KRON4 Articles: June 4, 2020

Local medical experts weigh in on large protests amid COVID-19 pandemic Family outraged after Vallejo police shoot, kill 22-year-old after mistaking hammer for gun Protests continue across Bay Area in wake of George Floyd’s death New video of San Francisco police arresting man in January raises concerns Reform campaign says police violence could be cut down if use-of-force policies added ‘I hope the protests cause change’: 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addresses protests 8-year-old North Carolina girl dies after battling COVID-19 JC Penney closing 154 stores in first post-bankruptcy phase VIDEO: Man injured after being shoved by police during protest in Buffalo San Jose fire grows to 90 acres, 1 suspected arsonist detained Former White House chief of staff says role of US military should not be abused by the president CA Latino leaders issue statements in solidarity with Black community Attorneys: 2 ex-cops charged in Floyd’s death were rookies Peaceful demonstration in Oakland calls for end to police brutality Senators press colleges on coronavirus safety plans to reopen campuses Gov. Newsom says protests may lead to spike in virus cases Influencer Jake Paul faces charges after Arizona mall riot Senate Dems: Republicans’ words aren’t enough to address police brutality, racial justice ACLU, others sue Trump for firing tear gas at protesters outside White House Lawmaker: US has had worst response to pandemic worldwide Santa Clara County schools to reopen in the fall, county officials announce Lawmakers divided over Mattis’ criticism of Trump’s response to protests US lawmakers worry about child abuse during pandemic, push for more funding to help From protests to policy: House leaders work on police reform measures Elephant dies after reportedly being fed pineapple filled with explosives Kanye West donates $2M, funds college tuition plan for George Floyd’s daughter CDC director admits country’s COVID-19 response shortcomings US senators: Can colleges reopen safely? Judge advances murder case against 3 in Arbery death Kaiser Permanente mental health expert provides resources to help youth cope amid civil unrest ‘Strategic’ well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos Looter returns stolen items to California business owner Peaceful George Floyd protests continue in Oakland with momentum Richmond man charged with murder after officers find him eating his grandmother Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in Floyd’s death Authorities investigating YouTuber, husband who gave up custody of adopted son with autism KRON4 Morning Buzz: The mentality of social change and unrest AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan 3 men tied to right-wing extremists plotted to terrorize Vegas protests, prosecutors say George Floyd remembered at memorial service in Minneapolis Deputy mayor in Maine charged in case of racist Floyd post Mexican feds, US officials seek to verify death of fugitive cartel hitman ‘El Chino Ántrax’ How to watch the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd Prosecutors describe racial slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying On 31st anniversary of Tiananmen Square, thousands defy police ban in Hong Kong to hold vigil Suspect identified in 2007 disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann Drew Brees apologizes for flag comments: ‘We all need to listen’ Newsfeed Now: Protests across America morning update – June 4, 2020 Meghan Markle gives graduation speech on racial divisions in US Moving from outrage to creativity: Oklahoma musicians,producers write songs to fight racial injustice Arkansas man delivers donuts to officers during protests COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, marches, health experts warn Video shows Chicago police officer placing knee on woman’s neck in mall parking lot Drew Brees apologizes for anthem comments after backlash from teammates, others Fire in Suisun City destroys several homes 1.9 million US workers seek jobless aid, a ninth straight weekly decline Crews battling 20-acre grass fire in San Jose Obama voices support for George Floyd protesters, calls for police reform Las Vegas casinos, resorts reopen following months-long coronavirus closures San Francisco curfew lifted early amid peaceful protests Protests more subdued after new charges in Floyd case White House fears resurgence of pandemic after protests