They expressed their fears, frustrations, and worry, over the outbreaks at several california prisons. We are now at a point of crisis. There is no proactive measures. We are leading behind the ball. We cannot sweep it under the rug. There must be accountability. Reporter blasting state prison officials, lawmakers questioned how inmates with covid19 could be transferred from a prison in chino to san quentin. I still dont understand it. Reporter it was found that deficiencies at san quentin contributed to the spread. Lack of ventilation, slow testing turnaround, inmates refusing testing, and the layout, including a lack of beds. I dont say this lightly, but this is a failure. Reporter 1100 inmates and staff have tested positive. I need to express, we can do better, and i know we will do better. Reporter the biggest concerns now insufficient resources to handle the crisis, and the capacity of local hospitals to handle the flow of patients. Emergency measures like triage tents and more nu
Bay area keep an eye on that as youre stepping outside to enjoy are slightly cooler temperatures, san jose, a touch of a cooler day for you down to 82 degrees. After yesterdays mideighties more on your forecast still ahead darya. All right, lets start with the coronavirus pandemic which has been a record setting day and triggering rollbacks in nearly 40 states. The u. S. In 24 hours had the most infections in a single day and california led the way with more than 9700 new cases texas behind us had 8,000 and there were more than 50,000 about 52,000 new cases across the country in 24 hours bringing the total number of positives now to 2. 6 million. And a 128,000 deaths in the u. S. Experts are worried if we dont turn things around. We could see a 100,000 new cases at day in the bay area. We are now 25,000 positive tests in total and 584 deaths have happened linked to covid so far so because this fight the governor has had to take action to slow the spread. He is rolling back reopening pl
Heartbroken stepfather after seeing the body camera video for the first time. Good evening. Im frank somerville. The parents that they called 911 because their son was suffering a mental break. They said they never thought he would end up dead a few hours later. Amber lee is outside with a story you will see only on channel 2. Reporter the parents filed a federal civil lawsuit against the Sheriffs Department for wrongful death. They said they are broken by what happened to their son i want to prevent it from happening to someone else. My son cannot go away like nothing happened. Reporter the parents of christian, want the Alameda County sheriffs deputies and the lieutenant in charge of their son held accountable for his death while in custody at the jail. Christian stepfather said he called 911 to get his son help after he started acting erratically and suffered a mental breakdown after taking mushrooms a year ago in june. The body camera video released by the Sheriffs Department, Show
Now at 11 00 p. M. Demand for coronavirus testing in the bay area is through the roof heading into the holiday but is it providing a false sense of security . Do you feel safe sending your child to school this fall . The new guidelines Santa Clara County just released for its schools. A Police Chase Ends when a speeding truck flies off a cliff and into the water below. The crime that sparked a dangerous pursuit. Now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area a students getting a peek at what schools could look like if classes reopen this fall. Kpix 5s maria medina has more. Reporter reopening schools will depend on how covid19 is impacting the community. Once open students and staff will have to wear masks and social distance among other requirements. Reporter he wont allow her to return to School Without putting her safety first. Right now i would probably say no based on what we are seeing. Reporter he is not only a parent but a teacher in san jose as well. What is most concerning
The new guidelines Santa Clara County just released for its schools. A Police Chase Ends when a speeding truck flies off a cliff and into the water below. The crime that sparked a dangerous pursuit. Now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area a students getting a peek at what schools could look like if classes reopen this fall. Kpix 5s maria medina has more. Reporter reopening schools will depend on how covid19 is impacting the community. Once open students and staff will have to wear masks and social distance among other requirements. Reporter he wont allow her to return to School Without putting her safety first. Right now i would probably say no based on what we are seeing. Reporter he is not only a parent but a teacher in san jose as well. What is most concerning is the recommendations. There is not enough information. You are going in there blind. What we are learning with covid19 is that Young Children arent the engines of transmission. Reporter the Public Health officer sa