defying the health order and reopens tesla production line. is he headed for a show down with the county? >> also today's take from the governor on reopening the economy. one model isn't painting a good picture. >> the small businesses taking a big step in the north who help each other out. >> music video by local students sends a simple by powerful message about protecting ourselves from covid-19.we spil boo sacramento. musk threatened to move production of the cars out of state over stay at home order that kept tesla closed. today the parking lot was full.

he confirmed workers were defiantly back on the job. governor newsom being pushed for answers about what's going on. >> what is the message to him and other business owners who maybe em boldened by what he's doing? >> if they opened should they be sanctioned? >> should tesla be able to reopen with proper safety guidelines in place? >> a will the of questions today for the governor. he will reach out to tesla about the company reopening. good evening. >> tesla was ordered to close on march 26. the largest manufacturer employee in the state and the only major automaker. musk is questioning the actions because toyota restarted prus today and ford and gm plan to start next monday. we're live in fremont.

he is tweeting again. what's he saying? >> back and forth between musk and government officials have gone very public. it's gotten nasty at times. the confers between and among the folks have been ongoing for quite sometime. they were close to reaching an agreement to allow reopening next monday. late today musk confirmed he moved it up a week. >> shown from sky 7 the parking lot at tesla manufacturing plant was teeming with cars. a sign a good number of the employees were back at work. on twitter ceo confirmed it. tesla is restarting production today against alameda county rules. i will be on the line with everyone else. if anyone is arrested i ask it only be me. >> it's a bit disappointing it appears they are going forward. i can tell you that the

communication between the health department and the public health officer who makes the decisions are ongoing still. >> tesla restarting production is a violation of the alameda county health department order. requiring factories to remain shut down. except for essential departments like payroll. over the weekend tesla released photographs of coronavirus safety precautions including shields, masks and temperature checks. >> the reopening after musk threatened to move the operation out of california. and after tesla filed a lawsuit against alameda county over shelter orders that are stricter than the statewide directive. >> i have great expectation that we can work through at the county level the issue with this particular county. and this company. >> the prospect of a big company more than 10,000 jobs leaving is frightening to bay area business leaders. >> let's get to a solution. and soon.

let's not need lawsuits. let's have people working safely. >> one industry analyst cautions against taking his threats too seriously. >> i would take it seriously that he is looking to continue to negotiate for a better deal from the state. >> now late today the alameda county public health department put out a statement quote we have notified tesla that they can only maintain a minimum basic operation until we have an approved plan that can be implemented with the local public health order that statement went onto say from the county that they hope tesla will comply. without further enforcement action. the story is far from over: fr >> certainly. meanwhile musk tweeted today he appreciates an offer from texas to move there. it came from a judge which is in

south texas. in a letter the judge says the area has a labor force hard working and could be trained. musk tweeted the note is much appreciated. >> there are questions about whether it's too soon to reopen california. we learn today it is possible san francisco won't enter phase 2 next week as it hoped. what officials said today about next steps. >> the bay area counties not yet in phase two are on track to begin that reopening next monday may 18. it's not necessarily guaranteed. there are still questions about whether it's too soon. >> with parts of california now in phase 2 of reopening. governor newsom laid out the reality of what a two month lock down looks like to the economy. >> 4.5 million californiaens filed for unemployment insurance.

$13.1 billion distributed. 3.4 billion last week. the magnitude of what's happened. >> it's in part why he and four other western states signed a joint letter requesting $1 trillion in federal aid. the question remains, when is the right time to reopen and is it too soon? the director of the university of the washington which projects death said california is one of the states where cases and deaths are rising more than expected. national projection shows a rise in death nationwide in the coming months. >> we're seeing in some states is which is why we like to revive the forecast on a regular basis. is we're seeing more cases and death than expected. in certain places. it's mostly mobility

the numbers. >> translating to human contact and more transmission. >> we are seeing spikes in infection in southern california. when the beaches became crowded. >> here in the bay area almost every county is taking it slower and holding off to begin phase 2 until next week. to get ready san francisco released new health directives for businesses that wish it reopen. so the fact that we are offering delivery and pickup service is a big step. it is definitely a big risk. >> a risk that might not start next monday. san francisco doctor said the decision will come down to the number of hospitalization ins the coming week. >> if the rate of hospitalization start to climb substantially, it may not be safe to continue to reopen. >> perspective. 71 people are hospitalized with

covid-19 in san francisco. tomorrow the governor will announce more guidelines. when it comes to restaurants and office space and malls. stay tuned for that. >> thank you so much. the number of applications for food stamp program is sky rocking. figures for the first three weeks of april show 264,000 applications. compared to 119,000 for the same period last year. there's good news. families with children who were receiving free or reduced price meals at school are about to get a one time payment of $365 a child. the state payments will be on debit cards that can only be used for food. arriving by mail next week. most families with children who get cal fresh will receive the cards automatically. eligible families who do not receive payment cards in the mail will be able to apply online. >> we have heard a lot in recent

weeks about the restaurants trying to generate business and keep jobs and stay open. how food trucks are working on that along with a concerted group of customers is making an impact. >> there's a reason why she has a reputation. >> yes. they are straight on down. >> i got called a guru. >> she's a go to. a swiss army knife. >> no wonder when she parked her food truck in front of the store noonosse ftenous and bohter l there's more to this. lots of employees have been get lg free lunch since covid-19 arrived. >> a win, win, win win. >> to say thank you and part of a greater cause. >> we need the restaurants for our economy. >> every customer makes a

difference. >> the program started eleven days ago. and it's not just about one food truck or hardware store anymore. it's about many businesses and many restaurants. >> the first beneficiary supported by places like a drilling company. which ordered lunch once a week for a staff meal. >> spoil your employees. >> another good thing about to happen in the lunchroom. tasting her charlie hustle slider. that is the look of curry and chicken going to work on her taste buds. a meal at a time helping businesses one at a time. in a small town with a strong appetite and big heart. >> you have to try this. >> that can apply to the sandwich and the concept. >> distance learning and digital divide. leader have a plan to fix it. >> the irs deadline if you're still waiting for stimulus

check. and the powerful message

san francisco hospital is looking for help identifying a patient found over the weekend and a warning some viewers may find the picture disturbing. general hospital says this man was found unconscious friday night. on pacific avenue. he's in his 30s about 6'2". weighing over 350 pounds. the extent of the injuries is unknown. if you know who this man is you are asked to contact the department of public health. >> south bay leaders ramping up effort to close the digital divide during the pandemic. teaming up with the city of san jose to propose funding to improve internet access and get devices for those in need. leaders want to add wi-fi hot spots and buy 14,000 laptops for families without access. shelter in place orders

highlighted inequality. >> in a place known around the world for creating the mightiest internet companies on the planet. tens of thousands of working parents cannot afford internet for their children. >> the county will take up the proposal at meeting tomorrow. if it passes supporters hope to get rolling as soon as possible. >> let's go to the east bay. a group of oakland students created a music video with a simple and powerful message. for protecting one's self-from covid-19. how they did it while remaining in isolation. ♪ >> teenagers talking to teenagers is always a winning formula. especially in times of uncertainty. >> i see more younger people

going outside. they don't want to say in. people are bored. they want to go outside and do whatever they want. >> the two minute video was created by high school students who work with the non-profit youth beat. a multi-media program. >> we encourage the students to look around and create media that would be informative and entertaining. >> each student worked independently and came together online to finalize it. >> how did you work independently like how did you do your part and how did everybody else do their part and how did it come together? >> a will the of e-mail. google documents and the lyrics and what we have planned for the music video. >> i did most of the edits and the effects. >> it will be on many social media platforms.

>> all the kids are on social media. instagram and you tube. and spread the word. >> neat. house democrats are putting finishing touches on another massive stimulus bill. even as checks have yet to be sent out. nw there's a deadline for many who haven't yet received a check. >> you're right. if you have not received your check yet you might want to mark this wednesday on your calendar. here's why. the irs is giving you until noon may 13 to submit direct deposit information if you miss that deadline you will receive your check by mail. that means soon will be a while from now. paper checks will begin arriving late this month. and in to june. >> when you get your check it may not be as much as you

thought. here's why. payments are automatic for those who filed 2018 and 2019 tax returns. the irs tries to use the most recent return it has on file. if you haven't filed the 2019 paper work or the irs hasn't had chance to get to it, the fall back is your 2018 paper work. income and children could be unaccounted for. if you get less than you deserve the irs says you can settle up on next years tax return. >> some will not be getting a check at all if you are single with no children and more than $99,000 a year. you don't get any money. if you earn between 75,099,000 you get a partial payment. if you are 17 to 23, and still a dependent on your parents tax return. you don't get a payment. if you owe child support or other bills you might not get a

payment either. bill collectors could get their hands on your money. those without legal status and non-resident aliens will not get a payment. everything i just told you is how things stand today. just to be sure, things are changing all the time. >> they are changing fast. rai has been on and

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hayward mobile home park. the wind shredded the sheet metal. and debris all over the place. landing in neighboring properties and along the tracks behind the park. no one was hurt. let's get to meteorologist for the latest on the weather situation. >> the late season storm is making its presence known. right now as we which can out hive doppler 7. it's raining. some of you are getting wet weather. some just dpeting skipped over. not for long. a look at north bay. napa. you will notice it is wet. slippery roads and walnut creek. 680. it's light stuff across most areas. the sunset district inan frcisco. and down towards santa cruz. getting some light showers. it is windy and the rainfall total so far four tenths of an

inch in santa rose. a trace at sfo. winds they are howling. gusting to 32 miles per hour. bluster out there. temperatures from the 50s to the 70s. live look showing you the rain drops on the lens. it's a level 1 system. tonight tomorrow the scattered showers gusty winds. less than a third of an inch as far as additional rain. wettest areas will pick up more. 6:00 p.m. tonight light to moderate showers. we'll see the showers continuing tomorrow morning if you're an essential worker. 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. there will be damp roadways out there. the commute is light. noontime still showers hanging onto umbrellas. by evening this is all winding down. there's another wave coming for wednesday.

that will bring more rain. these are just general rainfall estimates. picking upmost areas a quarter to a third or less. four tenths of an inch in clover dale. it's not going to get very cold and with the cloud cover of course insulating us tomorrow afternoon. 60s and 70s cooler than today. especially inland. alistening the coastline numbers will be close to levels. we look at the 7-day forecast. level 1 for tomorrow. scattered showers. late in the season. still unsettled for wednesday. drying out for most of the thursday friday. there's a slight chance in the north bay thursday. and then another storm coming in. saturday night into sunday. and continuing possibly into monday. monday the computer models are not in agreement. it is a pattern that is late in the season. we welcome the rain since we need it here. >> we sure do. thank you. >> will we see what paris saw as

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better than the trump administration. >> government gave a man millions of dollars for ventilators he didn't have. neighbors tell us they knew he was up to something. weeks ago. and zoom calls with preschoolers. these students are deaf or hard of hearing. we'll explain those stories coming up at 6:00. >> can't wait to see that. finally tonight a possible window into the future of walking on a busy street pose pandemic. >> this was the scene in paris today. a woman walking down the street she wore a wh sifoipaci distan. >> if that wasn't enough there was a message. saying this is a one meter hat. please respect distancing. >> well, today was the first day france begin to ease restrictions. wehave seen a few of these

types of things in the bay area. world news is next. we appreciate your time.

let's read a book-don't come behind the teacher's desk this is going to be so hard. ♪ so what we're going to do is we're going to make our own hand sanitizer. i'm going to teach you how to give yourself a self-isolation haircut. (giggles) oh, no- i'm so sorry i'll be making my first birthday cake from scratch. happy birthday make two stitches all the way around. i'm going to show you how to properly soak your nails off. ew. ew. ew. today, were going to talk about how to groom your dogs. (laughing) he looks like a fried chicken leg. i have some key tips that will be helpful in working from home. dada! daddy's gotta work. today i'm going to show you how to plant some seeds grow things you're going to eat you guys, ok? ok! how to make a simple loaf of sourdough bread. i forgot to score the tops, ya'll. ♪

tonight, the outbreak reaching inside the white house. the president is pressed just moments ago. should every american have access to the kind of testing now being given to workers inside the west wing? tonight, the changes inside the white house. the president saying he is now requiring everyone to wear a mask or facial covering. after two people close to the president and vice president test positive. some workers tested daily. with the country beginning to reopen, will americans have the same opportunity to be tested before