So its a really delicate balance of yes, we need to keep people sheltered and separated, but also we need connection and we need, you know, fresh air and sunshine to be healthy. Peter went on to say he hates to sound like one of those, but, you know, as a local, you can kind of see where a problem would arise with crowds of people coming in from over the hill, as they say. And he thinks it makes a lot of sense to try to dampen that amount of folks coming from outside of the town here. But as you can tell, folks really excited to get the beaches back, the dog is very excited to get the beaches back and the surfers as well, kind of not santa cruz without the beach. We are live in santacruz, kpix 5. Top stories at 5 30, if you are out shopping in fremont, you must now cover your face t. City implemented a few rule for stations. Businesses will be allowed to refuse service to those who do not follow the order. The Alameda CountyHealth Department says its having a hard time to get updates from the care senter in hay word. So far patients have died and 42 patients tested positive there. The county attorney has opened a criminal investigation into the facility. And workers in californias food sector are getting two extra weeks of paid sick leave. A new state order covers workers who contracted covid 19, had been exposed to it or quarantined. It includes grocery, farm, and delivery workers elon musk said they need to mix the misunderstanding about the ventilator contributions. The 1,000 ventilator that is must promise to procure to california hospitals have net yet to show up. Musk tweeted an email exchange saying the Health Department had tested teslas ventilators and tweeted another set of hospitals who received the ventilators. He hadnt been aware there was a list. Apparently a list came in yesterday of a number of hospitals. I was not aware of that list. I was encouraged he put out that list, those hospitals that he had been sending those resources and look forward to learning more about where they went and im grateful for his support there we go. In another tweet musk added the shipments were from a district request with exact specifications of each unit provided beforehand. Uc berkeley has launched a study into mitigation tactics like social distances, how they are impacting the coronavirus. The school will try to identify people who may have already contract and defeated the virus. The researchers say this will be the first study in the bay area to identify and test a Large Population of asymptomatic individuals to provide insight into transmission and risk factors for infection. At least 5,000 people between 18 and 60 will be recruited for the study starting in may secretary of defense says he is open to the idea of reinstating the Commanding Officer of the coronavirus stricken Aircraft Carrier uss theodore roosevelt. The captain was fired after issuing a widely publicized warning of the spread of the disease on that vessel and the secretary Thomas Modley called it poor judgment, calling him naive or stupid, he resigned. Secretary mark esper says he has an open mind of what happens next. The number of cases skyrocketed and one sailor has died. Police getting criticism they let a machete man get away. At the time they say the homeowner only told them the man knocked on their door at 2 a. M. And vandalized a car tire and two Security Cameras to minimize jail populations, officers cited that man for petit theft and vandalism and let him go, but with Security Camera could lead to more charges. A canine handler is accused of Sexual Assault and domestic violence. Simon chan was arrested april 10 and is now out on bail. So far police and prosecutors arent releasing any details on the charges. Chan has been with sfpd since 1997 and assigned to sfo. He is assigned to a judge this july. A twohour standoff, chopper shows it happened after suspects plowed into that light pole. It came to an end a couple hours later after the suspects finally got out of their car. Officers arrested the men and recovered a gun. San francisco is dealing with its first case of coronavirus inside the county jail. The San FranciscoPublic Defenders Office made the allowancement, calling it inevitable. The virus would eventually infect an inmate. It had been reduced to try to prevent an outbreak. The inmate is in isolation. New testing is perform and the newly arrested are being screened. A statement from public defender reads this is a do or die situation, requiring aggressive and urgent action across all our city departments. We cannot afford to be reckless with the lives of anyone in our community, especially those most at risk and least able to protect themselves. Well, one business seems to be doing well during these tough times. Redwood city meat giant im impossible foods announced today, the famous impossible burger will be available in more than 1,000 Grocery Stores, expanding to 700 more locations in california and greater chicago area. They plan to expand their presence throughout the year even amidthe pandemic. We are doing the best we can to facilitate operators who are effectively transforming their kitchens into general stores. One important thing is that people are always going to need food. The demand for food is not going to go away, no matter how disruptive the economy is. Impossible burger first made its Grocery Store debut last september. Cocacola is helping big team of volunteer protect front line workers in alameda. They dropped off 20,000 pounds of plastic to the hot rod shop. Volunteers have been using the shop to make protective gear. The plastic meant for bottles will now make 60,000 masks and face shields Bay Area Transportation agencies honored workers today by sounding the horn. That will get your attention. Cal train, amtrak, other agencies all part of nationwide effort all sounding off at noon today. Big shout out to the transit workers on the job helping to get other essential employees to work. ulet their students know they are thinking of them. They did a staff social distancing drive by and went around the Elementary School and drove by their students homes to show their support. Teachers and principal drove by their students longing and most of them decorated their cars with signs saying we miss you and are thinking of you. Letting them know we miss them and constantly on our thoughts. At least we could see the smile, a little different than doing a zoom meeting or email. The mayor also joined in on the parade. Coming up a story of survival. A 75yearold man goes from on the brink of death to an applause for leaving the hospital. And raising 15 million just by walking in his garden. Coming up all new at 6 00, ucf researchers working on a test that mrs. 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The 75yearold had diabetes and high blood pressure, so he had been quarantining at home. His wife becky doesnt know if she brought the virus home, but she and jim got the disease, she had mild symptoms, but jim got a fever and very incoherent. He consequent to the hospital where his doctor put him on a ventilator. The doctor explained to me under normal circumstances they owled wouldnt ventilate somebody in his condition, but they were reading more people responded better if they ventilate earlier than waiting until later. Reporter becky tells us jim was intubated for seven days. Not able to squeeze his hand and let him know his family was supporting him was very hard. Reporter but a few days later he started to show signs of improvement. 13 days after being admitted, jim turned a corner and it was time to go home. The staff wanted to give him a warm sendoff, so they came up with this. It was very emotional. Going through the hospital people clapping and applauding. I dont know what else to say. Reporter when jim was rolled outside, becky was there waiting with open arms. The couple told me they didnt say a word to each other, but communicated with this hug. It was very overwhelming, knowing you are going to be able to hug him again. That was a true blessing. Reporter to all the people responsible for this embrace, jim has this message. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thats all i can think of is thank you. You did a fantastic job. Reporter the hospital staff at henry mayo says seeing the patients recover and leave the hospital really uplifts their spirits during an intense and trying time. They say they were happy and grateful to have shared in jim and beckys joy as he headed home. Gary well, a 99yearold world war ii veteran has come up with another way to serve his country. Tom raised 15 million for the Uks National Health Service by walking 100 lengths of his garden. Now, he started that garden challenge fundraiser april 8. Was initially wanting to raise 1,200. It will go to staff and patient patients with the coronavirus. More evidence of the impact of the coronavirus coming from space. A view of venice italy remarkable for what you dont see. The gondolas that normally fill the citys canals. Two pictures from the European Space agency taken this week and a year ago this week show the iconic boats all but gone. Italy has been on lockdown for more than a month. Stayathome orders are giving the Animal Kingdom plenty of room to spread its wings. Check out a photo from arizona. Thats a bald eagle family nesting in the cactus. To call it rare, that is an understatement. Game and fish Department Says its the first time they have ever seen it. And here is another reason to stay away from the beach right now. The surf isnt safe. There is an increase risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. The beach hazard statement is in effect through 11 p. M. Tomorrow from northern Sonoma County to southern montere county. Paul hagen joining us now. And from what you said, we have the story of the blue and the gray in our weather. Yeah, blue skies farther inland. Gray skies around the bay, along the coast and sneaker waves, the dangerous rip currents because of a parade of disturbances arent going to give us much of a rain chance at all. They are going to stir up the ocean. Kind of a train of these over the pacific right now. Again, it would be nice if it would send rainfall toward us, the odds of that are going to be pretty low. See ago lot of clouds over san jose. Temperatures all over the place. Only upper 50s in the city and half moon bay. Thats below average for the middle of april. That on shore breeze definitely having an impact. Low 60s near the bay. Low 70s concord, made it up to 73 degrees. Low temperatures with the clouds hanging out. We are not going to drop back too far, low 50s in most locations and 40s for some of the valleys and north bay. Temperatures only upper 50s tomorrow. San jose, you are going to climb into upper half of the 60s, a degree or two higher. Concord also upper half of the 60s. More clouds and sunshine throughout the day. Santa rosa, a little cooler. Some of that marine air is going to sneak up into the north bay and keep temperatures low to mid60s around sonoma and napa counties. Along the coast kind of spreading out, much like this morning start off with a little bit of mist and drizzle along the coast. Cant rule out the possibility of a popup showers, but on the radar simulation, not talking of much of a rain chance tomorrow. Not much of a rain chance as we head into the weekend either. A new long range outlook for june and july. Late spring to early summer from the Prediction Center anticipating below average precipitation for the pacific northwest, but data doesnt point to anything around the bay area. So could go anyway. Above temperatures for may, june, july for the entire western part of the u. S. Thats something farther down the line. In the short term continue cooling off. Only 60s over the weekend. Low 60s near the bay. More of a warmup after that one day chance of rain on monday. Continue to share our kids art projects. You get the before and after. She is justifiably proud of her work. You can share your pictures with us. Your kids are working on artistic work at home. Use the hashtag kpix. New at 6 00, stuck at home with limited activities and now bay area residents had their power shut off today. Why pg and e said its necessary to keep them safe. And rare reviews for a drug used to treat covid19 patients, but experts are cautious about the results and people commuting to work will see changes to public transportation, what you need to know so you can plan accordingly. Also this planning note, set your dvr to record bold and the buchl at 2 a. M. In the morning and when we come back. A spectacular sight inSan Francisco bay today, this massive cargo ship, so large it barely passed under the bay bridge. In fact, its the largest ship in north american history, certainly the largest to visit the port of oakland. But with the pandemic ravrjing trade, why was it here . The pandemic affected cargo coming in and out of oakland, but even the coronavirus couldnt stop the worlds biggest ship from coming into court. The emc anna, she is nearly a football field longer than an Aircraft Carrier. Almost 20,000 shipping containers and is only four years old. Sailing a ship this size into San Francisco takes special training. A ship this size in San Francisco bay is an immense navigational problem. We have submerged rock, bridges, other traffic, ferries, tugboats, about 9,000 ship movements that happen every year. Its a busy port. The bar pilot studied for weeks getting ready for the anna, including academy in vallejo. It is so big it waited for low tide to get under the bay bridge. It used four high powered tractor tugs as it slowly slipped into the oakland dock. Amazing, huh. A small crowd came to see the spectacle, including adrian. What do you think is in those boxes . Toys, tvs, and some balls and stuff. Reporter actually most of these containers are empty. The anna is on a special trip to collect empty containers from long beach and oakland and return them to china. This is an extraordinary voyage from now, but there have been hints from numerous shipping lines that vessels this size could become part of regular service. The anna departs tomorrow in oakland, don ford, kpix 5. Thats it for the news at 5 00. Kpix news at 6 00 starts now. A Biotech Company now in the spotlight. Ugo treat Covid Patients getting positive results. But some experts are not a planned power outage despite a shelter in place, we will tell you why pgne is insisting on continuing its work schedule. And changes coming to your transportation. Why they may not stop to pick up passengers, our top story on kpix 5 and streaming on bay area, a biotech developing a drug for covid19 patients. Good evening. The initial results are very positive. Cbsn bay area anchor joins us with the details. We are talking about remdiza remdizaveer. Researchers conducted a drug trial with 125 patients, most severely ill and while two patients did die, Health Publications stat report most improved so quickly they were discharged in less than a week. Despite the encouraging news, one ucf doctor is encouraging caution about any experimental therapy. It gives us hope and we have to be looking as aggressively as we can to find new therapies, but i think we have to be careful to not conclude that because somebody got a particular drug and had a good outcome that it means that the drug was responsible for the good outcome. Thats why we need to use Scientific Study for these interventions. 12 months away at best. Quickly finding an effective treatment is critical. Investors liked what they heard. Shares spiked 50 in trading. They plan to have 50 patients in its own trials. No comment on the results revealed today. On top of the daily grind