The president the said he had just received a briefing on coronavirus this afternoon, he said the u. S. Is fully prepared if a larger outbreak does happen here, and as we mentioned, he just named Vice President mike pence to head up a Coronavirus Task force that has been meeting to respond to the potential threat. Weve stopped nonu. S. Citizens from coming into america from china. That was done very early on. Were screening people, and we have been at a very high level. Screening people coming into the country from infected areas. We have quarantined those infected, and those at risk. We have a lot of great quarantine facilities. Were rapidly developing a vaccine. President trump said that he would spend what is appropriate on the virus. Senate democrats are asking for 8. 5 billion to prepare. Thats more than triple the amount that has been requested so far by the white house. There are at least 60 coronavirus cases confirmed here in the u. S. But there are concerns that the virus will continue to spread. One of the main areas of worry is public transportation. Were joined now by tom vacar. Theyre aware of this, and theyve already had the protocols in place for quite some time. Now if the spread of worldwide coronavirus can be characterized, think about it as acting as a volcano that is at the edge of blowing its top. Reporter many experts, most notably, the u. S. Centers for Disease Control say the spread of coronavirus in the u. S. Is inevitable, given the enormous amount of people going to, and from infected countries. Those showing signs can be quarantined to lesson the spread. Planes, trains, buses, and cars, distributes those coming into the nation everywhere. Some of those people will become sick. But not until theyre already back at home, or back in the country, or whatever it is. Some of them will never become sick. And the real question is, to what extent can either of those two groups transmit the virus to others in the absence of any symptoms. Reporter for many people, of major concern is the transportation, especially in local areas, can rapidly spread the disease. B. A. R. T. , and every other major transportation system, have a series of programs and protocols that deal with everything from terrorist biological attacks, all the way through to communicable diseases. People can also transmit in many, many other public settings. If youre going to say we should can close down Public Transit because of this problem, it seems to me, there are many, many other types of interpersonal contacts, amend Public Events and things. Sporting events, and all kinds of things where you would at least need to make a similar judgment. Reporter an austeopaph practicing in the east bay. Theres just a greater chance and likelihood of spread. Reporter her best advice in be prepared. Not scared. If coronavirus spreads, avoids crowds whenever possible. But just as important, maybe more so, protect others from your own respiratory issues. We have to be vigilant about our own symptoms. We have to protect other people from ourselves, if we are truly sick, and we have to take that responsibility. Reporter in one word, basically one hand washes the other for safety. Fear and irrational actions, thats only going to drive more fear. If you missed any of the president s announcement just a few moments ago, or are looking for more information about the coronavirus, you can find it on our home page at ktvu. Com. Now to some developing news were following in wisconsin, where police are investigating a mass shooting at the miller brewery company. An employee who had just been fired went on a rampage this morning. Seven people were killed, including the gunman. Police say there is no longer an active threat, but the brewery was on lockdown as the situation unfolded. At least 600 people known at the complex known as miller valley. Were monitoring the latest developments and will have an update for you on ktvu news at 5 00. The district says so far preliminary test results show no signs of tce, a known carcinogen in the Drinking Water, or in the air on campus. More testing was done today, and will also be done tomorrow. The final results are expected some time next week. If 0 of tce is found in the air, students could return to that campus in the next two weeks. While their campus is closed, two dozen mcclymonds got a look at east bay water. They also wanted to let them know that its safe to drink. We just want them to walk away feeling confident, and also knowing how and why Water Treatment is so critical for Public Safety and health. East bay supplies the Drinking Water to mcclymond high school. Tonight there will be a special environmental town hall to talk about concerns following the closure of mcclymonds high school. That meeting will start at 6 30 at the west oakland senior center. More fallout over the sudden firing last week of oaklands police chief. As weve been reporting, Anne Kirkpatrick believes her refusal to give special treatment to a member of the citys Police Commission played a role in her dismissal. Ktvu has made multiple requests to talk with Janelle Harrison, but shes refused. Reporter questions have been swirling over numerous disputes involving the fired chief and this commissioner. That commissioner declined to speak with us again today, but we did sit down with her attorney. Theres been no love lost between Anne Kirkpatrick and the oakland Police Commission, which fired here last week, but Janelle Harris has had a fractured relationship with the now ex top cop. Is there a connection . Harriss Attorney Says any link is overblown. That personality dispute is a really minor part of the situation that led to kirkpatricks firing. I think its a mistake to make too big of a deal about it. Reporter harris got into a dust up with the police chief. Harris accused Police Deputy virginia gleason of avoiding her questions and lying during a presentation about diversity. What youre doing right now is disgraceful. Is shameful, and you should be ashamed of yourself. Reporter chief kirkpatrick literally jumped to her employees defense. Im not going to have you speak in that manner. She doesnt get to speak to he me like that. Im the vice chair of this commission. I think she does deserve an apology from those who called her out. She will not get one from me, and neither will you. Reporter siegel says harris was rough, but fair, and that kirkpatrick was too sensitive. I think you the right to be if necessary critical of city staff. Reporter at that same meeting, harris expressed frustration over the citys towing. I myself have been a victim of towing. I asked the tow lady. I asked the records lady, what is your policy on towing, and she did not know. Reporter after her firing, harris asked in 2018 to have her tow tickets he reimbursed, but she wouldnt do it. This week, harris sent a receipt, as proof she paid the ticket. She told me she did not. I believe her, and i dont think anyone claims the opposite. Reporter in a third incident, harris was confronted by San Francisco police after she showed up at her sons school and got into an argument with staff after trying to pick him up early. That becomes another issue for the chief, and it gets blown way out of proportion. Reporter kirkpatrick said she is considering her legal options. Harriss Attorney Says he doesnt believe the former legal chief has any ground to stand on, but if she does sue, he will be ready. All right, henry, thank you very much. Police in fremont are continuing to search for the people behind a shooting that injured a woman and her 2week old baby. This happened at a home on vallejo way near mission boulevard. The womans husband tells us, he was the intented target, and knows the suspect. His wife was grazed by a bullet in the leg, and dropped the baby she was holding at the time. Both of them are expected to be okay. The husband says he exchanged gunfire with the shooters, using a handgun that he legally owns. They were trying to enter my house, but i kept saying no. I kept stalling, and eventually, a guy just started shooting at the me. Fremont police say they are still trying to gather more information about exactly what happened, and whos responsible. Anyone who saw what happened, or has security video in that area is asked to come forward to police. A man has been arrested for the beating death of another man at a homeless camp in oakland. It happened yesterday afternoon on embarcadero near the oakland estuary. Police say they were flagged down about a person who needed medical attention. That person was taken to the hospital where he died. A suspect was arrested a short time later. Anyone with any Additional Information is asked to give police a call. Coming up here on the 4 00, a ruling by a federal judge on the east coast could effect funding for sanctuary cities. Coming up at 4 30, were going to sit down and talk with with legal expert david laveen to break down exactly what this ruling means. It was a bit of a mess. That department debate last night in South Carolina. So were any of the candidates able to bring undecided voters to their corner ahead of this weeks primary . Were going to talk about it all. Another sunny, very warm day out there with lots of 60s and 70s. We will finally cool things off into the weekend, more on your forecast, coming up. Not because they are e because they are hard. President kennedy knew settling for halfmeasures wasnt good enough. So when candidates say we cant guarantee health care for all, make College Affordable for all, combat Climate Change, or create a world at peace, remember that america is best when we strive to do big things, even when its hard. Im Bernie Sanders and i approve this message. VoMike Bloomberg has a recordgue of doing something. As mayor, he protected womens reproductive rights. Expanded Health Coverage to 700,000 new yorkers. And decreased infantmortality rates to historic lows. As president , hell build on obamacare, cap medical costs, and will always protect a womans right to choose. Mike bloomberg a record on Health Care Nobody can argue about. Mike im Mike Bloomberg and i approve this message. The democratic president ial candidates have a big week ahead of them, as they near the primary in South Carolina, and then super tuesday next week. It follows last nights debate, where things were often chaotic. Ktvus Christina Rendon has more now on the fireworks on stage. Reporter heated moments, interruptions and jabs. If you think the last four years has been chaotic, divisive, toxic, exhausting, imagine spending the better part of 2020 with Bernie Sanders versus donald trump. They dont want candidates to be running to billionaires for huge amounts of funding. Reporter six of the seven Democratic Candidates took aim at Bernie Sanders. Thats why russia is helping you get elected so youll lose to him. I have long supported the assault weapon ban, that says domestic abusers cant get an ak47. I wrote that law. You didnt write that bill. I wrote the bill. What i would do immediately is restore the funding. He cut the funding for cdc. He tried to cut the finding for nih. He cut the funding for the entire effort. This is a global problem. Weve got to work with countries all over the world to solve it. Reporter this was the last debate before the primary in South Carolina, and super tuesday. With super tuesday next week, Bernie Sanders is showing strength here in california. The most recent poll shows sanders with24 support from voters. Mike bloomberg at 13 , elizabeth warren, and Pete Buttigieg round out the top five. Earlier today, the Bernie SandersCampaign Announced he would be returning here to the bay area ahead of super tuesday. He will be holding a rally in san jose. It will take place at 1 30 on south hall, there at market street. Well have complete coverage of super tuesday on both a national and local level. The latest results continuing at 4 00, continuing for the next seven and a half hours. For more on last nights debate, and of course, looking ahead to super tuesday, were joined by greg lee. Greg, thanks for coming in here. Bernie sanders, for the first time last night, he got the frontrunner treatment. How do you think he handled the pressure, and did you see anyone up there on the stage who is going to stop the sanders express . I really think he should have gotten this treatment. It was bernies best night, but i certainly dont think it was his worst night, and that equals to a net win for him. No one stopped his trajectory. No one presented an attack that would drop him off that leadership or frontrunner position. So i think for bernie, he can walk away from that thinking, we did fine, well take our momentum into super tuesday. A lot of people talking about how well they think joe biden did last night, standing before what seemed like a very friendly audience, and he also picked up a big endorsement today. How does that help him . House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn has been known as the king maker. A lot of those black voters in South Carolina are going to follow. And will that translate to a lot of states on super tuesday . Maybe. Joe biden said im going to win the African American vote in South Carolina. The bottom line is he has to. Does he have to win South Carolina by, you know by a certain percentage do you think to really consider his campaign viable moving forward . I think no matter what the Biden Campaign tells you, he has to do very well. In the fall, he had a 28 point lead there. And its down to within the margin of error. Regardless, he has to win, and win outright, and take that momentum into super tuesday. In california, hes not polling great, because Bernie Sanders continues to pull away. If joe biden is going to build that momentum hes got to do well. After the South Carolina primary, do you see any of the candidates hanging on . I thought Amy Klobuchar with had an okay debate, but even she got involved in some of the hits last night against Bernie Sanders and others, but if she runs out of money, which is the big thing. Running ads in california is very expensive. If she doesnt do well in South Carolina and build some donations and people to help her out, i think shes going to run out of time, and shes going to run out of money, frankly. What did you make . Everyone today talking about the chaotic feel of last nights debate . Is that just because you have a lot of desperate candidates up on that stage . All of them trying to make a name for themselves and stay in this race . Were sitting there watch, and i yelled several times stop yelling, or stop talking over each other. It was a very bad look for the democratic party, because they feeded a strong debate leading into super tuesday, with so many states at stake. But really, if im donald trump, and im in his campaign watching at home, im thinking, oh, man keep yelling at each other. This is tearing each other apart in the party. We heard some democrats say please knock it off. What happened last night was shameful. I think the problem was, during these debates, especially this far in the primary, youre hoping candidates really differentiate themselves on the issues. You dont get a strong sense. Elizabeth warren did a little bit of that, she went after Bernie Sanders by drawing comparisons. Thats what you have to do. You have to give voters a sense of what will you actually do if youre the nominee. Youre right, it was definitely a mess. Appreciate it. All right, lets talk weather here. Beautiful once again. Another sunny, warm day. Temperatures well up above the average. Here is our live camera. You can see looking out towards San Francisco. A bit of some haze. Also a few high clouds. Thats just about it for today. Average high, this is what you would expect for this date. The temperatures in the low 60s. Of course, as you know, if you stepped outside just for a second this afternoon, you know we are well up above the average. Santa rosa, 15 degrees above the average. San francisco, about 10 degrees above the average. Not just by a little bit, by a significant amount. And theres really not a lot of change in the forecast for tomorrow. Satellite showing you this. The stormtrack still is up here. Were looking for the storms. As you know, february has been so dry. Not a drop of rain here in the bay area. This is where the stormtrack is. We just have lots of clear skies for today, and once again into tomorrow. That northerly flow at the surface, keeping us on the warm side once again. Well check in on some of those warm numbers out it there. Right now, we have some 70s for livermore. 77. San francisco checking in downtown, 71. San jose, 75. And the coast, not as warm in the 60s out toward pacifica. Heres a live camera toward mount diablo. You can see those trees not moving around too much. Mostly sunny skies for today. Were going to hold onto clear skies, first thing tomorrow mornin