The highest tier. With fewer coronavirus cases , more businesses can move indoors. But different counties are moving at a different pace, even though they are in the same tier. Today san mateo, solano and alameda counties regimented from the purple to red. They joined marin, napa, San Francisco, and santa cruz counties in the red tier. Only sonoma and contra costa counties remain in the most restrictive purple tier. While this is progress, there is also some confusion with each county moving at a different pace. Reporter different counties in the bay area opening some sectors while keeping others closed, confusing because at the beginning of the pandemic, the strategy was a regional approach. Some Business Owners find it frustrating. Im really disappointed and frustrated because i believe that nail salon are safe. I think we have the right to open. Reporter Michelle Saunders james owns this now salon in oakland, shuttered for six months and she cant operate outdoors. There is no space
Accusing Republican Organization of a double standard and say leader Mitch Mcconnell justified blocking president obamas nominee in 2016 because it was an election year, yet republicans claim then it was different, because the white house and senate were controlled by different parties. Its just hypocrisy at its highest level. Meanwhile, President Trump said he is narrowing his selection. I would say that im very close to making a decision in my own mind. Reporter fox confirming he met with judge amy comey bear it on monday. Other frontrunners include judge barbara lagoa, and Allison Jones rushing. This will i think unify republicans, this nominee. Reporter joe biden saying left on the topic from the campaign trail, but greg republicans should hold off until november. In were in the middle of an election. They should wait. Reporter the president said he is wait forecast weekend to announce his mom pa knee out of respect for justice ginbsburg. She will lie in repose at the Supreme Court
Down. One thing that hings can cha better, they can also change for the worse. Reporter wednesday all schools can resume in Person Instruction in Santa Clara County without a waiver, but most Public School districts have indicated they plan to continue with district learning for now. If the numbers continue down this trend, you know, lower cases, lower infection rates, then it is possible for amortize move the next level, which is the orange level. Reporter contra costa ask sonoma counties are the only bay area counties still in the most restrictive purple tier. Contra costas Health Director said this afternoon she expects her county to move up to the red tier by next week. Julie . Maureen, as you reported, Alameda County is moving to the less restrictive red tier, but it still cant open like the other counties. Why is that . Julie, it all comes down to your local county health department. The state has their standards, but it really can be whoever is more strict, and what were seeing
Leadership role at the warehouse, saying it was more of a communal effort were everybody Work Together to tackle issues. Harris testified it was the buildings landlords who hired an unlicensed contractor to install electricity in a nearby Mechanic Shop the same landlords on. That business provided power to the warehouse. It was completely jury rigged and illegally done and if the prosecution wants to advance the theory that is what caused the fire than the owners in the and the electrician should be in the defendants see. Reporter Curtis Briggs says there is no risk putting his client on the stand. We think the jury will be were very receptive. Reporter max harris testified today he told Oakland Police during one of the visits that no one lived at the warehouse. He said he wasnt sure the officers intentions and did not want him or his friends to become homeless. He will be back on the stand tomorrow. What about Derick Almena . He is expected to testify. When is that expected to happen
Front of a library. Today residents laid out flowers and a stuffed animal on the bus stop bench where it happened. Elma franco walks that street every day. Obviously i have my child and other kids. I dont want to imagine what the family is feeling this moment. How heartbroken it is for the community. Muni Train Service was diverted for a few hours yesterday. Police are still investigating. They havent yet said anything about what might have led up to that crash. A warning from california cities to chevy camaro owners. Police say car thieves are able to start camaros through key cloning devices. Max darrow joins us from the newsroom to explain. San francisco pd in los angeles pd both report an uptick in camaro thefts. A consumer watchdog says individuals should take extra steps to protect themselves and that action is needed higher up to make sure consumers are better protected. Chevy camaros, high on car thieves radars right now in northern and southern california. Here is a look at th