Need to to back up because the numbers are telling us that we have. The problem we can do that that would be and we hope that doesnt happen, but we know we can. So the doctor also said that we will continue to see what she called an smooth waters with the numbers for the next few months or even a year. She said that people still need to remain vigilant. And heres a look at the coronavirus cases and deaths in the bay area Alameda County is now reporting 65 new cases today and Contra Costa County has 37 new cases in all there are more than 11,000 cases and 404 people have died from covid19 in the bay area as always you can find the complete breakdown by county and city on our website kron 4 dot com. A day after San Francisco entered face to allowing retailers to open for curbside pickup. The citys Health Director says it could be at least another 2 to 4 weeks before the city can move further into phase 2 and that is concerning for local restaurants, which are included in till phase 3. Th
Youre watching kron 4 news at 10 triage right now words like just utter devastation, San Franciscos once vibrant nightlife is crippled for now Business Owners are desperately searching for. Creative ways to try to reopen once they are given the green light. Thanks for joining us at 10, im ken wayne, im pam moore city leaders and night live operators met virtually last night for a summit. To talk about the challenges ahead and some possible options for sale of the sack is live tonight in the city with what could be ahead for bars and entertainment venues. Taylor. Well those concert and event venues will be the last to reopen according to the governors reopening a road map and for them to even make it to that point theyre going to need other ways to operate so some of those ideas toss around were allowing in nightlife venues to host outdoor shows in concerts in city parks and now there excuse me and while their indoor facilities remain closed or at a cut capacity. The stoning canceling s
Reopening step by step and the Top Health Official says it could be weeks until we enter the next phase. Good evening, im ken wayne and i pale more San Francisco Health Director doctor colfax as the countys reopening plans aligned with the states plan to reopen the economy right now San Francisco is in phase 2 a this allows lowrisk workplaces to reopen. Retail businesses to reopen with Curbside Pickup. Doctor colfax as San Francisco is still about 2 to 3 weeks until it is ready to enter phase to be that would allow more relaxed restrictions including a death day and reopening restaurants, retail and schools as a coronavirus cripples San Franciscos bars and entertainment community. Business owners are forced to find creative ways to reopen once they are given the green light city leaders and nightlife operators met virtually last night for a summit to discuss the challenges that lie ahead and possible options. Kron 4 sarah sak explains we could see city space use for more than just outd
Allowing them to see customers outside using maybe the sidewalk and alley or other outdoor areas may be easily been shut down the street to allow more space otherwise restaurants would be extremely limited with how many people they could safely seat. It was a distance away inside and that would hurt them that would make cars and to not be able to pay the rent. Perfect timing with the summer weather hitting us in the coming months, you can enjoy a nice dinner outside once this gets going in san jose. The plan will also help other businesses using outdoor space to serve customers like hair salons thank goodness good to hear gyms yoga studios and retail stores. So assist the Small Businesses and making sure that they comply with social distance guidelines set by the state in the city but doing so will restrict some traffic in some some Street Parking something that you know youre sacrificing a little to get a lot more helping these businesses stick it out during this pandemic and now i di
We know those businesses need reopen soon. This will assist businesses comply to comply with socialdistancing and other guidelines set by the state and city but doing so will restrict traffic in some areas and sacrifice some Street Parking Business Owners will have to apply to get approved and certain permit fees will be waived the Small Businesses can get going. These people are already facing financial struggles. We spoke to the owner of henrys world famous my life where im like a live right now in little italy who is in favor of this plan and how it will help local economies to get back on track. Its going to help a lot because you know were struggling with the present situation. Yes were very excited. I think is a middle road there where we can open up the area for everyone to get out, but also allow restaurants and businesses even like us a lot or something to move into the open air for business, you know. Anything right now is to help and the more we can get. Going back to north