Down his restaurant to Outdoor Dining the owner of says that it is not fair to force restaurants to close when retail, especially large chains are allowed to operate. But for some reason was in danville tonight, she spoke with the owner of crimes and has more to reset. And good evening here in danville the owner of crum says that he is not a rule breaker and that this was not an easy step to take, but he said these are very uneasy times and they require a unique steps taken. On tuesday people sent crumbs restaurant in danville eating even though they were not supposed to and Contra Costa County Outdoor Dining is now not allowed anymore. The county making that decision along with other Bay Area Public Health departments to try and deal with they say the rapid rise in covid cases. But owner jimmy heliopolis says that he didnt feel that closing was the right step to take right now. No this is survival this is not. Or we can just handle this now we can get through no, i dont know when were
Moments we have to enjoy eating outside before we have to lock down. Reporter San Franciscos new stay at home order starts at 10 00 p. M. Due to a surge of new covid cases that is expected to get worse. I think it was inevitable until the vaccine comes. Reporter this server was setting up tables and is being laid off until january. My only job. I dont have another one. So im going home and staying home. Nothing. No parties, no family time. Reporter this owner was looking festive. Her mood was far from it. Trying to stay spirited and cheerful for the patrons since it is our last day. It is a bit tough for all of us. Reporter she is closing her pub during the lockdown and laying off ten employees. We are focusing on supporting women of color. Reporter this was the first day for a new venue for artists and business owners. We need time to regroup and make sure we are being responsible in upholding the health order. Reporter in the east bay diners enjoyed a last bite outdoors on webster st
Good friday morning to you. Thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Of course vianey is in for mike but first lets get to the forecast. Kari hall is tracking that. And were starting out cold again this morning as we see mostly clear skies. Taking a look at what to expect as you head out the door. We have some freezing temperatures again in ukiah and clear lake. Most of the rest of the bay area in the upper 30s and lower 40s. And then after this chilly start once again well see the same weather weve seen all throughout the week where it warms up nicely for the rest of today and well enjoy some sunshine and light winds. Well talk about the fire danger ahead in the forecast coming up. Vianey, any issues for Early Morning commuters . It looks like overnight crashes have cleared up quite nicely leaving for pretty open space with the exception of a little bit of slowing along 280. Aside from that, though, it could be construction. I havent seen any reports of cleari
They are telling people to avoid that area. Twoalarm fire that we are monitoring. Thick smoke active right now. We will continue to follow that and bring you the updates as we get them. Good morning. Thank you for joining us. Im marcus washington. The other big story. We are closely monitoring the guidance from the state this morning. Its been nearly 24 hours since governor gavin newsom announced new possible rollbacks. The number of available icu beds are dangerously low. A new statewide stayathome order could take effect. Bob redell is live for us in livermore. I know it looks like Alameda County could pull the trigger ahead of the order on the rest of the bay area. Reporter correct. Even though icu bed capacity here in Alameda County at 30 , the Health Department says it might order new shelterinplace order preemptively to preserve that capacity and to save lives. If and when this order goes into effect it will last three weeks and among other things would shut down indoor and Outdo
Mid60s for San Francisco and oakland. Upper 60s for san jose and concord. Highs about 5 to 11 degrees above average. Well talk about the changes in detail coming up. Lets check in with gi an na. Youre tracking two crashes. Reported by chp. One report of a trouble spot in the right lane. The other in the left lane. This is near the alma bridge. I do know lanes are blocked at some point. We wouldnt see these delays otherwise. Well keep a close eye on that. Were monitoring a minor fender bender. Traffic is getting a little slow anyway near the incline. Anne . Tracking the coronavirus, the u. S. Has passed the 14 million mark. It took 248 to reach the first 7 million cases and 69 days for the other 7 million. In california more than 18,000 new cases and 113 people died. The test Positivity Rate is also rising. Governor newsom will have new orders if the rate falls. Kiet. Reporter this is the new metric. Icu bed capacity down to 17 . Looks like we are weeks or days away from the new order.