A San Francisco company is helping hundreds of thousands of families across california, including the bay area with a tool to protect themselves on the Coronavirus Fight kron fours Jonathan Mccall has details. It was back to school tuesday for students in pittsburgh. For the first time in months they return to campus but only to pick up the items left behind in their classrooms. But they do drive away with more than just pens and paper 2000 families also took home digital thermometers. District Officials Say the small devices will provide a big boost for families in the Coronavirus Fight these are really amazing thermometers they provide helpful tips. For our families and theres an app can next to the phone. To provide tons of information back to the families of these 2000 thermometers are just a fraction of the 400,000 being donated to School Districts across the golden state. For free. All courtesy of San Francisco based can to help the thermometer is especially in these very challen
Americans of up to 6,000 per household karin caifa has the latest now from washington. What nancy pelosi is proposing will never pass the senate a warning from Senate Republicans to House Democrats on their next proposed coronavirus stimulus bill. The price tag more than trillion making it the largest relief package in history. Its got so much. Unrelated the coronavirus it is dead on arrival here House Speaker nancy pelosi jab back saying time is of the essence of the families who are suffering know. That hunger doesnt take a pause the rent doesnt take a pause the bills dont take a pause. The hardship of losing a job or tragically losing a loved one doesnt take a pause now facing an outbreak in the white house Vice President pence is distancing himself from President Trump and the Vice President has made that choice and to keep his distance for a few days and i would just know that thats his personal. Decision to make that across the country in the nations largest county los angeles, s
Retailers get the green light to take down the plywood and partially reopen their doors. Anything that gets our Small Businesses open and lets people know that they are open is very important. Starting monday, many stores will offer curbside pickup. We have our factories opening up again tomorrow. So well be playing catchup. Derek owns sofa creations in San Francisco and san rafael. Both stores will offer curbside delivery. One customer at a time will be allowed inside stores. I think the mask is a big thing. As long as the employees are wearing a mask and the customer is care withing a mask. The city tweeted out guidelines in four languages, but not ever business will be allowed to unlock their doors. We closed last monday when i got a citation. He has on the other hand Smoke Signals for 25 years, but police shut him down last week, saying his business was not essential, even though he sells. When you sell on average 500 different newspapers a week, there is a lot of customers upset w
Phase two of reopening starts in several bay area counties come tomorrow. Aisle he explain what that means. Another round of showers heading our way. Ill let you know how long it is expected to last. American idol contestant has an entire neighborhood hyped up. This is only the beginning. Abc 7 news starts right now. Good evening. Im eric thomas. Your health, childrens education and the changing workplace. As well as your money. All issues were focusing on in our effort to build a better bay area. Tonight, the economy. Looser restrictions go into place tomorrow in marin, San Francisco, and san mateo counties for some businesses, and those counties in green, much of the north bay, is already in phase two. While almeda and Contra Costa Countys say they will begin to move on to the next phase very soon. Santa clara county has no date set to begin phase two. We begin our coverage with abc 7 News Reporter jr stone who went to marin county. Were going to do everything we possibly can to make
The next 30 minutes. San jose wet roads and overcast skies with a live look from our camera and day planner level one storm system even midday the chance of a thunderstorm popping up. Even some peeks of sunshine this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s. Thanks, drew. Now the effort to reopen the country. Three bay area counties will ease restrictions joining 48 states relaxing stayathome orders. This comes as the total number of cases across america nears 1. 5 million. Many of those people have now recovered and a new hot spot. Dallas, texas. Here in the bay area, marin, san mateo joined napa and solona and alameda and contra costa said they will move on soon. Allowing businesses to reopen will help the economy, which is one of the key areas were focusing on in an effort to build a better bay area. Amy hollyfield live in corte madera this morning with what this new phase will look like. Good morning, reggie. Some stores you can pick up your purchase curbside. And you can start going