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Hopkins there are currently over 1 million cases of the coronavirus here in the u. S. And more than 56,000 of those cases are in california. Were also seeing more than 2200 deaths in the state overall more than 187,000 people have recovered from the pandemic in the u. S. We have updated numbers on coronavirus cases and deaths right here in the bay area as of today. There are more than 8600 cases in the bay Santa Clara County remains one of the hardest hit areas and as for the number of deaths over 300 people have died from the virus right here in the bay area on march 16th when the shelterinplace orders were first issued there are just 4 deaths we have a complete breakdown of the cases and deaths by county and city on our website kron 4 dot com. Well those new projections comments governor newsome says california could get a reopening its economy by friday, retail and its manufacturers will be the first to enr into california its next phase of the stay at home order. Governor newsome says flower shops clothing stores. Toys books and Sporting Goods stores they all can reopen by the end of the week with new mandatory guidelines like curbside pickup. The state is set to release the new rules thursday seat of restaurant dining shopping malls and offices are now included in the next phase. We need active Monitoring Surveillance to make sure that the disease is not spreading. It is one of the criteria is a trigger to re modify. Well governor newsome said that faced who would also include reopening public spaces parks and beaches and were expecting more details on that update by thursday. Governor says stay at home restrictions will be different county by county and that will depend on what each county Health Officer believes is best. So far at least 6 bay area counties have ease some restrictions which allows some people to get back to work that includes people work and food trucks and flower shops, the shelter also allows skate parks to reopen and golf courses can also reopen as well with some key changes. There is a way. To accomplish the Public Health goal. Keeping people safe. With also allowing businesses to operate but operate with certain guidelines. I think that we can definitely Work Together to achieve that goal and get to a better place we are very excited to be opening an out. Summers or emailing us and asking for. Well mayor london breed says the only way this is going to work is of continue to do what theyre supposed to do and that is where masks and stay at least 6 feet apart. If that happens she says they will look at opening other businesses in this next round. And with so many stay at home restrictions now starting to loosen its likely that more and more people will be headed outside were certainly seeing that on the bridges in the bay area snow want to go ahead and check out the forecast and find out what all these folks are going to be dealing with today. Heres dave spahr. Hey good morning marty and well and crystal good morning morning, good morning everybody he had a beautiful picture behind him there of that kind of orange is going on as we start the day i dont quite have the orange is going on i had the purples a little bit here from this shot from u c berkeley so were still trying to get whatever shots we can little bit that marine layer is taken care of but its going to excel whatever we have in terms of this haze, one jump back though to that in terms of the temperatures here we have the 50s going on 48 livermore they actually dropped off a little bit from to what our so go. 40s up in the north bay to and 52 San Francisco, san jose checking in at about 50. Now this marine layer business, were basically going to lose that and its back to sunny again big what can he do. But at the very end of this loophole look what happens by tonight this is just actually early in the evening to about 10 oclock or so so it looks like some thicker fog starting to build in some coastal clouds and all of that thats just a little hiccup so dont get too concerned about that that will probably mix out before dawn tomorrow, so its going to be overnight kind of cloudy marine layer kind of thing 65 by midmorning one pm worth 75 temperatures moving very rapidly, it looks like and expect more of each day throughout the week ahead as we look for temperatures to climb all week long. Coming up a little bit there that pick up that i just showed you there were talk a bit more about that to get you an idea what it looks like for the week ahead a peek into the weekend and early next week where wink looks like theres some rain showers coming our way back to you ok. Of people who live and work in San Franciscos tenderloin district along with you see hey sing school of law are now suing the city. The lawsuit accuses the city of San Francisco of a banning in the neighborhood as crime and home and homelessness grow amid the coronavirus pandemic kron fours dan thorn has more in San Francisco. Tense litter an open air drug markets thrive in the citys tenderloin neighborhood theyve only gotten worse with coronavirus says a group of residents and Business Owners who are fed up in just so many more people on the sidewalks now randy hughes as a coplaintiff in the lawsuit calling on San Francisco to clear the crowded sidewalks and stop the growing crime. Hughes gets around in a wheelchair and describes his short commute from home to work as horrific weaving in and out around the tense, the garbage, the feces saloon a cafe and lounge is not far from San Francisco city home, the owner says is the encampments have grown. Curbside pickup has dropped dramatically. Youre dealing with a drug use what he sees a people sleeping laying across the sidewalk of a busy tense on both sides left and right you see hastings, the lead in the lawsuit has several buildings in the tenderloin district theyre not seeking financial damages instead theyre calling on the city to stop allowing the deplorable conditions to grow mayor london breed called the lawsuit unfair and her monday afternoon coronavirus update. So i get that Everyone Wants wants to see. Something different i want to see something different. But were not house keepers were not babysitters. And were being treated that way. The city says its Gathering Community feedback in order to come up with a detailed plan to address the situation in the tenderloin that plan is expected to be released at some point this week reporting in San Francisco. Dan thorn kron 4 news. Doors park in San Franciscos one spot that could soon close after another very busy weekend at the park, a mayor london breed warned that the city may have to add further restrictions in order to encourage social distancing. The mayor also warned that the city will likely resume writing parking tickets, first tweet us with street sweeping if people dont begin to move their cars on designated days. If we continue to see. That behavior become problematic at dolores park. It will no longer be available. We have people who are out there cleaning streets because people are not moving their cars. This is a real problem, and its one that we cant continue to tolerate. In the meantime there is good news on expanding tests scene in San Francisco covid19 testing will now be available for all essential workers regardless of whether theyre showing symptoms or not at one of 2 sites in the city. Now to the north bay and happening today, Sonoma County is opening 2 new testing sites. Kron 4 Sarah Stinson is live in santa rosa with more details on the side there. Yeah these testing sites are going to be opening today, im not at the location of them because you wont know the location and tell you make an appointment and not going to be driving through that will have to get on your car and then go into your appointment to get that test done, but you can do that today you can make an appointment and you dont necessarily have to have insurance you can get this test even if you dont show any symptoms take a look at your screen. So you can see some of the details in this this is going to be helpful for the county to reach its goal of seeing how the coronavirus is spreading in these testing sites will one will be in santa rosa and one will be in petaluma and again if you have insurance your provider will be phil will be billed, but if you dont have insurance you can still get a test this after governor newsoms announcement add more than 80 Community Coronavirus testing sites statewide. The 2 new testing sites are different than the county drive through testing at the Sonoma County, Public Health laboratory which currently is for Health Care Workers only the site will help Sonoma County reaches school in conducting 600 to 800 test per day to better understand the spread of the Coronavirus Health officials have not released where exactly the tests will be conducted as i said, but they did say the state made sure the 2 were between 30 minutes in about an hour from a hospital or another testing site now you can make unemployment online or you can call a number that theyve set up for these testing sites if you dont have internet access. We put a link to that web site in the number you need on our website kron 4 dot com. Head right there you can get everything you need and robin it looks like these testing sites are opening up just in the nick of time i mean its going to be nice to have access to more tests. But this this county is opening up a santa rosa specifically, golf course of course is opening up parks opening up so its interesting timing. Thats right. That means more people are going to be exposed and more people need to be tested so make that appointment, thank you sarah. Restaurants and bars that were forced to close or operate on a takeout only basis are now receiving some much needed help the Paycheck Protection Program gives Small Businesses shortterm cash to pay for rent utilities and payroll. The coowner of monks cattle that cutler says the ppp is helping but still not enough to keep the Mission District restaurant, afloat. He gets s much further into the summer and any non where all this goes and how. You know its if it stays as a delivery take a model of it. It shows to kind of you know. After a nasty and restaurant back over fulltime employees and which felt you know too to be able to say like heres i can pay you in they got to pay it. Well the loan has to be paid back in 2 years and there are limitations for businesses that are currently closed. The loan is forgiven only if at least 75 of that loan is used to keep workers on the payroll. Well our coverage of the coronavirus continues on our website kron 4 dot com youll find lots of information there on the outbreaks here in the bay area. Theres an interactive map and more information on ways that you can stay safe. All of this is available right now on our website kron 4 dot com. And on the kron 4 morning news more states are taking reopening steps but is it too soon and outlook on new covid19 death predictions coming up. And cal fire is encouraging used to help them help you during the shelter in place and welcome back of course temperatures are heating up and the risk of wildfires is also increasing and state Officials Say they want people to prepare for fire season while theyre stuck at home during this pandemic lets check in with kron fours will tran who is live at the cal fire station and snow with the details will i was saying earlier we have down time kids are bored. Both can get out there make it a Family Affair and create this Defensible Space why not. Absolutely my mom will give me a dirty look and said boy you better get out here and help me and thats a big city cal fire is encouraging people to do during shelterinplace take advantage of this time, yes, its very hard to be home for a whole lot of people but take advantage of it and try to protect your home because fire season is just around the corner and they say projections are you could be as deadly and destructive as the fires that weve seen over the past 5 years or so especially since we have not seen significant rainfall in quite some time. And thats why theyre encouraging you you have power in your own hands by going around your house, cleaning it up remove the dead leaves the debris go through your storm drains make sure its all clear because its not if but when fire season will happen and explodes weve seen in the north bay, but it could happen anywhere in california which is why cal fire is preparing for this theyre going out there doing controlled burns. And of course we cant do a story these days without touching upon coronavirus they have to change the way they do things including they have to prepare by studying fires so theyre already saying that their class sizes will be significantly smaller so while they prepare they say you need to prepare. While you are sheltered in place. Theres no better time to clear your even though were responding to the coronavirus 24 7 we have the capacity and we have the capability with our local government partners and the fire and rescue mutual aid system that we use regularly to have the ability to move assets and resources in a timely fashion. Lets talk about coronavirus a little bit more robin they are accidentally ready for coronavirus and what i mean by that is they normally of course wear a mask and gloves whenever they fight a fire they already practice social distance accidentally because they carry all that equipment the ax, the shovel and the chainsaws that they normally dont stand too close to each other, but oftentimes are up in the hills and the sleeping there in the overnight hours with a fire rages they say moving forward, they will spread out the campsites to make sure that even when the firefighters sleet if they practice social distance in the meantime theyre telling you get out there clean your house especially with this great weather. I can drive and i like what you said make it a family event im telling my kids get out there like no doubt were gonna play video games are not helping just getting your kids will help we know they will this week kids thank you will. All right well speaking of the weather speaking of hot temperatures. We know that its going to get warmer as we continue through the week so the running the clearing of a Defensible Space outside of your home. Do it early because its got to heat up today, another warm day in store. Lets check in with dave spahr and see exactly how warm its going to get faith. Well good morning rob, good morning. Everybody got that right woman up in a big way by friday, particularly will be probably the hottest day in the bunch now if you dont get these things done for the of the weekend still too and temperatures cooling off a little bit most noticeably on sunday and then. Maybe a little shot of rain coming our way monday to tuesday so weve got everything in the sevenday forecast looking pretty good about this shot here from u c berkeley, some purple going on here this morning. But in the way some marine layer going to mix out on balance mostly sunny were heading into a look at that shot there almost kind of bump from the Golden Gate Bridge shot again see that they shot going on here a little bit of a breeze on shore as we can see from the flag and that burdett struggling to fly out to the west as we can all right temperatures across the bay right now weve got the 40s up in the north bay 50s over most of the east bay, the exception tri valley livermore Still Holding at 48 46 Half Moon Bay 52 San Francisco in 50 for san jose. Now we were talking about this earlier about this marine layer kind of moment and it looks like tonight a minute youre out about or something and you happen to see this some clouds starting to build whats up with all that thats just a temper a little hiccup going on cutting hints though we might have some little sprinkles aloft that might come sure in through perhaps the atmosphere and maybe perhaps reach the ground its about our elevations, maybe this is only going to be overnight and by tomorrow morning should clear out and were back to a mostly sunny day. And our trend of temperatures climbing only continues, solo down as this mostly sunny and mild and warm today got 70s for the bay 80s and look for to see more of them than we did from yesterday better coverage. This week warming peaking on friday lower to middle 90s far inland. This will be friday at its base can be a oneday event and then dropping back again for the weekend with scattered clouds developing on sunday. Then theres a chance for a shower early next week to look out for so thats something also nice 68 San Francisco, 73 for oakland, san jose at 79, however some but locations in the south they will still probably park in the lower 80s today. So we have more 80s on the board today than yesterday a little bit santa rosas fighting got up there at 8183 concord at 82. But still a 70s populate most of the perimeter of the bay and even some of the valleys up in the north a nap at 79 to him about what 77 however, everybody is warming up. And were going to be seeing some 90s on the board here not too so not too far away as we get into later on during the week, well have a look at just that extended forecast, but also your 4 zone forecast. It let you know what about the models hinting that maybe some rain into early next week back to you. A group of lawmakers in washington pushing for more benefits for Health Care Workers during the coronavirus pandemic they argue the doctors and nurses should be receiving the same benefits and protections given to police and the military joe khaleel has more. They know norma torres says like soldiers preparing for battle for Health Care Workers who treat Covid Patients suit up and risk their lives every day it is time nice the moment for them so she wants to provide doctors nurses and medical staff the same benefits soldiers get we are asking how these medical professionals to go at it, you know protect themselves torres is calling for the next coronavirus aid package to include Survivor Benefits for families of Health Care Workers who die of covid19 as well as hazard pay whistleblower protection and housing costs for those living away from home while they work tourists as the plans also an acknowledgment of the emotional toll and the trauma that Health Care Workers face especially during this pandemic we have a look at the human side of that profession, assault. Congressman mark takano was one of 76 lawmakers, including at least one republican to endorse the plan any says be on benefits it sends a message to Hospital Executives to punish their workers for going public about a lack of proper ppe a voice for spot. The proposed benefits would not extend to Health Care Workers beyond the current pandemic in washington, im joe khaleel. Coming up next on the kron 4 morning news more information on the results of the coronavirus testing site in San Franciscos Mission District. Plus the benefits of working from home the positive im bad. Youre stronger than you know. So strong. You power through chronic migraine, 15 or more headache or migraine days a month. One tough mother. Youre bad enough for botox®. Botox® has been preventing headaches and migraines before they even start for almost 10 years, and is the 1 prescribed branded chronic migraine treatment. 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Some of the more popular gifts that people are planning on buying include electronics gardening tools and books overall the survey found that a people plan to spend more than 200 each on their moms this year robin a better to not animal of a high order to find something a little bit outside before we go live look at the san mateo bridge where traffic is packed from hayward over to the peninsula will be right. By staying at home. That could mean an increase in energy bills. You can save by setting your heat to 68 or lower. Unplugging and turning off devices when not in use. Or just letting the sun light your home. Stay well and keep it golden. Family is all togetherect. And we switched to geico; saved money on our boat insurance. How could it get any better than this . Dad, i just caught a goldfish theres no goldfish in this lake. Whoa its pure gold. Were gonna be rich. Were gonna be rich it only gets better when you switch and save with geico. Into a wall street check out the opening bell for Stock Exchange and there it is Oil Prices Increase for a 5th straight day of the market had been in turmoil with those prices even negative. At one point last month she remember that a positive development is that many economists believe that a good portion of these layoffs that weve been dealing with are just temporary and people will be heading back to work once a government lockdown start to ease well be checking the big board throughout the morning for you here on the morning news. Will revise study from the university of washington nearly doubles its previous projection of us covid19 deaths by august to 134,000. This comes as more states take steps towards reopening their economies. John lawrence reports. United states facing a double edged sword is no way to sugarcoat if we dont open up the economy we can feel the pressure. If we do open it up we will feel the pain the social distancing since the coronavirus pandemic broke out caused unemployment in the u. S. To skyrocket and companies of all sizes are feeling the pinch golds gym and j crew have filed for bankruptcy protection. Well, United Airlines is telling workers to seriously consider leaving voluntarily. Medical Officials Say easing restrictions will cause the disease to spread more rapidly when you have mitigation thats containing something. And unless its down in the right direction and you pull back prematurely. Youre going to get a rebound of cases, but some say keeping the restrictions also poses a threat weve got to some of these folks get back to work because if we dont. Were going to story the american way of life in these families. Thats why officials in leaders are trying to reach a balance there are regions areas counties cities in which you can do that safely now, but there are others that if you do that its really dangerous and thats the thing youve got to be careful of im John Lawrence reporting. While businesses began to prepare to open barber shops and beauty salons are left waiting for their eventual reopening. Thats the case for gina ventura and who owns a hair salon in san carlos. She shut the doors of the salon in midmarch because of the stay at home order. The 2 rallies landlord has not asked for a penny since she had to close a salon the break has allowed her to plan ahead on how should be able to safely bring in her customers once face 3 begins in california and her business is able to pick back up. As long as everyone records their mass and we keep everything cleaned and disinfected we love our job and we love or play in some we all work really well together and we all miss each other and it just its hard just sitting around. Events are lees plan is for all stylist to be 6 feet apart to change a prince between clients and she also plans to close that waiting area in the salon and just take one client at a time. She says it will be different but at least well be back to work. Committing a crime during this pandemic has been landing some people in jail while others get cited and then theyre released and according to Law Enforcement thats creating an increase in crime because the pandemic state judges ordered a temporary emergency bail schedule reducing bail to 0 for misdemeanor crimes like smashandgrab auto burglaries the sale 0 bail order also allows nonviolent criminals to be released from jail. Police say that the orders connected to a recent increase in crime in alameda county. As long as his nonviolent on syrias on that its only probably get cited and released the attorney general in that, lets start 37 minutes committed 2 carjackings just means you can take new laws on cars, you have a life she says. Well that 0 bail order will remain in effect for 3 months after the governor lifts the its changed or repealed by a state judicial council. Elective surgeries and other procedures put on hold because of the virus are now starting up again at Stanford Health care. Thats a new development as possible because a new safety protocols at the hospital that includes screening of employees every day. Patients will also be checked for symptoms when they arrive at the hospital or clinics in addition, there are extra precautions in place for treating those who have contracted covid19. You still have a few patients in house that actually do have covid that retreating both in the icu and on the regular floors. But those patients actually suppress turnout to ensure the safety of the rest of the patients that are coming in so appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Kerber use of testing as artist to make sure that weve got a safe environment to open back up and to bring those patients that were delayed back in for those needed surgeries. Stanford medicine says ramping up folk for a covid19 surge that has not happened finds Hospital Capacity right around 50 right now priorities. They say can be easily refer should the need arise but for now that extra capacity will be put into service as the focus is shifting back to include meetings demand for elective surgeries. The results of coronavirus testing in San Franciscos Mission District last month. Nearly 3,000 residents and workers were tested 62 tested positive, according to initial results, more than half of the reported experiencing no symptoms. Researchers say 95 of the people who tested positive for latino and most have also been affected financially by the pandemic. Happening tomorrow a new testify will be open in Santa Clara County at the james like a high school so the testing site will be open monday through friday, 7 in the morning until 07 00pm at night. Each side will have the capacity to serve up to 132 individuals. Another testing site will open up the week of may 11 thats going to be at christopher high school. Testing at the 2 new sites will be by appointment only. Ship defended eric a man is out of jail this morning. He was released from bail on released on bail from the santa rita jail. He was released to ease crowding at the jail because of the pandemic aumenta must wear an ankle monitor. A man and max harris where are charged with 36 counts of Involuntary Manslaughter in the ghost ship warehouse fire. In oakland back in 2016. Harris was acquitted, but a mistrial was declared for a man who served as the warehouses Master Tenant his trial date remains set for july 6th. Experts say healthcare workers are at high risk for post Traumatic Stress because of the pandemic lawmakers are worried about the ongoing strain on medical professionals and they say access to help should be easily available. Advocates agree an ad that Congress Needs to make sure theres funding to offer Mental Health support. You can see that much suffering without it. Having a dramatic effect on you access to Mental Health services should be considered across the board as one would consider, you know a regular checkup. Well now advocates are pushing that the next coronavirus aid package includes Survivor Benefits for families of Health Care Workers who die of covid19 along with that they want hazard pay whistleblower protection and housing costs for those who are living away from home while they work. Developing news that were following for you this morning. The fda is now requiring Antibody Test makers to promptly seek fda authorization before proceeding, its a new step that come said to try and tie stop unproven and fraudulent test from flooding the market. Elizabeth cohen has more. Thank you very much. Just weeks ago President Trump was so proud of removing regulatory barriers in the fight against coronavirus weve cut through the red tape to give doctors and patients unprecedented freedom to make their own health care decisions. But on monday his administration reversed course it has to do with this and Antibody Test it tells you if youve already had covid19 and might possibly be immune to it in midmarch the food and Drug Administration started allowing companies to sell tests without first proving that they actually got accurate results. The outcome dozens of companies started selling these tests and many of them off and gave false results. Monday the fda reversed course and said now test of ella burrs do have to show their tests work accurately how would you describe what the fda did back in march. A real breach of the public trust yielding to President Trump instead of remembering its traditional responsibilities to protect the Public Health. Fda commissioner doctor stephen hahn said it was all part of an evolution. Were continuing to adapt our approach based on real world experience and data he said monday that says all inform the changes to our policy regarding Antibody Tests but representative Lloyd Doggett a Texas Democrat who chairs the house ways and Means Health Subcommittee said it was obvious that relaxing the regulations was a bad idea seems to have come as a surprise to the fda that if it does not do his job. Water rises recently earning fda authorization. This test by roche they do have data and their data shows that has almost 100 accuracy and so this is pretty extraordinary. And both in laos, us is to really. Reliably test a person has been infected by the coronavirus even with a nearly perfect test. There is a problem if the test shows you previously been infected and have antibodies you might have some degree of immunity to the Novel Coronavirus but maybe not this still open christians. On how long do this immunity be billy before long youre 2 years several years. Believe its you know before the immunity on the city infection just listen to thi scientists still need to work that out another mystery of the virus thats caused this global pandemic. Now to the north bay this morning where officials at Marin Catholic high school say theyre moving forward with senior graduation plans. There will be a virtual senior ceremony taking place on thursday may 28 it will be on zoom. But thats thats not taking the place the Commencement Ceremony, however, thats scheduled for the end of july. The cerebral and Celebrations Include a senior ball an awards dinner and concludes with the Commencement Ceremony august first at the marine civic center. San Francisco Mayor london breed help pass out over 500 meals to firefighters and emts and dispatchers and San Francisco. It was a way to honor them on International Firefighters day. The mayor handed out bags of lunches prepared by a local sudanese cafe to the men and women at fire station 6. Its organized by nonprofit called frontline food it started in march and they raise donations to help local restaurants feed First Responders putting their lives on the line for us especially during this pandemic that we can thank her for saving 10s of thousands of lives in this city. We can thank her for helping to not overwhelm the medical system in the city we can thank her for protecting our children want to make sure that they get the Mental Health support they need if thats what they need so theyre taking care of our whole city so its important that we take care of them and so its its that feeling, good news for here. Well since march frontline foods has raised nearly 4 and a half Million Dollars and has also served close to 300,000 meals helping support over 700 restaurants in cities all across the country. And on the kron 4 morning news, the nfls plan to grow the league is put on hold well explain why. Plus the warriors legend and hall of famer is reaching out to fans who have been affected by coronavirus. Mild start we are with 40s and 50s across the border. Look perfect warm up towards look perfect warm up towards the weeks end but for m lets be honest. Quitting smoking is hard. Like, quitting every monday hard. Quitting feels so big. So try making it smaller, and youll be surprised at how easily starting small can lead to something big. Start stopping with nicorette. Welcome back everyone the time 6. 44 good morning and thanks for staying with us if youre about to head outside lets check in on the forecast for stunned. See how its warming up to a good morning. Well good morning robin good morning everybody off to a pretty good start to it that we look at some of the scenery shots that weve been having free all over sfo is looking pretty good at that just some minor fall going on this morning but thats pretty much maxed out you can see it off to the distance with the hills off to the distance there 50s in the east bay right now 48 for livermore up to the north bay we have a hodgepodge of 40s as well 50 to San Francisco 50 for san jose. So what we have up strain is really are High Pressure building that weve talked about the systems off the pacific. Theyre going to go up and around us, but a little wrinkle tonight tomorrow morning will bring in that marine layer in some coastal clouds a bit but further upstream, however, a we have a live chance of some rain coming into next week. Yeah thats and we have some rain still in there 88 and amended number here for fresno for the high today, bakersfield, 8583 per second mental probably by tomorrow so a Central Valley in some spots may pop at about 90 or so San Francisco coming in at 6865 monterey and on the so cal got 79 la x 84 for san diego. So on those longer range forecast models high ultimately weakens this weekend theres some scattered clouds cooler temps and boom theres that little chance of rain for monday into tuesday this being a bit more substantial than what we had from the last goaround which was set up to what some roads along the coast a little bit dirty up the car it might be a little bit of a weak secondary little punch coming in here by the middle of the week here. Rain will be just what the doctor ordered. Look at our 4 zone forecast to your Cinco De Mayo 68 San Francisco to the coast will be in the upper 60s at that like daly city but pacific at 6367 meanwhile for Half Moon Bay where the upper 60s along the northern end of the peninsula down to the south into the 70s middle 70s at that palo alto 7677 mountain dew along with redwood city at 76. A lot of 70s but the south bay, but a couple 80s cracking in here, 81 morgan hill, 79 san jose in cupertino coming in at 78. Hes bayshore live to the south mid 70s Pleasanton Livermore upper 70s to near about 80 dublin, 78. The Contra Costa County 84 walnut creek 82 for concord 74 san leandro and 77 going on for richmond still be quite chilly though for billy what 68 pittsburgh 82 in the 80s trend continues up the Solano County there. And 84 sonoma. They also a percent rose at 81, so these are the new ones for 80s going on today unlike yesterday near about 60 happening at the beaches and bread 70 forecast now or be replacing some of those 80s with 90s come the end of the week here. And by sunday throwing some scattered clouds some relief cooler temperatures that is and early next week a chance of some showers developing monday and into tuesday, something to kind of like look out for will continue to watch and see if those models hold together robin back to you all right, thank you dave. Now, lets check in on the traffic and weve noticed an increase in traffic within the last. A couple of days a lot of folks will start returning to work so its been busier than normal. Although you dont have any problems are major issues that you have to worry about if you need to get into San Francisco. Im checking the chp logs were clear through a smooth on the upper deck and trouble free right through downtown San Francisco, heres the richmond sandra fell no problems here at the pay gates is also picking up last time i checked it out and see many cars it all here, but now a great trip just picking up a little bit but youre still under 10 minutes to make it to the north bay. We have one more yeah there it is the golden gate beautiful shot lots of sunshine here one oh one smooth and at the limit in both directions into and out of San Francisco marty. News this Morning White House Coronavirus Task force members are being blocked from testifying before congress by the trump administration. Task force members and key deputies have been instructed not to accept invitations to testify other agencies responding to the pandemic are also being advised to limit the number of hearings they attend. The white house argues the Coronavirus Task force can agencies responding to the pandemic need to focus their attention on response efforts that move comes just days after the white house block doctor and Anthony Fauci from testifying before a house panel. Nfl teams will not be playing any games outside of the u. S. This season of the a league making that announcement monday saying it wants to focus on the wellbeing of players and personnel. According to the nfls website, one game was scheduled for mexico city 4 games in london. The Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Dolphins were set to be the home team for home teams rather for the international series. But now thats not going to happen at all the nfl said it hopes to return to having International Games in mexico and in england in 2021. During the pandemic a lot of folks have stepped out and stepped up actually to help those in need warriors legend and hall of famer Chris Smalling is reaching out to fans kron fours jason dumas explains how. Nba hall of Famer Chris Mullin had decided to use his platform to help people get through this pandemic right to an app called vid saying that allows people to video chat with celebrities mullen has pledged to connect with his fans who are dealing with the effects of covid19 to skate. Mullen is especially hoping essential employees for heroes as he likes to call the people needs. New york city says her sons. Moon realizes the effect that he has on his fan, so they may not realize is that the charitys those moments just as much year. A for more information on how you can connect with people and visit vit c dot com. Kron 4 news, im jason dumas. Kron 4 is also saluting the class of 2020 and this morning we want to congratulate abigail news, abigail will graduate from Heritage High School in brentwood. She will attend a Boise State University will shell play a Division One Basketball very nice congratulations young lady. You can let us know about your graduate or the graduate in your life all you have to do is go to our website find the salute to grads 2020 its right under the news tab. You can submit a picture of your ground let us know High School Graduating from whats next if theyre going to attend college or what their plans are were looking forward to hearing from you and hearing about more great stories. All right a little peek outside before we go how about we take a little trip. Sfo a little cloudy out there right now right, its a partly sunny. 53 degrees right now it s a fell, but its going to be a nice day a Beautiful Day lots of sunshine and a little bit warmer well during this Public Health crisis kron fours been honoring people who are doing some great things in their communities and today were honoring casey ricky from danville so case hes a junior. At u c l a study in design and media arts, he selling tshirts to raise money to help healthcare workers at several John Muir Health centers right here in the bay area. So casey handprints the t shirts through his printing company, its called and bill tease and we have more details about this on our website kron 4 dot com very nice job. Casey. Well you can spotlight, someone whos making a difference in your community as we have a section on our website called kron 4 heroes. All you have to do is fill out a quick form to let us know about your hero and you can find all the information you need on kron 4 dot com. Lets see if its a tshirt kind of day were checking in with dave spahr who has a look at your Cinco De Mayo forecast good morning dave. Well good morning robin good morning, everybody a mostly sunny day expected today. We expect some cloud cover to kind of roll on in here as we approach sunset and for the early evening hours so in case youre outside maybe doing that evening, jog or Something Like that in your neighborhood now. Wonder whats up with that that just temporarily well go back to sunny skies, heres a live shot of whats going on right now the shot of u c berkeley as we see the east bay shoreline all lit up for a nicely. Temperatures now in the 50s across most of the real estate we have 40s up to the north bay 51 san free much just up to 51. The breakdown today, 65 daunted by 10 00am by 1 oclock 75. It will be racing with the 80s and some selective spots in the inland valleys. But coming up ahead in the next couple of days, those will be the 90s by the time we finish off the week look at your 4 zone forecast coming up in a bit robin 90s well today coming up in the next hour in california will begin reopening more of the economy by the end of the week. As governor newsome says the state is close to entering phase 2 of the reopening process. Plus new and free testing sites are opening in santa rosa and petaluma were live with the details on what you need to know if you want to get tested and as we deal with one crisis we brace for another colossal threat, what you wouldnt accept an incomplete job from anyone else. Why accept it from your allergy pills . Flonase sensimist. Nothing stronger. Nothing gentler. Nothing lasts longer. Flonase sensimist. 24 hour nondrowsy allergy relief that could mean an increase byin energy bills. You can save by setting your heat to 68 or lower. Unplugging and turning off devices when not in use. Or just letting the sun light your home. Stay well and keep it golden. Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us on the kron 4 morning news on this Tuesday Morning tuesday may 5th im Robin Winston hi everybody im Marty Gonzales our top story this Tuesday Morning. New projections show that the number of coronavirus das could nearly double compared to previous predictions. The university of washington study now says that 134,000 people could die from the virus. Now thats almost double a previous projection of just over 72,000 and the model used by the white house is also projecting an increase in the number of cases and deaths across the country that model is expected to see 3,000 deaths per day by the first of