From over. In fact, its only beginning. We have learned that within the past 24 hours, there was a 105 increase in patients admitted to the icu. During that same time period, a nearly 40 jump in hospitalizations. That is fueling a push tonight to get even more medical equipment into the state. And all of that coming as the u. S. Reaches a very grim milestone. More than 2,000 people have now died in the u. S. From coronavirus. Just thursday, there were 1,000 deaths. A startling jump in just two days. Lets begin our Team Coverage with nbc bay areas marianne favro. Governor newsom toured a south bay company and theres a new plan that could help a lot of people. Reporter thats right, terry. Before coronavirus, bloom energy was making fuel cells. But now employees have switched gears entirely, and they are now refurbishing ventilators. Now, dozens of those ventilators are on their way to hospitals across the state. Governor gavin newsom says with covid19 sending more californians into inten
Next hour. This is our break and opportunity to get things done before it heats up later today. Mike, you have an update for the bay bridge. I do. Mid span, shows slowing over here coming up the incline. The traffic streaming over toward the tunnel at yorba buena island. So far thats the only slowing we see at the toll plaza approach stphraofp thanks, mike. A live look at the airport. Starting today a new spot for rideshare pickups at the domestic terminal. An attempt to ease some of the congestion at sfo before the Summer Travel season kicks in. Ali wolf is live with a look at the changes which actually might cause a bit of confusion. Right, ali . Reporter yeah, laura, it definitely could cause confusion. It affects drivers for Rideshare Companies and also passengers. Instead of getting picked up down here at a curb, passengers are now going to have to walk across the skybridge behind me and to the roof of the domestic hourly parking garage. That is the new pickup area starting this m
On monday when a suspected drink driver hit him and then took off. Lam had massive head injuries. Paramedics took him to the hospital where he died that afternoon. The suspect crashed his car a few blocks away and ran inside his apartment. Thats where San Jose Police arrested him there. They say 22yearold solomon friese surrendered to officers without a fight. The victimsthe victim was remembered as a kindhearted happy person. He was always happy, smiling. Made people feel comfortable. The hardest part about this is knowing he is gone, you know . No matter what, he is part of us, he touched our hearts. Reporter the Fraternity Brothers will be fundraising all week. They have a big event planned at the 4th street pizza place. This is on thursday night at dinnertime. Back to you. Kiet, tell us how much money has been raised for the family so far. Reporter they have set up a go fund me page. As last check its nearly 18,000. Live in downtown san jose, kiet do, kpix 5. Thank you. Well, youre
Fans invited to see the games there. City official suggest using public transportation. Get there is early too for that first pitch at 5 07. Police do plan to enforce a zero tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol or drugs at the plaza. But it should be quite the party at the civic center today. And the weather is going to cooperate. The weather is going to be nice. They have a cold front just moved through there but tonight, looks like the weather is going to be great. We are going to see a lot of sunshine coming our way today. But for them, yeah, should be clear and breezy this evening. The temperatures are going to stay cool as we head in toward the game if there is a game 7, temperatures of about 60 degrees. So yeah, some nice weather the next couple nights of the world series. 45 degrees in santa rosa. Frank is making notes that it looks like his tie. Is that right . Is that really orange . I just temperatures this afternoon are going to be nice. Plan on about 76 in livermore. 7