Else it looks almost identical. If you like this pattern, enjoy. If you dont, then we are in trouble. We will have low clouds coming in, that is nothing new there. They are already there, it really interrupt did over the Sacramento Valley. They were a little more northeast california and also in the northern california. What we are looking for will be more of the same. It is a summer pattern. It is warm to hot inland. 50s on the temperatures right now. San jose is xt, but 56 in the city and also in livermore. Is there breeze . Yes. Is it crazy . No. Saying that we have seen for a long time. When the fog retreats will be sunny and nice, inland it will be warm or hot, thunderstorms over the mountains, and theyre not going anywhere today. Good morning sir, on a tuesday morning. Good morning. Right now, we dont have a lot going on. I do want to show you that traffic is doing pretty well at the bay bridge toll plaza and we do see traffic moving along very nicely as you drive into San Francisco so if you have been wondering, i dont want any backup at all right now would be the time. We are also looking at interstate 880 and that traffic is moving along very nicely. We are off to a pretty good start and misplaces. Lets go back to the headlines. My company today, from dr. Mark kelly, that the States Health and Human Services secretary, he is expected to talk about ways that testing can be expanded. So far, 7. 3 million californians have been tested for the virus. Dr. Galli says to stop the spread of the virus, we have to work even harder. There are 4. 3 million covid19 cases in the u. S. Right now. Almost double the amount in brazil which has the second highest amount. 140 up to 8000 americans have died from the virus topped 1000 every day. Here in california, 463,000 people have tested positive including 8500 who died. Governor newsom is particularly worried about the Central Valley. Greg lee has more on that. Reporter after a major surge, governor gavin newsom said the hospitalization rate had slowed over the past two weeks. The icu increase dropped from 39 to 7 . It declined in the rate of growth. It is not where we need to be. But it is progress indeed. But more progress needs to be made. Reporter the governor spoke from diamond nets in stockton, it is a new hot spot where rates are well above the state average of 7. 5 . 10. 7 in fresno, tulare and stanislaw, the higherend, 17. 7 positivi reporter he said it is disproportionately impacting essential workers and the latino community. Part of the message delivered in spanish, the state is allocating 52 million of federal funding to the Central Valley to help with the surge. To improve our isolation protocols, or quarantine protocols, our testing protocols and to enhance our healthcare workers. Reporter despite some signs of progress, a grim statistic continues to go the wrong way. The average daily number of people dying from the virus is now 109. Up from 91 last week. All the pain and suffering these family members are going through is testament to a different reality. Please, lets wake up to that reality. Reporter 37 counties are now on the state coronavirus watchlist. Those counties make up about 93 of the states population. Happening today, u. S. Attorney general william barr is scheduled to testify before the house judiciary committee. He is expected to face questions about the crackdown on protests across the country that followed George Floyds killing including sending federal officers to portland, oregon. In his statement, he said he has acted independently of President Trump. He accused the democrats on the committee for wanting to discredit him. Today is expected to be day 62 of demonstrations in portland, oregon. Last blank, protesters breached a fence around the federal courthouse and shot fireworks at officers. Federal agents fired back with tear gas, flash bangs, and pepper balls. The mayors of six u. S. Cities are now appealing to congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy federal agents to cities that dont want them. And oakland councilman says that counsel will begin take any lawful and necessary steps to protect against harm caused by federal officers. There are serious concerns that the Trump Administration masons and federal agents after last weekends protest at the alameda courthouse. About 200,000 damage was done to the building. That includes setting a fire, breaking windows and damaging some of the 90yearold doris. You are not invited here. We do not want you to come here. And we will do what we can to prevent you from coming here. He didnt say what the steps might be. Federal officers have been sent to several cities where there has been some street violence, but critics say the presence of those agents is doing more to stoke the violence and to curtail it. Some bay area labor unions are calling for money to be taken away from local Police Department. A coalition of labor groups gathered outside the office of said risk San FranciscoPolice Officer situation. Including africanamericans and latinos. People are being killed on the streets every day by Police Officers, that dont know how to deal with people with mental disabilities. So they come into a situation very gung and usually it turns out pretty bad. San Francisco Mayor london breed has already promised to redirect money from the Police Department to the citys underserved communities. The fourth day of tributes to the late george congressman john lewis gets underway in the nations capital. It is happening right now. This is a live picture in the Capitol Rotunda right now. The body of john lewis lying in state. A historic celebration of john lewis his life in service. Reporter Laura Blanchard is in washington and says colleagues and public say farewell. Reporter where he served more than three decades. A solemn ceremony honoring the life and legacy of congressmen and civil rights leader, john lewis. His body lying in state in the rotunda of the u. S. Capital, the first African American bestowed with the high honor. Even though the world around him gave him every cause or bitterness, he stubbornly treated everyone with respect and love. Reporter his flag draped cactus casket taken outside. All visitors are required to wear masks and remain socially distant with mourners urged to bid farewell virtually. But some, like this veteran, saying they had to come in person. I always pay tribute to great americans and john lewis is definitely, he is one of those. Reporter public viewing will last through tuesday then his body will be taken to atlanta for a final celebration and burial on thursday. Joe biden, the democratic president ial candidate was joined by his wife, dr. Jill biden, paying their respects to john lewis, placing her hands on their hearts and pausing to say goodbye. In the meantime, President Trump made it clear he will not be going to capitol hill to pay last respects to john lewis. The president ordered white house flags to fly at half staff on the day john lewis died, but other than that, he has avoided any reference to the congressmans death. Happening today, for the first time in its 112 year history, a woman will take command of the u. S. Army reserve. Lieutenant general jody daniels has served in the army and its reserves for 35 years. She has a doctorate in computer science, she will take over the top Army Reserve Job at a time when 20 of its members are women. And the regular army, they are to 16 of the population. So congratulations to her. Time is 4 10, glad to see both pam and steve, and steve, im just going to let you say what you know youre going to say. Some people on the coast might say, we would like a little more sign, some people in lent might say they would like a cooler, but for the majority it has been pretty nice. Theres just no change. You know what, i dont see change going all the way out till about the 10th of august. Everything is very, very quiet. If you like this weather, just enjoy it. Thats what we have and thats what we are going to get. There is always some daytoday changes, northeast county, chester had a big thunderstorm, it doesnt mean there werent any over the sierra. I think they were a very strong there. I know there was some hail reports. It is nice to hot. They point was 92, fairfield 91, morgan hill 88, san jose 80 and santa rosa again, they ran a nice 79 degrees. Coastal overcast drizzle, afternoon sun, breezy, a little change, if any. Nice to mild to warm to hot depending on your proximity to the coast or near the bay it is pretty good. 655, patchy low clouds, a little bit of an onshore breeze, same for concord and napa airport, the onshore delta breeze is still kicking in. 50s and 60s on the temperatures. Even on the mild side on the lowes kenwood is 51, bodega bay 52, petaluma checks in at a nice 53. Look for temperatures with that fog retreating, at clearlake it will be 100. Everywhere else, we are sandwiching between the high and the low with very little change one way or the other. It is just a pattern that is not moving much. Soft 90s there in concord and livermore as i like to say. Temperatures not changing, maybe a little warmer in lent, that would be it. Millions of americans could be affected if unemployment payments are cut considerably. Coming up, republican lawmakers divided during heated negotiations over Coronavirus Relief. Plus, we have not seen a president ial election season like this one. The bay Area Reaction to the very virtual way that political candidates are going after dollars and votes. Were living in uncertain times, but as californians well get through this together. If your income has been reduced or youve lost your job or your Health Insurance, covered california is here. We can help you find the Health Insurance you need to protect you and your loved ones. And, you may even get financial help to pay for your Health Insurance. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, visit coveredca. Com to learn more or enroll today. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, we were desperately sourcing thfrom all over the world. People were making face coverings from scarves, bandanas and bits of fabric. Now there are plenty of masks but some people dont want to wear them. Come on mask up america. Welcome back to mornings on 2. It is 4 15 and there is still no agreement in congress over another Coronavirus Relief package. Republicans are pushing a plan that would include another 1200 payment to most americans. It would also reduce the extra federal unemployment benefit from 600 a week to 200 but democrats say now is not the time to reduce benefits. Just like in march with the cares act, Senate Republicans have authored another bold framework to help our nation. Reporter last week was a slow moving train wreck on the republican side. It couldnt have come at a worse time and it will cause immense and potentially irrevocable damage to our country. It would cost 1 trillion. The price tag of the democrats plan is about three times that. Now california lawmakers are considering a 100 billion economics stimulus plan for the state. That plan will allow the state treasurer to issue tax vouchers that supporters say could raise billions of dollars. The state would let the taxpayers repay their taxes at a slight discount. There are just five weeks left in the years legislative session. They are scheduled to adjourn on august 31st after having abandoned most of this years legislative sessions due to fears of spreading the virus. Health experts say that by the end of this year, and americanmade Coronavirus Vaccine could be widely available. Now the drug Company Moderna is working on it. Dr. Anthony fauci is optimistic that it is being tested now on 30,000 volunteers and 89 locations around the u. S. It is the worlds biggest Coronavirus Vaccine study. We are all on the front lines and can be easily affected by it so doing our part to eradicate it is very important to me. There are more than 150 potential vaccines being developed around the world, pfizer is another u. S. Drug company entering the final testing phase before seeking approval from the fda. And the fda has asked banded its list of what they are calling unsafe Hand Sanitizer is. There are now almost 90 sanitizers that may contain methanol also known as a wood alcohol. It is toxic if you interested or absorb it in your skin. It is used in antifreeze, it can cause blindness, heart problems, even death. President trump appears to be embracing the idea of wearing a mask. He wore a facial covering yesterday on a tour of a Bio Technical lab in north carolina. It was the second time this month we have seen the president wearing a mask in public. The lab he visited received a quarter billion dollars in government funding to expand the manufacturing capabilities. There is a change in plans for the first president ial debate. The university of notre dame decided not to host the event over concerns about the coronavirus. Instead, the debate will take place september 29th at Case Western Reserve University in cleveland, ohio. It is set for october 15th in miami. The third will be a week later in nashville, tennessee. The coronavirus is forcing pope political campaigns to change their strategies. Online meetings may be the closest anyone gets to candidates. You can stand six feet away from a Door Hardware must be respect full of the person. Otherwise theyre still peer to peer texting and Digital Advertising but it is definitely a very different environment of the pandemic. We are still thinking what this campaign is going to look like. We are doing the virtual phone banks. Both the democrat and rebel, and Republican Conventions will be very different. Pam and steve, if you havent ducked outside it, and i know its too early, but it feels good outside. It is just a perfect temperature. Cool is right pam. Nice, cool air coming in. Im telling you, if i had time, i would go down my lows. I think the last 10 days they have been 55 and 56 every morning. Overcast and the high temperatures have been about 70, 78. Not complaining, its just that the pattern has not changed that much. We do have pretty good thunderstorm to buddy up in the mountains again. There were some big thunderstorms up towards northern Sacramento Valley andover tahoe again. It is a summer pattern. Big fog bank, coast, 60s and 70s around the bay, some low clouds and sunny than inland sunny, depending on if you dont get any low clouds or anything then it is going to be 90s to almost 100 at clearlake and vacaville. 50s and 60s on your temperatures here, some low 50s a lot of mid50s. Danville is a 55 and everyone else is very close. A little warmer toward hayward, 58 and 59. Theres just a standoff, if you will, they are just not budgeting and there are signs that may be the low might even be a little stronger here as we head towards parts of august and it will keep us in this very similar pattern. If you like it, enjoy, if you dont, i just dont see any change at least for a while. The pandemic is creating a Financial Hardship for millions of americans and still ahead, the impact it is having on the Real Estate Market and why could be bad news for renters. Plus, the new program in the south bay to provide potentially lifechanging Financial Assistance for young people who have aged out of the foster system. Starting off with some fleetwood mac. Go your own way. Richard meyer, thanks for the request. You can go your own way. Send me a song, will you . Facebook, twitter, instagram. Use the hashtag, ktvu. We are going to go this way. Happening today, the announcement of the primetime jones will host the online nominations announcement honoring the best in television. Jimmy kimmel will host the actual emmy awards ceremony september 20th. It will be the first Major Entertainment award show since the beginning of the pandemic. The nominations for the amines will be announced at 8 30 this morning. The coronavirus pandemic is expanding the gap in the Housing Market thanks to a record low Interest Rate amount. Americans in the middle of the housing sale boom after an early dip in coronavirus sales, americans bought the million homes. But at the same time, millions more are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Last month alone, more than 12 million americans say they couldnt pay their rent. And without massive federal relief now, the x would say it is about to get a whole lot worse. You have the end of the federal unemployment benefits, the end of the federal moratorium come the expiration of the state moratorium, if you look at the numbers of evictions that could be filed in the next four months, there is no correlation. Theres nothing on record that looks like this. One forecast estimates as many as 12 Million People will be evicted or served with papers by october. All right pam, i will pick up from here. Santa clara county officials launched the nations first universal basic Income Program for foster youth. It is for young adults no longer eligible for assistance when they turn the age of 24 and they transition out of the extended foster care. It is a Pilot Program that gives 72 transitioning foster youth 1000 each month for a year. The total cost . 900,000 from the countys general fund. That early boost of a 1000 stipend a month, basically a gets parlayed into a much Better Future for them. They stay out of our system and it will save the county millions of dollars in the long run. Unlike food stamps, there are no requirements on how to spend that money. If this Pilot Program works, the board may consider expanding it to other special needs groups. Think what we could do for our families. Think what we could do for Mental Health response for youth. Families and martin is demanding a juvenile Detention Center shutdown and support another site to stay open. And more followed within the vallejo Police Department over a key piece of evidence in an officer involved shooting. Were living in uncertain times, but as californians well get through this together. If your income has been reduced or youve lost your job or your Health Insurance, covered california is here. We can help you find the Health Insurance you need to protect you and your loved ones. And, you may even get financial help to pay for your Health Insurance. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, visit coveredca. Com to learn more or enroll today. How Much Research have we done into this. More and more people are confronting the local business owners. The very uncomfortable position for people at a south bay shop caught on camera. Plus. We need good information as parents regarding what the School District is going to offer our children. Some bay area parents banding together creating learning pods for their kids this fall, weiss some are warning this idea could create an entirely new problem. Thank you for joining us and welcome to mornings on 2. Im dave clark