Been doubling every 3 or 4 days the latest numbers out of the state show over 4,000 confirmed cases now and its raising questions as to whether the state could be the next us hot spot for the coronavirus pandemic kron fours dan kerman takes a closer look. Hospitals in new york are overwhelmed in the number of infections is more than 10 times what it is in california. So what does the future hold here right now im relatively encourage relative to new york. Medical experts believe california will fare better than new york because Public Health directors and the governor moved quicker to keep people apart were not seeing the locations as they are seeing in new york and i think is likely going to wreck has a direct relationship to socially distancing ourselves at an earlier point in time and monte. That the rise in the number sick individuals. And medical experts say days matter and the timing, especially in the bay area was critical. All of you need to be thinking here help officers that
Educate people. You know, rather than fighting and yelling and hating, its more important to love, care and support. Were trying to really make a difference and create the foundation i mentioned before to stop all these racisms and xenophobias going on. It requires every one of us to reach deep and show care not only for our own family and our own neighbors and friends, but for the broader community. Thats how we get through this pandemic. Thats how we come out on the other side a stronger community. Abc7 presents race and coronavirus a bay ara conversation. And with that backdrop, a good afternoon. Really glad you are with us. Im dan ashley. And im kristen sze. Thank you so much for joining us for this special edition of abc7 news. Instead of our normal 4 00 p. M. Newscast, today were going spend an hour engaging experts and you, our viewers in a virtual town hall on the issue of race and coronavirus. You know, this is a vitally important onehour virtual town hall erring on television
Now at 11 00, a social distancing colding. City and state leaders warn more drastic measures could come if people dont get serious. There are a lot of people who have taken this opportunity to bring friends together to have picnics. And thats not what this is about. [ chanting ] Health Care Workers say theyre heading into battle without armor. How california is mobilizing to try and get them more protective gear. Reporter the city of oakland hires a new police chief, and shes a familiar face in the bay area. More on the next woman taking over the job, and why she was selected for the position. Now on kpix and streaming on cbsn bay area, a stern warning. Im ken bastida. And im elizabeth cook. Tonight the total number of coronavirus cases across the area has reached nearly 900, with 17 deaths. The biggest outbreaks are in San Francisco, san mateo, and santa clara counties. Theres a warning that the pandemic will get worse this week. Right now, more than a dozen states are urging people t
Masonic avenue proposed for continuance. Item 3, 2019017837prj proposed for indefinite continuance, and item 4, 20154109, 33 12th street has been withdrawn. Item 12, the Hazardous Materials Management Procedures informational presentation is proposed for continuance to march 19, 2020. Items 13a and b for case numbers 201913cuavar proposed for continuance to april 30, 2020. Under your discretionary review calendar, items 15a and b, case numbers 2825drp at 780 kansas street has been withdrawn. And the variance component of that project is being proposed for continuance to march 25 to the Zoning Administrators variance hearing agenda. I have no other items proposed for continuance. I did have one speaker card from mr. Dr atler on item 13a if he wishes no, he does not wish to speak to the continuance. So that is all i have. Would anyone else like to publicly comment on the items proposed for continuance . Come on up. Ryan patterson representing the project sponsor for items 13a and b. This
Phyllis was born in tulsa, oklahoma in 1924 and soon moved to northern california, graduated from u. C. Berkeley in 1946. She then embarked on a career in journalist, which led her to seattle, where she met del, and after, they moved to San Francisco. In 1955, she and del, along with other gay and lesbian couples, they began publishing the first lesbian publication the ladder, and remained in publication for 16 years, until 1972. That first year, they published lesbian woman. The couple made history as the first open lesbians to join the National Organization of women. They were also engaged in local politics and were active members of the citys first gay and lesbian political club. They stayed active as they aged, joining old lesbians advocating for change. The clinic that bears their name is currently in financial distress and facing the possibility of imminent closure, which we cannot let happ happen. Phyllis and del changes the world of countless lgbtq people for the better. Phylli