this half hour, the city of oakland is seeing some positive trends when it comes to crime. >> the most recent oakland police statistics show that violent crime is actually dropped in several key categories. >> specifically homicides and assaults. proffers theresa has more now on what the city and community members are saying about it. all. >> i think it's definitely too early for us to be celebrating where we're not resting on these early numbers. we're feeling encouraged by the numbers. doctor holly joshi is the chief of violence prevention of the city of oakland. take a look at the latest data released by the city. the chart shows homicides are down by 17% in 2024. compared to 2023. >> assaults dropped by 4% and

assault with firearms dropped 21%. wright was down. 21% overall violent crime is down in oakland by 33%. >> definitely attributing to implementation of the cease-fire strategy. >> doctor joshi credits several programs including cease-fire coming back into the fold. >> the police department's side of that relentless 13 looks like an enforcement but the department of violence prevention's relentless pursuit of those individuals looks like getting them on track. inspiring the behavioral changes needed to prevent further victimization. the data >> is not all positive, though. robberies are ticking upward since the beginning of the year. robbers have climbed 11% and residential robberies up 100 and 18%. so sad. >> to me to see my city in the shape that is is that that's bishop bob jackson with acts. gospel church. he says some community members are declining to call the police for help. adding despite the

data, he says they fundamentally don't feel safe in oakland. the reality is is it's where the people live. >> and the people that i talked to an open and i talked to quite a bit. they do not feel safe and this in their city or in their own homes. >> many variables of drugs and gangs and the hot summer and unrest and and what have you that the numbers could could skyrocket. james deadly, a criminal justice professor at san francisco state university and former san francisco police deputy chief says while data shows a downward trend now it doesn't predict the future. >> and that can be troubling. in the meantime, joe, she says that they will continue to work hard and help oakland become better. >> we also realize that a large part of community safety is how people are feeling and what perception and so i would say that we a long way to go in both of those arenas. theresa kron, 4 news.

>> mill valley teacher who was arrested and charged for child crimes was found dead. a day later. police say 55 year-old michael smith was found floating in the water about 2 and a half miles from the drakes beach parking lot. this was around 5.30, yesterday evening. police say smith was out surfing when he was washed out to sea. smith worked for the mill valley school for about 6 years before he was put on administrative leave when he was arrested on tuesday, he was booked into jail but had bailed out. authorities are now investigating his cause of death. >> at the campus protests across california, republican state lawmakers are calling for action against university administrators. gop lawmakers say have not done enough to stop the violence. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has reaction from democratic state lawmakers. >> well, republicans here in the legislature say they are outraged with what they've seen on campus and they

believe the state can and should take more it's outrageous. >> and it's unacceptable that we've allowed this chaos to ensue over weeks. someone minority leader james gallagher sharing that message about the protests and violence and college campuses across the country. >> and right here in the golden state during a press conference, gallagher and senate minority leader brian jones made clear that they believe much of what's been taking place can and should have been stopped by university leaders. administration didn't just allow this in some cases. i believe they've been complicit. you look at the the fencing barricade that they put out. >> you look at the latitude and the amount of damage they allowed these protesters to do, you know, have the right to spray paint buildings, break windows, damaged the the >> and hold other student. we just don't have that right. he and his gop colleagues say college administrators who are found to have stood by were not properly stocked. campus

violence should face disciplinary action. >> specifically from a legislative standpoint, republicans are demanding the state cut budget funding for those administrators and rescind cal grant taxpayer funded scholarships for students convicted of violating the law during the unrest. >> we should not be given cal grant money state money to students or a in other people's rights. we've had jewish students who fear for their lives going to crops, but should not be the case on our university campuses. and there's got to be some accountability for that. these republicans say they have had private conversations and garnered some support behind the scenes from the democratic colleagues. but all major democratic leaders have yet to provide a direct public response to the republican proposal. >> governor gavin newsom's office directed us to his statement from wednesday saying the law is clear the right to free speech does not extend to inciting violence, vandalism or lawlessness on campus. those who engage in illegal behavior must be held accountable for their actions, including through criminal

prosecution suspension or expulsion. lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis who serves on the csu board of trustees and uc board of regents said people may disagree with israel's foreign policy but calling for destruction is unacceptable. it's time to end the chaos on our campuses. get our students back in school and join together with one voice to call for a return of the hostages and an end to the violence in gaza. the west bank and israel. and we reached out to the uc and cal state university system for comment but did not hear back as of news time reporting at the state capitol. a tom wallace kron. 4 news. >> bay area, air quality officials are accusing tesla of air quality violations that keep happening over and over. they say tesla's emitting harmful contaminants into the atmosphere. they're coming from paint shop operations at its fremont facility. officials are seeking an abatement order that would require tesla to come up with a plan to lower emissions. moves forward. the public will be able to attend the hearing

and comment on the alleged violations. >> our 4 zone forecast as we get to a live look outside right now from our mount tam cam. city out there in the distance. it's been toasty and warm and dry. >> lawrence, really nice. can't believe you're talking about more snow kit. you know wpwhat? you're tying up your packing up your gear. it's mayor getting ready to go to low campign. maybe a little fishing in the high country. some hiking. we've got a pretty serious. storm coming our way. here we go. not just a little snow. there's a lot of snow that's going to be affecting the high country. going to be want to be aware this if you're headed up that way, still plenty of snow capped mountains after we've had just another banner year of snow in the high country. that's a couple nice ones in a road. really help us out with our water supply. kind of quiet up there right now. you still see some of the snow up above visible satellite image. you see a further south across the sierra nevada, but more that's no going to be ramping up as we head in toward the weekend. in fact, another late season storm rolling in going to bring some heavy snow and some gusty winds in the high country. get this the snow

level dropping down to 5,000 feet. so that means the lake level you're likely to get some snow there. so be prepared for that. then you get upwards of 7,000 we're talking 6, maybe 12 inches of snow, maybe even more than that across some of the higher peaks. so i think if you're headed up there specially on saturday and sunday, there's a possibility some travel delays up there, unusually cold temperatures to go along with that and some gusty winds over 50 miles per hour across some of the mountain. crest. well, here we go. here's latest advisories you can see along the western of the sierra nevada, including the greater lake tahoe area that continues downward in the mammoth lakes areas. well, yosemite valley watch out. likely going to see some snow across those areas to looks pretty impressive as it starts to come onshore. this the same system that's likely to bring some rain. the bay area should be a dry day tomorrow if you want to get up there. but then after that, that cold snow moves in kind of picking up throughout the day on saturday, continuing as we head in towards sunday, then start to dry out after that. but boy, that's going to be a lot of snowy start to add it all up in. here we go. pretty impressive totals as we get through the weekend. maybe

6 6 inches to maybe a foot of snow across the high country. that wild. >> all right. thank you, the senate is racing to pass a massive air safety bill set to expire next week. the 2024 faa act includes new funding to hire more air traffic controllers. upgrade technology and improve flights to smaller airport. the package also includes new safety mandates to reduce close calls on runways and require commercial planes to have. 25 hour cockpit recording devices. >> allies have to let passengers know. i passengers know that they have the right to bring the rotors on board. this is one of those things where representation matters a legislator who travels with a wheelchair. >> the faa must be reauthorized every 5 years. senate majority leader chuck schumer is pledging to pass the bill before find funding rather runs out on may 10th. once it clears the senate, it heads over to the house. this

week marks the start of asian american and pacific islander heritage month throughout the month of may. we're going highlight the bay area's diverse asian communities at san jose state and exhibit at the library is celebrating south asian culture. first, jack molmud reports. well, the region known as south asia makes up 7 different countries in the library. curator here at the king library at san jose state says she wanted to include the religions in the foods that make up each of these cultures. she wanted to also consults with families living here in the bay area who also have ties to those countries. >> that's really cool. yeah. so these 2 things are lincoln. yes, and this is also from sri lanka up into the immersive martin luther king library at san jose state university in may. >> and you'll find an exhibit quite like no other. i think that could be very montr of roy is a library in here and she curated this exhibit on the 5th floor. it's titled south asians. >> of silicon valley, afghanistan, bangladesh,

nepal, india, pakistan, sri lanka. these are nearly all the countries that make up the region of south asia, a region roy says needs more attention in the south bay. she says at least 20% of people who live in sonta clara county are of south asian origin and more than 60% of international san jose state students are from south asia, but yet so many of them have struggled to find a voice to find themselves being represented well in mainstream what was born and raised in india. and she says having other south asians like herself in silicon valley added more reason for this project. these things help them feel more empowered that we are represented actual case at this exhibit, you'll find the sports the food know what to do signing and the religion sick man will never will never see them determines it's part of their faith. roy highlights the for south asian religion seen in the south bay islam hinduism. jane isn't and buddhism. what we really enjoyed in our experience of doing this research in this project was how welcoming each

community was 2 market in fremont is run by these 2 brothers. a lot i've made from afghanistan to the united states because my son is. >> is down from some of that, you because it was like cent of the state time. >> i at the library. >> moises highlighting businesses and communities of these nationalities here in silicon valley makes this project more personal that are. >> it's 2 types of you know, i think impressions about the community. but once this kind of work gets done, people see who they really are. you know, she also wants this exhibit to be for everyone. >> but is also happy to see her culture and others in the south bay on display. >> in san jose, jackie moment kron 4 news. the exhibit south asians in silicon valley will be open through may 31st and be open through may 31st and tune into kron 4 ever thursday this month for stories highlighting the bay area's api community all

leading up to our special that airs thursday may 23rd at 6.30, giants didn't want to leave a boston without at least one win against the red sox. next up in sports, jason will explain how a hometown kid. >> in back to take down his childhood team. and now kron 4

sports. >> game 3 in the final one of the series between the red sox and the giant san francisco looking to salvage one before they head off to philadelphia.

and mike is trump's key got together with his grandpa before the game. that's a little reunion. carl is a red sox hall of famer. yeah, has been raking as of late. he's hitting 3.70 over his last 10 games. so nice. little family reunion for the massachusetts native 3rd inning. no score. and what do you know yeah. he stepped to the plate and crushes one out to center. if family does going nuts in the stands, giants take a one. nothing lead on his 3rd home run of the season. bottom of the inning, same score until know, tyler, o'neill's doubles. right off that green monster rafael devers scores. and we are not go d at what now kyle harrison. he pitched 5 solid innings. he gave one run on 5 hits and was supported. i great defense jung-hoo lead diving grab in the floor. for example, same score in the 7th to offer tyro

estrada. he gets the grounder through the right side. patrick bailey strohl is on in the score. it's 2 to one giants. camillo duval comes in. you know, it's a wrap. one of the best closers in the game. giants get a much-needed win 3 to one. they now head to my hometown, philadelphia for four-game series with the phillies. they're already there matters back now after the win. talk about coming home and playing fenway family. now. >> it's just really cool. ha. you know, obviously wouldn't have the opportunity without him doing what he did. you know, it's it's just fun try enjoy every chance i get to play here. having a lot of family here is great. and you know, the first time last year felt a little pressure to perform and play well. this time i really got to enjoy it and just relax and see family and have fun. >> the a's have been turning some heads as of late. they've

won 6 of 7 then now now respectable 15, 17 on the year. now, one of the reasons for their early success has been the shutdown relief from mason miller. he is one of the hardest throwing pitchers in baseball, which is even more impressive, giving his elbow injury. he suffered early in his career that forced him to switch from starter. the closer guy, 6, 5, had the flame thrower. he has 8 saves on the year. a 1.2, 60 and 29 strikeouts and only 14, erin wilson caught up with miller and he talked about his amazing start to the young season. >> it's really just from the mindset you know, how many pitches a minute you're going through within a so obviously, last year, head injury so this year with my innings from the past year we don't really want to jump back to a starter's workload. so i go to the bullpen was was a choice. that was for my. physical health keep you on this field entire

year. so, yeah, it's it's a smart decision. and, you know, it's working out. >> out an indie. the pacers cplooking milwaukee season. there's oakland findings, dame lillard indeed hasn't won a first-round series since 2014. now game was huge early or for the bucks. he didn't play the last game because of a hamstring here. he knocks down the 3 pointer bucs on 9, 11, 3 run to take an early lead. game had 28, but the pacers and they're young guys. it came to the forefront. middleton thinks he's found on the play bases. go to other way. obi toppin knocks down the 3. later on tj mcconnell getting the steal, tyrese, haliburton with the dunk. more from halliburton. he gets in the lane finishes over middleton, he's screaming. he's happy at 17. more from indy. they have numbers here

caliber and no look, alley hoop. they're just having fun at this point. more defense from the pacers numb marred through the contact 3 points, the hard way. he gives. the continuation now know about that that really matter. at that point, he had 14 cases when one 20 2.98. so, yeah, it was the playoff series. but out back back baseball team. so. >> the giants are in the midst of a 10 game east coast trip. they just plated 3 in boston. now they're in philly for 4 games. >> said earlier this week, even though it's a long season. brett road trips, kind of the fine team seasons like if they collect to an 8 out there and then they come back and are 6.70, games under 500 bait. you know, they build themselves deep hole. meanwhile, we've got a's just quietly with the small of ball playing some very respectable

ball and hopefully they can keep it up, you know, we don't really know exactly what their future holds, but those fans deserve something to cheer for. yeah. they'll sell out rivercats stadium in west year. yeah. it will be interesting. it wlll be hot but they are like i said a long season. giants have plenty of time to turn things around. for sure. and phillies playing really good baseball. so this will be a tough series coming up. all right. all right. thank you, jason. >> other news tonight, doctors and other healthcare professionals met with senators today to discuss the maternal health crisis. >> and a severe shortage of minority health care professionals, healthcare, professional say there are many barriers in place that prevent minorities from getting into the medical field such as the cost. of course, senator bernie sanders says minority women have especially suffered because of the lack of representation in the health care field. many americans will take this position. what differences to make white black latino cast. >> as long as i could talk,

what difference does it make? you don't. >> understand the perspectives and the concerns of people from other races as well as they do for themselves. >> health advocates say representation in the healthcare industry will only help lead to a more diverse medical field in the future. 4 zone forecast. a live look outside at the wonderful bay bridge toll plaza. just such a scenic site out there today. speaking of scenic sites, look who just sauntered in. yeah, here we go, guys. we've some nice weather, at least for one more day and then it is back to some wintry stuff outside, though today, another beautiful day. temperatures up in the 70's and a couple 80's in most spots started to cool a little bit along the coastline toward the golden gate bridge. we going have some patchy fog kind of flirt with the golden gate, but things are changing now as the atmosphere get ready for another storm system. you can see by tomorrow the clouds rolled in along the coastline. and that storm just first kind of off the coast as we get

saturday. here you go. rain moving in heavy times. i think in the morning, especially on saturday morning and that snow moving up in the high country. so the amounts going to be oppressive. look at this. this is a very latest high-resolution model we've gotten this got almost an inch of rain in the san francisco. you can expect more across the coastal so that's a pretty decent soaker specially from temperatures tomorrow are going to join a breezy afternoon in san francisco. some patchy fog toward the sunset about 7 degrees in pacifica. some patchy fog there inside the bay. find morrison. but a little cooler around the bay area tomorrow still comfortable in the south. a lot of 70's there in the afternoon with some warm sunshine east bay. also going to be up in the 70's to maybe some upper 70's, high 76 in walnut creek. you're about 71 and snow. 75 degrees in napa back toward the coastline. that breeze will be picking up and that fog likely on the increase late in the day. and then well, here we go. we've got changes on the way high pressure gets out of the way. and there you go saturday, especially in the morning. i think that some morning rain event tapering off to scattered showers by the

afternoon sunday looks mostly dry now. but look at the temperatures. we go from 70's 80's with highs. topping out the warmer spots only in the 50's and 60's on saturday and sunday. guys, back to us. coming up, there's one story you want to see tonight. it's this once abandoned to wawa. >> is now the perfect topping to his new pizza loving family's life. the positive rescue get next.

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festival this year. you can now come enjoy wedding bells as part of the music festival. attendees can now host there very own wedding ceremony. commitment ceremony or vow renewal all festival weekend long. the wedding package includes an officiant and a wedding as you can imagine, spots are limited. >> almost a month ago, the marin humane society introduce us to this little guy and abandon chihuahua found living underneath a round table pizza restaurant. they named him pepperoni after kron 4 shared his story on our newscast. well, he got adopted by people very well connected to the place where the rescue story started. andy and jessica horn owners of that very same round table pizza place where he was found welcome him into their home. >> he's he's great time as as a rescue animal rate high. so cute in and, you know, healthy ready yet to loved by families that are living underneath job you want in the marines, you base. it was great, too, to

rescue him clean them out and getting ready to be fostered and then adopted. >> pepperoni know that now goes by the name. pepperoni has 2 siblings to play with. okay. the sibling

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