The much talked about surge in covid19 cases appears to be happening in california. New numbers show a shocking rise in infections hitting numbers not seen in months. With that, we say good evening and thank you for joining us. Im dion lim. Certainly not a good day at all for california with the coronavirus. The state reported nearly 11,000 diagnosed cases today, the highest since early august. The Positivity Rate continues to rise with the 14day rate jumping to 4. 4 . It was 4 on friday. That number is a strong indicator of the transmission rate of the virus. Nearly 3700 people are in the hospital getting treated for covid19 and about 1000 of them are in the icu. Now, the spike in covid cases is increasing the demand for testing right here in the bay area. But some testing sites are reaching capacity. According to abc 7 News Reporter cornell bernard, some advocates are calling for more testing sites to handle the load. Reporter across california, the need for covid testing is in high
Now at 11 00 just one hour until election day. Tonight an update on the unprecedented turnout so far and how bay area voters are feeling as they head to the polls. Im nervous, im prepared for anything. The president ial candidates campaigning into the night. The lastminute push for votes. Their closing arguments to the american people. New details tonight on a freak accident that left a San Francisco firefighter with critical injuries. A judge issues a restraining order against a south bay church racking up six figures in fines. The response from that congregation tonight. They go to the church to find refuge u and that is what he has provided. Good evening im ken bastida. Im elizabeth cook. Now at 11 00 on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. An unprecedented early Voting Period wrapping up tonight. And in a matter of just hours, polls open here in the bay area. That happened just after midnight eastern time in the small town of dicksville notch. Here in the bay area some new early
It opened 15 years ago and was one of the first in the world to begin operations. But couldnt survive the pandemic. Owners tried adapting to the changing guidelines and mandates by the city and the county, but the bills kept stacking up. They say overhead remained the same while loss of membership and limits placed pop them were just too difficult to overcome. Its been part of our lives for so long. Weve met so many friends and created such a Strong Community here. So it just felt like the bedrock of our life for 15 years, and its just such a heartbreaking loss. The gym held one final workout today, then hosted an open house for people to come and say goodbye. We could know in a couple of day it is San Francisco is moving a step closer towards welcoming students back to classrooms. On tuesday, the San Francisco Unified School District will discuss that idea. Three Board Members are pushing for students in first grade or younger, as well as those with disabilities, to return to classroo
The ballots are still being counted. Reporter chairman of the Republican Party in alameda county. How would you describe the roller coaster of emotions four years ago compared to now . This time there is a much higher chance that donald trump would win, so i was much more optimistic. Reporter and his reaction to President Trump laying the ground work to contest the election outcome . My reaction was, well, thats very typically the way our president attacks things. When theres something in his way, he tries to get through it, do something active to make things work out for him. Once the election is certified and decided, you know, our country has a tradition of peaceful transfers of power. And theres no indication, at all, that thats not going to happen. Reporter and then there is this perspective. For myself, im canadian, i dont care. Reporter and his one word for this election is being from another country, canada, he said interesting. In the east bay, juliette goodrich, kpix 5. We no
Of numbers. Right now bind ahead by about 20,000 votes after the most recent update. In georgia, it bears repeating, a state that has now elected a democratic president since 1992. Biden again took the lead there overnight, but the margin is razor then. The georgia secretary of state has already said there will likely be a recount. Officials say what is left are most live provisional ballots. Right now biden holding on to a lead of about 4,000 votes. To nevada, its 6 Electoral College votes. Officials have said they will are counting votes well into the weekend. A lot of focus on clark county, rightfully so. 70 of the statements population in las vegas. 88 reporting, biden hanging on to a 50 to 48 lead. Fox news and the Associated Press already called arizona for joe biden, but a quick look at the numbers, bind holding on to a slim need, 94 reporting, 50 to 49 . For more insight on this race, go to sonoma state Political Science professor dave mcewen. Let me start with the biden campai