the science tells us that we cannot do it. there is still a health department order not to go back to school so we couldn't even if we wanted to. >> big announcement from san francisco schools today. students will not be going back to the classroom this fall. good afternoon. thank you for joining us. >> coronavirus cases are rising. so we've hit another record. in the last 24 hours, there have been an additional 11,126 new cases in california. that's a new daily record. this comes as alameda county has received variance from the state to reopen a bit more. and because of a continuing increase of cases we just mentioned, san francisco schools have decided to go to a distance learning model to start the fall. today's announcement has san francisco joining most other bay area districts that will start the new year at home next month. dan ashley joins us with the details. >> the san francisco unified

school district announced today that its 54,000 students will be getting their education online this fall. the district summit said the decision was made after reviewing evidence from health officials as well as getting input from staff, students and families. school administrators will reveal more about how this is going to work in the next few weeks. >> when i'm on zoom with my 18 students, there is only so much we can do. at least they can see each other and i can put them in breakout rooms and they can chat and have recess. but there is no substitute for being in school live with your students. >> the district still needs to get chrome books in the hands of students that don't already have a computer. plus the sf unified is having internet hot spots around the city so students can connect with their teachers. the fall semester begins august 17th. and conditions have changed significantly in reason weeks with a spike in cases in several counties as we reported.

he says safety is paramount here. >> if the conditions that we see now, you know, continue, and if school were to open tomorrow, it seems clear that we would need to be in a protective mode. we're going to continue to monitor and work with our school districts. >> now, he echos what health officials tell us, that the public can play a critical role in whether schools can by wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines. and quickly, back to san francisco for a moment. the board president mark sanchez said he would like to see online learning be a version of two hours of live instruction along with assignments posted online. but again, they're trying to figure out how this is all going to play out when the semester starts august 17. we should know more in the next couple of weeks. back to you guys. >> all right. thank you. here's a look at the latest coronavirus numbers. there have been more than 3.4 million cases in the united states.

this according to data supplied by john hopkins university. we mentioned california recording a record number of new cases. we're now at a total of 347,634 cases. in the bay area's nine counties, over 37,000 cases. we should point out this includes patients who have recovered but testing results appear to be really slowing down. it can take days, up to a week to get results and that's a best case scenario. in many cities, there are so many back lags at labs. we talked to two doctors who said without a national testing strategy, it will be very difficult to fix a very problematic delay. >> about an hour after opening, this is the line for testing. for those who got here earlier. a short he wait. >> we came here at 9:45 and we made a line. we thought it would be long, like two-hour wait.

>> it was only one hour. >> these two baristas consider themselves lucky. this bomb-up location requires no appointment, no doctor's note or even symptoms and results should be available in two to four days. in many other parts of california, a different story. >> certain people have said testing happened fairly promptly. and others have said, it's that kinds of horror story where it took many, many days to get tested. >> some of the backlog is not in all the sites. mostly in these commercial labs that are being used by the state. >> the state has issued guidelines on who should get tested first, prioritizing cases in hospitals and essential workers because of the back-up in labs. in santa clara county, they're putting up testing sites but they're not working in coordination with the state. >> a lot of our response has been patch work. i think it comes from the top. without something is really put together nicely for the entire

country, we are destined to have to do this by state and by county. >> we're all competing for the same materials, the same reagents. what would have been nice three or four months ago is to say this is a national problem. >> for those at the site where 500 tests are available a day, they're happy they could get one, even if it means standing in line. >> we want to be safe for work when we go back. we don't want to contaminate anyone. >> reporter: abc7 news. alameda county has received permission from the state today. it allows the oakland zoo to reopen. it was facing the possibility of permanent closure because of lack of revenue. workers have put up signage, sanitation protocols, plans are already in place. it will open to the general public on wednesday, july 29th. >> everyone is toiching get outdoors. the zoo will be just another socially distanced opportunity to safely bring families outside

and to also help this beloved institution stay open. >> also today, the state is requiring that places of worship can hold services only outdoors. all indoor malls must close. however, outdoor dining can reopen. a surge in covid-19 cases is prompting the city of san francisco to put a pause on reopening. today the city announced that personal services such as hair and nail slonls as well as indoor museums, aquariums and swimming pools will remain closed indefinitely. officials say they based on a jump in the reproductive rate to 1.3. that means one infected person is passing on the virus to an average of 1.3 people. obviously, the acceptable number is under one. >> 1.3 doesn't seem that different from one. that far from one. but if we do not do better, we are looking at major problems by

late august and september. >> the doctor said if the current pace continues, san francisco could see an average of nine hundred hospitalizations a day by october. that is ten times previous surge in april. shopping malls already struggling amidst restrictions during the pandemic. the governor's latest order means indoor malls in most of the bay area must chose. some are still able to do business. abc news report he chris nguyen explains exactly how. >> as kaess of covid-19 continue to spread at alarming rates according to the state, businesses are left to improvise. >> we were a little bit nervous on monday as this order was being delivered. >> in santa clara county, bloomingdale's vice president said covid-19 has accelerated inovation. >> customers can shop online, select products, within an hour, have them in the back of their car through contactless pick-up

curbside. >> while businesses are closed because of the order, bloomingdale's is among the lucky few can stay open because of access to an outside entrance from the street. the same for ch premier jewellers. it has been in the bay area for did he go aids. the general manager says his staff is allowing customers in store on an employment basis. >> it has been a privilege for us to create that trust between us and the clientele, to invite them in, see the product. and even during this challenging time, people have been showing interest. >> there will be curbside pick-up. >> when there are challenges to face, good people rise up together on create impact. >> reporter: the young art opener has that i have had to an online model so it is engaging to kids. we do classes six days a week on

zoom, through afternoon and all modalities. >> reporter: some retailers nationwide will look at their locations and decide whether or not being in a small still makes sense. >> in the past it was a good deal to be in the mall. you have the that he had strand traffic. lots of other stores to bring people in and bring them by your store front. >> but many are folksed on the now and grateful for the community support they've received. abc 7 news. the 2020 rose parade, the latest victim of the virus, the parade scheduled for january 1st will be canceled because of the rise of covid-19. since its inception in 1891, the parade has only been canceled during war time years, 1942, '43 and '45. right now it is still moving forward for the football game. responding to calls to defund police, the city of

berkeley is moving forward with a plan that could dramatically shift many responsibilities to nonsworn traffic and social workers. here's laura anthony. >> reporter: a message heard loud and clear by the berkeley city council. now moving ahead by 50%. the council had a number of reforms to cut the $70 million budget. >> we began a year-long process to begin to reimagine public safety. >> swornl officers would no longer make the majority of traffic stops. instead heaving those the a separate traffic contingent and. of the work done by police would go to social workers. we get a lot of calls around

homelessness that don't involve any threats or allegations of violence. >> reporter: but some worry that reducing the number of swornl officers could put citizens in jeopardy. officers could put citizens in jeopardy. they say it is too soon to determine it. the department will evaluate calls for service that perhaps another city service could handle safely instead. the vote taken by the city council last night sets the goal of defunding berkeley police by 50%. whether it actually happens will play out over the next year as part of the budget process. berkeley's mayor believes shifting responses away from sworn officers might free them up to address more serious crimes. abc7 news.

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breaking news involving twitter dealing with a major security breach. accounts belonging to barack obama, joe biden, elon musk, bill gates and apple were among those hacked in an apparently bitcoin scam. the tweets were asking for people to sends $1,000 and then in return they would receive $2,000 back. many of the tweets were taken down within minutes but there are reports that more than $100,000 was already sent. twitter posted the tweet saying, they're aware of the security incidents and they're taking steps to fix it. meanwhile, disaster looming for a cabrera transit agency because of the pandemic. today caltrans says it's on the brimpg of shutting down because of failing ridership and a failure to put it on the ballot. looking at the grim future of

public transportation. >> it's been dead. no one has been on there. that's it. i'm like the only person on there. >> he commutes to work in redwood city, often alone on cal train. ridership is down 95% due to the pandemic. the station on king street is a ghost town. >> how bad is it for cal train right now? >> it's devastating. we're facing a fiscal cliff in october. the rail line may simply cease to exist. >> running between san francisco and san jose faces shutdown after the board of supervisors failed to support the measure for the november ballot. the supervisor said there are bigger priorities. >> our city is facing a $1.7 billion deficit. our own municipal transportation agency is suffering. >> immuny facing its own crisis. the director tweeting some sobering facts. immuny eliminated 40 bus lines.

they cut half the service to san francisco. b.a.r.t. facing a billion-dollar loss. cal train may end service completely. this is public transit, reality in america. >> i think we're now in a fast crisis. >> reporter: from the uc. policy institute for energy, environment and the economy says transit may depend on a covid vaccine. >> justifiably, so worried about being in the same space as other people that we'll need to see good science and good data and then get people comfortable with sharing space together again. >> reporter: meantime, agencies like cal train working to find other funding sources before it's too late. with many businesses having to chose again after reopening, a lot of workers are wondering what it means for their unemployment benefits. on getting answers earlier today, i was joined by the

state's development department. >> a lot of people. it's quite a problem. they go back to work for a while. so stop certifying for benefits. if they have to go back to collecting benefits again, they can do so by going back to your ui online account. and it says in the middle of the screen that says reopen my claim. we even have a video tutorial. it is a more abbreviated process than the initial application for benefits and that way you can your claim and get the access to any balance you have. >> a lot more information. you can watch the full interview on our facebook page. we also have resources on our website. smoke from a fire burning near coalinga. the bay area air quality management district says the smoke has not exceeded national

standards so far. conditions are expected to remain this way through friday as firefighters try to get a handle on what is now an 11,000 acre fire. we've got hot weather here for the next few days. creating concern for firefighters. >> you're right. happy haze to you. it will be with us for a while. in fact, an air quality advisory is in effect because of the smoke drifting into the bay area from the fire down there. the air quality is moderate. it is not bad but it had been good in most areas prior to the smoke beginning to billow into our area. you can see the upper level winds carrying the smoke northwestward into the bay area. that's why we have the haze. it will be with us for a while. as larry poibltd out, we'll have some sunny and warm days ahead.

right now the current temperatures are 64 in san francisco, 70 in oakland, 62 in pacifica. as we look out from the east bay hills camera, 76 in santa rosa, upper 80s at fairfield, concord and livermore. so quite warm in our inland locations. he's the are our forecast features. we'll see low clouds and fog. lingering through early morning commute. hazy sunshine will be with us and we'll have mild to nearly warm conditions inland. let me give you a look. if you like looking sky ward, you will see tonight through saturday. july i'm. look at the northwestern sky. assuming the sky conditions permit, you will have a good view. showing the expansive clouds

overnight along the coast. it will burn back to the coastline tomorrow giving as you mainly sunny day over the bay. and low temperatres tonight with the fog expanding will be mainly in the mid to upper 50s. and then highs tomorrow under hazy sunshine. it will range from low 60s at the coast to near 90 inland. the warming continues you this the weekend friday through saturday. we'll see mid to upper fries inland. mid to upper 60s on the coast. and then gradual cooling early next week. >> oh, let me tell you about aids walk san francisco. it is only four days away. the virtual walk kicks off this sunday at 10:00 a.m. it will air right here on abc7. the proceeds benefit arc and 20 other service organizations.

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the changing workplace. with covid-19, that workplace is changing every day. in this time of crisis, the world is turning to sings. sometimes technology to fight the fektss of covid-19 and some observers believe some of those could permanently change the way we live and work. here's dan ashley. >> of all the advantages that robots might have over humans, one could become increasingly valuable in this new pandemic world we're living in. they don't get sick. that could be putting them on the radar for covid sensitive industries. >> automation is enabled by technology but driven by economics. >> he looks at the sometimes disruptive effect of automation on the work force. he says the pace has been showed somewhat by the limitations of robots. >> freeing up the humans to do the things the robots can't do

but working in service of making the space safer for the humans. >> but could new concerns about covid accelerate that trend? major meat processors are reportedly ramping up investment at robotic butchering. while restaurants to retail may see it as a way to limit face to face contact. letting robots stock the shells, fark cars and deliver packages. she is the associate director of the labor occupation at health program. she's concerned about the costs rushing to a robotic solution. >> it can seem like an easy fix having automated check in or having very little contact with people as you enter a hotel or check into an airline. but we have to think about what are we losing? >> not just the loss of human contact in a society, but also the loss of human jobs.

even before the covid crisis, some experts predicted nearly half of our current jobs could be at risk for automation in the decades ahead. if this is a tipping point, could it also be the moment for a national conversation about our post covid future? >> what role do we want technology to play? instead of technology always be seen as replacing workers or taking the human elements out of a process, how can it help enhance something? >> and already, there are examples like this germ killing robot used at stanford hospital. now being deployed to secure hotels and police sagss with a human handler. perhaps providing a preview of technology, aiding in one crisis without contributing to another. in san francisco, dan ashley, ace 7 news. >> now, experts point to technologies we might not think of as robots, being in. higher demands including dentist

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walmart and sam's club are taking action to help fight covid-19. starting monday the retailers will require face coverings at stores and clubs nationwide. walmart plans to install what it calls a health ambassador at store entrances to remind customers of the new

requirements. starbucks is now requiring customers to wear a mask at all of its scores in the u.s. if a customer refuses in a place where there's not a mask mandate, they'll have to use the drive-through or do curbside pick-up or delivery. we know masks are mandatory in california, but what about filters? becky has a look at what they do and whether you need one. >> masks, as of this week more than 20 states require people to wear them in public. but the question, do mask that's let you incertain a disposable filter offer better protection? >> any cloth mask will protect others from whatever secretions you might have. if you add that filter, you're addsing a really good protection for yourself. >> while the cdc doesn't offer specific advice on filters, they say masks are more effective with more layers and some may opt for any extra protection they can get. while there are masks with sewn

in filter pockets, you can just cut a pocket into a standard mask and insert a disposable filter. >> i recommend a cloth mask, using the filter. >> if you do use a filter, you want to remove it before you wash it. experts say it should be washed and dried. >> the ideal cloth mask is one with three layers. an inner layer, a filter layer, and you've got your outer layer. and you've got nice straps and then you've got some kind of a wire here to help you adjust your nose. you know it's clean because you warbled it yourself. you put in a fresh filter. and you just snap it on. adjust it for comfort. and there you go.

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specifics. the reparations resolution also formally apologized to asheville's black residents for the city's role in slavery and acist policies throughout history. and i know you've been tom area many a time. your home state. what do you think about this big move? >> i spent a lot of time there over the years. asheville has evolved into a very progressive artsy town with lots of restaurants and art galleries and antique shops and has reeblt history of being a pretty progressive place. i think it is a challenging question and pun that will be used more and more again because of george floyd's death and what has happened since. it is part of the process of restoring equity of it is interesting what asheville decided to do. not just write a check. who gets a check? how much? it is very complex. it looks like they've come up

with a way to effect reparations. >> indeed. what do you think about this? >> i think that's the way it has to be done. how many checks, how many people can prove that they have enough african-american ancestry to be entitled to some kind of a check? so asheville, i've been there several times as well. whatever plan they come one could serve as a good model for not only parts of the south but other parts of the country in terms of how to reinvest in a community of people who have been for centuries held back. >> good point. i wonder if calling it reparations makes it more couldn't fusing? all of us think immediately, okay, they're going to hand out money. i'm not sure if reparations is

what i would call it. moving on. students in franl public schools will begin the new school year with distance learning. the district says officials made that decision after reviewing the best available evidence based sources of guidance. the fall semester gab on all 17. most schools exempt marin county have decided to start the new school year off with distance learning. kristen, you have school age kids. what is your take on distance learning? where we are right now? >> how did i know you would start with me? just like hawaii and sports, we start with you. it is a complicated topic. i will say this, as a mom i say not all distance learning is created the sail. not equal. you can have very robust meetings. the teachers still making office

hours to meet individually. maybe small groups for the kids to have discussions. you can have that kind of distance learning or you can have the time we saw in a lot of school districts in the spring semester in which there was hardfully any accountability. not meeting a lot. be doing a lot. at the same time, together, in which case kids face a learning loss. the devil is in the details. we'll see how they roll it out. >> it is a hardship on everybody. certainly on parents who need to go to work and a hardship on kids who need the learning. many kids rely on the food and the socialization. it is all very complicated and a hardship. i suppose health and safety has to trump everything. >> yeah and you have to think about the health and safety of the teachers. >> a canadian company is taking face coverings up a notch. it is called a biovisor.

it looks like the top half of an astronaut space suit. the company claims it is engineered for air travel. it has anti-fogging windows and built in hospital grade air purifying device. they are not sure how the tsa will react to it. they have 50,000 pre orders at $250 a suit. the company launched the product on indigo go. spencer, are you putting your money down? >> not yet. i might. it looks like an interesting way to prepare for air travel. it also looks like something out of the old cartoon series, the jetsons. i would like to see how it works out as more people begin to try it out. i might invest. i like flying back to the east

coast. >> have they seen how big that thing is? and when this thing is over, they can go bee keeping. >> the next time you fly to hawaii, whenever that will be, i've seen full hazmat suits of people on the planes. >> i may wear one into the newsroom. i'll give it a test spin to get consensus there. >> the super model tyra banks is the solo host of the "dancing with the stars" season 29. what a good run. banks will replace both tom bergeron and erin andrews, as well as taking on the role of executive producer. "dancing with the stars" is getting a creative refresh. still no word on when the newly revamped show will resume production because they're at their best when they have a live audience. i think you told me this story.

tom bergeron is a great host but didn't they balk, he said, okay, i'll do it, but come on. >> he could believe he was going to do it. it turned out to be one of the best things in his career. i know when they first announced it, i tuned in the first night to be fair and honest. i tuned in to see how bad it would be. i thought, what kind of a crazy idea is this? literally 20 minutes in, i thought this is a great show. i toonluned in expecting it be a train wreck. >> if anyone needs a host, let me know. this is heavy lifting for tyra banks. she's replacing two of the hosts and the executive producer. >> you're right. that's a lot of responsibility.

and replacing a very good host in tom bergeron. the show has had a really impressive run. >> i must confess, i've never been one of the most enthusiastic watchers. but i respect how successful it has been. we'll see where it goes now. >> it should have a totally different personality. >> for

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time for consumer news. how can you get affordable or even free medication if you've lost your job because of the pandemic? >> michael finney is live with some advice and answers. >> hey, guys. this is really, really important. millions of californians have lost their job. that means most of them have lost their medical coverage. some of them have lost their prescription medication coverage. we all know prescription drugs cost a lot of money. however, there are some programs they need to know about where they can get low cost or even free medications. >> reporter: just a few months ago, dustin quinn worked at the front desk of a hotel in fargo, north dakota. as the coronavirus spread, dustin became one of the 36 million americans who lost their jobs. >> pretty hard. not knowing where my food would come from. how i'll pay for my immediate, my medicine. >> reporter: for him and many

others -- >> there are multiple ways you go get prescription medications at a low and affordable price or even for free. >> consumer reports says first, ask your pharmacy about all discounts or hardship programs that might be offered by drug manufacturers or even the pharmacy itself. some pharmacies partner with community health centers that offer resources. >> a lot of them participate in a program called 340 b. it allows them to partner with community health centers that offer significantly reduced cost drugs to people in need. >> if you strike out at your pharmacy, enrolling in a drug company program could be an option. >> almost all pharmaceutical manufacturers have programs to help people without insurance qualify to get the medication they need at no charge. >> as for her, she was able to get her medication by signing up

for medicaid. >> before medicaid, i would have paid well over $100. with medicaid, they pay all of it besides the $2 co-pay. >> savings he can use to pay other bills. if none of those options work for you, take a look at generics at all the big box scores. walmart has a long program for $4 a month. you can buy one of hundreds of generics and you can get cheaper. there are some options. >> good to know. the grateful dead just teamed up on a trio of sneakers all emblazoned with the band. the grateful dead sneakers come in shades of yellow, green and

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that was weather for earthlings. what's happening on mars? the first in a series of missions to mars is on hold. today bad weather delayed the launch of the united arab emirates mars on or abouter. it is named amal, or hope. it is scheduled to reach mars next if he can. the year the uae celebrates 50 years since its formation. two other missions are planned by the u.s. and china. a new show is hitting abc tonight. >> i'm already exhausted. >> it plays into the pandemic even though it was shot months ago. and dan is here with what's coming up at 5:00. a sigh of relief for people who can't pay their rental. the bay area county and evictions. plus, what's getting more expensive and maybe what's getting a little cheaper, too.

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but what is it about? here's a preview. >> i'm already exhausted and nothing has even happened yet. >> quarantine can be tough especially during a pandemic which makes this new sitcom especially relevant now. even though it was made before the current crisis. in "united we fall" joe and bill have been married for a decade but they're still trying to figure out how to be parents to two adorable little girls. >> it's a wonderful way to work, and it makes it all sort of a more of a family atmosphere which is something we've take ebb to. >> reporter: guillermo diaz plays jo's brother. >> my character's energy is completely different than my character on "scandal" as you can imagine. >> reporter: jane curtain costars as bill's mom. >> good morning. >> reporter: christina mitchell is originally from "white stuff." >> growing up in queens just

teaches you nobody owes you anything and don't get too high on yourself and just be grateful for who you are. >> reporter: i sat down for a chat with the two stars in l.a. back in january. >> everything about this job was just perfect timing. >> reporter: in real life she is the mother of a 2-year-old. >> is almost a cosmic thing isn't it where you have a child and then you book this job. >> it really is. i don't have any idea what i'm doing as a mother. like literally every single day i'm like, what? it really helps me play the role. hello there. "united we fall" premiers tonight with back-to-back episodes starting at 8:00 p.m. right here on abc 7. you can get the latest news any time with the abc 7 news app. it has enhanced live video features, more customization, and personalized push alerts to get more of the news you want delivered to your phone in real time. looks like a great show.

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the social media site will begin adding labels and warning messages to tweets next at 5:00 breaking on twitter some of the biggest names in tech and politics are hacked. the level of sophistication may be unprecedented. many users are now blocked. plus big news about fall classes. 54,000 students in san francisco learn that they will be starting online instead of in seats. >> also tonight mask up or prepare to pay up. napa county gets tough on violators of public health ordinances. and new, major police reforms are approved for berkeley, now the first city in the country to replace officers at traffic stops with unarmed city employees. new questions about a fatal police shooting in vallejo. what happened to a critical piece of evidence? >> now from abc 7 live, breaking news. good evening.