KRON4 Articles: August 4, 2020

August 4
Remembering police brutality victims: Names written on signs around Oakland neighborhood SF’s Fort Mason Center becomes ghost town during pandemic as businesses forced to close ‘Rosie the Riveter’ re-emerges as symbol of strength during COVID-19 crisis Daughter of San Quentin inmate dying of COVID-19 forced to make difficult decision San Francisco COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations increase at slower rate than they were in July Coroner identifies human remains found in San Bruno as Vallejo man Woman becomes friends with 4-year-old who yelled ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Home Depot Police report burglary spike in San Francisco during pandemic ‘Olympic athletes are dying:’ Doc sheds light on suicide among Olympians Police Chief Eddie Garcia to retire in December after nearly 30 years in San Jose Technical issues lead to California undercounting COVID-19 cases Grants being offered to help Chinatown restaurant owners set up outdoor dining Census 2020: Santa Clara County committed to ensuring complete count of community San Mateo County passes ordinance to fine people violating health orders California’s Great America to remain closed through 2020 due to COVID-19 Following 18-month investigation, Senate passes bill protecting Olympic athletes from abuse ‘Afraid for my life’: Portland protesters testify before Congress Video shows Florida man angry over COVID-19 barrier attack driver, deputies say U.S. lawmakers disagree on how to curb violence during protests Chipotle launches clothing line dyed using leftover avocado pits Teachers in San Jose Unified School District required to return to classrooms next week President Trump signs off on Great American Outdoors Act $35M in federal grants will pay for trafficking victim housing Ironman triathlete urges fellow COVID-19 survivors to donate life-saving plasma Two people charged with hate crime, vandalism in BLM mural cover up PGA Championship swings into San Francisco Baseball teams try to adapt, find safe options on road trips Preliminary M-5.8 earthquake hits off Guatemala coast California health insurance rates increase slightly for 2021 ‘Sobering’ report shows hardening attitudes against media 22nd inmate dies from COVID-19 at San Quentin Trump appears to mispronounce Yosemite National Park in White House speech ‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million virus cases Over 25 killed, hundreds hurt in huge blast in Beirut At least 2 dead in NC town following tornado spawned by Isaias SEE IT: Mom, kids handcuffed in Colorado after police mistake car as stolen At least 70 killed, thousands hurt in massive blast in Beirut Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors Census ending data collection for 2020 count a month early Doctors warn people without fevers may still have COVID-19 Fines for violating health orders in San Mateo County could be coming soon Newsfeed Now: Isaias makes landfall; Reporter shares story of recovery 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Beverly Crest house party police were called to hours earlier Newly-leaked police bodycam video shows moments leading up to George Floyd’s death Honda recalls 1.6M vans and SUVs in 4 different US recalls San Francisco renters remain safe from evictions amid pandemic Which type of face mask is most effective? ‘I was terrified’; Colorado woman discovers living snake in apartment toilet California family of mother who is brain dead after surgery calls for independent investigation State releases guidelines for reopening of elementary schools LAPD responds to, but allows, large house party at Mulholland Drive mansion Vehicle malfunction sparked Southern California wildfire Hurricane Isaias weakens to Tropical Storm hours after making landfall at Ocean Isle Beach Second stimulus checks: Progress slow on virus relief bill with $1,200 payments