Silicon valley. Reporter we have seen the return in a committed capacity of the tech shuttle buses that were so ubiquitous before the pandemic. Even as companies have scuttled plans to require employees to return to the office in person. There return before the omicron variant rewrote the old rules began was an indication that we were nearing the end of the pandemic. While the buses are still rolling, ticket companies that fueled the phenomena in the first place have hit the brakes on largescale plans to return to the office. Before the pandemic, people thought work had to take place in an office. After the pandemic, we were forced to work from home. The future is going to be a combination of both. Reporter google was planning to return to the office and early january. Apple was eyeing a february return. Both companies have since canceled the plans indefinitely. Only facebook is planning to return to person in march. We have been humbled by covid so many times. 4 dr. Peter chin hong says the emergence of new variants have made it difficult to map a course through the pandemic, but predicts that eventually the coronavirus, like the common cold or flu, will become manageable and less disruptive. I predict there will be enough population level immunity from a domination of vaccines, boosting, and natural infection, that it will be a huge force field in the area, and keep cases low. Reporter in the meantime, the collective response have lacked clarity and common sense. We go to ballparks in stadiums and arenas by the thousands, but our Office Buildings are largely deserted, and schools disrupted by the threat of shutdowns. The virus is allowed to mutate and we wont get anywhere. Reporter hes only worked sporadically in the Convention Industry since the pandemic first struck. It will take a lot more than buses to bring his business back to life. As soon as omer con came, everything shut down again, either canceled or postponed. Reporter business analysts say these changes, like the virus itself, wont simply disappear. Once things settle down, they predict bunnies will adopt a mixed approach, with people working from home and occasionally in the office. In mountain view, devin fehely, kpix 5. New numbers from the Labor Department , 4. 3 million americans quit their jobs in december. Experts say workers seem are confident they can find new jobs. In november, employers posted 10. 9 million openings him out near a record high. Worker shortages continue in Industries Including manufacturing, education, and restaurants. While street started february in the green. The dow adding 270 points. The nasdaq was up 106, and the s p gained 30 points. Governor newsom has issued a Safety Certificate for pg e, which would enable the Utility Company to use money from a state fund to help cover future liability. This comes as, fire investigators reported pg e equipment sparked the dixie fire. Opponents say this is a , quote, license to burn. They are looking for a pathway towards reform. That pathway is not towards getting pg e free passes. It is not allowing pg e to cause the largest fires year after year, season after season. The group reclaim our power includes wildfire survivors and organizations that promote environmental justice. A former ucla lecture was arrested after making threats against university. Classes were canceled today as a precaution. Matthew harris was tracked down in boulder, colorado. There was a standout before he surrendered. He emailed a document and posted video threatening violence against ucla. We identified dozens of references to violence, stating things such as killing, death, murder, shootings, bombs, schoolyard massacre, and phrases like burn and attack boulder outside of the university. Harris had previously sent messages threatening to kill a professor. Ucla was not the only campus impacted by violent threats. Students across several historically black colleges were awakened by the news that their campus had faced a bomb scare. For some, this isnt the first time this week. This is crazy, on the 1st day of black history month. Its a very evil act. We are reminded that whole universities have an exceptionally resilient committee. Given the timing and frequency of the threats, they want to see the threats treated as hate crimes. Oakland city officials will consider commemorating the legacy of oscar grant by marking his birthday, february 27, as oscar grant day in the city. He was killed by a Police Officer back in 2009. His death sparked a National Conversation about racism and police violence. It is also cited as one of the many Police Killings of people of color that helped ignite the black lives matter movement. Oscar grant day would also recognize the activism of grants mother in the wake of his death. As we kick of black history month, oakland representative barbara lee is now in the spotlight as the subject of a new documentary premiering this week. The 75yearold democrat is the highestranking African American woman in congress, and we spoke with her about the film that chronicles her life and her career. I was a student at Mills College as a young mother on welfare with two kids, who is working in the community, with the black panther party, making sure people have something to eat. Social justice, thats always just been part of who i am. Reporter barbara lee speaking truth to power looks at the life and career of the congresswoman from east bay. This is an essential step in correcting the injustices of the failed war on drugs, mainly the Racial Disparities in marijuana arrests and incarceration. Reporter a host of current and former colleagues eagerly spoke with the director for the film, but lee was more reluctant. They approached me many times. She is a wonderful filmmaker, first of all, but also, she is very persistent. We have 90 of my life public, and i have to accept that because this is what i want to do in terms of public service, but lord knows that the 2 that is personal is personal and private. Reporter she found herself under the microscope after 9 11, when she cast the only congressional vote against an authorization of military force she felt was far too broad. Central to democracy is the right to dissent. She was right. It was important that her community understood the enormous risk she took in standing up for peace and justice. Reporter the film shows her engaging with that community. The pandemic, she flew home to her district every weekend. We make those connections. We intersect all our policies in a way where people in my district understand what affects one, it affects all. People dont see her as a congresswoman. They see her as a friend, an advocate, someone who stands up for them. Continue to speak out. Reporter i am david daniel in hollywood. Barbara lee speaking truth to power debuts on the stars channel today. The festival is back after a covert cancellation in january. The first friday celebrations will return this friday. The festival coordinator says it is time for oakland to come together again. Februarys event will feature turf street dancers, art, a fashion show my musical performances, and more. The theme this month is black love. Whoopi goldberg sparks criticism for saying the holocaust is not about raised. How she is responding to the backlash. The climate changes threatening the future of the Winter Olympics. What beijing is doing to keep the venues covered in snow. Chilean gang members targeting one of the richest communities in the bay area. The techniques these criminals are using to steal thousands of dollars in property actress Whoopi Goldberg is apologizing for saying the holocaust was not about race. Elyse preston has more on the comment that sparked the controversy. Mac Whoopi Goldberg says she got it wrong. Words matter, and mine are no exception. I regret my comments as i said, and i stand corrected. Reporter she apologized on tuesdays episode of the view for her comments on the holocaust. The holocaust is not about race. No. Its not about race. Its about mans inhumanity to man. Her back the remarks came during a discussion monday on the view about a Tennessee School boards removal of the graphic novel from the eighth grade curriculum. They banned the Pulitzer Prize winning book about the not seek death camps, citing nudity and profanity. Others at the table, along with critics, pointed out that the did see jewish people as an inferior race. On the late show with stephen colbert, she tried to explain herself. Is a black person, i think of race as being something that i can see. Reporter she says she should have said the holocaust is about both, mans immunity to man and race. It is indeed about race, because hitler and the considered to be an inferior race. Reporter she added that the jewish people around the world have always had her support, and that will never waver. Elyse preston, cbs news, new york. The head of the holocaust there is a critical shortage heading into the Winter Olympics. There is just not a lot of snow. In preparation for the games, china has used more than 100 snow machines to create ideal conditions for athletes. It is expected to use more than 49 million gallons of water, that will eventually be turned into olympics no. It is a problem at other Winter Olympics as well. The half pipe was melting while we were competing on it. They were spring chemicals to try to get it to stay in shape. The manmade snow is amazing. You have to be really aggressive with how you ride. Now in the 2010 vancouver olympics, a similar situation occurred when helicopters were used to transport snow from higher altitudes. The worlds First Electric passenger plane is almost ready to take off. The plane was developed by the israeli company, and its first prototype debuted in 2019. The Company Calls this aircraft alice. It has been going through load speed taxi tests in seattle since december. Their ceo says it may be weeks away from its first flight. The internet is going crazy for this popular word game, and so is the new york times. The newspaper says it purchased the game for a price he describes in the low seven figures. The Games Developers are working with the times to make sure everything transfers to their site smoothly, and add that for now it will remain free to new and existing players. I have yet to start. This is a day and people have been waiting for. Girl scout cookies are back. Up and running on february 14. Y that is always a challenge when you go to the grocery store. You see the little girls, sir, will you purchase cookies, please. You cant say no. Thin mints, obviously. Tagalongs, obviously. Are those the Peanut Butter ones . As. And then some i was. Unless you freeze the thin mints. So good. With a bit of ice cream. There is a new flavor that is moores. They sent a box to the newsroom and they disappeared very quickly last week. Did not stand a chance. You could leave out dog cable and it would be gone, lets be fair. Is that what it was . Squirrel off of the road in a newsroom. It may as well be a college dorm. You would think we were starving. Lets take a look at what is happening weatherwise. Both hands on the wheel for the next couple of days with the wind. It is Strong Enough to move you around on the road. The sustained wind 16 to 17 Miles Per Hour right now. Even at the higher elevations, 35 to 40 mileperhour range. And that is not that strong for the highest elevations, but the wind will pick back up again tomorrow, and even late tonight. The gusty offshore wind, because of this area of High Pressure over the pacific is pushing closer and closer to the coast, and forcing the air to go faster and faster. The wind advisory continues until 9 00 a. M. On thursday, but it is the next 24 hours that we will see the strongest wind. They will relax once the sun goes down tomorrow night. There is even a high wind warning in the red shaded areas above 2000 feet. That is where you will get the gusts in the 60 to 70 mileper hour range. The rest of the advisory, 2230 mileperhour wind, dust silver 35 Miles Per Hour. East bay and north bay valleys, 15 to 25 Miles Per Hour, gusts up to about 35. It is Strong Enough to get your attention, but only one damage report so far in san jose. Downed trees will be a possibility. Power outages possible. Not quite as strong as what we had a little over a week ago. We are good across the board today with airquality. Good again tomorrow. Pretty good thursday. As the wind dies down, the haze will return to the horizon. The pollen count will be a bit of a concern over the next few days. Ash, alder, and juniper are the top three. Right on their heels is a cedar pollen. Mediumhigh category thursday. The wind is efficient at dispersing plenty of pollen across the bay area. A beautiful sunset towards the golden gate bridge. This wind has backed off a bit. Temperatures mostly mid 60s. Pacifica just short of 60 degrees. Mid 60s in santa rosa with the downslope offshore wind. Currently, temperatures are still in the low 60s in santa rosa. 60 at sfo. 61 degrees for oakland in hayward. We will fall down mostly to the low to mid 40s tomorrow morning. More sheltered spots, you have a chance to drop down into the upper 30s, but generally the wind will stir the atmosphere around and keep temperatures from falling too far. High temperatures tomorrow above normal, and the 60s. We will zoom in for a closer look. Though 60s along the coast. Though 60s around the south end of the bay and into the santa clara valley, because of the strong wind stirring around the atmosphere and dispersing the warmth. Everyone is on an even playing field. The coolest spots top out in the upper 50s. Temperatures around the bay, load even mid 60s. Low to mid 60s across the board. Cooler temperatures for lake county. Temperatures near the bay dont change much as we had through the next 7 days. Abb warmup for San Francisco and oakland, but more noticeable in. San jose climbs from the low 60s tomorrow to the upper 60s sunday, monday, tuesday. A similar warmup for the east bay and north bay. The windiest today will be tomorrow. The wind will die down late in the day. Then thursday, friday, saturday, sunday, the wind should not be a problem, which is great news for people heading down to pebble beach. I am allen martin. Coming up all new at 6 00, chilean gang members linked to several home breakins and one bay area community. The warning out from police. Plus a rash of traffic fatalities in the city of san jose. The alarming pace that could top last years historic high. What is being done to keep people safe . Lunar new Year Celebrations are in full swing across the bay area, as one city is set to make an official apology to the chineseamerican community for past wrongs. The news at 6 00 comes up in about af seasons, san mateo native and nfl superstar tom brady is hanging up his cleats. Kpix 5s max darrow with the reporter tom brady officially calling it quits after an historic nfl career, with seven super bowl rings. Many say he is the g. O. A. T. Greatest of all time. Before he suited up as number 12 for the new England Patriots and tampa bay buccaneers, tom brady proudly wore number 12 for the Serra High School padres in the 90s. Mike was one of many coaches he had along the way. He is so caring for what Serra High School and what it did for him. Everyone tells me i have a pretty strong arm. Im pretty accurate with it. I think i need to work on my speed a bit , but hopefully that will come in time. Pretty good work ethic, so i think i get the job done. He wanted to be the best at whatever he did, and that shows in what he has been able to accomplish at this point. Reporter tom brady played his last game in a padres uniform in 1994, but the longtime varsity football coach forgot a his roots. He never left who he was as a humble character an individual that loves who he is from, and his family. He never strayed from that. Reporter rady and tried in the Serra High School hall of fame has remained close to his alma mater. The student athletes say brady checked in on the football team, and even gave him a pep talk before a big game. He says to go out there and play like we are padres. Reporter the brady connection continues to inspire. Just to know that someone from where we started can go to such amazing heights where he is and finish of his career like that gives us hopes that we can do the same. Reporter to coach walsh, brady leaves a legacy that will last a lifetime and Serra High School , as a player, a person, and a pottery. Is Lasting Impact here, it will last forever. Reporter in san mateo, max darrow, kpix 5. Right now on kpix 5 , streaming on cbs news bay area , the bay area roars in the lunar new year. The explosive celebrations underway to welcome in the year of the tiger. Strong wind in the forecast once again tomorrow. I track the hour by hour gusts in your first alert forecast. What is going on in san jose . The city is seeing a ration traffic fatalities it is on pace to break a new record. Chilean gang members targeting a bay area neighborhood. How they are able to break in and take off with thousands of dollars worth of property within minutes. We start with cities across the bay area celebrating lunar new year. The celebrations, San Francisco is set to make an official apology to the chinese american community. Kpix 5s kenny choi has more on how the city is welcoming in the year of the tiger. Reporter the San Francisco board of supervisors passed a resolution late this afternoon most of the city will now make a formal apology for its past transgressions and racist policies against the Chinese Community here in San Francisco. Today was more of a celebration of the new year and what is ahead. The sounds and sights of a new year, with touches of gold and red for hope, joy, and an optimistic comeback. In 2022, year of the tiger, chinatown in San Francisco will roar back okay tiger. Reporter line back stronger like a red tiger, that is what businesses are hoping for. We are still anticipating people to come back to my but i dont think it will be like the way it was prepandemic for at least another 3 to 4 years. Reporter on the streets, red envelopes passed from one to another for good luck, happiness, and health. Jessica and her husband brought their young son to experience a part of the chinese culture. We want to make the most of the fact that we have the celebration going on. Reporter politicians perfected their chinese as best they could, and now are poised to officially apologize for the citys past discriminatory policies. T
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