power and he uses his power in order to empower others. >> he chose the courageous and welcoming a diverse congregation and integrated interracial congregation filled with people of all races and sexual orientation. reverend cecil williams said you are welcome in. >> he took over in 1963 and turned it into a renowned church welcome -- welcoming hippies, drug users, transgender youth. 1964 he created the council on religion and homosexuality which brought activists and religious leaders together. the 70s they were part of the antiwar movement. that was also the first church in the u.s. to offer hiv testing after sunday services williams retired last february over 60 years he helped create

a refuge and support system for the marginalized people of the tenderloin. much more coming up at 6:00. the u.s. supreme court heard arguments today about homeless ordinances in a small oregon city. the decision from the high court on that case can have a massive impact with how big cities in the bay area handle homeless encampments. a closer look at the case and the rally here influencing the courts thinking on the issue. >> reporter: from the steps of a u.s. supreme court. to the steps at the u.s. district court in san francisco. homeless advocates are rallying today about the case that the supreme court justice. grants pass oregon versus johnson was considered by the ninth circuit a 2019 and created. limits on how cities can handle

the unhoused. critics have said it makes it nearly impossible to prevent ten cities from taking over but homeless advocates say it the first -- that voiced concerns that the more conservative leading supreme court could strike it down or modify it. >> it depends on what they decide. we will still be fighting for homeless people because there's never been help for the homeless people to get off the street. >> reporter: larger cities have filed hoping the supreme court will strike down or modify the grants pass decision. >> our frustration has been the approach of grants pass should not apply to san francisco. >> reporter: davie -- david's office has filed for the city arguing san francisco has invested much more in homeless services and shelters than the smaller city of grants pass so

it should not be penalized for the smaller cities limited options. during oral arguments the supreme court justice asked about day ordinance that restricted unhoused people from using blankets. >> it's harmful for people to be living in public spaces on streets and in parks when ever materials -- we think that's not compassionate. >> they are providing them with nothing. >> reporter: san francisco cannot fully enforce ordinances like sleeping or lying in city streets because of an injunction filed by the homeless coalition which is based in part on that decision but the city is allowed to clear streets to be clean and clear and caymans if people are offered housing and they denied that offer. the supreme court decision is headed down later this summer overseeing the injunction pond

many further action until that decision is made. in san francisco, nbc bay area news. the u.s. supreme court will consider regulations regarding so-called ghost guns the administrations as they are hard to trace and pose a public safety threat so issued new roles in october 2022 clarifying the parts used to make those kinds can be defined as firearms that means federal regulators can treat them like traditional firearms manufacturers mark them with serial numbers, perform background checks and keep records louisiana validated as role last year they said they will consider the biden administration can legally enforce them. hundreds of nurses held a vocal one-day protest outside a san francisco hospital. they gathered not to push for better pay or benefits, to draw attention to the use of

artificial intelligence and health care today's demonstration comes on the same day kaiser permanente begins a integrated care experience protesting at this because it's one of the first adopters of ai but they say it's a state-of- the-art tool, it cannot adjust the personal means of a patient. >> no computer, no way i can replace the human touch it cannot hold your loved ones. you cannot teach a computer how to have empathy. >> they argue it helps doctors manage a tremendous amount of patient data president biden signed a executive order to develop a federal framework for developing and using ai in health care and beyond. releasing a statement that reads in part we believe ai may be able to help our physicians and employees. the organization dedicated will help equity and the results from tools are correct and

unbiased ai does not replace human assessment. for the jewish holiday has just begun and the director of the fbi says federal law enforcement is on alert for any potential threats. the ongoing war nbc bay area takes a look at how and why many synagogues and tempos are beefing up security. >> beefing up security for a community family of end. >> the main step we've taken is the hiring of extra cards we've got cards during service time and almost any time where there are people in the building. >> reporter: this passover the congregation added security cameras and secured windows and doors and the tempo just received a state grant to do even more. >> the things coming our upgraded doors, windows, glass that's full --

>> reporter: they have been increasing security since the mark launched a rocket attack on israel october 7th. since then, the fbi says the number of anti-jewish hate crime investigations in the u.s. has tripled in the bureau is particularly concerned loan actors to target gathering during passover. here at the congregation they will hold the community later tomorrow and they will have security on site. executive director says we take security very seriously and have protocols in place including security guards and other measures as those are large holiday events and regular services. in san francisco, congregation emanuel has added more security cameras and guards and even uses metal detectors. security is just one of the concerns weighing heavily on the jewish community as they move into the holidays. >> it's very much muted. it's a celebration it's a

little bit quieter than usual because we have jewish people, israelis who are held hostage. for my friend google workers launch a protest in the office. they were protesting the war in gaza. the lifestream showed police making arrests during last tuesday's fit in they were also held in new york city and seattle nine workers arrested at least 28 workers were fired they held their virtual press conference one of the fired workers claims workers are being retaliated against. >> when we began at 12:00 p.m. they ordered people to leave around two hours and. it was just more on the ground. that didn't stop google from firing people and even some people who have just stopped

by. >> these actions will not be tolerated they are saying if you're one of the few who are going to think we overlook conduct, think again. >> and israeli military unit is accused of committing human rights violations. facing growing disapproval and walk the streets calling for him to step down he says he will fight the proposed sanctions from the u.s. the proposed sanctions from the u.s. we heard opening statements for former president donald trump. accusing the former president of illegally concealing hush money payments 20 former adult film star keeping quiet about a

elected affair for the trump campaign in order to influence the election. he denied any wrongdoing and received -- >> reporter: opening statements today in a case wrapped in historical significance and controversy. mr.trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records to concealing hush money payment to cover up an alleged affair with a star. he was in damage control after the release of the access hollywood take just before the 2016 election. this case is about criminal

conspiracy. he polluted that with his former fixer michael cohen, to catch and kill negative stories to influence the election. then he covered up the criminal conspiracy by lying in his new your business records over and over and over again. he attacked his integrity and said the former president was innocent insisting he had nothing to do with the payment adding clock, i have a spoiler alert. there's nothing wrong with trying to influence an election is called democracy. prosecutors acknowledged he had made mistakes he admitted to lying under oath in a separate case but stressed his testimony will be backed up by emails, documents and former president trump's own words.

varying stories that could have been damaging to the 2016 trump campaign he said he will take a stand tomorrow. in washington, nbc news picture our coverage of the trial continues at 5:30 when larry will join us. talk about what voters think about this case. should it impact his ability to be president? that's coming up a little later. still ahead, from the bay area to boise idaho. sheriff's deputy done down in the line of duty we spoke with the community that knew the deputy before he moved to idaho . we start earthly coverage looking at ways to help the planet moving forward how can't learn valuable lessons in south bay today. i'm chief meteorologist jeff. i will continue our climate coverage as we will do it all week long. our mission and temperature what you do, can make

any space community is in

mourning tonight after a sheriff's deputy in idaho was killed in the line of duty the officer grew up in walnut creek. nbc bay area hernandez reports those who knew him saying serving others with his life mission. >> he was energetic and would just show up to whatever you would ask him to do. >> he was full of life. he knew -- you knew when he was around because he was laughing. >> reporter: that's how teachers in walnut creek describe their former student. they say he was outgoing, giving and laser focused on becoming a police officer. even in high school. >> he was determined, he was headstrong. >> reporter: the deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop in boise, idaho saturday night. the walnut creek natives had moved to idaho with his wife less than two years ago for a

change of pace. and to start a family. >> we are broken. he went up to idaho for slower pace of life and we missed him and to get this news was just tragic. >> reporter: he began his law enforcement career and the chief says he was a s.w.a.t. team crisis negotiator started at the department drone program and received accommodation for helping save people from an apartment fire in 2022. >> he wasn't one of those guys who is thinking about himself, he was always thinking about others and how he can give back. >> reporter: the high school principal says after college, he returned to his alma mater to coach track and cross country while he attended the police academy. he poured everything he could into the kids he coached. >> preparing them to go out into the world created people as well.

>> reporter: those who know and love him in the bay area say they are hurting but also proud. >> the world needs more people like him in south who are willing to serve and look out for other people. >> reporter: jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. today marks the beginning of birth week. turning the annual bring your kid to work day into a day of environmental action. bring your kid to work day coincides with a celebration at santa clara valley. dozens of employees and their children participate in various activities at a san jose park you can have fun doing this. children, get this. a stormwater rubber ducky race. a trash pond. recycled art and trash collages. >> we have 60 kids here. kids from parents and we

brought them to teach them about trying to teach them about protecting our planet and celebrate the birthday. >> attracted the importance of recycling, proper waste disposal, also expressed their creativity using recycled material and having fun while you're learning there is the rubber ducky. >> i did the back. >> i think it's important. we had inter status week, the environment that the core we only have one earth and we need to take care of it. the weather the past few days has been so nice we will talk more about the cooling temperatures and rain chances but i do want to continue our earthly coverage and started out with temperatures and how well you can make a difference.

we will take a look over here at the global temperature overall. one degree celsius. that doesn't seem like a lot globally competitive a lot of other changes not only the morning, also rising the level. specifically kissing change -- how specifically can things change for the future? how can we see the earthworm to the lack we don't want that because that means more sea level rise. if we see significant cut 1.5 or two degrees celsius in that range, we can help mitigate some of those effect in the future. it will take everybody coming

together. it's not just a local thing. they all have to get on board and make those changes as well. i'm doing here the thing we all know about them. on earth a, just remember. buying local food helps. recycling. solar panels. did in on that one. lower your carbon footprint. her only here making a huge dent in the mission. can also make a difference we've got it covered that in the bay area.com and we will have more this week and how you can make a big difference. blue skies, 73 degrees right now. eventually 50s later on tonight

and as we head into tomorrow, the biggest change, fogg is coming back in some areas of drizzle. through the afternoon, we are clear back to sunshine away from the coast. at the same time, we could see a few showers pop in from the central valley into tomorrow's forecast. we will have temperatures in the low 50s tomorrow morning. san francisco, 53 and over in the north bay, 50. a daytime high because of that strong ocean breeze going back 10 degrees colder. 68 6862 half moon bay 68 redwood city. for the north bay, 73. 66 in sonoma. storm systems dropping on thursday and friday mainly based towards the interior. just a few slight body chances

getting into some wind on friday. we are sitting really good on the rainfall. reservoirs are good. >> pink you very much. finding wa to ysad

>> tesla has cut the starting price of its model 3 in china. to move some tesla shares by 3% today. they were quick to catch on. lee auto and several others also lower prices and they felt

too. coming up at the industry in china it's getting more and more competitive they are pushing to outsell tesla they have just one part of that strategy. a major airline is preparing for the busy summer travel season by giving most of its workers a raise. raising it by about 5% increase the start on june 1st for ground handlers, mechanics and some office workers. it will now be $19 an hour. the company says it's part of the mission to provide industry- leading pay for industry- leading performance. the raises will not be going to pilot. you may have to pay more is th

a shortage of boeing airplanes investigating after a string of incidents which included an airplane midair certifying some of the airplanes delaying it.

like southwest, united and alaska. it will result in greater demand and higher airfares don't forget you can watch a new cast -- newscast 24/7 with what's coming up right now at 5:30. that story plus our investigative unit continues to force action involving accusations of bullying and then east school district. calling for another investigation. involving several employees saying they were bullied by their supervisor. opening statements in the hush money trial critical analysts join us to discuss the voters in the case. the new starts right now. thinking for joining us. >> we continue to follow