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Incident was caught on camera. Cell phone video shows a man brandishing a back moments before he was shot dead by San Leandro Police during the detention. Officers the boy tasered. A taser was in effect. The same officer then fired one shot at the suspect striking him in the torso. At the same time simultaneously the second officer for their taste. The incident happened just before 3. 15 saturday afternoon inside the walmart on his spear in boulevard we spoke to a customer off camera who was inside the store and i heard. People ran towards. The back from the front of the store saying there was someone with a gun and then there was someone shooting. This video shows the chaos inside then more people started to come towards them. And thats when everybody kind of started getting in panic mode and everybody kind of just wanted to find an exit and everybody was scared everybody huddled together San Leandro Police initially responded to a robbery but that was not the case when they arrived police say the officers attempted to detain the suspect but he was not cooperative the subject inside a walmart brandishing that he can certainly. Swinging at other individuals inside the store customers. So theres a threat. Were told the officer who fired his weapon is a 25 year veteran both of the officers involved in the shooting are on paid administrative leave. Detectives are combing through Surveillance Video from walmart and the officers body camera video the identity of the man killed is not being released at this time, reporting in san leandro gayle ong kron 4 news all right. Well tonight, thousands of motel and hotel rooms in california are up and running and ready to shelter the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic in fact, thousands of people are already being house this afternoon governor newsome along with san jose mayor sam liccardo updated project room key kron fours Catherine Heenan reports we have. 1123. Rooms. Be available now for those covid positive individual snows, Homeless Individuals who are vulnerable to come in from the cold san joses mayor and whats happening in the hot spot of santa clara county. Statewide there are now nearly 11,000 motel rooms available to shelter the homeless during the pandemic it is a move considered critical to curb the spread of the virus. As of saturday 4,211 people are already being housed. Not that this has been easy some communities have been resisting the idea of homeless and potentially infected people moving into their towns and cities. The governor says hell deal with it and then there are folks said just turn their backs in. Say someone elses problem and a and point fingers and we have a few of those unfortunately in i just want to say this my heart goes out to them as get the politics of this. Its tough and i just want them to know i have their back if you need support, ill take the arrows in my back i create some space in so call me and let me see what i can do. To secure your anxiety, the governors hoping some of whats been happening to help the homeless now well continue long term. Meantime he was asked again about including bay area. Billionaire tom stier to a special task force on restoring jobs and the economy. Some arguing the former candidate for the democratic president ial nomination is too partisan. But i toms leadership is willing to take the sign up put up what hes done in his Community Bank in a focus on the triple bottom line up against anybodys philanthropy and the last decade i look forward to his leadership and stewardship of this council. That was our Catherine Heenan reporting for us tonight in the meantime project room key is getting a big boost from motel 6 which will add another 5,000 rooms to the project in 19 counties tonight there are more than 6,000 confirmed cases of covid19 here in the bay area. And santa rita jail is now reporting 15 cases of the coronavirus after 3 additional cases were confirmed. The Alameda County sheriff says 15 people are recovering with mild symptoms and 15 others have fully recovered. We also know one inmate who tested positive was released from custody. Back on march first there were 2,529 inmates at the jail now. There are just 1811 worldwide there are more than 2 million 300 thousand confirmed cases of covid19 and more than 159,000 deaths that is according to Johns Hopkins university. The United States there are more than 700,000 cases with more than 38,000 deaths and here in california there are more than 30,000 cases with over a 1000 deaths. And the death toll in the u. S. Has just been skyrocketing in this the most deadly week weve had so far look at this for perspective on tuesday. The death toll is just over 25,000 there but look at its or from wednesday into thursday more than 4300 deaths in one day and even worse thursday to friday. More than 4,500 deaths on friday alone. Tonight were closing in on 39,000 deaths in the u. S. For a little perspective that is more than the number of people who died in the korean war. And state officials have been talking about testing shortfalls and why not everyone who wants a test can get one. And now there is new insight into just how testing got off to such a slow start in the u. S. In the first place. Fda Officials Say contamination in the cdcs manufacturing of the test is likely what led to weeks of delays. The fda says that it sent an official to the atlanta based agency back in february when issues first arose with the kits and working together the fda and cdc determine the design of the test was fine. Now an fda official is instead saying that the cdc appeared to violate its own manufacturing protocol. And the test had become in can cant contaminated as far as hot spots go right now chicago and boston are areas of concern to doctor deborah birx of the White House Coronavirus task force but she says National Trends are pointing in a better direction. This is really reassuring to us at the progress were across the country. Also happening this weekend in washington negotiations continue between Congressional Democrats and the white house. On a deal to add more money to a Small Business relief program. Initial funding ran out in about 2 weeks. Tonight, weve got some promising news on a drug thats being tested to fight coronavirus. Scientists say early treatment with remdesivir. Reduce disease and damage to the lungs of monkeys infected with the virus. The drug was actually developed by the bay area company. Juliet scientists and researchers say that testing indicates that early treatment shows significant promise. It was southern california, but these sorts of protests are happening in different parts of the country all over the place americans. Some of them are coming out to protest the massive shutdown of businesses about 100 people gathered in Huntington Beach on friday protest. The governors stay at home order. The march for freedom as its called true, supporters waving flags and Holding Signs some claimed the entire covid19 pandemic is a lie. While others expressed concern about local businesses. The protest comes on a day after local officials closed all metered parking along Pacific Coast highway to discourage beach visit. The rally was mostly peaceful. No arrests were made by protests are becoming more common with rallies held today and at least 6 states including oregon texas and maryland definitely not all like canadas Prime Minister says that the u. S. And canada have agreed to keep the border closed for another 30 days. Thats aside from travel deemed essential which includes crossborder workers Like Health Care professionals Airline Crews Truck Drivers. The Truck Drivers of course applying Grocery Stores and medical goods in both directions says we switch gears now. Take a look outside on this saturday night San Franciscos embarcadero as the twilight hours upon us offer meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez joining us now with the forecast for the weekend higher presa. Either granted a key and were noticing clear blue skies at least for now as it is saturday april 18th your nightly reminder you are on for news and we are tracking breezy wind speeds around 15 Miles Per Hour less starting to notice them more widespread single digit wind speed so calmer conditions out there but 24 hour temperature change we are seeing cooler temperatures starting to make its way into the bay area right now widespread mid to upper 50s and were going to continue to see overnight lows in the mid 50 specifically for downtown San Francisco oakland, san jose and mount isa warmer overnight lows because we will notice a ticker blanket of cloud cover and thats going help warm us up upper 40s and low 50s for everyone else in the bay area wakeup planner forecast is going to show slightly cooler forecast so at or below average temperatures along the coast for your sunday afternoon eyes warming up into the low 60s in the mid 60s along the bay and widespread upper 60s for most of our interior valleys, not cooling trend is going to continue on monday slight chance of showers but overall it is going to mainly increase that cloud cover and call us all down to below average temperatures but then warming up and drying out in a big way starting tuesday with summer like temperatures in the extended forecast find out how warm its going to get my full forecast in just a few minutes and they keep back to you. A local ice cream shop 3 twins organic ice cream, its closing its doors of the business says theyre hoping that the brand might continue in the future. And the air force is now working to piece personal protective equipment were going to take a look at whats currently being made at Travis Air Force base. Plus face coverings that are now required in many parts of the bay area certainly Sonoma County among them how families and businesses there. Say theyre adjusting to this new reality. And heres the full list of confirmed covid19 cases in the bay area. Well be right back after a quick break. Use of face coverings is now required in Sonoma County Public Health order went into effect yesterday across forcefully to go reports from santa rosa that is where. Businesses and families are now adjusting to having to cover up. Businesses proactive in following orders either watch or germany, you dont want my rock and robbie on guerneville road in santa rosa asking customers to cover their faces before entering the shop gets a pain. When we do it as we get through the order issued by the Sonoma County Public Health officer requiring the public wear face coverings in indoor facilities outside of their homes went into effect on friday i have 2 children. And i think its really incredibly strange for them to be in a world where everybody is wearing masks. A drivethru restaurants, Grocery Stores, gas stations and even the outdoors anywhere for instance, 6 feet of distance between yourself and the next closest person cannot be maintained require face coverings army, i stand home. I decide to keep my car full of gas. I take my flu shot for a ride during the day i just dont get out and make sure the body employers of essential business is tasked with making sure employees cover up those businesses also have the right to refuse service to customers defying the indefinite order. Neighboring marine county Public Health department has issued a similar order regarding face coverings that goes into effect wednesday enforcement begins the same day for the mirroring order mandated in alameda and contra costa counties face masks now a necessity for most of the bay area the Public Health officer has requested the sheriff and all local Police Chiefs ensure compliance and enforcement of the order of violation constitutes a threat and menace to Public Health that could be punishable by a fine jail time for both. In santa rosa felipe should all kron 4 news tonight, we know a popular north bay ice cream business is closing 3 twins ice cream made the announcement yesterday. The business open in 2005 included sales for Grocery Stores. The ceo says those sales been dropping it became difficult to keep operating. The coronavirus pandemic just sealed its fate. It is hope though that to someone else might be able to revive the brand. Walmart is now asking all of its workers across the country to wear masks when youre on the clock store managers will provide the masks. Once workers pass Health Screenings and temperature checks workers can also bring their own if theyd like to do that shoppers will also be encouraged to cover their faces while inside the stores. The ceo of netflix is donated 30 million for research into finding a coronavirus vaccine. Reed hastings and his wife gave the money to a Nonprofit Organization founded by the bill gates foundation. The money will be spent on trying to speed up research and helping to distribute any vaccine. Thats eventually available. The nonprofit wants to immunize 300 million children over the next 5 years. A live look outside right now as we get that beautiful shot from our sutro camera looking San Francisco all lit up. Indeed all lit up no place to go meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez is a breeze earlier this week you are talking about the potential for maybe some rain on monday was that look alike. Yeah, its looking very slim at best grand we are tracking little to no rain but it is going hold was down for our monday afternoon highs but from now until then hope you enjoyed todays warm up for about 2 to 5 degrees warmer than we were yesterday, thanks to that extra sunshine. We did notice a mix of sun and clouds warming us up to near average or slightly below normal so whites from low to mid and upper 60s in the bay area live look outside from our north a camera to bron and you can see Golden Gate Bridge, a very nicely. No marine layer in sight just yet. We will notice that they are blanket of cloud cover tonight temperatures out there right now in the mid to upper 50s and cooling down into the upper 40s and low to mid 50s so it is going to be slightly warmer tonight that last night but tomorrows daytime highs will continue with that cooling trend so we are going to be at or below average downtown San Francisco 62 degrees 63 degrees for those of you in oakland, san jose at 67 degrees in santa rosa, 65 degrees for your afternoon highs that can stop me city expected to be in the low 70s at 71 degrees and stormtracker 4. Tracking clear skies out there but we are going to notice the return of that cloud cover very similar temperatures tomorrow compared to today, but then monday were all going to be below average because of this approaching storm and you can see very hit or miss in nature and spotty at best so rain totals with this storm not looking too impressive really not going to see any rain so it is going to be a dry mostly cloudy day possibly traces amount of drizzle at best, but overall we are going to continue to warm up and dry out starting tuesday with summer like temperatures returning to the bay area 7 days from now we could be 5 to 15 degrees above average inland areas will warm up into the low 80s along the bay mid 70s and along the coast upper 60s and low 70s granted to act to bring that on theresa coming up tonight a. No possible way to screen for covid19. How these notorious noses could be a game changer. And the air force stepping up to make force stepping up to make persona wow im original. One of a kind. You feel me . Love ya. Oop you look cute. Better than you wherever drama pops off pop my 100 allwhitemeat classic or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just 5. 99. Is so irresistible, youll wanna eat them anywhere, so dont resist pop em outside, or on the go, or on the way home pop my 100 allwhitemeat classic or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just 5. 99. Tonight the air force is stepping up to help create personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and that includes staff at Travis Air Force base who are using technology to help save more lives. Olivia de janeiro shows us some of the equipment thats being used. Our own airman working in the hospital came to us with a with some problems they were trying to figure out ways to extend the life of their protective equipment because obviously theres a supply chain issue nationwide they got that call about 2 weeks ago and today, several divisions of Travis Air Force base have already shifted gears so right now were making a face shields primarily. Different types of in 95 mask covers 3 d printers normally used to create Aircraft Parts are now operating around the clock to print pp ease inside the phoenix park lab on bays its. Something that has always interested me im from the very beginning being able to design and create your own things Staff Sergeant max estrada has been working from home and he too is using 3 d printers in his garage to make surprise so at the current rate right we have another 3 individuals printing from their homes and were able to do about 30 fission and ppe production has now expanded to other divisions on base too so were here. And now at this giant warehouse on base where they make the normally a lot of Aircraft Parts as you can imagine, but now theyve shifted their focus to several different types of protective equipment for healthcare workers eyeglasses clip that clips onto the side of any safety glasses. An official can be attached to that. Inviting any airman to come into the Aircraft Maintenance shop to think outside the box your career field so diverse were just naturally are always looking soft problem theyve also designed an intubation chamber to protect doctors and nurses from any fluids all parking on a patient. And their latest invention, a plastic covering for a gurney so paramedics will be protected when transporting people with covid19 symptoms to the hospital goes on and off really easy its easy to clean. Its something we love to share with anyone that want to make it for their own hospitals across the nation air force bases are sharing these ideas with one another and using their resources to help people on the front lines. And anyway they can. That was a libyan vision air reporting for us tonight. Some lawmakers want to scale back its operations during the pandemic why senator Kamala Harris says its a waste of precious resources at this time and the new possible way to screen people for covid19 how these Service Stocks are training to make a difference and his millions of americans get stimulus checks. Some lawmakers are saying its just not enough to make a real difference will look at a for over 80 years, nissan has been with you through thick and thin, and now is no different. Were offering Payment Options for current owners. Our Service Departments are here to help. And now were offering more help. No payments for three months. Plus, well cover your payments for up to two additional months. This is help when you need it. And change the world. Here at abbvie, were inventing medicines of the future to create tomorrows that will be healthier. And happier, while making medicines that help people right now. Because thats the present we wanted to live in. 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Until the Unemployment Rate gets back to where was pre covid19 his proposed legislation also covers College Students and Senior Citizens along with 500 for all dependents under 16 so want to cover it to me this is the best way to do it 1200 emergency stimulus payments from the cares act started arriving this week, but ryan says thats not enough to guarantee longterm stability its got to be more whole us and more directly into the pockets of the American People but already some conservative groups say ryans idea does more harm than good and i think we need to look at at the cost of this is to be billion plus per month in additional spending the heritage foundations Joel Griffiths is targeted payments to the unemployed is a better solution going ahead and dropping money helicopter style that just settles all of us with the with that erodes the value of our dollar that ryan says hes hopeful republicans will get on board just wants to really work on getting it down to the Grassroots Level and i hope that that appeals to a lot of the conservative republicans. He wants a vote in the house once Congress Returns to washington, reporting in washington, im Trevor Shirley. So far the pandemic has led to the loss of more than 100,000 jobs just here in california. The states Unemployment Rate hit 5. 3 in march, but it is expected to get much worse. The reported job losses. Based on a survey that has taken the week of march 12th. Most of the job losses in march came after that date. Governor newsome issued the mandatory stay at home order on march 19th and the biggest losses were in the leisure and Hospitality Industries as the Campaign Season ramps up heading into november, lawmakers from the president down to each member of congress. Must figure out how to reach their voters virtually. The coronavirus has taken the 2020 president ial campaign off the road and on to the internet. Congress has online response to the current run a virus will have a major impact on voters. Some Campaign Staffers are checking in virtually with their constituents. The chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee cheri bustos says that members of her caucus are taking similar steps nationwide. Relationship building anyway. Checking in with people many are saying right now the only Campaign Strategy that makes any sense is to focus on the coronavirus and its impact 24 7 plan as the pandemic continues calls are getting louder tonight from lawmakers when it comes to customs enforcement. Kron fours washington correspondent joe khaleel explains. As hospitals struggle to get personal protective equipment, senator Kamala Harris says resources are being wasted on Immigration Enforcement is just a bad use of limited resources after ice requested 45,000 n 95 masks for its agents. Harris push back isis has since amended that request now the senators demanding the agency scale back its rains. We should have the priorities that are not about enforcement raids on those communities. We right now are strapped. For resources here is to our Homeland Security trying to secure and i find now is to continue to incarcerate families. Congresswoman norma torres says more ice enforcement requires more protective equipment inside federal prisons, which means last for hospitals and medical centers, but numbers, usa a group that supports limiting immigration both legal and illegal says that ice is work is essential just like local police. Even in a pandemic. So we are fighting a disease that supplies to Law Enforcement officers i dont see why they shouldnt cost not christian molesky with numbers usa says for now ice is only conducting raids on violent offenders. He says lawmakers calling for ice to stop are politicizing the crisis using other recent chylinski says the protective equipment that ice agents require makes up a small fraction of our National Demand in washington, im joe khaleel. 10 nurses at a hospital in santa monica have been suspended for refusing to work without and 95 mask senator says were suspended with pay from Providence Saint Johns Health Center after they demanded they be given and 95 masks while treating covid19 patients, the nurses said that hospital staff told him that there were no and 95 mask for them and insisted they wear surgical masks instead, even though whether Health Care Workers at the hospital were provided n 95 masks. The hospital says the surgical masks are appropriate personal protection equipment, according to the cdc. According to the fda and 95 masks are critical in preventing Health Care Workers from acquiring the coronavirus as they block at least 95 of particulates in the air. Hospital officials refused to comment but confirmed that 10 nurses were put on paid administrative leave. For decades dogs have been used to sniff out things right like drugs bombs bodies even cancer. And now a team of british researchers is helping their keen sense of smell can help detect the coronavirus the London School of hygiene and tropical medicine is working with specially trained dogs to develop a new kind of covid19 tests when that doesnt require a swab just a sniff the Organization Recently discovered dogs can detect malaria infections in humans and theyre now investigating whether the same could be true for detecting covid19 the training started in march and researchers are eyeing 6 weeks as enough time to determine if dogs can actually do this if they can the super sniffers could be deployed to screen people for the virus up to 250 People Per Hour might be great in airports. They caution this will not replace traditional testing but rather could be used as a supplement since covid19 tests are still in short supply and often it takes hours or even days to get the results back all right thats a new track. Well it turns out just because a lot of people are leaving their homes doesnt mean that they dont look good. If Worlds Largest cosmetic company now says that the demand for Beauty Products for maines, very strong loreal pointed to increased sales in china while the nation was in the middle of a shutdown and the company says it has seen an increase in online sales in china and worldwide skin care and hair Care Products seem to be the most in demand, especially as you might imagine hair dye. You open or not to offend which parts the country are easing some social distancing restrictions at the beginning of the week and researchers looking into new ways to kill the coronavirus why scientists that scientists around the world are trying to find a cure of course for the coronavirus researchers at you see santa barbara. Hope that their ultra Violent Research can help scott shane han explains. A us the power of light. The u v l e d project is developing new ways to create more efficient lighting you hear ucsb. We make you the ladies from scratch, which means we start with this Semiconductor Wafer and we build up layer by layer its a project that has evolved over 2 decades on ucsb campus. It started with developing lights for homes when the lead researcher, a new bill peace prize more recently the project turned its focus to clean. Something thats never been more important than outs the purpose of ladies is primarily for disinfection thats the really interested in. Very shortly the vehicle you the scene. Is effective in killing germs that can be used for water disinfection air the project started as a way to use u v l e d light to disinfect water but says the covid19 Health Pandemic the training is the same technology to disinfect personal protective equipment or other surfaces like air and water for the current of ours thats what we do we proceed efficiency in the power of uv light. So has the deficiency in part these the time required to disinfect goes down in one case i saw they were able to disinfect entire surface and 30 seconds. Ucsb researchers hope theyre more efficient ltds can help other Companies Develop new technologies to fight covid19 and if the National Institute of health or the nih confirms it works it could eventually be used to clean even more we think ill then eventually going to disinfection of personal protective gear, which just recently. In demonstrated by the nih. Hopefully someday air conditioning to because as you know the air and the airplane or a bus. Currently isnt sterilized. Out the hope is cleaners can cause surfaces to tear your time which is a problem for protective equipment thats not the case with u p l e d which can be a game changer. That was scott shane han reporting for us tonight. Doctors are reporting an increase of anxiety medication used during the pandemic out you can help cope with stress levels while staying at home. And difficult decisions for state governors which states governors are facing some tough choices about how quickly to loosen the restrictions in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus balancing serious questions about the economy and Public Health and some parts of florida theyre going back to the beaches say in new york, the governors, skeptical that testing required. To get reopening going is even available karin caifa now has the latest from washington. In some parts of the country where they see the coronavirus per flattening there is still a great deal of caution like chicago, obviously we need to make sure that that rate increase is really going before we can talk really seriously about reopening since Governor Andrew Cuomo of hard hit new york said saturday his states hospitalization and death rates are falling but getting back to business will require more widespread testing renewing his call for federal help testing. How you monitor the rate of infection. And you control for it. And that is the whole tension in reopening. Other parts of the country are relaxing some restrictions this weekend in Florida Governor ron desantis gave the green light for some beaches to reopen jacksonville beach, goers face limited hours and are asked to keep safe distances. Meanwhile, Vice President mike pence left washington and traveled to Colorado Spring saturday to speak at the air force academys commencement graduates marched and sad at safe distances we gather at a time. Of national crisis. As the coronavirus epidemic. Impacts our nation. The ceremony taking place as the pentagon said defense secretary mark esper will extend travel restrictions through june 30th continuing to hold the movement of military personnel and families to new assignments around the world in washington, im karin caifa and Texas Governor greg abbott says that hell start the process of reopening that state next week. He says a group of medical and Economic Experts will guide him through a series of incremental steps aimed at slowing the reopening of the economy there plans to restart businesses. Well not come and tell after a april 27th, the re tent retailers will not be allowed to reopen unless they can make deliveries to people at home as for hospitals, the state says that they can resume surgeries that have been postponed by the virus. But only if that does not interfere with the treatment of the coronavirus schools and universities will remain closed for the rest of the school year. Across the bay area have been socialdistancing for more than a month now and well some people cope just fine for others it can feel lonely and stressful and could lead to faatz of suicide. Earlier today we talked to the Crisis Support services of Alameda County for more on their services. We have been tracking our call volume related to the virus. Since midmarch when it seemed like there was going to be a shelter in place and we could definitely see that pattern changing the day after the governor announced a shelter in place and since then theres been an increase i would say almost daily and weekly in the number of calls that are focused on the virus or that they mentioned the virus has one of the primary stressors now just give us an idea of the kind of support you offer. Definitely so i would say the primary kinds of calls were getting related to the virus is full of anxiety and stress and for that were really acknowledge that there is no road map when it comes to unfamiliar stressors and making sure people understand that theyre not alone and how theyre feeling to sometimes theres a sense of shame one hot people are having a hard time and acknowledging that decisionmaking fatigue that comes with unfamiliar situation so were all making decisions all the everyday regarding whats safe for us for our families what to do and what not to do. So helping people focus on what they can control seems to be very helpful and creating routines whenever possible even if that is at 10 oclock every morning i go for a walk around the block or on mondays i go Grocery Shopping south helping people. The 2 men to what they can control tends to health and have a better sense of the situation and have a feel more manageable as opposed to out of control and overwhelming anything before we go that has surprised you. On this journey, the last month or so. I think whats been surprising is. Hearing. People try and cope with. Im taking care of themselves while also worrying about the Larger Community and their family members. For people not having access to their children are older adult relatives. The impact of that and really how physical distancing. Even when we saw social connections can have such a negative impact on peoples Mental Health, so thats something that we have never dealt with before so its something that. I definitely. Im noticing and im helping people connect to their communities every day seems to be the most important part. Speaking of Mental Health it can certainly be hard right now to feel like you have any kind of control when there are so many unknowns during this Global Pandemic and now doctors are seeing an increase of people looking for help coping melissa rainy has more in tonights Health Minute. As the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a Global Pandemic the number of prescriptions being written for antianxiety medications sort. According to express scripts a pharacy benefits manager just days after the announcement prescriptions for drugs like xanax and value spiked by 34 . Women saw almost double the increase is men with usage going up by 40 . Its not surprising that people are feeling the toll on their Mental Health. Most of the countries understand homers schools are closed and unemployment is at record levels. A Kaiser Family Foundation Poll earlier this month, 45 of people said that stress related to the coronavirus had a negative impact on their Mental Health in a separate poll from the American Psychiatric association. Nearly half of the respondents said they were anxious about contracting the virus. In another 62 said they were worried about a loved one getting it as we continue to deal with the unpredictable make sure youre not only finding constructive ways to manage stress. But continue reaching out to those around you. For todays Health Minute im melissa rainey. The last 5 years doctors have actually been turning away from using medication to treat anxiety, especially those that can be abused in favor of prescribing therapy as a way to cope. Whether time now is we get a peek outside a live look at the Golden Gate Bridge on a saturday night kind of a cool day again today all right were all just a recent rodriguez were going to check in with her shes got an insight into what we can look forward to the rest of the is it a sunny sunday. Partly sunny sunday by the afternoon, but ben increasing cloud cover on monday and that summer like temperatures just around the corner so our bay area weather rollercoaster ride will continue tonight though dry clear and calm conditions not tracking any lower high cloud cover temperatures out there right now in the mid to upper 50s and only cooling down into the upper 40s and low to mid 50s for most of the bay area so we are going to notice or overnight lows in daytime highs tomorrow slightly cooler than today with most of the bay area below average downtown San Francisco only warming up to 62 degrees low 60s as well for those of you at half moon bay. Wind speeds along the San Francisco peninsula about 20 Miles Per Hour less burlingame 58 degrees but San Bernardino bright morning up to 57 degrees order microclimate sunday forecast low 60s all the way from san mateo foster city and san carlos upper 60s for those of you in mount hes supporting with 70s there and upper 60s for san jose and trooper tino in the south it so we are going to notice some thick blanket of cloud cover to start out the morning with better clearing by the afternoon hayward 64 degrees livermore 67 widespread mid to upper 60s as you make your way inland but we are going to see a cooler forecast for those of you are in the 57 degrees in oakland and richmond warming up to 63 degrees throughout the east bay shoreline with widespread 60s and 70s for those of you in the north bay now has 63 degrees and mid 60s as well for santa rosa, but no valley 54 degrees for your sunday afternoon highs but were all going to be below average on monday a weak storm will try to bring us rain but overall its looking like a drier outlook so it will cool down temperatures thinks that increasing cloud cover but then warming up in a big way by tuesday most of us already above average with that warming trend continuing for the next 7 days. Summer like temperatures starting on friday and continuing through saturday of next week ran in to thanks to recent during this Public Health crisis kron fours celebrating people in the bay area were making a difference after the break. Well introduce you to a special dog working hard to special dog working hard to make sure wow im original. One of a kind. You feel me . Love ya. Oop you look cute. Better than you wherever drama pops off pop my 100 allwhitemeat classic or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just 5. 99. Is so irresistible, youll wanna eat them anywhere, so dont resist pop em outside, or on the go, or on the way home pop my 100 allwhitemeat classic or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just 5. 99. Welcome back. Kron 4 is honoring neighbors who step up during this time of crisis to make a difference and got a good one tonight were recognizing brick a shes also known as the pooch coach. The San Francisco dog trainer and her dog music and music have been using social media to let the community know. What businesses out there are still open. Albert takes a picture with music keep in it in front of these different businesses and then post them on instagram where music has more than 33,000 followers. The duos been supporting local pet stores by purchasing gift cards from the stores and then having contests on social media where people who are needing help financially can send in pictures, its like a little contest and then his music picks the winner and then they get the gift these people who are having trouble financially so. Great job to those 2 and by the way if you want to spotlight, someone who is also making a difference in your community. We love to hear about it. We have a section on our website called kron 4 heroes i have to do is fill out a quick form tell us whats going on and you can find that page again right on our website kron 4 dot com. And that wraps up kron 4 news at 8. Yes, but the news does continue on kron 4 news. At 9 on kron on kron 4 shes live in the newsroom with the latest headlines ella hey there guys coming up at kron on it 9 theres a lot of back and forth about reopening the u. S. Economy were seeing protests across the country people demanding that their governors lift the shelter in place restrictions. And many people have of course lost her job so were talking about the growing Unemployment Rate and what local leaders are saying, well see you all at 9. All right, thank you for watching kron 4 news at 8 and well be back for kron 4 news at 10 in an hour see that. The best way to predict the future is to create it and change the world. Here at abbvie, were inventing medicines of the future to create tomorrows that will be healthier. And happier, while making medicines that help people right now. Because thats the present we wanted to live in. And thats the future we all want to see. Abbvie. Here. Now. 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