we are still in the middle of the first wave. before you start talking about what a second wave is, what we would like to do is to get this outbreak under control. >> coronavirus cases continue to rise across california and the u.s. good afternoon. thank you for joining us. >> california has added 5,019 cases just in the last 24 hours. its highest daily increase since the start of the outbreak. abc7 news report he chris reyes is live. i understand the numbers are not spread out evenly across the state. >> that's right, liz. when you map out where the surg clear the problem hot spots are all in southern california. >> as of june 23, california now has 183,000 plus confirmed cases of covid-19. but it is a tale of two states

really. northern california and southern california. here are the rankings. >> here are the rangings. the top five counties all in southern california. l.a., riverside, san diego, orange county, san bernardino. that's 71% of all california's cases. meanwhile the cabrera counties of santa clara,al need, a san francisco, san mateo and could notra costa county only make up 9% of the cases. >> it is hard to say why and some of it is luck but we have to sewell it has more to do with behavioral differences. whether people are out and about more or not wearing masks. >> for example in orange county, the health officer was criticized so badly for not having mandatory masks she ended up quitting. while in the bay area there hasn't been any public outcry. l.a. has more than a combined

population of all the bay area counties bat 7 million. there are some differences when it comes the outdoor recreation culture. so cal beaches have been making headlines for being pakds. in san francisco it was one of the first in the country to page zding circles in their parks. >> what the people of the bay area did, they took it seriously and they're continuing to take it seriously. i believe most people this southern california are doing the same but i see reports of people being less careful than they should. >> what would you say to our colleagues there? >> i would say, people in southern california, let's continue to be ridge is handle. if things are going in the wrong direction, we have to redouble our efforts. to northern california, the minute we say look how good we are, and we start getting a little complacent and smug about it, that is minute we'll get more dangerous. >> so another thing worth noteding, despite the differences in numbers in the bay area, the counties in

southern california, testing is pretty spread out across the state. the doctor said the covid-19 cases are going up faster than the testing in so cal counties. >> we cannot get smug, right? just because we don't have as many cases. but there is another factor about the cases in southern california. >> that's right. the risings numbers of patients in hospitals. in l.a. county, it outnumbers every other county in california with about 1,500 plus. as a point of comparison, alameda has 78 cases in hospitals. santa clara has fewer. we're about to hit a t coro today is the 99th day of the shelter-in-place order in the bay area. santa clara county is seeing its number of virus cases rise. today county reported one of its largest increases in a while during a county board of supervisor's meeting.

the doctor had this warning about the uptick. >> we said before that covid-19 is like a wild first. if you contain it when it's small, you can keep it you understand control. but when it begins on accelerate, it is very, very difficult to contain and to slow down. and i think that's what we're seeing in many parts of the country. >> the doctor noted the county has seen a lot of outbreaks of construction sites ever since work was allowed to resume. she said it is too early to tell what is behind the increase. on the national level, dr. fauci addressed covid-19 at a congressional hearing saying america's responses has been a mixed bag. >> in some respects, we've double very well. the new york metropolitan area which has been hit extraordinarily hard, has done very well in bringing the cases down. however in other areas of the country we're seeing a disturbing surge of infections.

one thing is a community spread. >> all four officials testifying, they told lawmakers, they were never told to slow down on testing. contradicting comments by president trump at his rally in tulsa on saturday. and then again today. dr. fauci reiterated, he's optimistic that a virus vaccine will be available by the end of the year or perhaps early 2021. >> we're getting our first look at what could be the new normal for classrooms in the bay area. sunrise middle school is welcoming students back to campus for the first time since the pandemic. julieian glover hast e chs. >> 97.5. >>o waiting in line six feet apart to get their temperatures checked to start their day at sunrise middle school in san jose. they arrived at staggered times based on grade and everyone including staff is checked. >> somebody take your temperature this morning?

>> reporter: they even checked my temp. after that, one of several sinks where students take turns washing their hands. the first step of the temporary normal for the students enrolled in summer classes. >> i think they're would understandering, is this all really necessary? >> reporter: the director of the charter school said the school is taking all the necessary precautions to keep students safe. no more than 12 studens per classroom, spaced out six feet apart. masks are worn by everyone at all times. how do you get the students to understand social distancing in these hats with pool noodles. if they touch another student, you're too close. students tell me they're okay with that if it means they can get back to school and see their friends again. >> it felt like. >> i felt like i was in a box all alone. >> the lunch room will remain empty. student will wash their hands before and after they eat their box lunches, delivered to their

classrooms. the school has the summer program figured out at this point but fall instruction is still underworks. the principal tells me she's spoken to many parents in the school system. they don't want half days. most work full time and they're concerns about their kids being home for such an extended period of time. the principal says she's trying to accommodate while making sure her students are safe. >> the california agricultural industry is expected to lose up to $8.6 billion this year because of the pandemic. the report by an economic could be subtling firm looked at 15 different sectors using data on projection and price points through early may plus interviews and surveys of businesses. the greatest projected dollar loss impact is to the dairy industry with at least 1.for yol industri saw increased activity, but the losses far outweigh the isolated benefits.

you will have to pay to park once again in down santa rosa. they waived it with the shelter-in-place order. they said the resuming of fees will ensure enough parking spaces are available to support restaurants and businesses as they reopen. yosemite is slowing down its reopening. it now says camp grounds will be closed through the end of july because of a spike in coronavirus cases in the state. some camp grounds were opened earlier this month but reservations start go now through july 31st have been canceled. the number of visitors admitted is being restricted to about half as much as before the pandemic. as businesses begin to realize in the bay area, we have a handy resources to help you keep track of what's open and where. a lot of counties and a lot of different rules. that's on our webb at

abc7news.com. envelop at least two people have been killed in a powerful earthquake in southern mexico. the 7.4 magnitude quake hit at 10:30 this morning. a will tsunami threat was issued. there was no tsunami and the quake was felt 500 miles away in mexico city, sending people running into the streets. >> a unanimous vote declaring racism a public health crisis and support go the mission of black lives matter. for the public health crisis, several things to recommend it including actively engaging sits on racism, promoting racially equitable practices and training elected officials and staff on work place bias. first, a noose in the garage of bubba wallace made headlines. an update only in a moment. days later, a noose was found at the sonoma raceway prompting an

investigation. amy hollyfield has reaction from the track. >> reporter: it is quiet here. all events have been canceled because of the pandemic. the front office is not commenting on what happened but did put out a written statement saying, on saturday, a sonoma raceway staff member discovered a piece of twine tied in what appeared to be a noose hanging from a tree, on raceway property. our staff on site business ten ans and local law enforcement have been contacted and asked to share any information they may have. the incident is under investigation by the sonoma county sheriff's department. sonoma raceway takes this incident very seriously and is dedicated to operateding a facility that is welcoming to everyone. we did get an updata short time ago. a raceway tenant remembered seeing the roam hanging from the tree about seven to eight years ago but it was not tied in a noose at that time. the violent crimes detectives

are looking through footage for leads on a suspect. no charges are pending from the noose in bubba wallace' garage. it had been there since october. that was from video confirmed by nascar. wallace was assigned the garage just last week. wallace is the only black driver at nascar's top level. he successfully pushed the stock car years toys ban the confederate flag at its convenient use earlier this month. fires done significant damage to the woen statue. when firefighters arrived, the goldsworthy spire was in flames. several other spot fires were put out quickly. that spire is made of reclaimed wood. it was built in 2008. the cause of the fire still under investigation. pride celebration. things are a bit different this

year. what is changing and how you can still celebrate. working from home. the productivity question. how one company is trying to fix it. and ghost kitchens. a relatively new concept but the pandemic is giving it new life. nflt after a little cooldown today,

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or closing your shades during the day. stay well and keep it golden. it appears major league baseball might soon be back in action. our sister network espn is reporting the major league players association has agreed to report to training car. s by july 1st. they would play60-ge the agree finalized. there's apparently one last alth and safet hurdl to overcome. so no official announcement made at this point. and it is pride week across the bay area. most events have been canceled

due to the covid-19 pandemic but it is not stopping determined folks from showing their pride in a big, bright way. cornell is live on twin peaks with that story. >> reporter: hey, liz. a very windsy twin peaks. true, most pride events are canceled this year but at least one event will be shining like a beacon in a few days. this installation of lights, it is 43 rows, thousands of lights. soon to form a giant, bright, pink triangle. >> one of the biggest pride parades on market street won't . but on the 50th anniversary, many felt they had to do something big. >> a depressing if you hear those two words, pride canceled. so we wanted to keep it alive and vibranvibrant. >> reporter: they got involved.

they're responsible for the dancing lights on the bay bridge. they're busy on twin paeks installing something that will probably be pretty cool. 2700 pink led lights in the form of a triangle, sure to light up pride weekend. it will look like this when the lights are on. >> my hope is that this acre of pink light will be a twinkling star of equal on the horizon. >> it is important to have something light. >> reporter: he founded the pink triangle 25 years ago. normally his volunteers would be on twin paeks laying more than 100 panels of pink soth. ligh anst-i >>hil ne few live events. are of being on zoom calls and lvirt ty can go or assistant in the middle mark street. you will see it from all over town. >> reporter: pride weekend will kick off with a pink torch

procession. mayor breed and mayor schaaf will take par. >> it is being made from two art i haves from burning man. it is pretty amazing looking. >> reporter: many consider the pink triangle to be the spiritual central of pride week. the lights will stay on for the next two weeks. we're live on twin paeks. abc7 news. >> good to see some things can continue during all of this. all those lights cannot be chief to install. who foots the bill for that?s. thoai man 0,0.far, $60,000 has and i have to say, i cannot wait to see these lights. it will be cool. >> definitely. thanks, cornell. the deadline to my for free food for california kids is being extended. the program is called pandemic

evt, providing up to $365 in emergency food aid per child. it is open to every child eligible for free or reduced price school meals. 3 million kids haved my or received payments automatically but another 800,000 are still eligible out there. so the deadline to apply is being extended to july final. the state is reporting a delay in processing applications, because of the high volcano you'll. you can find out how you can apply online at abc7 news doc. b.a.r.t. is canceling its last scheduled track shutdown. the work was to wrap up the fourth of july weekends but was finished ahead of schedule so the closure has been canceled. instead, bart will run regular service between had a 5 and rock ridge that weekend. let's get a check on the weather. from the looks of the live shot, we have a lot of micro climates

this week will. >> we do indeed. that's something we can expect during the summer. really, really hot in some places and cool in others. we've got sunny skies across the bay area. i want you to see the very familiar afternoon thunderstorms that occur over the sierra. but not near the bay area, of course. we have 10 to 20 miles an hour across the bay area and you may have noticed a little cooldown today. it is 2 to 4 degrees cooler than this time yesterday. still pretty warm in the inland areas. we look at some current temperature readings. 63 in san francisco. we have 88 degrees at gilroy and a cool 59 at half moon bay. talking about micro climates, how about that? napa, 75, petaluma, 80. we have temperatures in the hoe 90s at fairfield, concord and

livermore. it's pretty sizzling. inland heat starts building up again tomorrow. that writes the increased rigs of fires and heat-related illness. cooling relief will come this weekend. before that happens, we have this. a heat advisory that will end tonight at 8:00. solano county is under a heat advisory until 8:00 p.m. saturday. that probably means we can expect a lot of intense heat. look for fog to expand across the bay locally inland. this will be a lot of fog lierush in again tomorrow evening. overnight, low temperatures will be generally in the upper 50s. even milder as you go inward.

tomorrow's highs, under mostly sunny skies. it will range from mid to upper 70s, maybe even a couple low 80s around the shoreline. mid 90s inland, places like fairfield, antioch, livermore. look for the increase in temperatures, i mentioned, starting on thursday. it starts tomorrow, actually, but it continues rising. on thursday, friday, the heating will peak. a sharper cooldown on sunday and mob. i'm looking forward to sunday and monday. i can enjoy a little cooling relief right now. >> all right. thank you. you'll want to listen to this next story coming up. we're among this group. more people working during the pandemic at home. how productive was it? one bay area company is doing to

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>> they are not able to have those aha moments that you have at the office while drinking a coffee, or while connecting with your colleagues that are just next to you. >> reporter: martin is control of of san francisco bay's company trying to improve collaboration among remote workers. google and electronic arts are among its customers. he is promoting something called augments collaboration. it empowers employees to give stars to recognize team members for doing great work. >> we just see the amount of stars people are giving to different people. who are those that are making a difference, because people are recognizing it. >> reporter: it is more than that. globe it says bosses needs to give more ought only me to individual teams. >> when you are left alone, when people trust that you you're going to do the right thing. >> reporter: he cites a survey it did with workers. almost half said their

productivity had suffered because of a lack of being able to work with co-workers. that's true for this person. >> we are finding working at a distance sometimes makes people less motivated. and actually, having their bosses controlling them more makes them perceive -- >> reporter: that seems to indicate bosses may need to enter venal less while recognizing the need for more human i believe action. so working remotely 100% of the time might not work for everyone and create opportunities for employees to reach out to others could be healthy. abc7 nus. jimmy kimmel is apologizing for black face performances that he used to do years ago. he used to roo able to impressions. it started on the radio. he branched out with others including snoom daugavins and oprah. his statement reads in part, i

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in berkeley, a climbing coach is going viral after she recorded a video explaining how two of her young black students were called the "n" word by a

white woman in berkeley. abc7 news reporter luz pena who said this is part of a wider issue. >> at 10 years old, there is so much pain. >> this is the moment she broke down and reflected of what two of her sisters experienced at i understandian rock clark in berkeley. they came running to her in shock after a white woman allegedly called them the "n" word. >> four little girls impacted at a summer camp by this young woman who runs by and calls the week. a day after the incident. ever since then, it's been viewed more than 12,000 times. today, we caught up with her. >> that's what systemic racism does to black people. it numbs us to those words to say, yeah, you'll hear that again. >> still in shock, taylor says she will continue with her ssn, creating oppfola aturning

into a learning opportunity to help the younger black generation of climbers. >> i tap in and i use harriet tubman who is our pioneer to the outdoors. >> reporter: the community has come together to help coach taylor who hopes to race enough money for her students. she has surpassed her goal. >> she said it is ironic to hear this at a park where the black lives matter message is at the entrance and to hear the discussions about inclusion and diversity at the dinner table. and to hire more black talent. abc7 news. a new poll finds most americans favor some level of change in the criminal justice system. the associated press says

americans are more likely now than five years ago to say police violence against the public is a very serious problem. the postgame found 29% think the criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul. 40% say it needs major changes. 25% say it needs minor changes and just 5% believe no changes are necessary. and we are so inspired by people working to create change and we're committed to sharing those stories so we can all be allies in action. this east bay woman didn't just assistant up for racial justice. she literally rode in on her horse and she became a symbol for change around the world. >> reporter: just because you can't do things like someone else isn't meaning you can't do them. how about we figure out a different way to get the same job done, okay? >> horses are this amazing tool to inspire change.

they don't do anything but put up mirrors to how we are. they let you teach a lot of things. and they're a very good tool to look at yourself and make a change. sometimes being a cowboy is learning to do things for yourself. >> we're hoping to use horses to inspire futures. we'll be offering horseback riding and lessons to inner city youth of color, completely free of cost. if you don't have disposble income, which a lot of people here, and i amor c don't. it is be something accessible. they are an amazing tool to inspire positivity.

>> you're going to put your toe to the sky. definitely the hardest horse i've ever trained in my life. and i cried. i've had days that i completely cried with this horse and i called every mentor i had and i said what do i do? i just have a feeling. i can't sell this horse. i said i would keep him and i know that he's here for something bigger than this. he's not something that comes along every day. and me walking him down broadway was that moment. i didn't know what it was but i knew something. that horse was here for something.

i found my power to change. i knew i was probably going to make the news. i had absolutely no idea that this was going to be something that was seen across california and then across the country, then across the world. i had no idea. i really hoped that for my city and for my community, that i could just be, do a little good. i'm super proud of you. that's awesome. you're doing so good up there, andre. i'm just brianna. like i said, not a politician or a doctor or holding some high up

position where i can influence all this good in the world. i can do good here. if i can inspire a positive future for a kid and watch that kid come up you this my program, maybe he might be that big time politician or a lawyer that is going to make a change. i'm probably not going to change the world but one of these kids is going to and i'm going to support that. >> so powerful. a really beautiful piece put together by our abc7 originals team. being an ally is about doing your part to help build a better bay area. if you would like to help the humble projector other ways, you can go to aibt 7.com/take7.com// can go to aibt 7.com/take7.com// >> coming up, a new sponsor for

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time now for the four at 4:00. the weather department is trying to gang up on us. we've got to come strong. travelers at l.a.x. will start being caught on three separate thermal imaging crams if they're in the tom bradley international terminal. the cameras allow staff to check temperatures as soon as they walk in the building. within seconds it sends an alert if somebody has a higher than normal temperature. thaterson will been to a secondary covid-19 screening area. spencer, you do a lot of traveling and flying back and forth across the country to visit family. this looks a little like big brother watching us here. the obvious upside is you want to make sure nobody has a temperature spike and maybe has covid-19. what's your take? >> same as yours. you're right. i don't mind being watched by big brother if it means my

health is being protected and the help of others. it is fascinating to me to watch that. i think it is a great idea. >> drew? >> yeah, well, i hope that they expand it. not only from the international terminal but the domestic terminals. we have our own issues in our own backyard with cases spiking so i think we need to hock at e moving through airports. >> there's already a lot of big brother happening at airports. they know everything about us. not much has changed. >> so it is the end of the line for the segway. they said they will end production of the two-wheel transport he. it was bomb hard with tourists. you may have seen grooms of them around san francisco. the company which debuted on "good morning america" in 1999 will retire the segway pt, or personal transport he, on july 15th. so get it while you can.

it didn't really take off with the public. the company makes a lot of other products including scooters and robots. and i think we have to point out that they're actually kinds of dangerous, too. i feel like that's how i learned about them. the owner at one point, he died by driving one off a cliff accidentally. so they're not the safest mode of transportation. have you ever taken one? taken one for a spin? >> no. i still remember, i think it was spencer, jump in on this. i think it was "time" magazine when the segway was coming out saying, this will be the next big thing. except it wasn't. >> we used to have an engineer. his name escapes me right now, who would ride around -- allan, right. the embark dear over. with his goofy helmet and everything.

i loved him but that was never going on catch. on maybe if you're in a warehouse or something. we're not driving them to work every day. they missed. >> yeah. all right. >> the 49ers are hitting below the belt in their drive for new sponsors. today they announce ad multiyear partnership with a company known as manscaped. the company based company bills itself as the male below the waist grooming and hygiene. they said anybody who followed our thrilling run to the super bowl last year knows the 49ers are comfortable with close shaves. so manscape will be a welcome edition to the 49ers' family. drew is just cracking up in the background here. the company says its sponsorship will include -- >> below the waist? >> hang reading this yet. sponsorship will include, quote,

surprise and delight elements that will enhance the fan experience. the press release. ghey get rt pot.heurprise and delight 'm not byhought it was a joke when i read the press release. i thought it was from the onion. i'll say this. if it is good enough for jimmy garoppolo, it's good enough for me! [ laughter ] >> take it, please. >> i would say, first of all, i don't want any surprises below the waist. that's terrible marketing. and secondly, below the waist is such, just a weird term. we all know what it will be used for. just use manscaping. i don't know why they did this tit for tat. >> they're even more blunt on their twitter. you can go look it up. they're a little more blunt.

i think i should bow out of this. i don't know much about the -- >> yeah. [ laughter ] >> we should probably move. on it is the safest thg. is hotho >> oh, larry! [ laughter ] >> thank you for that. lego, guys, is the world's most loved brand according to a social listening and analytics company. they looked at almost 800 brands through channels, news sites and blogs mentioning phrases like, i love it when or i would love if. it says brands that are loved build vital emotional connections with customers. so lego was number one. also, four season hotels, singapore airlines, and the container store. be instagraming 50.u

i feel like we have to call our our apparently company, disney. favorite company. the container store threw me for a whom. spencer? >> i'm surprised. i know lego is popular. i would have thought disney may be the most widely recognized brand in the world. but hey, hooray for legos. at least we're not talking about below the waist anymore. >> you have to bring it -- >> sounds effects. >> i voted for manscape in my top five. that's what i voted for. >> i think container store. >> crotchetty. >> of course. >> with the this cheeseburger is the best!

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time for consumer news. michael finney is here for a look at the headlines. how are you? >> i'm doing good. jc pennies has announced they'll start closing even more stores than they originally said including their store at the sun valley mall in concord. the retailer has announced nearly 150 store closures since filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy last month. they decided to chose the stores after reviewing its retail foot principle. liquidation sales in concord are expected to begin around july 30th. many people who began working from home during the pandemic were not given any training or guidance on keeping the data safe. that according to ibm which interviewed more than 2,000 adult workers. 90% say they're using their home

internet connection, and 53% are using their personal computers. get this. 42% surveyed are required to handle sensitive information like social security numbers that were not provided with guidelines for keeping the data safe. movie theaters are starting to in some states. the webb fandango has added a feature to help find theaters' coronavirus safety policies. that includes what are the cleaning procedures being used at a particular theater, face mask requirements, and changes to concessions. fandango offers to help with contactless ticket buying, because that's what they do, theater entry and worry-free refunds and exchanges. the opening up of america is continuing. theaters around here, not so much. the rest nation, oh, yeah, they're open. >> the movie going experience will be radically different. we'll have to see how it maze out. thank you.

redwood city based impossible foods is teaming one starbucks on a new breakfast sandwich. the chain announcing it is adding an imitation sausage i'm to its men you've. its first plan based product in the u.s. starbucks began selling products by southern california based i don't understand meat in canada in february, and in china in i am a. all right. restaurants are looking for ways to make things work. ghost kitchens, something we told but earlier this year, are getting even stronger right now. from our sister station in los angeles. >> reporter: the way we eat out, changing time and time again because of covid-19. that's why the culinary director says this vtu or ghost kitchen concept is here just in time. while many restaurant owners find themselves shutting down as business drops drastically, adam says things are working out for those coming together with

locations in pasadena and chicago. >> we're sharing the real estate with a lot of other restaurants. we're able to expand our men you'ves from one menu to four men use, strictly digitally. we don't have to spent $four 00 on a men you've board. >> reporter: dine in, not an option. he said this idea moved faster than expected after the pandemic hit. he said it is rewarding to help deliver some satisfaction during difficult times. >> tough for their wallets and head space. just being separated from so many people. and we are certainly fortunate that we've been able to give people a little bit of respite with great food. >> reporter: the culinary director says there are plans to expand the virtual kitchen locations in manhattan, chicago and los angeles. reporting from home, abc7 news. let's get another check on the weather with spencer christian. >> okay, let's take a look at

overnight conditions. lots of fog. mil again, overnight lows in the upper 50s. tomorrow, look for a bit of a warm-up. we'll see mid 90s. mabel even a couple 90s inland. low 60s on the coast. here's the accuweather seven-day forecast. the warming continues thursday and friday. the heating will peak with inland highs in the upper 90s. a little cooldown on saturday and a lot more cooling on sunday and monday as we get a deeper marine layer and some of the cool marine air relieving us from the heat. larry and liz? >> thank you. when hamilton gets released on disney plus next friday, it will be a pg 13 rating. people know in the lyrics, they dropped the worsed to cut the swearing down to one

word. disney, of course, the parent coil of abc7. it is a kitty quandary. up next, the south bay nonprofit forced to close their doors, now reopening. new at 5:00, sea water as a resource. scientists submitting off the salt and transforming it. it is actually happening right now. plus -- >> reporter: lessons learned. how one local hospital is preparing for another wave of covid-19 patients. also, a fish out

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trust that what i'm telling you about the kit enis correct. so far, nobody complained. >> all 90 kitten have been adopted out in anticipation of the reopening. when that day comes, things will be different. masks will be required and limited visitors of 10 per half hour. but the sisters cnotait to get back to doing what they are used to. >> we have the cones set up to keep a social dance. people have been donating and their bills were covered. the community has enabled us to keep this place open. abc7 news. those are so cute and who would not want one of the kitten in covid. a perfect little companion. all right, thank you for joining

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california shatters a record for new coronavirus cases, what are the lessons learned so far and how the hospital is preparing for the next wave. and the challenge of getting everyone to wear a mask, on the heels of the governor's challenge, we asked, what can you do if others will not wear one. >> yosemite park is closing down again because of the coronavirus spike. plus the effort to preserve the newest outside museum and ensure its place in history. >> the pandemic may have cancelled the parade but it's not stopping the bay area from showing its pride. california's daily record for new