Agencies are there on the scene 2 buildings to the east and the west of this fire have been evacuated. Berkeley fire now saying this building was under construction, no one inside at the time we will keep you updated on this breaking news story right here on kron 4 news tonight, we have crews headed to the scene and well have a live report. As soon as we can get that up for you. Thank you so much for joining us here on kron 4 news at 8 im justine waltman im Jonathan Mccall our other big story this saturday night less than 2 hours to go until the start of a new state wide curfew as part of the latest attempt to try and slow down the rapid spread of covid19 the stay at home order only applies to counties in the most restrictive purple tier, but that really covers most of the states population so here in the bay area that means every county except for moran, San Francisco and san mateo counties or this curfew applies. But well tell you more about how San Francisco could be affected by thi
Here in the bay area that means every county except for moran. San francisco and san mateo counties this curfew could go into effect in San Francisco tomorrow night more on that in a minute. So heres exactly what will happen in less than an hour all non essential workers. Movement and gatherings will be banned, however restaurants will be allowed to offer takeout after 10 oclock the central businesses like Grocery Stores and drugstores can stay open after hours. Folks will also be allowed to go for a walk in other routine activities the curfew will be lifted at 5 oclock tomorrow morning. But it will run every night from 10 oclock at night until 5 in the morning up until december 21st in San Francisco could jump to the purple tier as soon as tomorrow meanwhile, the coronavirus is reaching unprecedented levels of spread across our state. And the u. S. California Health Officials reporting a record breaking 15,000 new cases of covid19 on friday as well as 86 new deaths. There have been mo
At just west of the cal Berkeley Campus police say that this fire started at about 5. 30 this Evening University still shut down firefighters actively still working to control the fire right now. Lets go right now to kron fours dan thorn has been live on the scene all night long bringing us the very latest details. Dan any new information you want. Jonathan and just seen i can tell you that its a huge response as you can see out here happening right over my shoulder crews just continue to trench this construction site theyre really trying to make sure that there isnt any potential for any more flames to break out we do know that earlier today the report first came in at 5. 46 alarm blaze several crews having to show up here this burning in 2016 University Avenue in right now crews remain on scene on university between milby a street and shattuck avenue pg and e crews were out here earlier they have shut power down to the street there are several shops and restaurants that are in this a
Were in the 70s to low 80s in our warmest spots. And later in the afternoon, well be in the upper 70s to upper 80s. And so breathe easy, across the board it is good air quality no matter where you live. But this weekend turns much hotter. Details in a few minutes. Petaluma police are investigating a deadly dui crash. Officers responded to the roundabout on bay wood drive last night. It looks like a car drove on to the sidewalk hitting a 53yearold man who later died. Police arrested the 41yearold twrifer suspected of being under the influence. The Department Tells us the driver has a pending court day for a duirelated crash in Sonoma County from 2018. And a tevstif devastating m in the pandemic. The coronavirus has now taken more than 200,000 lives in the u. S. Cases are now on the rise in 33 states, washington, d. C. , and puerto rico. Officials are warning at least 18 states are in the socalled red zone. Here at home, the cases appear to be stabilizing. So now more indoor businesses a
Tragic mistake at the hospital. The wrong man is taken off life support. Who is to blame . Drama off the court for 15yearold tennis phenom coco gauff. The controversy over a text message breakup just as she prepares for her big match today. And the legal battle brewing over the bikini baristas. Will they be stripped of their right to serve coffee . Good friday morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us after the holiday. We begin with that state of emergency in Southern California after the most powerful earthquake in 20 years. Were getting new images of the damage from cracked roads and water pipes to Grocery Store aisles in ruin to gas leaks and fires. The worry now is about aftershocks. Some could be powerful. Thursdays quake hit near the town of ridgecrest, california, about 150 miles northeast of los angeles. Abcs Mona Kosar Abdi is here with the latest on the cleanup and what scientists are now saying. Mona, good morning. Reporter good morning, janai and good morning, kenneth. So f