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it will be what we did in here that will make us stronger out there. restaurants in the bay area are trying out how to keep customers six feet apart. how businesses in hong kong are making it work. >> out rage after the governor says schools could start midsummer. >> even pets should practice social distancing. the new guidelines for dogs and cats. >> winds go up. temperatures come down. the news starts now. >> we believe we are weeks not months away from making meaningful modifications. >> governor newsom has a four stage plan for reopening california. something this tens of millions of people have been waiting for.
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there's no exact time line. we already have in stage one. essential businesses open. schools, child care and some retail shops maybe offices and manufacturers are part of the stage 2. the school year may start early with july as a possibility. don't expect everything to go back to how it used to be. stage 3 is the tricky part. gyms and hair salons and movie theerts. higher risk category. it could be months before they are in business. the last stage is concerts. events with a large audience like football and convention. those will return when there's a vaccine or enough people are immune to the virus. >> thank you for joining us. the proposal to reopen schools in july a strg
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reaction onlinwepoke t of negat backlash from parents who say until they see a socially distanced plan to keep kids safe, they don't see how it could happen. >> i know it won't work. >> a parent of three and teaching assistant. who is worried over recent talk offen early school year start. she is concerned about comments made tuesday by governor newsom. >> we are considering the prospect of an even earlier school year. into the fall. late july or early august. >> it's those words that had parents and teachers sounding off online. you reacted. wein then. o how social distancing will be
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implemented. >> hearing july threw me off. >> there are close to 30 students in there. we sit so close together. >> not everyone is against the idea. her fourth grade daughter has been busy studying away in the dining room. >> they missed the last three months of school. and as much as they are trying hard and studying, i don't think they are really learning. we have to get back to life. this cannot go on for years. and i don't think it's going anywhere. >> a math teacher and a parent. who fears for the safety of everyone. >> i have five classes sp most are over 30. one class is 34. i don't have a big classroom. >> we're putting ourselves in danger. we don't know what's going to happen. >> she believes they would have a better chance at catching up if they drop state testing next
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year. i reached out to the teachers union and had statements but didn't take a stide. san francisco said a change in the year would have to be negotiated with the unions. >> thank you. expected to issue a new shelter in place order tomorrow. county health officials didn't give specifics. there will be changes including easing in some areas. we'll see what hay have in mind. yesterday five other counties extend ds orders through end of may. some hair stylists are defying the order to remain closed. she took her first customer today in nine weeks. she has boys skb h no choice. barber says for him, it's more about principle. >> the real issue is the example that we as adults and politicians and leaders are teaching our kids.
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that when things get scary or tough, go inside and run and hide. >> i'm worried about the guarantee loss i'll take if i continue to stay closed. give me rules to follow and i'll follow them. >> a former marine and retired officer who owns a barbershop and plans to reopen on friday. >> art gallery in the north bay will reopen monday in violation of the restrictions. the owners made their case in an open letter today. last week officials extended the sherlt at home order but relaxed bans on certain activities. they will follow social distancing protocol. a look at the web site.in will as safe or safer than going to the grocery store. >> many restaurants are anx making plans to socially
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distance customers. what does it look like. we spoke to restaurant owners and chefs in san francisco and hong kong. >> walking around her empty restaurant. she is working out how to socially distance customers once people are allowed to dine inside again. >> this table will not work. >> like many restaurants, it's a tight space. we measured and it's only 14 feet across. which makes it difficult to keep customers six feet apart. >> if you can only let 15 people here at one time. it won't be enough. >> every table is a safe distance. >> the headg kong. many businesses are still open. strict social distancing is enforced with fines. >> you can have four people at a
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table. >> there's space to spread out. the issue of surviving at a fraction of capacity is the same. >> yesterday we did 40 people for lunch. normally 140. >> we went out for dinner the other day. and got put on two separate tables. one of us was shouting across the restaurant. >> she grew up in hong kong and lived through three epidemics including swine flu. which she contracted from a student in 2008. >> i was in the hospital two weeks. >> she has become used to the various restrictions that come with a new virus. >> when the government says stay inside. we say okay we have a reason. about setting up onlytem.she's to tg. >>ouan jus come and sit and wait. that's over.
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>> some counties are starting to relax shelter in place orders. starting tomorrow residents will be able to walk or bike. but not drive. to some parks closed since march 23. social distancing guidelines will apply. restrictions on construction, real estate and landscaping are also expected to be loosened. we learn tonight for the fair has been cancelled. the decision after the health officer restricted gatherings through the end of the summer. >> essential workers in san francisco can get free taxi rides home from work. today the city will reimburse ten rides a month at maximum of $70 a ride. people who live outside san francisco but work in the city pele must apply online streets program. starting on thursday the city will close two streets to vehicle traffic. they are pacific avenue. between grand and oak.
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and versailles. between central avenue. emergency vehicles and residents will of course be allowed to use the streets as needed. >> redwood city is closing down streets. six miles will be off limits to cars starting friday. the city will consider closing more streets if the program is successful. >> a canine with covid-19. a north carolina pug is reported to be the first dog in the united states to test positive for the virus. that has the cdc reminding pet owners their animals need to social distance as well. >> dog parks across hard hit county desolate. the shut down is a saving grace. i pets can spreadom sittiurrag
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and don't pet them. >> there's so much mystery behind it. >> don't let pets interact with people or animals outside the house. keep cats inside. walk dogs on a leash. avoid dog parks. in north carolina, a pug is the first dog in the u.s. to contract covid-19. researchers believe he got the virus from his owners. >> he was very gaggy and he didn't want to eat. pugs really love to eat. that seemed unusual. >> according to experts his positive test results are rare. the chief veterinarian of the medical teaches hospital. >> it's probably likely dogs and cats what we call dead end post and don't continue to transmit it. but we don't know for sure. >> although he joins a list of animals testing positive.
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there is promising news. >> testing 6,000 dogs and cats. from this country. all of them have tested negative. >> they encourage you and your pets to practice social distancing. the risk of animals transmitting to people is loechlt is low. >> relief for california struggling gig workers. how they can now file for unemployment benefits. >> it could be one of the most odd requests during the pandemic. why belgium officials are urging people in the country to eat more french fries. >> temperatures tumbling this week. how much coming up. >> what's coming up tonight on jimmy kimmel live.
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unplugging and turning off devices when not in use... or just letting the sun light your home. stay well and keep it golden. for the first time gig workers independent contractors and those self-employed can qualify for unemployment without paying into the system. this change which became effective today will end weeks of frustration for those who benefits had now been rejected. we have the details of how it will work. >> amy shares the di appointment of so many out of work air dressers and independent contractors. >> everyone's story is the same. nobody received money. it's really unfortunate. >> congress passed a stimulus bill which included financial assistance for the self-employed who previously didn't qualify. unless they voluntarily paid in.
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many rushed to apply. only to be rejected. the employment development department wasn't ready fo accommodate. >> we're building a brand new program. in record time. >> the change will be phased in. applicants will receive an initial minimum weekly payment of $167. which the edd vows to get out in a few days. those who already have a debit card will get their benefits quicker. others whose cards are expired after three years or don't have one will have to wait a few extra days. she predicts it will take a few weeks to verify an applicants prior earnings to determine if they are eligible for a larger benefit. >> we believe because we're taking this phased approach that we'll be able to get people with
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applications in quickly. >> benefits will be retro act i back to february 2. applicants will not be required to look for work to be eligible. because of the stay at home order. many contracted 7 on your side saying they weren't rejected because they hadn't looked for work. they are mistaken. >> somebody is being denied. it could be for some other reason. not because they're not looking for work. >> i just wish that the money would be here before. >> if you have an active debit card but can't remember the password. you have to contact bank of america to reset it. >> new developments the for the living.ulus checks are treasury secretary told the "wall street journal" today that people who received payments for deceased relatives should return
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the money. the government is checking data bases to track checks. >> scores of complaints have oakland considering taking drastic measures tonight to get people to practice social distancing at the lake. video shows large crowds picnicking and soaking up the son. many not wearing masks. food trucks are allowed because they are essential business. more signs will be posted reminding people to stay six feet apart and wear face coverings. and discussing putting an end to jogging around the lake. >> there's complaints about joggers. the lack of courtesy and running in the street. and it's hard. >> oakland police haven't issued citations because they are focussed on calls about crime. >> santa cruz could close beaches by the end of week. after crowds flocked to the beach over the weekend.
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police gave out 210 citations many for parking violations. >> bay area food banks getting a big donation tomorrow. $2 million worth of steaks. a total of about 30,000 steaks. they are all going to the food bank. hope san francisco. and the golden gate restaurant association. these are really high quality piece of meat. they sell for $60 each. >> from steak to french fries. belgium is telling citizens it is their duty to eat more fries as an act of patriotism. lt potato industry says there's a surplus of 8,000 tons. so people are asked to eat fries twice a week to prevent waste. the demand for potatoes has fallen drastically.
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>> french fries for patriotism. >> yes. here's a real treat. the chocolate company donated to the medical center. the goods were handed out to workers to make their day a little bit sweeter. we invite you to join project thanks and share your gratitude for people helping out during the pandemic. >> in the east bay, berkeley police caught in the act of playing basketball. just kidding. they are posing with a quarantine sculpture on the court. we showed you this the other day. the department tweeted picturing thanking the artist and public for patiently waiting for parks to open. wearing masks and socially distancing. see the story on the artist. it's a cool piece. >> on to the weather forecast.
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>> isn't that neat? >> really well done. today was a warm day for people bho got outside. >> yeah. it was warm enough to where people needed to use a fan inside. outside short sleeves and shorts. our natural air-conditioning will cool us off. the fog just rolling in. and what we're used to in the bay area. we're settling in to the spring tile pattern and i want to show you a live look from the roof cam. wind subsided from earlier today. on the way to a cooler day. san francisco 71. down seven degrees tomorrow. livermore a 13 degree cooling. san jose from 84 to 76. cool down nicely tonight. temperatures in the 50s and 60s. the fog. touching parts of the coast as
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we head towards tomorrow morning. more of it. where's that fog. right around half-moon bay. visibility over a mile for all of you who have to head out in the morning for essential work. be careful out there. couple systems in the pacific help to serve to reenforce the deepening of the marine layer and the cooling trend. here's a lovely view. salesforce tower in the fog. gusty and cooler pattern through the weekend with a possibility of sprinkles on sunday. as you look at the hour by hour notice the fog spilling in over the bay. 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. higher clouds and into the afternoon not aght sunny day. the clouds and the fog will help to take the temperatures down along with a stronger sea breeze. in your opinions first thing in the morning. 49 to 60. most fall in the 50s.
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out the door it's breezy. upper 70s in santa cruz. 7day forecast. and today was our warmest day with the low 90s inland. 60s at the coast tomorrow the temperatures will tumble. most noticeably around the bay and inland. breezy to windy pattern thursday and friday. below average especially for many of the inland areas for the weekend. mid-70s in the warmest spots in mid-50s for the coast. >> that's a change. this is your sixth week tr home. you have a new blog. how's the family in. >> the family is doing well. for the most part. we ran into a snag. that was over the weekend. we thought we had it all figured out and the kids started complaining they were so bored. and they get they have to shelter in place. why are they stuck at home?
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why can't they go anywhere. we took meals outside and sat in the backyard and spent time in the sun. and it certainly helped to liven it up and make them feel better and brighter. change up the scenery. stay safe. >> that's a good idea. >> we did the same thing. we had a picnic. let's just do something different. for the sake of change of scenery. >> smart. shake it up. >> so fun. good idea. >> if you watch tv for free using an antenna. the rescan day is tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. if you watch tv through cable or satellite you don't have to rescan. your service provider will do that for you. remember rescan at or after 1:00 p.m. april 29. go online for information ob
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>> good evening. offensive line man don't get much attention. today the 49ers saluted joe stalely. retiring after 13 seasons and 181 games. in red and gold. he had several injuries last season. a neck problem probably was the fak factor to convince him to walk away. a six time probowler. just how much he meant to his teammates and the team. >> it was mixed emotions. obviously i didn't want to quit playing football. still have a huge love for it. it will be a weird transition
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retiring. it wasn't a thing where i was like all right this will be the last year. i'll be done. it was just the right decision for me. >> everything that he has done the the things he showed me in the three years. his dedication and reenforced my love for the game. >> i see him in the hall of fame. the nba wants to restart games but warriors coach says he's in the sure there will be games any time soon. warriors with the worst record in the league. they maybe done for a while. >> it feels like the end of the season for the team. it just does. we don't know anything officially. there's a chance the league could ask us to come back. we're staying in touch with guys. ts i kind of it. of assuming >> quite a scare for exwarrior. he and his wife both came down with coronavirus when she was 38 weeks pregnant. doctors decided to induce.
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he wasn't allowed to be in the delivery room and had to face time to see the birth. they are doing well now. >> last night, floyd the cat was the star of the call my play video. tonight equal time for the dog from san mateo. >> 3 year-old french bulldog. this pooch has some hops. he loves playing tether ball. he attacks it like it's a pork chop. look at him get up. soccer is another sport he likes. but so much running. this is better. we just called your play! >> love his snorting. send us your video. using the hash tag. include names and ages and information to get your play
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thank you so much for joining us tonight. >> for all of us we appreciate your time. ♪ ba, da, ba, ba, da, ba, da, ba, da, "jimmy kimmel live," this is ridiculous. from his house. >> jimmy: hello again. it's jimmy, again. in my house, again. this is day 43. i think. i'm not sure. guillermo, what day is this? how long have we been in quarantine now? >> guillermo: i think 41 days. >> jimmy: all i know, this is officially the longest i've stayed inside since the womb. how depressing to be a senior, you don't get to graduate or do all the fun stuff.
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