Corner as far as getting some much needed rain now we did see some brief showers last night those have since left the region now youve got some slick roadways out there so do like that as you make your way into work. But a quiet view from berkeley right now looking outside at radar. Theres a couple of spots out there where you may find a misty spot or 2. But really overall rainfall as i mentioned is all said and done now just a brief line of showers pushing through as we were sleeping last night. 40s and 50s for current temperatures, dublin and livermore egypt 47 along with berkeley well billy how at 46 weve got some 50s and Oakland Alameda in concord and quite the warmup from the same point yesterday oakland up 13 degrees livermore of 14 degrees while fairfield in nevado even more of a difference than that. So we are off to a mild start this morning get the light jacket ready to go and prepare for what will be increasingly clear and dry conditions through the course of your last day of 2020, pretty nice way to close out whats been not the nicest of years 50s 60s for highs later today and staying dry through midnight tonight. Ive got the details on next years rainfall still to come well case so lets take a look at the roadway thats head outside to the bay bridge toll plaza you can see a little bit of gloss on the roadway and nothing too bad across at about 35 minutes ago, no big deal but keep in mind its a little windy as you get closer to San Francisco and you can see on the right side of your screen there the flags just waving back and forth. So that will be your Biggest Issue going into San Francisco on the bay bridge from there lets go to the Golden Gate Bridge. No flags in this shots i dont know the wind conditions but you can clearly see not a lot of cars on the roadway and same deal here as what we saw the bay bridge a little. A little gloss on the roadway but not too bad just make sure you do not drive too fast because chp officers are out there just to slow you down. Signs that the pandemic is getting worse before it gets better here in california and across the country. The number of people who have died. And those hospitalized are reaching record levels while the first case of the mutated covid19 strain is now confirmed in california. Our state has shattered the record for the number of covid related deaths yesterday. State Health Officials say 432 people. More than 432 people have died from the virus. Although the figure was likely elevated because of the lag in reporting over the holidays. There are now more than 30,000 confirmed new cases of covid19 and the rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is now 12. 2 . Our state is also seeing a surge in hospitalizations the number of Covid Patients has more than doubled since the end of last month. More than 21,000 people are currently hospitalized because of coronavirus. A san diego man is the first in california to test positive for the new more contagious strain of covid19 that has been spreading rapidly in the u k Health Experts say it was only a matter of time before it reached california but now theres a new effort to slow down the spread as our state is seeing record cases conference Jonathan Mccall with the concerns from medical experts. A san diego man in his 30s is now the first person in california to test positive for the covid variance train. Wednesday, San Diego County officials said that the man first began showing symptoms of the strain on tuesday scientists in the United Kingdom first discovered the strain now known as b 1, 1, 7, Health Leaders say that this virus is believed to be more contagious and spread more easily other question that people have had for us has been you know well the vaccine continue to be effective against this particular strain. The early data suggests yes, the current vaccine that we have available from pfizer and moderna should be effective against these particular strains. Doctor grace lee would stand for health says that vaccines are proving effective against it. But she says doctors are still plenty concerned the concern is that if it is more transmissible even though our seem protective measures will be effective. Just that we wont be able to get vaccine out at a enough into the population as quickly as we would like. Lee says until there is enough vaccine available for everyone folks should still continue to practice social distancing hand washing and wearing face masks. We dont believe at this point it it changes anything about the severity of the former telomere aids. But obviously we want to avoid infection as much as possible and to protect as much of the public as we can. The discovery comes as california continues to shatter its own daily records for covid cases. Wednesday, the golden state saw more than 34,000 new cases the rise in cases along with hospitalizations now causing the number of icu beds across the state to drop. The bay area now stands at 7. 5 icu capacity at the current rate lee says that hospitals across the bay area could be forced into tough decisions on who lives and who yes were all for what we call crisis standards of to be able to make those tough decisions. Our hope is that. Again we can encourage the public in the community continue to its here to the protective measures that need to be put in place. And that was Jonathan Mccall reporting for us this morning, the man who contracted the strain is currently quarantining at home. Officials say the man did not travel which doctor lee says likely means the man got the virus in the community which likely means more cases will be popping up very soon. In the north may 2 families are speaking out after a surge of cases in one santa rosa care facility. Windy pains a windy pains. I should say she lives at santa rosa postacute she went there after suffering a stroke in the past few days from others roommate came down with covid19 when she left then returned for a party. Another person who did not want to go on camera also has a loved one at the center. She says that the outbreak is horrific and is leaving patients in dire medical need. Her contracted can covid19 is suffering with that may have my mother. They have not contacted anyone in my family to let us know whats going on we found this all out through her roommate or we have no idea whether she has covid whether shes been tested with the results of that test are asked to speak to the director i was told that their direct facility director was out since friday with covid19 so i from the sounds of it and from the responses that ive from various people there it sounds like complete and utter chaos going on not facility. We reached out to multiple multiple times the santa rosa cute so far we have not heard back from them. Sonoma county public Health Officials tell kron 4 news that they are seeing an increase in cases at Skilled Nursing facilities and are working with those agencies but would not identify any center by name citing privacy issues. The u. S. Is likely to approve a covid19 vaccine in april the uk became the first nation to authorize emergency use of the oxford street, theyre covid19 vaccine. Research shows the vaccine is safe and about 70 effective. Its a 2 dose regimen just like the pfizer and moderna vaccines and only requires normal refrigeration temperature to remain viable making it easier to pass out. A week after receiving the covid vaccine. A san diego theres has tested positive for the virus is a 45 yearold emergency room nurse, who works at 2 different hospitals. He initially reported soreness in his arm which is normal after a vaccine. But 6 days later he felt fatigue chills and body aches. Health experts say its possible. He was infected before getting the shot. They also say it takes about 2 weeks for the first dose of the vaccine to take effect and that a second dose is needed for nearly full protection. During an online conversation with governor Gavin Newsome on wednesday doctor Anthony Fauci the nations top Infectious Disease specialist said hes not surprised that the new variant of the coronavirus made its way to our state fauci told the governor he expects this more contagious strain of covid19 to spread across the world. But he does not believe it will be more deadly than the current virus. Fauci also told the governor early indications suggest that the vaccine will still work on this particular strain, adding that its common for these types of viruses to mutate. Im not surprised that you have a case of mike leigh more cases in california no indication at all that increases the virulence and by various, i mean the ability to make you sick or kill you it doesnt seem to make it more strong in that pretty viruses. They make a living at a mutating they love to mutate the more you replicate the more you mutate so when you have a lot of virus thats circulating the community. It means its infecting a lot of people its its replicating a lot and when you replicate you mutate. Fauci also agreed that the availability of skinny availability and distribution of the current vaccine is less than what was promised, but he believes that the u. S. Will catch up next month with Health Care Workers essential workers and those at high risk being vaccinated by the first of april allowing the rest of us to get the vaccine in the spring and summer which is still obviously months away fauci ads between now and then americans must recommit themselves. From the director of the States Bureau of investigation says there is no evidence of fraud in the president ial election in georgia. Vic reynolds said the agency did a random audit of more than 15,000 absentee ballots in cobb county and found no evidence of widespread fraud. I would also note for the record as well during the course of the audit. There were no fraudulent absentee ballots identified youre in the process. Elections officials in georgia are ordered the audit rpin part to boost confidence i the integrity of georgias election system after President Trump and his allies cast a doubt on the process. Ahead of the high stakes, Us Senate Runoffs on january 5th. Officials say of the more than 15,000 ballots that were checked during the audit only 2 or improperly counted. Republican senator josh hawley of missouri says he will object when congress meets next week to certify president elect joe bidens victory in the election. The reason holly claims some states did not follow their election laws despite not proving providing evidence and the evidence video to back up his claims. The move could force votes in the house and senate that would delay the certification of bidens win but not change the outcome. A biden spokeswoman is dismissing hollys move as antics that will have no bearing on biden being sworn in on january 20th. And words of warning from the fda about dangerous dog food after more than 2 dozen animals were killed because of it well tell you all about that when we come back. Plus one bay area city now warning people of the consequences for setting off illegal fireworks tonight. And welcome back to the kron 00 00am morning news on this last day of 2020 let me out of the car 2020, its been a long year. Fortunately john raible is here to tell us what the conditions are for the rest of the day and whether or not you can go outside and celebrate new years eve at home john has been along here but feels like it hasnt really even happened yet. Well its nothing happened. The sheer excited aside for him. Staying at home is taking it easy, i know its been a weird one for a lot of us 2021, we all got our fingers crossed for it at least Mother Nature coming through for us at the very start. We do have some rainfall just around the corner to kick off the brand new year here ahead of us lets get you look outside its it hurts our right here skies are Crystal Clear after what was overnight showers weve certainly dried out really quickly this morning and what that means for us the rest of the day a dry finish to the year ahead of us nice clear skies as we work our way through this last day of 2020 tomorrow is also going to be kicking off the day with some dry conditions for your first day of 2021. So we transition the year out and start the new one with some pretty favorable conditions overall brief little rise and High Pressure keeping us dry and sunny today. We do have 2 systems out to our west though this one right here and this one even more powerful one behind it. That will be eyeing the bay area through the weekend into early next week keeping things so active as we make our way into the new year so as for today and really even into tomorrow conditions out there staying nice and dry you can see here things looking calm High Pressure still in place but as we work our way on into saturday, especially friday night early saturday morning. Thats when we see our next round of light showers will be a whole lot like what we had last night some brief areas of rainfall pushing through mainly as were sleeping saturday, a few spotty showers expected but nothing heavy just yet well actually be the same case on sunday nothing super heavy on sunday. It wont be until monday morning that the heavy stuff arrives widespread heavy rain into monday and returning again on tuesday night on into wednesday, so next week an active one likely to bringing some of the heaviest of rainfall of the season so far to us and what a way to kick off the new year hopefully the rest of the year looks just as healthy as far as precipitation goes, 50s and 60s for your high temperatures across the bay today we rebound a bit from yesterdays cooldown that took us down into the mid to upper 50s a few more 60s on the map like in seeing carlos in foster city, each right at 60 degrees today, south bay temperatures holding on to the upper 50s not a huge difference from yesterday for you. Well union city Fremont Pleasanton dublin and livermore all at 58 today oakland, a nice 61 same for you in concord today. Well the north bay temperatures will share range of upper 50s to low 60s. Napa sonoma fairfield all at 61 Santa Rosa Novato each right at 60 degrees. So lets get you a look ahead obviously today last one in 2020, but by 2020 not going ship 2021 looking to be a wet start to the year if you dont like the rainy conditions of course stay inside as we should be anyways. Tomorrow we stay dry before friday night into early saturday that first taste of showers off and on showers saturday and sunday and more widespread into especially monday and wednesday john i wish i could inside. But im looking at monday tuesday wednesday and ill be back outside reporting out that rain. But its ok we need the weather we need the rain right because its been so dry thats head outside before we get back to the news in the head outside and show you the conditions as far as the bridge is a concern you can clearly see there theres the bay bridge toll plaza. Not a problem as far as traffic but you will be dealing with gusty conditions and i have proof look at those flags on the right side of your screen. Some both hands on the wheel. If you are crossing the bay bridge but probably about 10 minutes from the macarthur maze down on to the streets of San Francisco, heres the san mateo bridge look like firefox fireflies but those are tail lights and headlights clearly no problems east or westbound on that span as well from the san mateo bridge will head to another bridge if we possibly can. This is the Golden Gate Bridge and you can see the lightest bridge of them all us in terms of traffic. No problems, no fog. Take it easy youre looking at about 20 minutes from novato into the city at this particular time. And added consequence of the pandemic is the massive amount of single use masks polluting the waterways. The Conservation Group ocean asia says there are up to one 0. 5 billion masks in our oceans already now environmental experts are scrambling to determine how much damage is being done to wildlife reported capers ak has more. Experts telling me whatever ends up on the ground almost immediately end up in our water like with many single use items additional pollution was inevitable fusion the show you letter asks us a little plastic bottles and bags and all that sort of thing and wonder lee of the Charleston Waterkeeper says the most common misconception is that disposable face masks are made of cloth when they actually are will than plastic, making them detrimental if left behind and from there works its way. You know into the fish and shrimp the oysters and all those. Little species that live in our martian use the marshes as nursery critical habitat and its more than just disposable masks the gloves are especially bad, they look a lot like a plastic bag does which looks a lot like a jellyfish state would which means that their food for you know fish for turtles for anything else thats out there wonder lee says an easy alternative to keep yourself in the marine life safe is to use reusable fabric mask and to watch your waist. Its the statuary 6 rivers and creeks are really the point of First Contact for this pollution to make it into the ocean if we can stop it here. We can stop it from impacting the ocean. And charles and im kate press pack. In the east bay oakland firefighters had to deal with several fires at a vacant lot used for Illegal Dumping its near that northern parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum a small structure on the lot burned before crews were able to control the fire. Officials say Illegal Dumping here has been a longstanding problem. And in the south bay when new years eve here authorities in the city of santa theyre reminding people not to set off illegal fireworks Officials Say they typically see an uptick in 911 calls related to fireworks on holidays like new years eve. And of course the 4th of july. The Santa Clara Police and Fire Department will be conducting what they call preventative roving patrol today, anyone caught setting off illegal fireworks faces potential fines and or criminal prosecution. The fda is recalling 9 different types of pet food after they killed at least 28 dogs there from the Company Sport mix and contain and toxic mold thats found on cord. Symptoms and pets can include sluggishness loss of appetite, vomiting and john de switches a yellowish tempting of the eyes and guns. Weve posted a full list of the recalled items on our website kron 4 dot com. Still ahead on the kron 00 00am morning news, a famous San Francisco restaurant is shutting down today who the owners of the cliff house say are forcing them to shut down. A sad day in the east bay this morning, the owners of the popular el charro restaurant, lafayette announced that they will be closing their doors forever. They made the announcement on social media which led to align wrapping all around the building and there it is right there. An employee says not only have covid restrictions hurt the business. But the building was sold essentially giving the owners no choice but to shut down. The chair of the blame the government of the same time, but you know they would have been nice to have a little bit of help earlier so out you know a lot of places are going out of business. Unfortunately this new round of covid relief funding is coming too late to help all charles stay open. But customers say they hope the booming business gave a little extra life line before this year is over. Happening today, the iconic cliff house in San Franciscos lands end is also closing permanently. The sign will be taken down today at noon in a social media post, the owners say that negotiations with the National Park service. They have fallen apart while the coronavirus has affected the business. The owners are also blaming poor management by the National Park service for contributing so their closure. In a statement, the National Park service says theyre committed to maintaining the iconic building. Still ahead on the kron 4 morning news getting students back in the classroom governor newsome unveils. A 2 billion dollar plan to resume in person learning. We have details plus reaction from bay area educate. Welcome back to the kron 00 00am morning news time now is 4. 30 or 4. 29 to be exact in the morning the last day of course of 2020. Many of us have to go to work and john trouble is joining us now let us know do you need to bring an umbrella this morning john not dont need the umbrella today. Well we saw the showers last night perfectly timed right in the middle of your evening as you were sleeping. Now weve seen them tapering off and really the rest of the day rest of the year for that matter not saying much for on the last day of the year is stay dry through midnight e tonight for any sort of a late plans that you may have to watch the tv and watch the ball drop in new york whatever you may be doing its dry for it, i know those plans theyre very different this year looking outside at our berkeley camp skies have cleared out really nicely from the showers that we had in the middle of the night last night radar showing you those dry conditions that we are in the midst of some pretty favorable staff as you do venture ou