Claus story, but i read it with such urgency. Essential workers. Yes, exactly. Santa, top of the list this year. But before santa is halloween. Weve got a story on halloween coming up, because you guys know i love it. And skunks, because we all love that scent. Dont forget one more thing, the election too. You keep reminding me of that election. Lets go ahead and jump right in. We begin with the white house juggling yet another coronavirus outbreak, this time linked to the Vice President s office. But the Vice President is continuing to hold rallies as both campaigns make a final push for the most crucial battleground states. Theres word that First Lady Melania Trump will hit the campaign trail this week. Americans are voting early in record numbers with nearly 60 million ballots already cast. Mr. Vice president , why are you still traveling . Despite a small slip while coming off air force two and a covid outbreak in his inner circle this weekend, Vice President mike pence shows no si
San francisco has been touted as a Success Story for containing the pandemic. So why is the city suddenly rethinking reopening. When the virus takes off it takes off quickly. The south babies group under fire for a racist attack ad. In just a matter of hours, bay Area Voting Centers will open their doors, what election workers want you to know. Plus how the Postal Service is taking major steps tonight to ensure mailin ballots are received on time. Good evening, im elizabeth cook. And im ken bastida. Streaming on cbsn bay area, looking live tonight over the city of San Francisco, a city that has the lowest coronavirus death rate of any major city many the nation. But tonight, city leaders are pumping the brakes a bit on some new reopenings. Kpix 5s andrea borba on the troubling new data. Reporter this is not the first time officials paused reopening plans in the city amide the covid19 pandemic. Dr. Grant colfax with the department of Public Health says its unsurprising. Outside north be
Population to 4. Thats a 25 increase. That might not sound like a lot. But when this virus starts taking off, it takes off quickly. That case rate put San Francisco in the orange and the hospitalization rate jumping from 21 to 37 patients is in the red tier. Heres what the pause means, indoor pools, bowling alleys, and gym locker rooms will stay closed. Restaurants and houses of worship will stay at 25 capacity. Schools however are still a go with approval. This grill in the financial district that planned to reopen at 50 capacity will continue to stay closed because of the pause. Managing partner of water bar calls the pause on increasing restaurant capacity to 50 disappointing but understandable. Its a little bit of a set back to us from a pure Business Economic standpoint. Also of concern for businesses that have taken advantage of Outdoor Dining and the shared spaces program, the changing weather. Heat lamps are up now but wont stand a chance against the rain. Sometimes these parti
Things that get my ears to stand up are definitely the economy. Are you better off than you were four years ago . I believe so. In the one issue is lets get respect back, because i think that benefits everyone. Equal pay is extremely important. Education and making it accessible. Accessible. The common enemy that we have right now is the coronavirus. This is donald trump. I was like, this is my man. Four more years i am not voting for President Trump this year. We want joe i believe that both candidates could do more. Were all americans. Were all in america. Dont be lazy. Dont be selfish. Dont be entitled. Its your duty to vote good evening, im norah odonnell. Tonight, america is on edge. In just four days one of the most divisive president ial campaigns in this nations history will come to an end. President trump donald trump and former Vice President joe biden have called this election the most important in modern history. And voters have told cbs news they feel much is at stake, inc
In downtown San Francisco are boarding up as they brace for potential damage and destruction after the president ial election. Which is now just 6 days away. Thank you so much for joining us here on kron 4 news at 3 im Justine Waldman kron fours when kelly is joining us live right now from Market Street where much of this barricading is going on right now theyre worried either way whether its President Trump who wins or joe biden. Thats right just seen i am in front of the palace hotel and theres a bunch of businesses here on the ground floor that have plywood up over the windows and doors this is all in case there is trouble on Election Night. Im told it doesnt matter which side wins or loses here. They are just making sure that their glass stays unbroken and ill tell you this is not the only place where i found precautionary plywood put up. The sounds of hammers and saws could be heard in many spots in downtown San Francisco as construction workers and security guards put up sheets o