In 40 californians or about the population of san jose. State Officials Say we are at 991,000 cases. The virus has now killed more than 18,000 people in california. That is roughly the population of moraga. Good evening. Thank you for being with us tonight. Alameda county meanwhile is pausing further reopening as it anticipates having to move to the more restrictive red tier. Daily new cases per 100,000 people are up to 4. 9 from the countys low of 3. 4. There has also been a steady increase in hospitalizations. Officials say if Current Trends continue the county may be put back in the most restrictive tier. Thats purple. And in Sonoma County people are frustrated that theyre still in the most restrictive purple tier even though test numbers are improving. But as abc 7 News Reporter Wayne Freedman explains the county thinks it knows whats going on. Reporter another date another covid testing site in Sonoma County. Theyre still in the purple tier here highly restricted and residents are
Abc 7 news contributor and chronicle insider is here with his perspective. First though lets hear from abc 7 news anchor liz kreutz breaking down the debate. At least we had a debate tonight. We did. A total 180 from the debate a few weeks ago. The candidates were still as contentious and combative but did allow each other to speak in part because the mics could be muted which led to a healthy debate on several topics starting with coronavirus. The two sparred on how to reopen the country. If you have a restaurant you need plexiglas dividers so people cannot infect one another. You need to be in a position where you can take testing rapidly and know whether the person is in fact infected. You need to be able to trace. These are businesses with no money. Putting a plexiglas up is unbelievably expensive and its not the answer. Youre going to sit there in a cubicle wrapped around with plastic . The candidates also sparred over health care and national security. The president went after bi
Tired affected. Caltrans workers arrived about 3 00 in the afternoon. They blocked three lanes of traffic before beginning repairs. Drivers were busy fixing their tires. Several cars drove through that scene prior to chp arriving there and probably suffered from damage. Our maintenance crews are on scene now filling the pot hole. We do have the left three lanes closed. But were working to get them open as quickly as possible. We appreciate everyones patience as we work to repair the pot hole. Reporter they are encouraging drivers to take alternate routes. Again, plan early, leave early, and be prepared. Live in oakland, henry lee. Use interstate 580 if you can. In the south bay, another person was hit by the light rail train this morning. Officials say a man on a bike went through a pedestrian gate. Hit by a winchesterbound train. Train service was interrupted for about an hour while officials investigated the accident. Witnesses say the pedestrian may have gone past the safety gate. I
Scene now filling the pot hole. We do have the left three lanes closed. But were working to get them open as quickly as possible and we peter everybodys patience. Reporter encouraging drivers to take alternate routes. Big rigs are allowed on eastbound 580 through oakland where theyre normally banned. At this point, it might be two or three hours before the repairs are completely completed. Thats the latest from oakland. Causing big problems tonight for folks driving tonight on 880. We want to take you back now to live pictures from the scene. You see a worker down in that hole as they try to execute those repairs, repair this pot hole at interstate 880 at jackson. Its caused damage to several vehicles already and you know the interstate can get packed at times. This is not helping the rush hour commute. Well keep an eye on this and update you when we learn more. A knife wielding man accused of attacking a woman is under arrest. The bizarre and frightening incident led to an hourslong s
He was captured today allwhite dining at a restaurant. Henry tweeted news of the arrest. He is live now. Reporter heather and Ali Anna Richman police and federal marshals surprised the suspect as he was eating at a Fast Food Restaurant in sacramento. The arrest have been happen after he allegedly shot his ex girlfriend in her car while her two young son sons watched in the backseat. This is a picture of the suspect. He was arrested at a Fast Food Restaurant what at 1 pm yesterday afternoon. The Marshals Task force have been tracking his whereabouts. He was located in the stunning establishment. He ultimately surrendered when the officers contacted him. Reporter a grind mcbride gave up. We are relieved that a dangerous suspects such as mcbride is now taken into custody. Nobody else will be further hurt or killed. The on Tuesday Morning mcbride stocked his ex girlfriend, rashanda franklin, and used his mercedes to cut off her jeep at 29th and rieman richman. As her five and nineyearold s