right now work is just getting under way in san francisco on a major construction project along highway 101. these are live pictures. the shelter in place and lighter traffic is speeding up the rebuilding of the overpass.

>> this 18 day project will replace part of 101 where it crosses with 280. more on the shut down hour away. >> sparks fly thursday night. >> this is the biggest project we had planned for 2020. >> originally set for july and referred to as the >> they moved up the project. so it could be done now when most are sheltering and roads aren't as busy. eliminating six mile back ups in both directions. crews will be replacing the deck of the bridge. >> we're seeing cracking and concrete. and it's time. >> traffic is still expected and so are loud sounds as workers break apart the concrete.

noises that have already impacted nearby neighborhoods. >> i have heard prep work. construction. >> cal transsay the contractor is using saw hammers instead of jackhammers. it will be loud and there will be back ups. neighbors say that's okay but. >> the faster you do it the less noise i have to deal with. >> if you think it's loud now it will get louder when the project gets under way at 6:00 a.m. friday morning. ha is when all northbound lanes will be closed. >> san francisco transportation agency is closing golden gate avenue in the tenderloin. the entire block will be closed off to give social services room to work. only vehicles bringing donations can pass through. the block will be 6:00 a.m.

until 3:00 p.m. while essential services are provoided. >> the closure is not part of the slow streets initiative. 13 miles will be closed to make social distancing easier while cycling and walking. >> providing transparency. an executive order school districts must publish a report to the community explaining steps they have taken for distance learning. he continued to stress the need for physical distancing. wednesday the deadliest day in california since the start of the pandemic. >> 115 human beings lost their lives. >> also positive signs. it was the first day that saw hospitalizations, icu and hospitalized persons under investigation all decline. the governor warned against letting up especially to people thinking of going to the beach and parks this weekend. >> i expect significant increase

in volume. i think if there is, and people aren't practicing physical distancing. i'll be announcing in week or so the numbers going back up. nobody wants to hear that. >> it's a double hit for a decade old family owned ice cream shop in san francisco. first major revenue loss from the pandemic. and now a break in. the community is stepping up to try to save it. >> after 30 years in the business, thomas has a clear favorite. cookies and cream. >> beautiful. >> over the weekend, his old fashion ice cream world shattered. literally. his daughter and co-owner says burglars broke in and stole

cigarettes. and candy and soda. anything he could grab. >> it added up to $4,000. a tough scoop to swallow with business already down 50%. >> we have been here all this time. all these years. this never happened. >> take a walk down the street you can soo most stores are closed. despite everyone struggling, hundreds have donated to keep them open. a go fund me raised more than $10,000 from hundreds. >> we need to preserve things in the community. >> the only black owned ice cream parlor in san francisco. >> they deserve a win. the community deserves a win. >> the donations have sweetened spirits and bottom line. >> i didn't know that so many people cared about us. >> it's a will the of love. to me. >> break ins, pandemics or

otherwise. there's always room for ice cream seven days a week. >> tonight public health officer was on talking about her goals for contact tracing. and find people they have been in contact with. she says being able to accommodate that depends on people following the stay at home order to keep coronavirus cases down. >> dial it down enough such that we can investigate every case that's reported to us. and every contact. and we can ensure every case can isolate safely. >> for now they are figuring out to increase case investigation staff to help ramp up efforts. >> a foster farm workers in fresno tested positive for coronavirus. the worker was last at the plant on april 11. all employees who came close

have been notified. it implemented social distancing measures and providing protective equipment. and increased sanitation standards. >> the grocery delivery service has shoppers take an in app wellness test. many workers say it's not enough calling for a hazard pay and safety equipment. the company recently hired 300,000 employees to keep up with the demand. >> in the south bay at home car repair service aims to help healthcare workers for free. like so many your mechanic.com found a special way to say thank you to the thousands of people working to keep the community safe and well cared for. tonight's project thanks story comes from a bay area based company keeping up reliable transportation for fropt line workers. at a time when they are needed the most.

>> reporter: oil change, a change of wiper blades and quick buff. this list of to dos completed in the driveway. >> it was an easy one today. >> mechanic work is free for front line healthcare workers. no cost. paired with a new no contact business approach. on behalf of your mechanic.com. >> he's the company president. and ceo. his bay area based business launched in 2012 and expanded across the u.s. >> most people get everything delivered now. i should be able to get my car repaired too. >> it's in a position to help medical professionals with important maintenance. without interrupting the workday. >> my car has to work. it can't break down. i can't from flat or something. i have to be there.

my patients depend on me. >> a pediatric resident. working 80 hour weeks. 14 days in a row. >> everybody has to work together. >> no car shop waiting room. just one way your mechanic is echoing the communities gratitude. >> it's really humbling to see people who even in really difficult times are able to really step back and recognize the sacrifice that healthcare providers are putting in. >> a show of gratitude all the way around. >> just a terrific effort. we invite you to join project thanks and share your gratitude. use the hash tag. show us how you are saying thank you and we will share the love. >> investigating a nursing homeowner involved in one of the

biggest coronavirus out breaks in the state. >> we had our first virtual draft tonight. 49ers and raiders with two new players. >> bringing joy and during the tough times. one woman is doing that with a touch of magic. >> summer is coming early: 90s in the forecast and the changes for the weekend. >> first here's a look at what's coming up tonight.

that could mean an increase byin energy bills.. you can save by setting your heat to 68 or lower... unplugging and turning off devices when not in use... or just letting the sun light your home. stay well and keep it golden. san francisco department of health confirms four residents died from coronavirus.

at least 67 people at the care center have tested positive. this marks the largest and tedliest nursing home out break in san francisco. we have learned three patients in oakland died from coronavirus. 33 people have tested positive at the healthcare center. excel the third nursing home facility in the county where patients have been confirmed to have died from the virus. >> new accounts from behind the scenes at gate way care and rehab i hayward. home to one of the biggest out breaks in the state. the interview a worker still at the facility. >> state record show 102 staff and residents have been infected with coronavirus. and more than a dozen patients died. >> it spread really really fast. >> a worker tells me the out break began four weeks ago and with infected staff sent home, those who remain are pushed to

the limit. >> we had a nurse that worked for 24 hours saturday and sunday. and she was exhausted. >> even before the pandemic there have been issues with staffing and care. ecords show they own gate way and six others in the east bay. on several occasions the state denied pli denied applications to purchase new facilities. now with gate way on coronavirus lock down the worker says a shortage of staff made is difficult for families to reach no one. there's no one available it answer the phone or handle messages. >> i also asked about text provided by a different staff member. the staffer says she sent an

urgent group message to the other nursing homes. what can you all do to help? if they don't have staff, we will be forced to move them to your building. and we will be facing more problems. >> it's not right. i'm going to send you covid-19 patients. that's someone's family. >> is that appropriate? >> i really don't think so. >> this evaluator tells me moving staff between facilities can spread coronavirus. >> that's been part of the problem with nursing homes and the spread. you have staff that work in multiple buildings or companies. they are going in and being exposed in one building. possibly taking it to another building. >> she's a quality improvement specialist at the bay area hospital. while working for the state she evaluated several of the nursing

homes. it closed in 2018. after the federal government forbid them from taking medicare patients. >> what caused them to lose federal funding. >> pattern of safety concerns. people doing tasks that were not appropriate. maintenance director for example was cooking a meal. >> they have had other staffing issues. records show in 2017 they faced a class action lawsuit alleging failure to pay wages and overtime. the agreed to a $6 million settlement without admitting wrong doing. after the interview the veteran nursing home evaluator got emotional. >> long lives matter too. as a culture we're not recognizing that. >> they are investigating the deaths at gate way. the owners have not responded to

my are peted calls for an interview. i made it clear i will do it any time they are red dichlt ready. >> muslims in the bay area preparing to welcome the month are making changes because of the coronavirus. a spokesperson says it's necessary. >> there's been some conversation that this is attention between religious freedom and ability of individuals to maintain the health and well being of the society. the northern california islamic counsel doesn't see it as religious freedom. it's an issue of safety and health and well being. a matter of life and death. >> chair of the northern california islamic center says the 92 mosques in all counties

have been closed since march 12. they will remain closed to adhere@shelter in place order and require members to practice social distancing. many are holding services online. >> for the fourth type, lawmakers in washington passed stimulus legislation. president trump is expected to sign it. law makers put on masks and gloves today for the vote on capitol him. $484 billion relief package funding for hospitals and testing. and paycheck protection program. from small businesses. >> congress is doing its job. i want to tell the american people one more time, members are working daily. >> to respond to the coronavirus that is putting our people and our country and our economy at risk. >> the pill doesn't include money for state governments. >> today we learned

more americans applied for unemployment. a slight decrease. here in california more than 530,000 new claims last week. san francisco based gap has stopped paying rent on the closed stores. it might not have enough cash flow. they furloughed 80,000 employees. >> in the south bay one woman is getting families an escape from the real world. she's doing it with arts and crafts and a little ferry magic. >> a new neighborhood of san jo. fairy glen. she's transformed the area into a fairy wonderful land. a plan that's been in the works for months. ever since she saw an article about a similar idea. >> that was it.

i knew i have to do this. >> she was waiting for summer. but after the stay at home order she got to work. she's hung decorations and attached fairy doors to the trunks. >> i want to bring joy and positive messages to kids and families. no better time than now. >> she adds a new door with a little message on it. sometimes kids leave something in return. >> they get notes from the kids. and express how happy they are that the fairies are here. my heart fills with joy. it never gets hold. >> she hoping to expand the fairy wonder land to other yards. >> isn't that great. great fun. >> yeah. all right. let's look at the weather.

it is heating up. >> yeah. we're seeing 90s in the 7-day forecast. changing. it's a building area of high pressure. and as that ridge builds we'll see the wind shifting. going to be warm around here. as we head into your friday. the wind are already picking up out of the north northeast. gusting to 32 miles per hour. a sign of what's to come. air mass is warming and temperatures are not falling much because of the wind. many areas in the 50s upper 50s to low 70s. it's mild outside. a live look from the there's no fog to speak of. because of the wind direction. i have some not so good news to report. parts of the bay area under severe drought. north bay. east bay and san francisco. lack of really a will the of rain this past winter is showing

signs. to moderate for the category. i don't see rain in the 7-day forecast. one model is hinting at early may. cear skies over head and sunny and warm conditions tomorrow afternoon. cooler with more fog this upcoming weekend and heat coming your way next week. tomorrow morning sun comes up at 6:21. you'll see bright skies. sun will be warming up into the lunch hour. in the 60s. 4:00 p.m. into the 80s. and max in the low 90s. breezy along the comfortable t in the afternoon in the south bay it's warm. 86 degrees in gilroy. on the peninsula 81. 69 in half-moon bay. you want sunshine you got it. no fog reported tonight.

75 downtown san francisco. north bay temperatures on the warm side. in the east bay 78 oakland. 82 fremont. inland you'll feel the heat. here's what's happening over the weekend. the fog beginning tomorrow night into saturday. will expand and we'll see a drop in the temperature. 7-day forecast. not tomorrow. it's spring warmth or heat if you will. after that cooler for the weekend and the next week some 90s showing up. >> we launched new streaming app. where ever you are you can get the live newscast and breaking news. weather and more. on apple tv and droid. just search and down load it for free. >> tomorrow, blast from the

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...for a cleaner way forward. a nurse from hayward won big on tonight's episode of wheel of fortune. >> an informed opinion. >> she took home $56,000 in cash. and prizes. she filmed months ago before coronavirus and social distancing. she told people magazine the episode had been giving her something to look forward to during this very hectic time. >> we all need something to look forward to. it's day 38 of the shelter in place. a lot in the world has changed. here's a look at a day in the life.

another day in the life. tonight was day one of the first ever life virtual nfl draft. it was interesting and well done. here with a wrap up. >> it's in the books and hardly any glitches. smooth. 49ers and raiders both had two picks and round one. the hall of

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but blood is needed to save the lives of people who are sick with a range of illnesses. it's easy and safe to give. if you are in good health, please donate. we need heroes now. visit red cross blood dot org to schedule an appointment. good evening the first virtual draft came off without a hitch. 49ers did wheeling and dealing trading down and back up in round one. from 13 to 14 and selected a defensive tackle. 6'5", 324. trying to feel the large shoes left by the trade. the niners dealt the 31st along with a fourth and seventh rounder to minnesota. taking this guy.

arizona state running back. maybe this is destiny. he's a play makers so dangerous after the catch. hall of famer steve young joined us earlier to talk about the night one picks and he thinks the niners filled their needs. >> we had a sense they had to find one of the two top defensive tackles to fill the void. that was going to be a big issue. they moved back and got a couple picks and trade up. to find the receiver they wanted. it worked out perfectly for him. if you can't pay everyone. this is the next best solution to -- >> a pick al davis would love. raiders with the 12th over all selection in the first round. receiver from alabama. he's got blazing

he will give the deep ball threat. rpriseeople.h pick the taking a corner back. out of ohio state. expected to go lower. he is 6 feet. 195 pounds. he can play inside or outside. >> with the first pick. the bengals select joe burro. quarterback. lsu. >> no surprise. the top taking number one won the heisman and the national championship. for the tigers. in miami with the fifth pick. coming off the hip injury. that required surgery. questions about durability. the man from hawaii is headed to south beach. he rolled off the couch. he's is happy. down goes dad. he got up we're all in this fight, all the way. from the 7,000 cigna clinicians, supporting front line doctors and nurses,

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