required. sonoma is loosening restrictions starting on monday may 4th. a couple standouts, auto dealerships and bike shops will be allowed to do business, however, they must follow social distancing guidelines. also faith-based organization have to offer things like food and shelter but they must continue to hold services virtually. >> gilead has been emergency approval of its remdesivir drug. today governor newsom hinted that details about hoping restaurant and retail shops could come in the next few days. >> we're getting very, very close to making some announcements i think will be very meaningful to people in the retail and hospitality sector. that includes in that second

phase restaurants. the only thing that's going to hold us back is the spread of this virus. and the only thing that is assured to advance the spread of the virus is thousands of people congregating together, not practicing social distancing or physical distancing. >> and that's exactly what happened today outside the state capitao capitol. thousands came out to protest the state's shelter-in-place rules. they argue not only is it a burden but they argue the government didn't have the right. >> reporter: you only had to get close to know something big was going on. in sacramento thousands of protesters from all over california crowded on to the capitol ground, the majority not wears masks and ignoring social distancing to argue their freedoms were being taken away.

>> california needs to open you. people need to go back to work. >> reporter: their arguments seem to call mainly into two ca categories, that governor newsom didn't have the authority to do what he did or even if he did, it's time to reopen california. >> i think it unconstitutional. i think the governor has reached well outside of his boundaries here. >> i have a salon, i have girls that work at the salon. if it was just me, i would open, but i have to think of everybody else that works for me. >> reporter: but governor newsom has said opening parks, beaches and small businesses would be like giving a known killer a second shot. >> let's not make the mistake of pulling the plug too early, as much as we all want to. >> reporter: some of the p protesters even called for newsom's impeachment, as unlikely that may seem at this point.

when it comes to lifting restrictions, a new national poll finds most americans aren't ready to jump back to normal life. while most said they would go to work as soon as restrictions were lifted, only about half were willing to go to a salon, church or restaurant. just a quarter would go to a movie theater. >> you have sheltered for place in 46 days in the bay area. the point is to flatten the curve and slow the president of coronavirus. this is what the curve looks like now. >> governor newsom's order closing all beaches in orange county was met with a large protest today. it's estimated 3,000 people showed up at huntington beach to embassy press their displeasure with the decision. many were not wearing masks and did not practice social distancing.

newport beach is supposed to discuss taking action tomorrow. the governor's order came after huge crowds flocked to newport beach last weekend. >> ventura county beaches remain open. the bathrooms and partials are closed. if people do go to the beach, they need to keep on moving. that means no sun bathing police will ask people to leave if they do not follow the rules. >> santa cruz county is taking action to keep people from crowding its beaches. here's a live look at the beach. there are not a whole lot of people, as you can see, out enjoying the sun at this moment. very quiet out there but beautiful. the county is closing all beaches for sectiix hours every unless people are swimming or boating. >> it provides our community members access to parks and beaches during certain hours,

but having beach closures from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is going to reduce the amount of traffic that we're getting coming into santa cruz county from other regio regions. >> the order comes after crowds packed some of the beaches oaf the weekend. during the hours the beaches are open, people will be allowed to walk, run and exercise. two homeless women attempted to move into a vacant home in san francisco's castro neighborhood today. police were called. luce pena joins us to describe what happened. >> reporter: the homeless women were about three hours inside that brown house before san francisco police arrived and requested them to evacuate the property peacefully.

supporters stood outside the house with banners and chanting for them to be allowed to stay. san francisco police cleared the area and threatened to arrest them and break down the door if they didn't come out. the two women eventually came out peacefully. now, according to the group, they say this action was inspired by the housing ming mot last year. they said they found the house after it had been empty for about three years. as to where they're going to sleep tonight, they say they're back to their rvs, but hoping this message send they need more housing. >> activists protested

the governo stop rent and mortgage payments. others circled in their cars. >> the group that organized the caravan believes the government should provide homes so everyone can stay safe during and after the pandemic. in san francisco, most residential convictions are banned until july 27th. >> may 1st, may day, is when workers traditionally pro tess f -- protest for better conditions as you know. size mattered less today than the message. wasn't freedman has the story from richmond. >> a steady wind, the blasting horns and signs representing the times on this may day 2020 outside an amazon warehouse in richmond. >> may day has he is toistorican

about workers. >> some here work for whole foods, instacart and as gig workers. they want hazard pay and better protections. hence the protesting. >> because they're all the same. they're all prioritizing profits over people and it's just disgusting. >> as protests go, it was fairly small, but it wasn't the only one in the bay area today or across the nation. pick a state, find a protest. may day has always been about the workers and working conditions. this pandemic only added to the urgency in minnesota, which is feeling similar issues. in sacramento, governor gavin newsom acknowledged the spirit of this day.

>> and people are challenging the status quo, which is a wonderful privilege we have and we should thank people for expressing themselves. >> we're extremely upset about being treated as if we are expendable. we are not expendable. >> on this may day or any other, it's a universal theme being made all the more. >> ent th-- all the more urgent year due to the pandemic. >> coming up, how one local organization is stepping up. >> coming up, a push to let nursing homes avoid lawsuits during the covid-19 pandemic. >> i'm spencer christian. the weekend ahead will bring chillier conditions and possibly spotty showers. >> abc 7 has launched new streaming apps. get our live newscast, breaking

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governor newsom considering a controversial proposal. should nursing homes or the people who work in them be immune from what happens during the coronavirus pandemic. dan? >> reporter: extraordinary times and an extreme measure. now critics tell me this would remove oversight at a time when patients need it the most. the letter signed by top officials from six health care groups asks governor newsom to issue an executive order to give health care providers immunity from criminal or civil liability for decisions during the

covid-19 state of emergency. one of those who signed the letter tells me the measure is needed relief for doctors, nurses and others on the front line. >> these heros, who are providing extraordinary care in extraordinary times need to be protected for the decisions that they are being forced potentially to have to make. scenarios they could face during the pandemic. 30 patients but only 25 ventilators, nursing home patients contracting coronavirus from an employee, deficient care because of staffing shortshorta. >> do you want to protect the owners of the nursing homes or the senior set sense who reside there? >> reporter: mccarthy rest senior citizens. he says the immunity being proposed would not be limited to

the coronavirus treatment. >> no badly how you screw up, you're going to have no rsponsibility. that's a horrible idea. you take that idea and apply it to nursing homes, it becomes a deadly idea. >> dr. michael wasserman is worried about immunity giving facilities license to not do the right thing. >> i've been hearing of stories where nursing homes and assisted living facilities have literally countermann count count countermanded order. >> the request has been sitting on the governor's desk for three weeks. he said a decision is coming. >> we have a team of people working on that. as soon as i have something to say on that, i assure you i will let you know. >> i received a letter saying it important to address the surgeon

lawsuits that will come with a second giving of caretakers. >> excellent, dan. thanks. now, dan and the iteam been digging into issues in many local nursing homes. and if you have a question or a concern, that's where you will always be able to contact they they -- san francisco recently wrapped up four days of coronavirus testing in the mission district. the goal was to give everyone in that neighborhood a test because about 25% of covid-19 cases in the city are in the mission

district. we hope to get results today. those have been delayed until monday. >> full ruts, thouesults are int week's testing. more than 1,800 tests found no active infections in the north bay town. antibody test results are still pending. >> many nonprofit organizations report a huge spike in the demand for their services. one area where we're seeing the desperate need is for food. thousands are lining up every day throughout the valley to help feed their families. chris nguyen has the story. >> reporter: in what has become an all-too-familiar scene, hundreds of lined up for food. michael campbell finds it tough

to go shopping for groceries. >> they're taking their time and risking their health to help us. shucks -- >> demand for help has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic when they began with just one distribution site serving 400 families. >> we've been anticipating this. our feet are being put into reality. >> it doesn't matter what type of life you lived before. >> reporter: each location supports up to 1,000 families on a weekly basis with even more to come. >> if you're hungry now, come get that food. you need to take care of your family and we need to take care of the community. we're all in this together. >> this box of food can feed a

family of four up to an entire week. >> it really overwhelming. >> for volunteers, it very personal. >> people are losing their jobs so it is very tough for people. have i my brother, he lost his job, he doesn't have anything. >> reporter: for recipients, a moment tear it's all we can do. love one another and look out for one another. we need more of that, absolutely. >> a sim imsmile that go to abc7thus.com to find a list of resources to help you get through this pandemic. >> we are looking a the a cool weekend. spencer has it all in his

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firefighters quickly put out a small bush fire in palo alto this afternoon. the fire broke out east of 208. that's also near the stamford dish. fire officials say it burned about six to eight acres. the winds were burning fairly slowly at the time. no reports of injuries. no word on the cause of the fire. yes, another windy day. the winds seem to be staying with us for a bit. >> they did. this fire may not auger well for

the fire season to come. it it's. >> good observation about the windy conditions and fire season. it is getting dryer and dryer, especially since our rainfall is about three weeks. it doesn't mostly sunny skies but low clouds are napa, 20 at liver more and san jose. we may even see stronger winds. most locations are several degrees warmer than this teep yesterday. six degrees warmer than in saab frab are al at at at at at at at

cooler and we're looking at mainly blue sky over the be from our are and 57 at half moon bay. 72 in santa rosa. taluma, and as you look you look san francisco from hemriville, we'll see increasing clouds overnight. possibly ice litted ou, it there's a chance of some coastal drizzle or ma federal budget but summer-like heat will return next week. however, we have a bit to endure before that happens. here's our forecast animation

starting at 7:00 this evening. notice the return of low clouds pushing well beyond the coast, well across the bay. 5:00 tomorrow morning, though i don't think there will be many out commuting at and cloverdale and later in the day, we'll see another and there's a chance of o couple showers up there. i grave emlater in the evening tomorrow and into sunday, a cold front will sweep through, clear out the clouds, bring us some cool air and some pretty strong breezes on sunday. tonight overnight they're at 51. then tomorrow's highs, 59 at

half moon bay, 62 in san francisco, fremont 7 0rks 74, monday the warming begins and tuesday it will be seven-day forecast. once again, asians sft. still bright -- still breezy, i should say, but brighter and dry. the warming trend begins on monday. and at the end of next week, low to mid 90s in our inland areas. >> whoo! >> thank you so much, spencer. >> among those changes, allowing real estate to resume.

>> you had the fear of using someone's towel, drinking out of the fame

. now your health, your safety. this is "abc 7 news." >> good evening. let's look at the headlines from the coronavirus from across the country. >> several states eased the stay-at-home order. air travel remains u.s. america's hardest hit state, new york, announced its schools and colleges will stay closed through the end of the current academic year. governor andrew cuomo now wants new york schools to focus on

reopening next year. >> and the plan has to have protocols in place that incorporate everything that we are now doing in society and everything that we learned. >> they had planned to keep schools closed until at least may 15th. >> today's plunge followed amazon and other major companies revealing how much the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their bottoms line. >> real estate home sales will be kicking into higher gear on monday when owner occupied homes for sale can be toured in person with stringent

>> reporter: bthe buyers are ou there. >> even in this market. >> reporter: even if this market, yes. >> thanks are starting to take off on monday, but the owner cannot be inside the home and a maximum of two people from the same household with tour with proper protective gear, but don't expect to open cabinets or closets. no touching allowed. >> we will not be doing any open houses, no broker tours. >> reporter: many took their houses off the market and many are expected to reless them now. some say

changesed and an extra room may be seen as a home office. >> it may not be four bedroom home, it may be the three bedroom, two bath with an office. some people are wanting to move out with more open space and maybe commute longer. i believe we'll still have a spring/summer buying season but it will just be later, more third quarter, fourth quarter. >> with the novel coronavirus there was fear and confusion. >> reporter: the similarities are eerie. this video of sanitation workers wearing face mask the is from

1983, it the day after the pride paired. they were in the early stages of the aids epidemic. >> i remember vividly the magnitude of fear that existed in the community. if the death toll mounds. >> the symbol has appeared in different forms. >> just like covid-19 overwhelmed hospitals in new york, aides overwhelmed hospitals? san francisco. >> nearly 40 years after a public health crisis, we're sitting here trying to figure out how to get ppe for our health workers. it's a travesty that the united states has not warned. >> reporter: the san francisco department of public health

ordered gay bath houses to shut down, to diminish infections from unprotected sex. just like, clothing the bath houses was controversial. this kgo news clip from 1984 shows how some members of the gay community opposed it. >> i think it's the long way to do with it. we tried tried in the 60s to lee morality. >> like the initial finger pointing toward china, in 1984 they pointed at gays. >> the report quoted a gallup poll. >> it wasn't just happening to gay men. it was happening to a

marginalized part of society so it was easier to push aside. this is different in the sense that it's happening to everybody at once and you can't sweep it under the rug. >> i had heard that there were placing that were howling, and it reminded me of 1992, we marched past the white house and we screamed at the top of our lungs. i understand the howling. fear, grief, frustration, lack of regular life. >> we have 240 cases. most of those people are going to be fine. >> reporter: as the government underestimated the threat of covid-19 early on, the federal government in the 1980s was also slow to react to aids. >> the greatest travesty of covid-19 is similar to aids, a government that is ill equipped, unable and unwilling to respond

to this crisis. >> it took ronald reagan four years to even say the word aids in public. the hope is that the current public health deficiencies will lead to a greater access to health care for everyone. >> if we want to have universal testing, we need to have universal health care. maybe this will move the needle on that issue. >> the biggest difference between the aids crisis and covid-19 now is the impact on the economy, but one lesson that hopefully can carry over from then to now is that love conquers fear. >> how dangerous is it to go to the grocery store? that's what we're talking about we're here for you and we're open. wow. i'm an original. one of a kind. you feel me? love ya'. oop! you look cute! better than you? pop my 100% all-white-meat classic or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just $5.99.

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michael finney tackled those questions. >> reporter: grocery stores have a lot of rules but it begs the question, is there covid on those carts. carts getting cleaned after every use all to stop a coronavirus attack. but what about all those degr s groceries inside? can the virus live on the boxes and cans? what about those who handle veggies? we posed the question to james rogers at consumer reports. he says research is just beginning but so far no known covid cases are linked to

groceries. >> what i've seen from our federal regulatory agencies, such as the fda, they have no evidence that suggests that people are picking up this virus from packaging and getting sick. >> reporter: many hands may touch that package and fresh produce, then it stocked on shelves, picked up and put back by shoppers what if someone along the line was infected? >> we just have to wait for the research to be done to give us the data on this. >> reporter: however he says it seeps unlikely that someone could carry enough virus on it to make you sick. >> it would have to have virus on the package, you would have to touch the package where i virus is, then you would have to transfer it to your face. it's not a likely scenario so the risk is low. >> however, he says it can't hurt to wipe down your groceries

down. >> my wife is making us wipe down any items that comes in from the outside so i'm right there wiping with her. >> scrub produce and plenty of cold water, cook foods at at least 160 degrees to kill any viruses. though risk appears low, the virus is still a mystery. >> a big well of unknowness about this whole situation. >> james says the biggest risk to you going grocery shopping is the actual trip down to the store. he suggests that we get our groceries delivered, it's much safer. >> o could be. if you have a question or something for him to look into, you can contact him there as well. happening today, college

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>> i have watched "the wheel of fortune" for 25 years. >> some people are avid readers and avid puzzlers. >> because we're sheltering in play, they've added a new way to audition. you can send in an at homeomeome it's available now on apple tv, and droid tv, fire tv and roku. see tonight's final bay area episode of wheel at 7:30. it airs after jeopardy, which is right after us. i know one person in particular who is good at the weather and

is also a pretty good ton test a contestant i would suspect. >> i am forecasting at home. we've got mainly sunny skies right now over the bay but clouds are deepening will the and tomorrow cloud will linger over much of the bay area, especially there's and the forecast animation shows cloud pushing through tomorrow and the arrival of spotty sure long the coastline and perhaps more substantial showers in the late afternoon up in the north bay. then a cold front suisse through

and skies on sunday. going into the next week, the ne ness, and we're going to go from drizzle to sidsle. >> i like that, drizzle to sizzle. >> thanks, very much. >> yes. like a lot of nba fans, steve kerr is watching and wondering not only about the fate of the rest of the season but also about the "last dance" documentary. the coach a little anxious when he watches. we'll tell you next be a.

. good evening. the nba's postponed the draft lottery and draft combine. everything is in limbo right now. meanwhile fans are watching "the last dance" in record numbers. michael jordan allowed a film crew to follow the team around that season. footage has been in the vault

for 22 years. for steve kerr as a mel of thmb that team, it's bringing back memories but also a little anxiety because he has no idea what's going to be shown. >> when i see the footage, it's brand new for me but it's great reminders, you know, of and thee there's a little bit of now the whole country is watching. when you watch your younger self, i don't know, most people probably feel a little self-conscious. that's how i feel. i'm a little nervous about upcoming episodes, how much they're going to show and what happens. but it's more than anything, it's nostalgic and it's fun to

see. >> no surprise here but the 49ers have declined to pick up the fifth year option on the contract of solman thomas. he was the number three pick of the 2017 draft. if he does have a good season, the niners could still negotiate and hey, we're going back to the dogs for tonight's edition of abc 7 and i call theage will mark the opponent the and fake you right out of your,000.

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good luck. here we go. jeopardy! round first. one daily double coming up in one of these categories, starting off with... uh-oh. next... we want you to name the state that has land borders with only those states we will name for you. that's followed by... then we want you to... ...and finally... jesse, start. sports mascots, $800. ...referee... quemars. what is a bull? no. jesse or ash--jesse. what is a coyote? that's it. sports mascots for $600. quemars. what is the friar? no.