a small town. but people weren't afraid to speak out last night. they were talking about the fact that they want poli to resign and that's what the meeting was about. they voted and th

. >> reporter: most bizarre sight at special meeting of the windsor town council, mayor reading the resolution he resign immediately. he won't. >> reason i'm not stepping down, in this case i know the truth of these experiences. don't blame those angry and seeking justice, they don't know what i know. >> reporter: but the accusations of six women were enough to sway the numbers. >> if you love windsor as much as you say, you need to resign tonight so we can move on and start the healing process. >> reporter: accusations began in 2017 with a woman detailing assault by mayor in 2013, said would not cooperate with investigation and only wanted to inform the council of his character. story blew sky high when four more women came forward in "san francisco chronicle" article. it was powerful. >> resign you rapist. allegations are credible, multiple and been corroborated. >> i've have my butt grabbed by him, and i have seen some of the things that people are referring to. >> reporter: windsor council woman did not attend because she's one of the accusers. he accusers her of sexual misconduct. council

where town council members are deciding whether the mayor should resign after major allegations. i'm live with all the details and reaction, people who live here coming up. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ deposit, plan and pay with easy tools from chase. simplicity feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. >> 29 right now, checking out the weather waiting for a bump in the temperatures. yes, and it's common. and boy, it's going to be a bump. good morning, john. yeah, that's one of those speed bumps about how it on a little bit as it's going to be a really warm come the weekend from the 60's and 70's where we're currently sitting to the 80's and even a couple in 90's. i'm expecting for for this inland cities by sunday. so if you like the heat, you're welcome. >> if you don't. well, today's going to be great looking outside right now. we do have some sunshine out there already skies are clearing out quicker than they did yesterday berkeley looks great. nice and bright. we are only seeing a little bit of cloud cover really at this point. hanging out closer to the coastline skies clearing out gradua

foppoli released a statement that reads in part, it has become clear to me that the town council will not function at the level expected by its it'ses if i remain actively involved given the strong reaction to the allegations against me. i don't want my presence or participation to create a distraction or cause any additional hurt for our residents. . >> this is not a negotiation about whether he stays or leaves. there is not a middle ground here. he needs to resign. he is unfit to serve. >> fo approximately fpoli says he is innocent under the law but will not attend any more meetings. >>> now let's talk about covid-19 and a snap shot of where we stand as a state right now. positivity rate is now down to 1.7%. more than 52% of californians have been at least partially vaccinated. according to federal numbers, california ranks 11th among all states and vaccinations. locally, san francisco announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated san franciscans opening up small, indoor gatherings without masks. >>> sky 7 was over levi stadium yesterday in santa clara. more people were arriving for