Clear and crisp start to the morning all over again. This view of senator tower is not looking too bright, but i think its just the shading of the shot because it is actually quite sunny out there right now we do have some haze overhead and thats a cold for it of the High Pressure ridge thats in place thats kind of keeping a lot of those pollutants we put up as we drive around right here in the bay area seal notice that haze today but abundant sunshine with that 30s 40s and even a few 50s on the map this morning berkeley right at 50 degrees oakland europe, 42 well 30s for livermore dublin conquered as well as all across the north bay fairfield our coldest of spots at 31 and petaluma nevado and santa rosa beach, a 34 to kick off this morning. So of course get that jacket ready to go as youre venturing outside you want to stay cozy out there this friday morning. Then this afternoon, yeah we got the sunshine and of course the 60s back to you. It is friday, so were hoping for friday light
Bay area counties are beginning to shut down before the official order from the state, local orders in santa clara, contra costa and 7 so counties it 10 00 tonight, in berkeley and alameda county, the shutdown order goes into effect at midnight. Marin county, restrictions in place on tuesday at noon. The orders are expected to remain in effect until january 4. It bands all indoor and Outdoor Dining but restaurant takeout orders are still allowed bars and wineries have to close along with hair and nail salons, people are being told to avoid all gatherings with anyone outside of their immediate households. More than 30,000 new confirmed cases yesterday in california, the highest one day total yet, and 5000 more than the previous day, statewide the number of deaths is close to 19,000 and the Positivity Rate has it 10 . The latest shutdowns, is a huge blow to many businesses that are already struggling, they are just plain frustrated and scared, many Business Owners told rob that today, he
Abruptly close today an east bay das office ready to investigate complaints on covid restrictions. Schools in new york city abruptly close day while local School Districts adjust their reopening plans. Why one district still wants to bring cases back. The annual Christmas Tree lighting was held in union square. Ill tell you why you probably didnt know about it. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. Tonight an east bay county is about to get tough when it comes to following new covid safety restrictions with cases spiking in Contra Costa County. Yes, a task force is ready to investigate and fine businesses not following the rules. Cornell barnard is getting the information tonight. Reporter burger loft, a surge in covid cases has put Contra Costa County in the purple tier. Employees know the rules. Make sure theyre wearing masks. Wash their hands 200 times a day. Reporter not every business plays by the rules. The Contra
Afterwards is, well, just what the Christmas Season is all about. Early today starts right now good morning im valerie castro. Glad youre starting your week with us im Frances Rivera the start of this week brings new hope the u. S. May soon see the approval of a coronavirus vaccine, but as the country anxiously waits, cases and deaths continue to climb as of today, there have been over 14. 8 million infections, and over 283,000 deaths, according to an nbc news tally. The pandemic isnt stopping pope francis from spreading an uplifting message this Holiday Season at his sunday blessing, the pontiff said the Christmas Season provides a sign of hope in this difficult time his words come as most of california enters a new virus lockdown nbcs Meagan Fitzgerald has the latest. Valerie, good morning millions of californians are waking up to some of the most restrictive measures weve seen since the beginning of the pandemic all while state officials do what they can to try to stop hospitals fro
Flames. A lot of smoke in that area. Topper five was overhead, the fire sent up a column of thick black smoke, it was seen for miles. Seven street between fay on east alma avenue have been shut down. Pg e and santa clara Emergency Responders are also on the scene. No reports of any injuries. Traffic alert on the peninsula. A big rig overturned on interstate 280. It flipped over at about 6 30 this morning as it was heading north. It for stay shut down of the two right lanes. Chp is asking drivers to avoid the area. To our coronavirus coverage. Statewide in the last 24 hours there were more than 22,000 new cases. The Positivity Rate now over 7 . Hospitalization rate taking a huge day today jump, more than 9500 patients are in the hospital. Governor newsom is responding with a region by region crackdown. We are live in san jose with where things stand right now. Reporter here in the south bay we are keeping a close eye on this graph. This shows the number of icu bed at least high availabi