We spoke to Business Owners in the potential black out zone. And joins us from oakland. We were actually right here in the neighborhood around this time last year. Talking to you about the pg e power shut off. Were back again today. Right here in the same neighborhood talking about pg e shut off. Again. Only big difference this time theres a pandemic going on. The folks here in the Oakland Hills and those who work here. Dealing with a pandemic tomorrow but also likely dealing with a power being shut off. No power tomorrow. We dont have money. No power during a pandemic. Pg e is warning thousands of customers across the bay area. That gusting winds and hot temperatures will force the Utility Company to shut power to the those in high risk areas. Starting tomorrow afternoon. For some the lights may not turn back on until friday. All my computer orders cannot come to the shop. She runs the florist. The pandemic has already dried up the demand for bouquets. Now comes another financial blow
Reporter but San Francisco Unified School District said it may not be able to afford it. In a statement Vincent Matthews said now with steep drops in local and state taxes, the threat to our resources is even more grave. Plus, he says the decision involves unions and teachers, like mission highs Kimberly Rosario who says coming back early is a big as k. Still have a lot to plan in terms of how to plan for the next school year. I think people think that teachers have just been on hiatus. Reporter ms rosario and other teachers are itching to get back to the classroom but want to do it safely. The governor did acknowledge this is an evolving conversation and nothing is set in stone. Lily tan, nbc bay area news. The governor says phases three and four are months away. Phase three would include reopening highrisk businesses like hair and nail salons. People would also be able to go to the movie theaters again, the gyms, and churches would be able to hold services in person. Phase four is la
About this, what about my family members, what about my even before the tweet, the Trump Administration expanded travel restrictions and slowed down visa processing. Im reminded that he called the first muslim ban temporary. It is still in effect now several years later. Reporter but what about farm workers, the seasonal essential workers who help feed americas. Theyre essential workers but they dont have essential rights. Reporter the president announced that seasonal foreign farm workers will be exempt from the ban. The irony is immigrants are performing essential jobs. Theyre providing theyre proving their patriotism. Reporter in oakland, melissa colorado, nbc bayre relief may soon be on the way to Small Businesses struggling during this pandemic. The Senate Passed the fourth coronavirus aid package, including 484 billion for Small Businesses, hospitals, and a program to boost covid19 testing. At the core of our agreement is 320 billion more for the Paycheck Protection Program which
Anxious Family Members with loved ones in Nursing Homes say they are left in the dark. Several more homes in the bay area reported outbreaks. Nbc bay areas Damian Trujillo e who is worried about her father getting sick inside. Reporter Catholic Charities is in charge of investigating complaints against Nursing Homes. But now there is concern about how bad things are in nose facilities. He just turned 90. He worked hard all his life to support his family. My dad is an immigrant. He raised a beautiful family. Three children with my mother. Reporter antonio is now in advanced stages of alzheimers. In early april, a letter saying a resident tested positive. And over the weekend, a total of 63 people at valley house have coronavirus. It is very stressful and sad. Its nothing i have seen before. Reporter the numbers show 34 Nursing Homes in seven bay area counties have confirmed cases. Family members say they want more transparency. How often are residents tested . Have aniy residents died f
York city tonight. Buckle up, we have two breaking stories happening simultaneously. At this hour the manhunt for the maine shooter still ongoing. Police have recovered his cell phone and a suicide note addressed to his son. A live report from maine later in the hour. But, first, just hours ago, the Israeli Military announcing that their Ground Forces are expanding their operations in gaza. The announcement came as the Israeli Military pounded away with unprecedented Artillery Strikes on the gaza strip. Now, it should be pointed out that as hamas apologists call for a unilateral ceasefire thats the word you hear everywhere from israel. The terror Group Continues to fire a barrage of missiles into israel. A majority of them toward the Civilian Population in tel aviv. A live report from there and all across israel throughout the hour. With a Ground Invasion by israel eminent, its important to note that this is not happening in a vacuum. The decision to expand the effort by the israeli wa