Theyre hoping to finalize an agreement by early next week. Lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. Classes begin on thursday in contra costa thursday. What classes will look like will be the product from teachers and also, parents themselves. Heres laura anthony. Back to school will look a lot different this year. In contrast to the abrupt shift to online in the spring. This falls Distance Learning will be much improved. Were going to be offering a more robust and interactive experience for our students. That was part of the feedback that we got from parents during our surveys last spring. That the kids needed to have more scheduled time that was similar to a Typical School experience. In many, Contra Costa County districts will be in School Virtually from 8 00 a. M. To 2 00 p. M. At least several days per week. In a given class period, we expect that 50 to 6 0 of the that time would be the teacher talking directly to the kids, instructing them. Working with the kids. The rest of that time, while kids are in class, may be independent learning, group learning. One to one time. In lafayette, there will be time to be offline. We also are going to be watching and making sure we have a balance so kids arent on a computer screen all day long. The biggest thing, its looking at what is appropriate for students. With prek were going to have less time on a computer than we would with a fifth grader. School leaders know their Distance Learning plans are no substitute for in class teaching. Were all experiencing a new normal and its frustrating and its hard to predict at times. Sometimes when we think we get a handle on it, then the ground shifts from under us. Laura anthony, abc 7 news. On the peninsula, dr. Scott morris believes kids and teens in his county should be back in school. Kristen sze talked to him this afternoon. I think its really important for kids to be back in school. There are lots of things that have been put into place to make schools as safe a place as possible. Probably more safe than if theyre not in school, i think its really, really really important to get schools back in session. Criticizing putting the county on the state watch list, he said the numbers are arbitrary when analyzed as part of a bigger picture. Meanwhile, all schools within the district will start one week from today, august 17th instead of this wednesday. Schools will use Distance Learning and reopen in phases if conditions allow. California is clearing its backlog of up to300,000 covid19 tests. And the governor says the numbers coming in are encouraging. Were not seeing anything in the data to date, particularly looking back at those 295,000 backlogged cases. That suggests that those trend lines that we advanced last monday are not actually in play. The governor was pressed about the news that came out last night, late last night that dr. Sonya angel resigned add director of the department of public health. He would not go into specifics, but gave a terse answer. We anticipate the recognition, appreciated her work. We all have a role and responsibility within our respected departments. None of this is easy, technology is always stubborn and challenging. She was appointed as the state Health Officer in october of last year. Sandra is taking over for her. The governor also addressed the issue of evictions. The majority of renters who have fallen behind on their rent are people of color. He calls the numbers jaw dropping. Santa clara county protections. As chris winn explains, everyone is feeling the pitch. Well have that story in a few moments. Its been tough during this pandemic the last five months. They feel scared theyre going to get kicked out of their homes as a result. Sorry about that, scan. San jose has Broken Ground on a Housing Project for the homeless. It will go on evidence lane near the willow glenn neighborhood. The program is a partnership for habitat for humanity. City council has been working closely with the neighborhoods. There was adamant in this community that we needed to have permanent housing for the people that live here. We are able to have an interim housing solution. Habitat and the city of san jose are pushing to get the project finished completely with the target of 2021. Today a San Francisco judge granted the states request for preliminary injunction blocking uber and lift from classifying their drivers as independent contractors and not employees. Superior court judge Ethan Schulman sid a injunction will negatively impact gig workers. The order will take effect in ten days unless the companies appeal. Still ahead, were two contractors accused of defrauding fire victims mistakenly released from jail . Where did the bail money come from. Painting with a purpose. 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They said theyre family people, they are People Like Us and they were going to make it right for us. And everything checked out, but so did they. They checked out. They came to Sonoma County promising they would rebuild better for less money. The work never got done. Three to four million in deposits remain missing. Were not a fly by night company, and we didnt go up there as ambulance chasers to go up there and take these people. That is the story they will likely want to tell in court. They are free on half a million bail, and that is a Sticking Point with victims. That money could be mine, it could be my neighbors. In that bail hearing last week, the judge ordered the couple to remain in jail until they could identify the source of those funds. By a fluke, by an accident they got out anyway. According to the Sonoma County sheriffs office, the paperwork arrived after they posted bail. Until then the county had no idea of the judges hold. The District Attorney says they have been notified. Carol in the meantime, says she would never rest until she sees those contractors in jail looks forward to their appearance in that courtroom. They destroyed pieces of our community. In Sonoma County, wayne freemen, abc 7 news. New at 5 00, fair housing advocates are bringing attention to housing and homeless issues in San Francisco with a new mural. The street mural painting began this morning, it reads, housing black in bold yellow letters, spanning almost the entire block between st. Anthonys and the youth services. The people who work here, live here, love this community. The very people that some people walk around this city and turn their nose up is the very people that import themselves and run these amazing programs. The Group Responsible for this project has completed several other projects in San Francisco. The demand nor personal protective equipment. And todays move to alleviate the shortage in the south bay. A cooler day in many parts of the bay. Sandhya patel will be here with whether thats a trend line for this week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. Th eethk isah wead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. This week ahead. Weve always put safety first. And we always will. For people. For the future. And there has never been a summer when its mattered more. Wherever you go, summer safely. Get 0 apr financing for up to five years on select models and exclusive lease offers. Dearand with summer here,these energy bills are rising. Together, we can save energy and money. By taking steps to stay cool while using less. Keep safe and keep it golden. Take a look at this in the south bay, solo, smallmeum size got donations of equipment. They were handed out in the drive through. The goal is to provide each practice with a two month supply to help them through the fall and winter season. These are the ones who are not part of large medical groups or hospital institutions, they really struggle to get access to ppe. Santa clara and californias medical associtions partners with the state of california to provide these items. Happy monday, everyone, lets take a look at those temperatures, they are down. Fairfield, santa rosa, this trend is going to continue, and you can see why from our mt. Tamm cam. We have the marine layer in place. The fog expands tonight, were going to see patchy morning drizzle. The cooling continues tomorrow, dont get too used to the idea. Hot summer weather returns late in the week. You will notice the fog is hugging parts of the coastline. In the sierra we are seeing thunderstorms. As we look from our east bay hills camera, were seeing that move on up. Even though temperatures are trending lower, it was hot inland. Coast side we saw the temperatures in the 60s. A little peek of sun there, but more in the way of clouds, 72 in santa rosa, 74 in napa right now, and 80s for concord and livermore. 7 00 tonight, you will notice the fog is pushed over parts of the east bay, the north bay. Tomorrow morning, you see the green there, were looking at the drizzle for parts of the coast and the bay. As we head into 8 00 a. M. , pretty overcast. Well start to see the marine layer pull back to the coast in the afternoon. Temperatures will be impacted because of the stronger marine influence. Tomorrow morning its going to be comfortable, 50s, 60s, tomorrow afternoon, you will notice the continuation in the drop and the temperatures. 64 in San Francisco. 62 half moon bay. In the upper 70s, santa rosa, freemont. 82 degrees in san jose. Heres a look at the temperature trend for concord. The heat is on friday, saturday, sunday, monday, upper 90s to low 100. Weve been pretty fortunate not getting too many extreme hot days. The cooling continues, enjoy it. We have that summer heat friday, saturday going into sunday and monday inland areas will be well above average along the coastline. Temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Looking toesty, thank you. As we continue, the startling sight to say the least, one man walked into the bathroom, next. Lets go back and talk about convictions and the concern about them. Governor newsom addressed this issue today. It comes as lawmakers in Santa Clara County look to extend rent protections for people at risk. Chris winn has the story. Reporter this once popular restaurant now sits empty after ongoing negotiations between the tenant and landlord abruptly came to a halt. I pleaded my case, they pleaded theirs and i said, i cant afford that. I offered a fair deal. Alex holt, offer of the business says his family was served with a lawsuit as they tried to rework the terms of one of their leases. I was at work, and my wife called me crying, and said someones banging on the door, she thought there was someone coming to arrest her. That type of retaliation is what the Santa Clara County board of supervisors may try to prevent through september. Our job is to be as protective as we can of our community. And that requires all of us. Its not just government, its government, its nonprofits, its the business community. Were real when i asking evyo wor together. In addition to the impact on local businesses. A recent stud by Co Authorized by the law offices of silicon vaey that families countywideil bet risk if protections are not extended. Maria ruiz was fired after company failed to provide ppe to employees. Tenants rights advocates says more needs to be done related to rent forgiveness. With the man demick and the layoffs related to the pandemic, people are destitute. They have no way to pay the back rent. They too need to be a part of the conversation. Some have gone months without receiving payment from the tenants and are now at risk of foreclosure themselves. A lot of them are trying to do everything they can to support their tenants at the same time, the bills have to be paid. And theyre struggling to find out how theyre going to pay it without that rental system coming in. Im going to survive, im going to make sure my family gets fed no matter what, theres a lot of other people that dont have that ability. Abc 7 news. Brace yourself. Finally tonight, a moment one California Family will never forget. They found a 6 foot long snake when they went to use the bathroom. I lost all trust in restrooms. It was definitely not a typical morning for the zambrano family. My husband before he leaves work always uses the restroom. It was very big. When he lifted the lid, he saw a snake. It was a six foot long boa constrictor. Thats the worst nightmare, something coming out of the toilet. Were thinking its going to run out and outrun everyone. Irm ma called for help. The rattlesnake rustler to the rescue. 15 years on the job and hes never seen anything like it. Hes strong. Hes big and grabbed on to something, but hes trying to pull me in with him. He was stronger than my tongues, i knew i had to get him out of there. He froze up a little bit. Boa constrictors like this one arent native to california. Where did this guy come from . I have to assume that one of these neighbors is missing their pets. The snake was safely delivers to animal control. Talk about snake in the drain. Its over, you can look again. Youre going to look twice now before you go to the bathroom always. Id have to sell the house, thats it. I know, lets start fresh. Thats going to do it for tonight. World news tonight with david muir is next. 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He walks away from the podium halting his remarks on the virus and the markets. Tonight, what the president has now revealed about what he said played out outside the white house. What he says the secret service told him. Kyra phillips was in the Briefing Room and she has late reporting tonight. Also tonight, just as millions of american schoolchildren head back to school, the American Academy of pediatrics reporting nearly 100,000 children have tested positive for coronavirus in just the past two weeks. Tonight, our oneonone with dr. Anthony fauci. Is he comfortable with americas children going back to school