Business was buzzing where the crew worked extra hours into the evening. We dont know when they will end. Reporter they will take effect in berkeley, San Francisco, and santa clara, with them following by tuesday morning. Personal Services Must be shut down. Gyms and fitness People Limited to 12 people. Retail limited to 20 capacity. Im really afraid were going to see the other wave of businesses closing up. Reporter the Fillmore Merchant Association says already the fillmore district has 20 vacant store fronts. This is the record. We have never had 20 this many vacancies. Reporter some people had a final meal out before the shutdown. We needed to make it a point to go out to get some lunch today. Reporter restaurants will be limited to takeout and delivery with no more indoor or Outdoor Dining. Dog walking and outdoor exercise, they are still fine, but the order will call for no mixing with the other households. One group would have a final game of bochi on the lawn near golden gate p
Meteorologist kari hall breaking down why thats causing concern as today in the bay begins right now. Good morning and thanks so much for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Of course mike is keeping his eyes on the road. Lets start with the forecast for today. And this morning a very foggy start. Yes, we are seeing that in the south bay as well as other parts of the bay area as we wake up, take a look at our live camera in san jose. Its foggy and its chilly so we are going to see that for the next couple of hours and then turning very mild as we go into the afternoon with some sunshine. Taking a look at our breezy winds picking up for tomorrow. We are going to stay dry in the forecast as we start out with some cold temperatures and the fog this morning. We do have concern of freezing fog. Well talk more about that cong up in just a few minutes. Mike, how is it looking right now for the commute . Kari, the fog is the topic of one of the chp reports. As we look at the
Intensive care unit around the state your capacity. Good evening im julie haener. I am frank somerville. This new three week stay at home order would be triggered if hospital intensive Care Capacity drops below 15 in any of the five regions of california. Right now, none of the regions is affected. The governor says he expects it could happen for all regions except the bay area within days. The governor also says the bay area could see the order by the middle of the month. Governor newsom tried to reassure people in california that there is hope ahead as vaccines are rolled out. We do not anticipate having to do this once again. We really only to step up. We need to meet this moment had on. We need to do everything we can to stem the tide, bend the curve. Under the order, schools could stay open but ours, wineries, and hair salons would close. Is an retail and Grocery Stores would be limited to 20 capacity. Restaurants would only be able to offer takeout or delivery. The Team Coverage
Bay area counties are beginning to shut down before the official order from the state, local orders in santa clara, contra costa and 7 so counties it 10 00 tonight, in berkeley and alameda county, the shutdown order goes into effect at midnight. Marin county, restrictions in place on tuesday at noon. The orders are expected to remain in effect until january 4. It bands all indoor and Outdoor Dining but restaurant takeout orders are still allowed bars and wineries have to close along with hair and nail salons, people are being told to avoid all gatherings with anyone outside of their immediate households. More than 30,000 new confirmed cases yesterday in california, the highest one day total yet, and 5000 more than the previous day, statewide the number of deaths is close to 19,000 and the Positivity Rate has it 10 . The latest shutdowns, is a huge blow to many businesses that are already struggling, they are just plain frustrated and scared, many Business Owners told rob that today, he
Abruptly close today an east bay das office ready to investigate complaints on covid restrictions. Schools in new york city abruptly close day while local School Districts adjust their reopening plans. Why one district still wants to bring cases back. The annual Christmas Tree lighting was held in union square. Ill tell you why you probably didnt know about it. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. Tonight an east bay county is about to get tough when it comes to following new covid safety restrictions with cases spiking in Contra Costa County. Yes, a task force is ready to investigate and fine businesses not following the rules. Cornell barnard is getting the information tonight. Reporter burger loft, a surge in covid cases has put Contra Costa County in the purple tier. Employees know the rules. Make sure theyre wearing masks. Wash their hands 200 times a day. Reporter not every business plays by the rules. The Contra