Iraq to another frigid start this morning for those of you that are venturing outside early risers yeah youre getting some of the coldest of it too so we we understand each other getting up early like this looking outside at your berkeley cam you can see just how clear skies looking outside we do or have another set of not just frost advisories, but also freeze warnings those deeper blue purple areas are actually combination of both frost advisories and freeze warnings that we have going on this morning for portions of marine sonoma and napa and solano counties cities or remain in effect through 09 00am this morning as temperatures in these areas fall as cold as the mid 20s and some of our rural areas, especially in sheltered valleys where those temperatures get really cold in the mornings also areas like santa rosa you fell into the upper 20s yesterday susceptible to temperatures just as cool if not colder than that yet again this morning so 30s and 40s are your current temperatures right along the bay itself looking outside of that region santa rosas at 31 degrees right now saint helene and avato each at 32 degrees fairfield sitting right at 30 degrees temperatures are likely to dip even further over the next couple of hours here so i hope you get the plants covered up pets inside and just stay warm and cozy for as long as possible. And as you do venture outside do so with that the core winner jacket yesterday we were already cool but look at how much cooler we are this morning in areas like fairfield down 17 degrees what was already as i noted a chilly morning yesterday napa down 6 degrees from the same time yesterday most of the rest of the day pretty comparable with where were starting yesterday which was enough for this frost advisories already im talking the rest of this forecast and when to expect some more rainfall ahead of us. All stilt to come back to you robin, its definitely that time of year. Thank you john checking in on the traffic. Speaking the weather and the traffic i notice that we have a high wind advisory in place for the bay bridge and really feel any winds when i was driving across, but you know its enough of a breeze for chp to issue a special high wind advisory so keep and how keep that in mind high wind advisory for the bay bridge traffic looks fantastic with no problems here on 80 into San Francisco. All right lets Check Another bridge, we have 92 your trip across the san mateo bridge looking good moving well, its actually not as busy as it normally is, but give it a few more minutes, its going to really start stocking up, but no major issues here coming out of hayward heading over to the peninsula and we have one more we have the golden gate, lets check in on one oh one looking good moving well hot spot free here for both sides north and south into and out of San Francisco. Well check more trash. Well there has to come some concerns that we could see a possible surge in covid19 cases throughout the bay area after a weekend of celebrations over the president ial election. Now weve surpassed 10 million cases in the u. S. For more than 237,000 people have died in california weve had nearly 18,000 deaths and right here in the bay area more than 1800 people have died. Several counties have recently seen their highest daily case count in months. Well even though many of weekend celebrations were indoors and most people wore masks, doctors still have their concerns. So take a look at this video actually shows just hundreds of people gathered on the street there and the cast are all over the weekend local doctors are worried that people are just getting way too comfortable in the pandemic and relaxing their precautions ucsf doctor chan hong says that hes more concerned about people who might have celebrated indoors or continue the party inside as we saw colder temperatures its getting cold. So we know that these respiratory viruses love call not only because as a temperature aspect they survived better in coal, but coal doesnt it brings people together you area evil more likely going to meet somebody and then endure, setting versus outdoors it could be an efficient way of transmitting disease. Were getting way too comfortable folks for those who celebrated inside and think they might have been exposed to the virus. Doctor chan hong urges you to go out there and get tested. It doesnt matter your party, your point of view. We can save 10s of thousands lives of everyone would just wear a mask and the next few months. Well a Pretty Simple message from president elect joe biden wear a mask even when he takes office in january. He actually wont have the power to issue a nationwide mandate. But kron fours Theresa Stasi explains how he can still convince americans to wear one always Health Experts have long implored people to mask up as the most effective way to stop person to person spread of the highly contagious covid19 virus and now president elect joe biden escalating the situation by de escalating the issue pleading with americans to not look at mass as a political statement, but rather as a way to try and stay i should be from the university of washington. We project yeah, if we. Dont wear east continue to wear masks the rate were in and were going to have close to 4,000 yes by february 1st. If people would wear masks we could not get never down 70 close 200,000 doctor John Schwartz berg with u c berkeley is Infectious Diseases and vaccines allah g division says that the studies. Are Crystal Clear wearing a mask can save lives, adding that its now more important than ever to wear one in this letter. Im really afraid its going to be a very did for us. We see whats happening you kill for him to case is not going your holidays coming up and people traveling does not have all the power in the country, its the power shared with the states donna crane who with the Political Science department at San Jose State University says that while the constitution. Prevents president elect biden from issuing a mask mandate. He can model a policy plus all the federal government has a lot of buildings and control on land. And so they can start a mask requirement or federal employees from way out of the second thing a president has the bully she urge all. Just try to encourage people to get better about masks and as the pandemic it gets worse. Actually be easier to left currently there are 12 states that do not have a statewide initiative requiring mask to be worn by the general public. Whereas positive news about a vaccine spread quickly monday. Doctor swartzberg had this to add a vaccine is still a ways away. In a 6 yearold if youre something you can do. To prevent help prevent you from getting infected with this terrible fires. It helped prevent you from checking. Your family. The people you love in your neighbors in anybody. What do it to recess stasio kron 4 news. Well to the south bay, a surge in new covid19 cases could force Health Officials in Santa Clara County to tighten restrictions. Well the county saw more than 350 new cases just on sunday. Thats the most since july another troubling sign is a sharp increase in hospitalizations well Health Officials are trying to figure out whats causing the surge thats a big question. Its possible that we are about a week plus out from halloween. Its possible that we are all experiencing pandemic fatigue as weve been this for a very long time. Oh yes, pandemic fatigue were familiar with that the county is stepping up enforcement of Health Orders and so far 79 businesses have received notices for noncompliance amid more than 1000 complaints about possible violations. Well to the east bay now open police are continuing to see officers come down with covid19 as well since march. The department has had 29 officers who contracted the virus. Now prom for dan thorn takes a look into this. Oakland police are keeping a close eye on the covid19 cases within their department more than 2 dozen opd employees have tested positive since march and as of monday only 2 officers have the virus the interim chief says the low numbers come from following covid19 protocols we are really pleased that weve had a relatively know low number of exposure cases and opd were one of the first who got Rapid Testing for any exposures and so weve been very lucky to keep that number low most of the cases within opd have been asymptomatic but recently there have been some concern so we have seen a spike. In this last several weeks thats troubling for us here at opd and and you know across the bay area covid19 has been different for opd Alameda County colleagues at the Sheriffs Office there 2 office staffers have died from complications from the infection and more than 40 deputies have tested positive so far this year police like other frontline workers are at an increased risk of exposure. We are on top of our protocol. We have very very high level of Rapid Response testing and protocols that we put into place as we did this weekend and today reporting in oakland dan thorn. Kron 4 news. A San Francisco unified students should not expect to return to the classroom anytime soon. Well the district is in the middle of inspecting each classroom in assessing, you know whether its buildings can safely support classes. One of the Biggest Challenges is just making sure air circulation and ventilation meet the new Health Requirements now the best case scenario, some students likely Young Children and those with special needs might be able to return to the classroom after the first of the year. We could learn more during tonights school board meeting, so well keep you posted we know at least one board member is going to submit a plan for getting kids back into the classroom. Well coming up next on the kron 4 morning news President Trump is still refusing to concede the election. 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All right so the big weather story is the chilly temperatures john earlier im trying to Pay Attention ive been taking notes so you said frost advisories, freeze warnings. We have wind advisories in place theres a lot going on today it is just cold my goodness you how are of it is definitely a frigid start to this morning temperatures are again down into the mid 20s to upper 30s for current numbers in some cases up in the north bay and thats what we do have so many advisories up there. And why as you are stepping outside this morning. I sure hope youre bundling up. This is your look across the bay right now definitely free of much fog anywhere across the region and as we work our way through this morning youre going to notice that skies remain pretty clear across the bay area so fog isnt the concern obviously its the cold and it is that brisk wind along with that many areas that is making it feel only colder just yet now as we work our way through the day today we stay dry any chance of showers is sent well to the north right now in fact. Areas like the Pacific Northwest up into the Northern Rockies continue to get a mix of rain and snow. Its been quite the banner season for this part of the country having seen quite a lot of precipitation. Weve started to tap into here across the. Northern portion of california down into the southern part of the state over the weekend too. But today tomorrow, and we are remaining dry that is until thursday night. A chance of showers does make its return so this is tomorrow night at 06 00pm still dry showers fizzling out before they reach us but as we work our way into thursday evening, this is at 09 15pm now starting to receive rainfall and snowfall returning to the Northern Tier of the state drifting its way our direction by friday morning just a few light showers here looking possible. And a resurgence of moisture into Early Saturday Morning so looks like it could be a fairly active start to the weekend just around the corner enjoy the dry weather. We will all weve got it all be a dry and cold conditions across the bay. Todays daytime highs at the coast will again be in a range of 50s to 60s with south San Francisco in millbrae each at 64 today foster city San Carlos Beach at 66 for your high temperatures. Well in the south bay a little bit cooler than it was yesterday for some spots, although san jose you do work your way back into the low 60s today, union city 58 hayward 63 double and also at 63 for the daytime high. Well looking at a range of for the east bay from conquer down to oakland up to richmond and down to castro valley, north bay temperatures also back to the 60s today, a little bit warmer than it was yesterday. Well 60s continue until you head out to the coastline. Thats where youll find your mid 50s in Stinson Beach and point raise it a look at your next 7 days here so conditions will be nice and cool for daytime highs which is that first line right there with 60s for your inland highs today and then 50s and 60s through the forecast. Now evening lows for inland areas that sure middle line that is in the 30s for most areas. Again today into tomorrow do expect freeze warnings during Morning Hours bayside in coastal areas will be so quite as cold as our inland spots with lows mostly dropping into the 40s. Robin hey, the producer nia loving that 7 day john police falling in the background very fancy would liken her lets check in on the traffic. Were taking it to get 80 into San Francisco, a live look at the toll plaza. No delays it is nice and quiet. You dont have any problems to worry about you know its going to start stacking up and getting heavy so keep that in mind we dont have any big problems right now so come on in now is your chance to beat the rush and trust me its coming little bit later so get on out there now no problems for 80 what about 92. Lets check in on the san mateo actually a little surprise that its so light right now coming out of hayward im double checking. The nets. I dont see anything holding back traffic normally its a little bit this year by have heavier traffic on the way so far so good heading into foster city and send the tale all right we will check in on the richmond sandra fell. Coming up a little bit later. Well, its 2020 comes to a close the city of oakland finds itself on track for a major increase in deadly shootings. The union that represents Oakland Police is calling on the Police Commission and city council to come up with a plan to put a stop to it can force has menu explains. It was a violent weekend in the city of oakland, including 3 deadly shootings within a 24 hour period, oakland Police OfficersAssociation President buried on what we know we have 3 murders. In spite of 12 hours but just this week we had total of 6 murders and a shootings right across the state. So were seeing a significant escalation in Violent Crime in over. As you can see this graphic both homicides and shootings have increased from this time last year is credible numbers. If you sides in shootings together is a 56 increase Oakland Police chief Susan Manheimer cites multiple reasons for this years increase a deadly shootings including covid ne teens impact on proactive credit for we have been frustrated that we have not been able to use our traditional ceasefire violence intervention map is but that will not staff. Our ability to go out there and to reduce this by now that open voters overwhelmingly approved the measure as one strengthening the Police Commission donna let his colleague help fighting Violent Crime from the commission and the city council and north side by the responsible for Public Safety and security. So i saw each Police Commission council should be assisted in providing actual plan to address this at least 2 Oakland City Council members say they are taking action like Council Unanimously supported my proposal to direct the administration to prioritize cracking down on somebody and then i got my more money in the budget to hire more investigators though civilian and sworn. I will co