Containment. Were wrapping it up. At least theyre trying to. Firefighters want to completely surround the fire zone before the Holiday Weekend brings a change in the weather. This fire did its greatest damage when humidities were low and temperatures were high. Exactly the weather conditions forecast for this coming weekend. These next 12 to 24 hours is very crucial for to us get in there and get as much work as we can done. No one wants to see this fire kick up again. Bill is optimistic that the worst is over. I assume they have it under control. The neighbor who lost two buildings on his property but saved his home isnt afraid of the weather change. He says it is just part of living here. It will be 105. It was 105, 6, when its burning. Its hot. Worry about fire danger. Its nothing new to us. Weary crews are ready to jump back in but they hope they dont have to. Abc7 news. And Spencer Christian joins us now. What are firefighters facing in the next few days . This just looks ominous.
Ive got another one for you. 25 million of us were indeed out and about over the last two weeks and that is a big increase. Its not back to normal but we are coming out of the total lockdown. Dead on arrival. Thats the speakers 3 trillion spending plan. It would have encouraged staying at home. It would have bailed out the Postal Service. It would not have provided any Liability Protection for businesses. It was a votebuying scheme. Thats my opinion. Thank heaven its dead. Now this. Fed chair powell is speaking right now. This is the man who is in charge of printing money so whatever he says is important and it can move the markets. Edward lawrence is with us. Whats the headlines, edward . Reporter yeah, stu, the Federal Reserve chairman saying right now we are in the worst recession since world war ii. He says that this is a severe decline of Economic Activity and that job gains over the past decade have been erased. He says the coronavirus is the largest shock in history. Hes talking
California is reporting the most yet in a single day. This is serious. Never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. The pandemic is compounding the crisis in one San Francisco neighborhood. A new report finds a stunning 285 jump in homeless tents in San Franciscos tenderloin. J. R. Stone is in the news room to explain what is behind a jaw dropping increase. The bottom line here, there are more homeless folks in San Francisco in general and it can now be seen more than ever. The more crowded the streets get, i think just the more dangerous it can be for everyone. San francisco fire chief jeanine mickelson is voicing Major Concerns when it comes to this not only the rise in the citys Homeless Population but where those individuals are coming from. Unhoused folks coming in from out of town and basically trying to get themselves on a list for housing. Some are being released from jail and coming here. I know couple kids from stockton, lee co
Moon shine still glistening on the bay this morning. Temperatures 47 to 52 in my 1hour day planner. Notice that by noon were warmer than average except for the coast mid 60s and rest of us at the 80s and 90s and still some 80s around at 7 00. Pretty warm evening. Even hotter tomorrow in some neighborhood. Ill have that coming up next. Back to you. Governor newsom is expected to announce guidelines today for beginning phase two of reopening the state tomorrow. But most of the bay area wont be starting phase two. Only napa and solana county plans to start. Santa clara, contra costa, marin will not. The numbers are still going up. The number of deaths are still going up. We have not lowered the curve. We have to be mindful of that and we have to be responsible when we look at various industries back. Governor newsom says we still have a long road to a full reopening and a full recovery and he says it will take a lot longer than people are saying. The governor is expected to speak at noon
Homeless tents popping up all across San Francisco and the fire chief has Major Concerns about it. San francisco did it so well our Contact Tracing program is going straight wide. How one local librarian is tracking down coronavirus cases. So many people working from home, but is your company spying on you . Big swings in the seven day. Well talk heat, cooldown, and showers. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Announcer now your health, your safety, this is abc 7 news. Take longer than i think a lot of people think. Its going to take a lot longer than people are saying. While california will begin entering phase two, the bay area will not. Only napa and solano counties will allow certain additional businesses to open under state guidelines. The numbers of deaths are still going up and we have not lowered the curve. Governor newsom offered new Financial Relief to Property Owners delaying deadlines while the state works with counties to waive penalties. Many people struggling to make e