Francisco now stay at home ordes that is allowing more businesses to reopen in the city. Could even everyone im Frank Somerville and im julie julie haener. It was a Long Time Coming for many business owners. Ktvu is amber lee joins us now live shes in the citys Castro District tonight with more on what the re openings looked like amber, julie, i spoke with merchants here in castro and along valencia street. They tell me theyre thrilled to be able to offer more services, but that this is just the beginning. They need a whole lot more to survive. For the First Time Since the stay at home order in december, mx three fitness in the castro is able to offer indoor gym services such as personal training on lee. Three people are allowed inside at a time that gives us hope not enough to pay the red, but at least its going the white way nearby at catch outdoor dining, even on a cold january night is appealing to some somebody like making a delicious meal for me. Something different normalcy retu
Down his restaurant to Outdoor Dining the owner of says that it is not fair to force restaurants to close when retail, especially large chains are allowed to operate. But for some reason was in danville tonight, she spoke with the owner of crimes and has more to reset. And good evening here in danville the owner of crum says that he is not a rule breaker and that this was not an easy step to take, but he said these are very uneasy times and they require a unique steps taken. On tuesday people sent crumbs restaurant in danville eating even though they were not supposed to and Contra Costa County Outdoor Dining is now not allowed anymore. The county making that decision along with other Bay Area Public Health departments to try and deal with they say the rapid rise in covid cases. But owner jimmy heliopolis says that he didnt feel that closing was the right step to take right now. No this is survival this is not. Or we can just handle this now we can get through no, i dont know when were
Moments we have to enjoy eating outside before we have to lock down. Reporter San Franciscos new stay at home order starts at 10 00 p. M. Due to a surge of new covid cases that is expected to get worse. I think it was inevitable until the vaccine comes. Reporter this server was setting up tables and is being laid off until january. My only job. I dont have another one. So im going home and staying home. Nothing. No parties, no family time. Reporter this owner was looking festive. Her mood was far from it. Trying to stay spirited and cheerful for the patrons since it is our last day. It is a bit tough for all of us. Reporter she is closing her pub during the lockdown and laying off ten employees. We are focusing on supporting women of color. Reporter this was the first day for a new venue for artists and business owners. We need time to regroup and make sure we are being responsible in upholding the health order. Reporter in the east bay diners enjoyed a last bite outdoors on webster st
The state reported more than 15,000 new coronavirus cases is. The Positivity Rate over the last 14 days is that 5. 4 . As of tonight, the number of people hospitalized for covered stands at more than 5700. A live look tonight at dublin, oakland and san jose. Exactly 5 hours from now a curfew will go into effect for much of the bay area because of the surge in cases. Here are the counties impacted, every bay area county except for marin, San Francisco and san mateo but that could change. The stayathome water will be in effect from 10 pm until 5 am. What is allowed . You can buy groceries, pick up restaurant takeout orders, walk your dog, visit Healthcare Providers and other essential services. I dont think it will be very effective. Im going to comply because that is what i have been doing all year. It doesnt make sense to me necessarily. Covid is around 24 hours a day. But yes, i will comply. I feel fine about it. I think it is important. Things are spiking because people arent paying
Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. Taking a live look outside right now where things appear to be pretty calm. But those winds will start picking up this evening. Tonight, parts of the bay area are under a very rare december red flag warning. With that we say good evening and thank you for joining us. Im dion lim. Well get to that weather warning in just a moment. But first the new covid lockdown happening tonight in San Francisco. Abc7 News Reporter Cornell Barnard joins us live now from north beach where diners are enjoying a last outdoor meal for a while. Lots of these restaurants seemed pretty busy today, but employees are worried about paying their bills. Reporter yeah, dion, it is a tough time. So much worry and uncertainty. The countdown is on. Our stayathome ordre starts in just a few hours. Outdoor diners enjoying a last meal here on grant avenue. But many restaurant workers tell me tonight that theyre not show when theyll be back at wo