Skies blanket the bay area from dawn till dusk. Thanks for joining u. S. Attorney and everybody high Vicki Liviakis and im grant lotus certainly surreal lot of people saying these ominous skies were in a way stunning yet certainly. Unsettling to wake up to hard to know what time it was all day long want to check in first with our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow. Obviously everyones wondering lawrence is going to happen again tomorrow. Yeah i think well start to see some improvement tomorrow were not going to see asked smoky conditions around the bay area but certainly. Theyll still be some smoke out there we had those north northeasterly winds remember were talking about the high fire danger yesterday, were worried about the real gusty winds. Well, those winds didnt cause or sparking fires around the bay area but we did have a fires that were already burning in far Northern California up you county near paradise they another fire burning there the bear fire lot of smoke filtering i
Virus. That state senator steve glaser. He said we need to limit interactions to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The east bay lawmakers is the spread of the virus is out of control and that tougher rules are needed. Today the u. S. Passed 4 million cases of coronavirus. This comes just 15 days after we passed 3 million. Here in california the state report a second day of more than 12,000 new cases. Sadly, we set a new record with 157 more deaths in a single day. We have the call to action from state senator glaser. Reporter state senator glaser says he thinks that Governor Newsom allowed the counties to reopen too soon. He says the governor should be putting in place, basically shelter in place restrictions like we saw at the very beginning of this outbreak to try and slow the virus spread. Californias steady increase in not just a number, but also the percent of coronavirus tests from 4 in may 2 7. 6 this week is causing alarm. A stronger shelter in place order is whats required t
Recommending kids go back into the classroom. The cdcs recommendations out late tonight. Now, almost all bay area districts will be starting school online, but tonight the cdc is coming down hard on the importance of inclass instruction. The agency released new guidelines saying the mental and emotional risk of not being in school is higher for kids than catching covid19. What about the teachers, and what about the parents at home . Nbc bay areas ian cull has more. Reporter theyre making headlines tonight. The cdcs new guidelines for reopening schools. They emphasize getting students back in the classroom by laying out the social, emotional, and mental risks of keeping students at home. Among the recommendations for resuming inperson instruction, social distancing, wearing masks, and keeping the same groups of students and teachers together throughout the day. Also schools should use other areas of their campuses for classrooms like gyms or outdoor spac guidelines point out schools sho
Welcome people back into your home, and neither can we. Lets get ready for whats next. Ikea. This fall, San Francisco has a new plan to help students and parts with Distance Learning. Well tell you how rec centers are playing a big part. A mother in the south bay with a desperate plea for her young son. Help students with special Education Needs during this pandemic. Opening night for the San Francisco giants and who says you cant have fun during a pandemic . Summer heats making a return. Ill have your weekend preview coming up. Abc7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. Tonight, San Francisco is taking a bold step to help thousands of students in need with Distance Learning. Theyre turning dozens of public facilities into socalled cceed. Ng hubs to help kids t pandemiha created unforeseen challenges for parents, students and teachers. Thats why education is a major focus in our building a better bay area efforts. Co
Now at 11 00, breaking news. An Alameda County sheriffs deputy dies from coronavirus. Plus cannabis businesses targeted. The highstakes robberies and deadly shoot out. Tonight Business Owners tell us they are under siege. The oakland zoo ready to reopen and tonight well take you inside for a sneak peek. Are you excited for the visitors . And the giants taking part in the most unusual opening day in baseball history. Good evening, im ken bastida. We begin with breaking news. An Alameda County sheriffs deputy has died of covid19. The Department Confirms 57year old oscar rocha died just before 7 00 this evening after nearly three weeks in intensive care in walnut creek. The 25year veteran was surrounded by fellow deputies and his wife. The Sheriff Office honor guard posted this photo on facebook tonight. New at 11 00, a Million Dollar heist, a deadly shoot out. Tonight bay area cannabis businesses say they are under siege. Kpix 5 joe vazquez reports after years of fighting for their livel