Balan muchas warns that the county has to get its act together unfortunate reality is that we are seeing case numbers that are higher than they should be for us to remain in red and unfortunately that puts us at risk of going back in the purple. You know the cause of it is obviously people getting together with family and friends and letting their guard down so that disease spreads and we had several weeks ago several large as ants that we believe accounted for that spike that theyre not just says the spike could be temporary at least hes hoping thats the case he points to several recent events as examples of behavior that is detrimental to the countys progression in reopening involving 300 people with no social distanced staying lee and its a wedding at a home with 40 people no social distancing no and then there was some type of the news sent invitation only event was a large number of people again no social distancing and we had dozens of cases from these events doctor much as says
City council had the biggest turnout ever for a virtual meeting. For two hours, people sounding off about safety and quality of life. Reporter the community is riled up. Reporter the mayor is getting an ear full. It is a 70 room motel that marin county wants to buy and convert for longterm homeless housing. We were informed about it a couple of weeks ago. Reporter the home key program solicits properties to buy. Three emerged in marin. Adding over 100 homeless beds. We shouldve moved faster a long time ago. For mac advocates praise supervisors for moving ahead to push with negotiations. We need to step up and open our hearts. Reporter mobilizing late, the neighborhood of point marin. Several hundred homes and apartments are just steps away. Many people feel blindsided. It feels like spend the money quickly before it disappears. Reporter funding expires that years and. State law doesnt allow cities to reject projects tied to the pandemic. It is alarming to be so close to the neighborhoo
Something that businesses in benicia say is crucial for their survival. After seeing a rise in coronavirus cases Solano County is moving in the wrong direction, heading backwards from the state spread here to its most restrictive purple tier it is definitely disappointing because i working in to see people is misses in benicia say. The jump in cases is disheartening not only for the community, but also for the lifeblood of the local economy purple tier prohibits most not essential indoor Business Operations and would cause some businesses to close or change their current plans, everybody does need to do their and be diligent and especially right now we are in normals flu season. And so taking just extra is going to help our little businesses in town stand business Solano County Health Officer doctor balan muchas warns that the county has to get its act together unfortunate reality is that we are seeing case numbers that are higher than they should be for us to remain in red and unfortu
A lack of social distancing, people not wearing face masks and large gatherings. All of that is prompting leaders to cancel this weekends street closure. One block of the avenue between prospect and diablo road has been closed every weekend since june. New at 10 00, smith is here now after talking with town officials and Business Owners about whats going on. The street was closed on friday, saturday and sunday only. Danville leaders say they are done with education and had to do something after some businesses did not comply with the health order. A fight broke out and cases spiked. We came out to hear and we went all the way down past the front of the restaurant. The owner of the kitchen and bar estimates a loss of a dozen outdoor tables on the avenue in downtown danville after leaders decided to open the streets backup. Initially, a little bit of disappointment. But, after we thought about it, i think it is a better choice because of what has been happening over the past few weeks. W
Asof being stretched too thinar to do my job right. And its not Just Health Care workers. Our teachers and school staff are going the extra mile for our kids. Our firefighters are taking on unthinkable missions to keep us safe. How can we keep giving billions in tax breaks to rich corporations when our communities need that money . Prop 15 closes corporate loopholes and invests in our schools, health care, and public safety. Help us do our jobs. Vote yes on 15. Two generator fires in as many days here in the bay area. What you need to know about safely using them if pg e cuts your power. Someone spray painted a those pesky wild pigs are back. The damage, danger and now the direction the city of san jose plans to take. Chilly nights and mild days. I will have the temperatures for this week coming up. Building a better bay area for a safe and a secure future. This is abc 7 news. The graffiti may be gone but images are burned into a neighborhoods memory. Some of them worry they could beco