Memorial day ended up being a working holiday for state officials in response to the pandemic and its economic effects. The department of Public Health releasing new guidelines on shopping war shipping and protesting. California continue to lift parts of it stay at home order monday allowing churches and other houses of worship to reopen so long as attendance is limited to 25 capacity capping at 100 attendees the state says congregations must also implement employee training sanitation and physical distancing Standards Health officials suggest requiring face coverings for singing and group re citation or eliminating them altogether. The state is strongly recommending churches continue with Virtual Services but leaders of 3,000 places of worship say theyre ready to resume in person this week i heard one pastor, good like thats. During a Church Online is like watching a campfire on television. It just isnt the same you know still work another green light given monday in store shopping is now allowed statewide with physical distancing capacity and cleaning standards the state says retail does not include hair salons nail salons and barbershops the state responding to recent protests, some led by workers in those industries Health Officials reiterating protests are loud but urged demonstrations to be a 25 of an areas capacity for 100 protesters maximum. State Officials Say starting this week theyll reconsider the limits on gatherings at least once every 3 weeks in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. Here in the bay area retailers and Santa Clara Alameda and San Francisco counties will continue with Curbside Pickup only Contra Costa County will continue to abide the terms of its own shelter in place order currently set to expire on june 1st again the governors guidelines for reopening houses of worship can only go into effect if approved by a local county Health Officer first and so far no order has been approved over in San Francisco. Well, some religious leaders are calling for churches to reopen were quickly. Others are not in a rush kron ons dan kerman is live in San Francisco with that message stand. Though African American pastors gathered with African American civil rights leaders today saying there are no rush to move forward with the opening of churches they dont believe the science indicates that its safe and they want to protect their congregants. Its just not safe right to open up at your door back open outside San Francisco city hall monday African American religious leaders joined civil rights leaders to denounce calls to reopen churches saying its just not safe in the midst of the pandemic we have got to listen to the same were here to the whole cell of African American from this corona virus we will not. The met. Number 45. It took on us and be a game in which. He is happening. The fake come into this nation just a political game speakers also pointed out you dont need 4 walls of a church to its been off here. Arbel yeah and so we will not listen to the foolishness if your bank lot of fall off your chair, if you want to get too much of a church anywhere youve got to get out and began no fall off during the noontime rally speakers also noted that studies show covid19 is having a greater impact. An African American communities making the need to social distance and stay out of church even more important it is our job as shepard to protect the sheep love the sheep so look out for the seat and we are here today as a collective group of separatist leaders, the sec to the seat we love you too much put you in harms way. Pastors are also calling for Additional Resources for African American communities things such as medical services more testing and more educational support live in San Francisco. Dan kerman kron 4 news. Thanks so much. Dan. It is memorial day and we are honoring the lives lost fire american servicemen and women here in San Francisco service was held at the National Cemetery in the presidio normally the event attracts thousands of people but this year only a few could attend during this pandemic kron ons Charles Clifford was there. Memorial day services here in San Francisco at the National Cemetery in the presidio have been held every year since 1868 normally there are about 2000 people who attend the ceremony but this year because of the ongoing pandemic they had to drastically scale back the event now around the cemetery today they werent able to put out flags on all the graves like they normally do over at the ceremony there are about a dozen people from the military in the who attended and spoke they talked about some of the themes that are always touched on on memorial day including on are in service and also they talked about the loss that is felt by everyone when someone dies in the line of duty. When we lose a marine. A soldier, an airman a sailor. We grieve for the loss suffered by their loved ones. And we honor the families who continue to sacrifice over a lifetime for us. But we also suffer a life a loss ourselves. We lose one of our best and one of our brightest someone who takes personal responsibility for the health and safety of our entire nation now this Years Service was dedicated to the memory of major adrianna war terbruegen who died in december of 2015 in afghanistan, organizers are hoping that they can resume a full normal public service. Next year. In San FranciscoCharles Clifford kron 4 news. Today also marks a first spare the air alert in the bay area for 2020 but tomorrow will be much different. The bay area air Quality Management district is issuing the second alert of the year for tuesday. Air quality will be worse mainly because of light wind triple digit heat and car exhaust from increase Holiday Weekend traffic. These alerts are issued when ozone pollution. Its expected to reach unhealthy levels which can then cause throat irritation trigger asthma inflame the lining of the longs worsen bronchitis and emphysema. Temperatures in the bay area actually reach the 90s and this week it could get even hotter standing by to give us some details on this summer like weather is meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez say the river is that. Hey uh yeah, i know memorial day the unofficial start of summer but its an say it started a little bit early memorial day monday here in the bay area, lets take a look at current temperatures out there right now as you head out the door for this 6 oclock evening hour widespread low to mid 80s around the bay areas shoreline with low to midnineties as you make your way inland. So scorching heat out there right now marine layer nonexistence that maker a pattern were not going to see it for the next couple of days and today we actually had record breaking heat, San Francisco airport warmed up to the low 90s a record that was previously said in the 1950s but we broke that today low 90s as well for downtown oakland and san jose tying the record of 95 degrees set back in 1980. So lets take a look at todays daytime highs the biggest warm up nearly a 25 degree warmup for those of you from oakland average height should be 68 degrees. But today you warmed up to 92 degrees and youre going to remain in the low 90s tomorrow we do have a heat advisory in effect for all of our inland areas, right now through thursday night and for those of you in Solano County and even in parts of the tribe, dollys were actually going to shut the low triple digit mark for your tuesday afternoon, the peak of this heat wave is expected tomorrow and overnight lows tonight not going to get much relief for inland areas will be cooling down into the 60s. So thats why youre going to remain in under a heat advisory during the overnight hours but record breaking heat once again possible launch tuesday as this warm up continues going to see upwards of 5 degrees of additional warming along the coast and even all the way into our interior valleys so daytime highs tomorrow warming up to 82 degrees for downtown San Francisco going to remain in the low 90s for those of you in oakland and hayward with triple digit heat and the tri valley, san jose and santa rosa in the upper 90s for your tuesday afternoon and as we take a look ahead at the next 7 day outlook. Relief in sight for coastal communities by wednesday, but you wont notice really for inland areas until friday and that trend is going to continue even 7 days from now as a weak storm tries to make its way into the bay area possibly bringing us a slight chance of rain but one thing that we are going to notice is that increasing cloud cover and cooler temperatures which couldnt arrive soon enough ella back to you, thanks so much for greece uh. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that we honor americas fallen heroes, this holiday. And now there are fears of a surge in cases as United States creeps towards one 100,000 people have been killed by the virus nadia romero has the latest. We mourn alongside every Single Family that has lost loved ones, including the families of our great. The president ial wreath laying at the tomb of the unknown soldier. An annual ceremony that a pandemic cant stop but it did spur officials to reserve visitations to arlington National Cemetery to family pass holders only and all passholders entering the cemetery must wear their face masks in restrooms and any time they are unable to keep at least 6 feet away from others. Despite the Safety Measures taken here across america coronavirus outbreaks are flaring up as people pack into Public Places ignoring cdc warnings to wear face masks and observe physical distances we in North Carolina outrage has taken over the streets in at least 5 cities across the state reopen rally protesters say the governors phase reopening approach isnt good enough for the states economy. This is about peoples lives their livelihoods now President Trump is threatening to pull the Republican National convention from charlotte lashing out against Governor Cooper who says he is quote unable to guarantee that the arena can be filled to capacity and we look forward to working with the Governor Cooper getting us with. Response and if needs be moving of the national convention, a to a state that is farther along on reopening, im nadia romero reporting. In other news democratic president ial candidate joe biden left his home for the first time in months on monday. He sported a face mask at the delaware Memorial BridgeVeterans Memorial park, the former Vice President along with his wife, jill laid a wreath about a dozen veterans, join them. Biden hasnt publicly left his home since midmarch thats when the president ial Campaign Come to a screeching halt as the coronavirus changed American Life drastically since then biden has entirely campaign from his home in delaware. Coming up is counties continue to ease restrictions in the coming weeks, weve got some safety tips for you. And if youre in the market for a new car will let you know about a rental Car Companies selling their fleet at a disaounted rate. Plus a landfill in the east bay went up in flames today, we have all those details and more in just a bit. Welcome back a fire erupted at a landfill in milpitas today. Take a look at the scene at the new be island landfill. The facility is located on the border with fremont and san jose that video was taken from interstate 80 and you can just see the large plumes of thick black smoke in that area. Firefighters explained that several large compressed trash products actually caught fire. They were able to contain that fire using large hose lines and that no structures thankfully were damaged. And firefighters were not hurt. Also the south bay police have arrested a man for murder after woman was stabbed to death in a san jose home sunday afternoon. Take a look at this man 56 yearold gregory hop was found at the scene and taken into custody. Officers conducting a welfare check at a home on el grande, a driveby Vista Del Mar found the victim. She was pronounced dead then and there her identity has not yet been released and hop has been booked into Santa Clara County jail. Police say that there are no outstanding suspects and the motive is still under investigation. Anybody with information should call police. The coronavirus hasnt been kind to car owners with more people staying at home to stop the spread of covid19 more cars are left unattended out on the streets so that makes them easy targets for thieves despite silent streets and nearly nonexistent traffic vehicle our cities are up across the country over a new york car break ins, went up by 63 and nearly 17 down in los angeles. Many Law Enforcement agencies in the u. S. Are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries this comes as Violent Crime has actually dropped dramatically nationwide during this pandemic. You may have been keeping their distance and staying home for months and you feel like youre ready to venture out but how do you do it safely and responsibly Melissa Raney has some tips in todays Health Minute. By now all 50 states have reopened to some degree in all experts are warning moving too fast could accelerate the covid19 pandemic many are wondering if its even safe to visit businesses. Remember to wear a mask frequently wash or sanitize your hands and any service you touch and stay 6 feet apart from others. Here are a few other tips, one dont go out like a normal day going from place to place limit your outings to one business to if you want to dine in a restaurant trying to get outside the virus circulates more enclosed spaces to make sure youre 6 feet from other tables and wash your hands before and after eating. 3 when headed to a beach or park read up on the current guidelines and restrictions, some places will only let you be there if you keep moving if its crowded find someplace else. You need to get a good sweat on at the gym. First make sure you are far away from others wipe down every machine or piece of equipment before and after you use it. Want to get a haircut or pedicure well its impossible to social distance with employees at places like this there are some things you can do 3 their safety protocols to ensure they are taking every step to eliminate risks for todays Health Minute im Melissa Raney. Some good advice. There. The World Health Organization is hitting pause on studying a truck sikora quinn is a potential covid19 treatment and its doing so because of safety concerns the decision was made after an observational study was published in the medicine journal the lancet on friday. It described how seriously ill hospitalized covid19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and couric when were more likely to die the w h o s director general says that an independent executive group is now reviewing the use of hydroxychloroquine in a solid area solidarity trial to find safe and Effective Therapeutics for covid19. Along with health, the pandemic has served a devastating blow to business. But a Silver LiningHome Delivery has become essential and one type of delivery that you may have that went by the wayside long ago is actually making a comeback in some parts of our country. Athena jones reports. Fresh fights and happening now. For doug wade owner of wades dairy in bridgeport connecticut marsh was a scary time with school shutting down and stay at home restrictions forcing many other clients to close their doors and we lost 50 of our business literally overnight, so he switched gears supplying Grocery Stores facing shortages and the schools ramped up programs to feed needy students stuck at home. His company regained some of the lost business then the phone started ringing for people looking for Home Delivery service to do this no we dont we did in the past. I but i think enough of these calls you start saying geez i wonder if this could be a viable where does so not to get the delivery service. He launched has been a hit with customers like Christina Strauss key in nearby fairfield its really been a big. Big boon for us because we were struggling with grocery delivery was just really eased a lot of anxiety and stress waves now delivers to 260 customers in some 30 towns across the state. And recently bought another truck. A hand grenade bottle that was a half a bottle. Being an old man is in ways blood. I was 7 or 8 years old. Clay noise of glass milk bottles banging up against the metal dividers in the wooden cases, this is something ill never forget. His great grandfather began making deliveries and a horse and buggy in 1893 people with time their meals around when the not man was coming after a century waves halted deliveries in 1992 as clients habits changed. Covid19 is shaking things up all over again and not just from weights. While National Numbers are scares producers and distributors across the country are reporting a surge in demand for Home Delivery. The doorstep delivery in Lancaster County pennsylvania serves more than 300 families a week. Another 300 or so on a waiting list and theyre hiring more staff to try to keep up with demand. We probably tripled delivery customers in about 3 or 4 weeks time. Until we kind of maxed out our capacity. Chateau Home Delivery outside kansas city, missouri also has a waiting list. They see the man rise some 230 since late march to more than 4,000 customers and have doubled their staff we purchase for new delivery trucks and created. Countless new route probably about 14 new throughout the metro over that period of time each Company Provides no Contact Delivery to promote social distancing would you like to have Home Delivery for tomorrow and it isnt just milk like the others we spoke to waive sells a variety of dairy and nondairy products, including yogurt, cheese eggs, fresh bread orange juice and the bacon would not be available and to and to me the companies are hopeful that Strong Demand will continue even after the pandemic suddenly in this business everything old is new again. Thats the theme of jones reporting dont go anywhere the return of live sports could be just weeks away and coming up tonight at 6. 45. Were going o talk about the latest moves by 2 pro leagues and more people are riding bikes in the u. S. And in recent years we have details on the spike coming coopedup americans are snapping up new bicycles are dusting off decades old bikes to say fit during quarantine the coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a boon for bike shops which have seen a surge in sales. Cities throughout the country including here in the bay area have shut down streets to cars inspiring many people to take bikes instead all around the World Bicycles are actually selling out. And some city officials are trying to take advantage of this growing trend by expanding bike lanes. The ongoing pandemic is keeping people at home and turning airports into literal ghost towns, americans travel less. Friday hurts declared bankruptcy with Industry Experts expecting the company to sell a large portion of its fleet rental Car Companies like hertz enterprise alamo avis budget and others routinely sell off cars usually here after service or about 2 years and then often selling these cars online with no haggle pricing and at a significant discount to other you score sellers most of the companys list, the cars for sale on their web sites where shoppers can search invent reason test drive the car shoppers can also rent to own a car. If you werent aware there were actually height restrictions to become a pilot in the air force it couldnt be shorter than 5 foot 4 taller than 6 foot 5. But now the air force is getting rid of those height requirements and removing that minimum requirement is an especially big win for women considering that the average high for women in their 20s. Its just under 5 foot 4 before now anyone who didnt meet that height requirement had to submit a waiver air force as in most type waivers were proved. But theres no way to know how many women would have applied if they didnt know about that waiver. And still ahead the mayor of lake tahoe is getting a lot of heat for keeping tourists away. Well have those details and a veteran is shedding light on the dark reality of veteran suicides were going to have details on a unique approach to help them out. Welcome back Santa Clara County is ramping up coronavirus testing kron fours rob fladeboe reports the expansion of both new and existing test sites that are focused on areas where theyre needed most. Santa clara county on monday opened new and expanded coronavirus testing at 6 locations across the county in an effnrt to increase Testing Capacity where its needed most says the Health Departments doctor marty fenster sheil last what helps us is to go to the places where we know we have cases. And we know that people are going to be exposed and we know that people are working in areas where maybe they can social distance. So its to me its more important on focusing on where pop up test sites are now up and running in san jose and Mountain View. The Mountain View side is in the ring starve park pool area at 2 one south ring store for avenue. Open today from 10 00am to 01 00pm and again on wednesdays from 09 00am to one pm in san jose the site is located at the la plus e to Tropicana Shopping Center parking lot, 1630 story road open friday from 10 00am to 02 00pm. Officials stress that essential workers in particular should get tested. As weve moved away from testing just